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Chris Casamassa is a Actor and Stunts American born on 1 january 1963
Chris Casamassa (born January 17, 1965) is an American martial artist, actor and stuntman who is best known for his role as Scorpion in the movie Mortal Kombat, which was based on the popular fighting-game series. His performance in this film is considered one of the best portrayals of Scorpion of all time. He was unavailable for the second movie, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, due to scheduling conflicts with Batman & Robin (where he doubled for George Clooney), but he was able to return as Scorpion in the TV show, Mortal Kombat: Konquest. He is the son of martial arts guru and Red Dragon Karate founder Louis D. Casamassa. They appeared together in the film 'Sword of Heaven' in 1985.
Chris’ professional tournament career started in 1982 and when he retired from professional competition in 1992 he had amassed a very impressive string of titles: He was a 4 time national open forms champion, along with 2 national weapons titles, and a top 5 rated middleweight fighter.
Besides his outstanding tournament record Chris went from the pro competition tour directly into films and Television shows. The first of which was directly attributed to his Grand Champion performance at Joe Corley’s “Battle of Atlanta” On Mr. Corley’s recommendation Pat Johnson, the fight choreographer behind smash hits such as The Karate Kid 1-4” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and dozens of other top films, took a chance on Chris, in a small film which starred his longtime pal Mike Bernardo called “Shoot fighter” producers from a new TV show called “W.M.A.C. Masters” liked what they saw and called Chris to star in the series with the top ten sport competition stars of the time, The show had a great run for 3 years on FOX and was rated #1 in its time period. These first two gigs helped him land the role for which most people now recognize him. The role of “Scorpion” in the hit film “Mortal Kombat.” From there Chris also doubled for George Clooney as Batman in the film Batman & Robin”
Later this year Chris will appear in back to back projects. Immediately on the horizon is the new reality TV show called: “Fight Guys” Airing exclusively on BLACK BELT TV. Chris will host the show with friend and long time mentor Steve Fisher. For more information about Chris, or for links to upcoming film and TV shows log onto his site www.chriscasamassa.com
Filmography
Year
Film/television
Role
Notes
1984
The Karate Kid
Tournament guest
uncredited
1985
Sword of Heaven
Martial Arts trainee
1988
Black Eagle
Car stuntman
scenes deleted
1988
A Mission to Kill (aka The Phoenix Report)
Young Hank
uncredited
1991
China O'Brien 2
Picnic punk #2 / Stunt fighter
as Chris Casamasa
1992
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Ring lord #1 / Creon (Shootfighter)
as Chris Kasamasa
1995
Mortal Kombat
Scorpion
Mortal Kombat: Behind the Scenes
Himself / Scorpion
archive footage
1995–96
WMAC Masters
Himself (his ki-symbol was "Red Dragon")
1997
Batman & Robin
Batman stunt double
1998
Mortal Kombat: Konquest
Takeda / Scorpion
4 episodes
Blade
Stunt vampire
VIP
Stuntman
(1 episode)
1999
Martial Law
Stunt henchman
(episode 2.6)
2000
Mortal Kombat: Federation of Martial Arts
Scorpion / Black Dragon Ninja
online
Walker: Texas Ranger
Assassin
unknown episodes
Vendetta Brothers
Bryce
cancelled
2001
Seance
Tony
Alt. title: Killer in the Dark
A Real Job
Bill
The Hunted
Zack
1 episode
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Templar knight
2003
How to be an Action Star
Himself / Host
Across the Borderline
Vinnie
Cancelled, lack of funding
Element 2100
Leader of the Wind family
Cancelled
2004
Sci-Fi Fighter
The Karate Master
Alt. title: X-Treme Fighter
2008
The Red Canvas
Ring announcer
Alt. title: Art of Submission
Chronicles of Foreverman
Cancelled
2010
Foodfight!
motion capture for 'Dex Dogtective'
Awaiting release
2013
It's Dark Here
Sensei Will
In post production
References
External links
http://www.chriscasamassa.com
Chris Casamassa at Internet Movie Database
(1998)
(Stunts)
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Chris started his martial arts training in 1969 at the age of 4 and has been actively seeking knowledge ever since. He made his first degree Black belt at the age of 10, and recently reached a milestone at the end of 2004 when he was awarded his 8th degree Black Belt in Red Dragon Karate, He also has earned his 3rd degree Black belt in Shōrin-ryū under long time mentor and friend Steve Fisher.Chris’ professional tournament career started in 1982 and when he retired from professional competition in 1992 he had amassed a very impressive string of titles: He was a 4 time national open forms champion, along with 2 national weapons titles, and a top 5 rated middleweight fighter.
Besides his outstanding tournament record Chris went from the pro competition tour directly into films and Television shows. The first of which was directly attributed to his Grand Champion performance at Joe Corley’s “Battle of Atlanta” On Mr. Corley’s recommendation Pat Johnson, the fight choreographer behind smash hits such as The Karate Kid 1-4” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and dozens of other top films, took a chance on Chris, in a small film which starred his longtime pal Mike Bernardo called “Shoot fighter” producers from a new TV show called “W.M.A.C. Masters” liked what they saw and called Chris to star in the series with the top ten sport competition stars of the time, The show had a great run for 3 years on FOX and was rated #1 in its time period. These first two gigs helped him land the role for which most people now recognize him. The role of “Scorpion” in the hit film “Mortal Kombat.” From there Chris also doubled for George Clooney as Batman in the film Batman & Robin”
Later this year Chris will appear in back to back projects. Immediately on the horizon is the new reality TV show called: “Fight Guys” Airing exclusively on BLACK BELT TV. Chris will host the show with friend and long time mentor Steve Fisher. For more information about Chris, or for links to upcoming film and TV shows log onto his site www.chriscasamassa.com
Filmography
Year
Film/television
Role
Notes
1984
The Karate Kid
Tournament guest
uncredited
1985
Sword of Heaven
Martial Arts trainee
1988
Black Eagle
Car stuntman
scenes deleted
1988
A Mission to Kill (aka The Phoenix Report)
Young Hank
uncredited
1991
China O'Brien 2
Picnic punk #2 / Stunt fighter
as Chris Casamasa
1992
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Ring lord #1 / Creon (Shootfighter)
as Chris Kasamasa
1995
Mortal Kombat
Scorpion
Mortal Kombat: Behind the Scenes
Himself / Scorpion
archive footage
1995–96
WMAC Masters
Himself (his ki-symbol was "Red Dragon")
1997
Batman & Robin
Batman stunt double
1998
Mortal Kombat: Konquest
Takeda / Scorpion
4 episodes
Blade
Stunt vampire
VIP
Stuntman
(1 episode)
1999
Martial Law
Stunt henchman
(episode 2.6)
2000
Mortal Kombat: Federation of Martial Arts
Scorpion / Black Dragon Ninja
online
Walker: Texas Ranger
Assassin
unknown episodes
Vendetta Brothers
Bryce
cancelled
2001
Seance
Tony
Alt. title: Killer in the Dark
A Real Job
Bill
The Hunted
Zack
1 episode
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Templar knight
2003
How to be an Action Star
Himself / Host
Across the Borderline
Vinnie
Cancelled, lack of funding
Element 2100
Leader of the Wind family
Cancelled
2004
Sci-Fi Fighter
The Karate Master
Alt. title: X-Treme Fighter
2008
The Red Canvas
Ring announcer
Alt. title: Art of Submission
Chronicles of Foreverman
Cancelled
2010
Foodfight!
motion capture for 'Dex Dogtective'
Awaiting release
2013
It's Dark Here
Sensei Will
In post production
References
External links
http://www.chriscasamassa.com
Chris Casamassa at Internet Movie Database
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Art of Submission (2009)
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Ernie Reyes, Ving Rhames, John Savage, George Takei, Sara Downing, Matthias Hues
Rating39%
Johnny Sanchez (Ernie Reyes, Jr.) has a troubled past which manifests in the dissonance between him and his family, particularly with his father and son. As Johnny gets released from prison, his father's garage is going to be shut down. The only way to save it is to fight in the Red Canvas tournament, an MMA event. Amidst preparing for an opponent who can't be defeated, Johnny must deal with the turmoil of his family and answer for mistakes of the past.
Blade (1998)
, 1h58Directed by Stephen Norrington
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Medical-themed films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Blade, Superhero films, Vampires in film, Films about viral outbreaks, Road movies, Kung fu films, Super-héros inspiré de comics, Chase films, Disaster films
Actors Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, N'Bushe Wright, Donal Logue, Sanaa Lathan
Roles Vampire (uncredited)
Rating70%
In 1967, a pregnant woman is rushed into a hospital in labor where a C-section is performed on her to save her baby. She dies, but her child lives.
Mortal Kombat (1995)
, 1h41Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Films about computing, Jeu, Sports films, Martial arts films, Films about video games, Films based on video games
Actors Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Talisa Soto, Christophe Lambert
Roles Scorpion
Rating58%
The film is centered on Mortal Kombat, a fight tournament between the representatives the realms of Earth and Outworld conceived by the Elder Gods amid looming invasion of the Earth by Outworld. If the realm of Outworld wins Mortal Kombat ten consecutive times, its Emperor Shao Kahn will be able to invade and conquer the Earth realm.
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Bolo Yeung, Maryam d'Abo, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Edward Albert, Michael Bernardo
Roles Ring Lord #1 / Creon
Rating55%
Two friends are tricked into fighting in a martial arts fight to the death, by an evil man (played by Martin Kove). Their sensei Shingo (played by Bolo Yeung) must step in and save the day.
China O'Brien II (1990)
, 1h32Directed by Robert Clouse
Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton, Keith Cooke, Billy Banks, Chris Casamassa, Toshirō Obata
Roles Picnic Punk #2
Rating52%
Thanks to Sheriff China O'Brien (Cynthia Rothrock), Beaver Creek, Utah has been designated the safest community in the state. But the town once again becomes unsafe when it becomes the hideout of escaped drug kingpin Charlie Baskin (Harlow Marks).
The Karate Kid (1984)
, 2h7Directed by John G. Avildsen
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance, Martial arts
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Sports films, Martial arts films, Teen movie
Actors Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, William Zabka
Roles Tournament Guest (uncredited)
Rating72%
Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), a high school senior, moves with his mother Lucille (Randee Heller) from Newark, New Jersey to Reseda, a neighborhood in the Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley area. Their apartment's handyman is an eccentric but kind and humble Okinawan immigrant named Kesuke Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita).
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Blade (1998)
, 1h58Directed by Stephen Norrington
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Medical-themed films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Blade, Superhero films, Vampires in film, Films about viral outbreaks, Road movies, Kung fu films, Super-héros inspiré de comics, Chase films, Disaster films
Actors Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, N'Bushe Wright, Donal Logue, Sanaa Lathan
Roles Stunts
Rating70%
In 1967, a pregnant woman is rushed into a hospital in labor where a C-section is performed on her to save her baby. She dies, but her child lives.