Dolph Lundgren
Lundgren has frequently asserted that the tense nature of his relationship with his father motivated him to continuously push himself to do better. He has a degree and master’s in chemical engineering, but he wasn’t just content to stick to academics; he also decided to learn karate and became a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin karate. Following his transformation into Grace Jones’ bodyguard, the two started dating and eventually moved to New York. Lundgren was given a small part as a KGB operative when Jones, Roger Moore, and Christopher Walken were cast in the James Bond film A View to a Kill.
Dolph Lundgren
Taylor Lautner
It’s possible that Taylor Lautner trained in martial arts since birth. Actually, he started learning karate at the age of six, received his black belt at the age of eight, and at one point held the top spot in his division according to the American Sports Karate Association.
Lautner was a gifted athlete who excelled in dance and football. He played the fictional hero Sharkboy in the movie The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl, where his outstanding talent at such a young age was well utilized. In addition to his ongoing martial arts training, he engaged in intense weight training to gain over 30 pounds of muscle before landing his breakthrough role as Jacob Black in the Twilight film series.
Taylor Lautner
