Ray Park- Biography

Also Credited As:

Raymond Park

About Ray Park

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".

Partners

Wife

Lisa Park.

Family

Daughter

Sienna Park. Mother, Lisa Park

Career Milestones

Competed in martial arts tournaments worldwide

Taught gymnastics and martial arts

1980

Moved from Glasgow to London with his family

1981

Started studying Chinese martial arts when he was 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 the Sith Lord Darth Maul; voice was dubbed over with another actors

1999

Was stunt double for Christopher Walken's Headless Horseman in "Sleepy Hollow"

2000

First significant speaking role, playing the villainous Toad in the big-screen version of "X-Men"

2002

Had supporting role in "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever"

2006

Played Acrobatic Twins in the Sci Fi Channel original movie "Slayer"

2008

Portrayed Chuck Norris in the Chinese TV series "The Legend of Bruce Lee"

2009

Cast in the role of Snake-Eyes for the big-screen version of "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"

2009

Will join the fourth season of NBC's "Heroes"