Ray Park
About
Biography
Biography
This lithe, handsome Scottish actor appeared in three action movies in the late 1990s before audiences actually caught a glimpse of his face. An expert martial artist, Ray Park made his big-screen debut as the stunt double for James Remar's character Rayden in "Mortal Kombat: The Annihilation," the 1997 movie based on the popular video fighting game. Park then donned red and black face paint and horns to play the coveted role of evil Darth Maul, foe to Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor in the eagerly awaited "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," following that up with a return to his stunt-man roots in "Sleepy Hollow" (both 1999) as the double for equine-phobic Christopher Walken's Headless Horseman. Parker's fourth movie role also made use of his well-muscled physique and fighting skills. In 2000, he essayed the role of the villainous Toad, lackey to the wicked mastermind Magneto (Ian McKellen) in the big-budget movie version of the Marvel Comic "X-Men."
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Sound (Feature Film)
Stunts (Feature Film)
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Life Events
1980
Moved from Glasgow to London with family
1981
Started studying Chinese martial arts at age seven
1997
Hired as a stunt double for James Remar's Rayden in "Mortal Kombat: The Annihilation"
1999
Appeared in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" as Sith Lord Darth Maul; was dubbed over with another actor's voice
1999
Served as stunt double for Christopher Walken's Headless Horseman in "Sleepy Hollow"
2000
First significant speaking role, played villainous Toad in big-screen version of "X-Men"
2002
Landed supporting role in "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever"
2006
Played Acrobatic Twins in Sci Fi Channel original movie "Slayer"
2008
Portrayed Chuck Norris on Chinese TV series "The Legend of Bruce Lee"
2009
Joined fourth season of NBC action-drama "Heroes"
2009
Cast in role of Snake-Eyes for big-screen adaptation "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"
2013
Reprised Snake Eyes role in sequel "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"
