Shou Wan Por (Chinese: 仇雲波, born July 17, 1960), known professionally as Robin Shou, is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor. In 1971, he and his family moved to southern California, where he attended Palm Springs High School. Shou is best known for his role as Liu Kang in the Mortal Kombat film series, as well as the role of Gobei in Beverly Hills Ninja with the late Chris Farley. More recently he has known for his role as 14K in the Death Race series.
Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Death Race, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, Beverly Hills Ninja, Death Race 2, Death Race 3: Inferno, Tiger Cage 2, Red Trousers – The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen, Death Cage, Forbidden Nights, DOA: Dead or Alive, Pirate Brothers, 18 Fingers of...
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Has starred in three movies with the word "Mortal" in the title.
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Has stared in 4 video game adaptations meaning he ties with Zach Ward for the actor who's stared in most video game adaptations. He's had roles in Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, DOA: Dead or Alive and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.
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Performs most of his own stunts.
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Makes frequent appearances at the annual Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k Run/Walk.
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The role of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat (1995) was very unique for Robin. It was rare to find Asians starring as heroes in Hollywood films at that time. That kind of movie was also uncommon at that time because the hero and the villain were both Asian.
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Some of his martial arts stats: 1982-1983 International Forms Champion, Member of the National WuShu Team, Gold and Silver Medal at Competitions in China, Gold Medal in Weapons, 4-Time Traditional Forms Grand Champion in California.
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Education: Civil Engineering Degree at California State University
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