Max Huang
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Max Huang | |
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| Born | 22 September 1988 Nuremberg, Germany |
| Nationality | German/Chinese/Indonesian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Stunt performer Singer |
Max Huang (born 22 September 1988) is a German actor, martial artist, stunt performer, songwriter and singer. He is known for his role of Kung Lao in the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot,[1] and for being a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team.
Personal life[edit]
Huang was born in Germany of a Chinese-Indonesian father and a German mother. He started in the film industry as a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, as stunt performer and coordinator; he has worked in films such as Police Story 2013 (2013), Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and The Foreigner (2017). He has practiced Wushu under Shanghai Wushu Team member Wang Peng Cheng and won Gold at the German Wushu Nationals in 2009.[citation needed]
Huang played Kung Lao in the 2021 film Mortal Kombat.[2]
In April 2021, he wrote and released a single titled "Flawless Victory", which was produced by Italian rapper Vinnie Paz.[3]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dead Survivors | Zombie | |
| Burning Man | Gangster | ||
| 2012 | The Ego | Cafe Guest #1 | Short film |
| CZ12 | Bodyguard | ||
| 2013 | Tribal Ties | Shakkah | Short film |
| Police Story 2013 | Fighter | ||
| 2014 | Outcast | Bandit | Uncredited |
| 2015 | Dragon Blade | Shou Xia | Uncredited |
| 2016 | Time Raiders | Igor | |
| 2019 | No Way Out | Chen | |
| 2021 | Mortal Kombat | Kung Lao | |
| 2023 | Hidden Strike | Mercenary | |
| 2025 | Mortal Kombat 2 | Kung Lao | Post-production |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lasko – Die Faust Gottes | Ninja 2 | Uncredited |
| 2017 | Sense8 | Prison Guard | Episode: "Obligate Mutualisms" |
Music videos[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Flawless Victory" | Himself |
References[edit]
- ^ "Max Huang Officially Playing Kung Lao In New 'Mortal Kombat' Movie – WB Confirms Cast". 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Max Huang Officially Playing Kung Lao In New 'Mortal Kombat' Movie – WB Confirms Cast". 16 September 2019.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (1 May 2021). "Max Huang releases spitfire 'Flawless Victory' song". Digital Journal.