Al Leong

Al Leong

1952-09-30 St. Louis, Missouri, USA 78 Credits

Biography

Asian American actor & stuntman has picked up a cult fan following based around his numerous appearances in high voltage action flicks from the mid-1980s onwards. Al nearly always turns up as a bad guy with his lean muscled physique, incredible agility, amazing martial arts skills, wispy black hair, and Fu-Manchu style mustache!! Best known on-screen as "Endo" torturing 'Mel Gibson' with electric shocks in Lethal Weapon (1987), as "Uli" the chocolate bar stealing terrorist in Die Hard (1988), on...

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Death by Midnight

Death by Midnight

2020

as Osho

Acting

Experimental film about a man named Mike who is driving to Seattle to murder his father in hopes of breaking a family curse.

Time Flies When You Are Having Fun! A Look Back at a Most "Excellent Adventure"

Time Flies When You Are Having Fun! A Look Back at a Most "Excellent Adventure"

2020

as Self

Acting

A look back on the making of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure with the creators of the film, featuring Interviews With Actors Alex Winter And Keanu Re...

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

2019

as Himself

7.0
Acting

The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.

Henchman: The Al Leong Story

Henchman: The Al Leong Story

2018

as Self

Acting

Story of Al Leong, the greatest henchman in film history.

Awesome Asian Bad Guys

Awesome Asian Bad Guys

2014

as Al

6.0
Acting

An action/comedy about two offbeat filmmakers reuniting the Asian bad guys from action films from the 80s and 90s, to carry off one impossible mission...

Hostage

Hostage

2005

Stunts

6.3

When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the stan...

Confessions of an Action Star

Confessions of an Action Star

2005

as Evil Doctor

4.1
Acting

A 'mockumentary' on the rise and fall of Chip and Dales dancer turned martial arts action star, Francis Allen Sledgewick, AKA Frank Sledge. When fame ...

Los Angeles Plays Itself

Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004

as Uli in Die Hard (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen ...

Forbidden Warrior

Forbidden Warrior

2004

as Yang Sze

4.1
Acting

The Gaia Za is a sacred tome that holds many ancient and powerful spells to be unlocked by a so-called Chosen One expected to be born to one of two le...

Daredevil

Daredevil

2003

as Bar Thug (uncredited)

5.3
Acting

A man blinded in a childhood accident fights crime using his superhumanly-elevated remaining senses.

Daredevil

Daredevil

2003

Stunts

5.3

A man blinded in a childhood accident fights crime using his superhumanly-elevated remaining senses.

The Scorpion King

The Scorpion King

2002

as Asian Training Master

5.6
Acting

In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's...

The Scorpion King

The Scorpion King

2002

Fight Choreographer

5.6

In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's...

Ghosts of Mars

Ghosts of Mars

2001

Stunts

5.1

In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find the post deserted a...

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

2001

Stunts

5.8

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes domi...

The Ghost

The Ghost

2001

as Wu's Thug No. 2

3.2
Acting

A feared Chinese Tong soldier goes undercover in America as an Asian Internet bride.

Lethal Weapon 4

Lethal Weapon 4

1998

as Wah Sing Ku Triad Member

6.6
Acting

With personal crises and age weighing in on them, Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with deadly Chinese triads trying to free their former leaders from ...

Godzilla

Godzilla

1998

as Japanese Fishing Boat Crewman

5.6
Acting

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, includin...

Godzilla

Godzilla

1998

Stunts

5.6

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, includin...

The Replacement Killers

The Replacement Killers

1998

as Terence Wei Gunman (uncredited)

6.2
Acting

Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, ...

The Replacement Killers

The Replacement Killers

1998

Stunts

6.2

Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, ...

Escape from L.A.

Escape from L.A.

1996

as Hershe Gang Member

5.9
Acting

Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.

Escape from L.A.

Escape from L.A.

1996

Stunts

5.9

Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.

Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat

1995

Stunts

5.9

For nine generations an evil sorcerer has been victorious in hand-to-hand battle against his mortal enemies. If he wins a tenth Mortal Kombat tourname...

Deconstructing Sarah

Deconstructing Sarah

1994

Stunts

3.0

Thriller about an advertising executive Kelley who leads a double life, looking for men in dive bars at night. However, when she goes missing, it caus...

Double Dragon

Double Dragon

1994

as Lewis

4.5
Acting

Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and determines to get the brothers' half and ha...

Double Dragon

Double Dragon

1994

Stunts

4.5

Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and determines to get the brothers' half and ha...

Vanishing Son III

Vanishing Son III

1994

as Triad Lieutenant #1

6.3
Acting

The saga picks up in Washington, D.C., where Jian-Wa is competing in a classical music competition. Back in L.A., Jian-Wa's brother, Wago, is wanted b...

The Shadow

The Shadow

1994

as Tibetan Driver

6.1
Acting

Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom u...

Beverly Hills Cop III

Beverly Hills Cop III

1994

as Car Mechanic (uncredited)

5.9
Acting

When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returnin...

Deadly Target

Deadly Target

1994

as Guard

6.1
Acting

A Chinese gangster in Los Angeles escapes on the eve of his deportation to Hong Kong. A martial-arts master detective and his ragtag team get caught u...

Martial Outlaw

Martial Outlaw

1993

as Asian Thug Robber

5.8
Acting

A DEA agent and his brother, a Los Angeles cop, battle the Russian mafia.

Martial Outlaw

Martial Outlaw

1993

Stunts

5.8

A DEA agent and his brother, a Los Angeles cop, battle the Russian mafia.

Fit to Kill

Fit to Kill

1993

as Raven (uncredited) (archiveFootage)

5.2
Acting

Buxom do-gooders Donna and Nicole set out to reclaim the stolen Alexa diamond from its hiding place in Russia … only to run into their nemesis, Martin...

Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero

1993

as Vivaldi Gunmen (uncredited)

6.5
Acting

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is ...

Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero

1993

Stunts

6.5

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is ...

Hot Shots! Part Deux

Hot Shots! Part Deux

1993

as Kick Boxing Fight Crowd Member (uncredited)

6.6
Acting

Topper Harley is found to be working as an odd-job-man in a monastery. The CIA want him to lead a rescue mission into Iraq, to rescue the last rescue ...

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree

1993

as Chinese Gunman #9

6.1
Acting

A Los Angeles police detective tracks a fugitive who heads for the desert with a deputy sheriff as hostage.

Hard Hunted

Hard Hunted

1992

as Raven

4.7
Acting

A nuclear trigger has been smuggled to the Middle East by an evil mastermind named Kane, and the weapons could upset the delicate balance of power in ...

Rapid Fire

Rapid Fire

1992

as Minh

6.4
Acting

College student Jake Lo is pursued by smugglers, mobsters and crooked federal agents after he witnesses a murder by a Mafia kingpin.

Raven: Return of the Black Dragons

Raven: Return of the Black Dragons

1992

as Black Dragon Henchman

Acting

Raven is a ninja, a former member of the Black Dragons clan and also a former Special Forces agent, living in Hawaii, helping those in trouble and sea...

Raven: Return of the Black Dragons

Raven: Return of the Black Dragons

1992

Stunts

Raven is a ninja, a former member of the Black Dragons clan and also a former Special Forces agent, living in Hawaii, helping those in trouble and sea...

Showdown in Little Tokyo

Showdown in Little Tokyo

1991

as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)

6.4
Acting

An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with...

Showdown in Little Tokyo

Showdown in Little Tokyo

1991

Stunts

6.4

An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with...

Double Impact

Double Impact

1991

Stunts

6.2

Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris,...

Stone Cold

Stone Cold

1991

Stunts

6.1

Joe Huff is a tough, loner cop with a flair for infiltrating dangerous biker gangs. The FBI blackmail Huff into an undercover operation that entails i...

The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

1991

as Man in Croc-Pit Bar

6.2
Acting

Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's ment...

The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

1991

Stunts

6.2

Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's ment...

Aftershock

Aftershock

1990

as Fighter (uncredited)

4.4
Acting

An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.

Aftershock

Aftershock

1990

Stunts

4.4

An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.

Death Warrant

Death Warrant

1990

as Bruce

6.2
Acting

Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding ma...

Why Me?

Why Me?

1990

Stunts

5.6

A jewel thief steals a sacred ruby which sets off a chase by the police, the Turkish government, nutty American terrorists, and the CIA.

Dark Angel

Dark Angel

1990

as Luggage Salesman

5.9
Acting

Jack Caine is a Houston vice cop who's forgotten the rule book. His self-appointed mission is to stop the drugs trade and the number one supplier Vict...

Savage Beach

Savage Beach

1989

as Fu

4.5
Acting

Donna and Taryn are federal drug enforcement agents based in the Hawaiian isles. Upon the success of a drug bust, they receive a call from Shane Aviat...

Black Rain

Black Rain

1989

as Sato's Yakuza Assassin

6.6
Acting

Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to es...

Black Rain

Black Rain

1989

Stunts

6.6

Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to es...

Cage

Cage

1989

as Tiger Joe

3.1
Acting

A GI in Vietnam saves his buddy's life, but in the process is shot in the head. The injury results in brain damage to the point where he basically has...

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

1989

as Genghis Khan

6.9
Acting

Bill and Ted are high school buddies starting a band. They are also about to fail their history class—which means Ted would be sent to military school...

They Live

They Live

1988

as Asian Revolutionary (uncredited)

7.3
Acting

A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans ...

They Live

They Live

1988

Stunts

7.3

A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans ...

Die Hard

Die Hard

1988

as Uli

7.8
Acting

NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas...

Broken Angel

Broken Angel

1988

as Handcuffed Gang Leader (uncredited)

6.5
Acting

A man combs Los Angeles for his missing daughter, and discovers she belongs to a gang dealing in crack.

Action Jackson

Action Jackson

1988

as Dellaplane's Chauffeur

5.5
Acting

Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.

She's Having a Baby

She's Having a Baby

1988

as Photographer

5.9
Acting

Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their paren...

Steele Justice

Steele Justice

1987

as Long Hair

4.7
Acting

Steele is ex-cop and Vietnam vet who is determined to bring down Kwan, former South Vietnamese general and now rich and powerful drug lord.

Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon

1987

as Endo

7.3
Acting

Two newly paired cops who are complete opposites must put aside their differences in order to catch a gang of drug smugglers.

The Golden Child

The Golden Child

1986

Stunts

5.9

After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the...

Running Scared

Running Scared

1986

as Henchman (uncredited)

6.1
Acting

Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer that nearly killed them in t...

Big Trouble in Little China

Big Trouble in Little China

1986

as Wing Kong Hatchet Man

7.2
Acting

Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the so...

Big Trouble

Big Trouble

1986

as Chinese Laborer #2

5.3
Acting

Leonard Hoffman is an insurance salesman struggling to make ends meet. The fact that he has triplet sons who all want to go to Yale isn't making thing...

Year of the Dragon

Year of the Dragon

1985

as Bodyguard

6.8
Acting

In New York, racist Capt. Stanley White becomes obsessed with destroying a Chinese-American drug ring run by Joey Tai, an up-and-coming young gangster...

My Science Project

My Science Project

1985

as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

6.2
Acting

His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable g...

My Science Project

My Science Project

1985

Stunts

6.2

His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable g...

Protocol

Protocol

1984

as Cook

5.5
Acting

A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.

Off the Wall

Off the Wall

1983

as Mt. Joy Cheerleader

2.3
Acting

Two young hitchhikers are picked up a speed-crazed young woman, who tears around the countryside. She leaves them to take the blame for her activities...

Twilight Zone: The Movie

Twilight Zone: The Movie

1983

as Vietnamese

6.5
Acting

An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 ...

Going Ape!

Going Ape!

1981

as Circus Performer (uncredited)

4.3
Acting

When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: ...

The Gathering

N/A

as Al

Acting

The Gathering is set up as a horror anthology containing half a dozen stories, aiming to bring together a host of high-profile horror actors led by Do...