Won Jin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 8, 1962 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- Seoul, South Korea
Biography
South Korean martial arts master known mainly for his role as Sonny Wong in The Scorpion King (aka Operation Scorpio) and his action direction of the My Wife Is A Gangster movie series. He created a very unique style that was well ahead of it's time, showcasing many techniques used in modern Tricking and he also inspired famous martial art actors such as Scott Adkins and Tony Jaa. He began learning Taekwondo around age 7 and created his own style of kicking and acrobatics. He was was a big fan of Bruce Lee and fell in love with the nunchaku He would go on to learn Hapkido, Wushu and various other styles. In late 70s he trained alongside Elton Jeong at the YMCA Mechanical Gymnastics Club and became a member of the Korean martial arts / stunt group Ottogi Martial Arts Team, working on his first movie in 1979. He appeared as a side character in some Korean martial arts movies and in 1988 got his first starring role. In the early 90's he sent out a demo tape which resulted in David Lai casting him in a few Hong Kong movies, the most notable being The Scorpion King, which secured his place as a cult favourite. After a few films he returned to work in Korea and became one of nation's top action directors. He continues to practice and promote martial arts and has received many awards and commendations for his work. J.J. Hayden
Known For
Filmography
Venomous 2
Movie
Tiger's Trigger
Movie
Ground Zero
Movie · as prisoner
My Name
TV · as Moo-jin's chauffeur · 1 ep
The Battle: Roar to Victory
Movie · as Gil-san
Martial Arts Detective: Chinatown
Movie · as Kwan Xi-Pei
The Suspect
Movie · as SA1
Almost Love
Movie · as Maternity Doctor
No Problem 2
Movie · as Invincible
China Strike Force
Movie · as Lee, The Assassin
Venomous
Movie · as Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
The Expert
Movie · as Gal Ku-Li
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
Movie · as Yong-Pal
Women on the Run
Movie · as King Kong
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Movie · as Yuen Chun
Operation Scorpio
Movie · as Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
Saviour Of The Soul II
Movie · as Kidnapper Goblin
Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
Movie · as Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Movie · as Brother of X
Thunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
Movie · as Chinese Fighter
To Catch A Thief
Movie · as Luk's Mute Sifu
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Movie · as Brother of X
The Trio Stars
Movie · as Sigma
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
Movie · as Busboy
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Movie · as Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
Brave Trio
Movie · as Yong (Dragon)
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
Movie · as Escort Hit With Green Bundle
Imbecile 3
Movie · as Fighting Waiter In Red
Sadae Shaolin Temple
Movie · as Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
Master Of Guangdong Hall
Movie · as Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
Movie · as Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Movie · as Pickpocket Teen
Inchon
Movie · as Evacuee On Bridge
Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
Movie · as Green Amazon
Guest Of Black Leopard
Movie · as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black