Ken McLeod
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 31, 1962
- Active Years
- 1988–1995 (8 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
Ken McLeod is an American actor born in Duluth, Minnesota on October 31, 1962. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1981 and later moved to Utah, where he trained in karate at the Bob Borrow Karate Studio under champion martial artist Mr. Chip Wright. He earned his black belt in karate tested by Chuck Norris and competed on the open karate circuit, winning dozens of regional, state, and national tournaments. In 1986, McLeod moved to Hollywood, California to pursue an acting career. He began with bit parts in soap operas before securing his first lead movie role in 1989, starring in Trained to Fight, and later continued acting in films such as Showdow.
Career overview
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Name: Ken McLeod.
Nationality/Origin: American Actor, Born in Duluth Minnesota, October 31, 1962.
Education: Graduated Eaton Rapids High School in 1981.
Martial Arts: Moved to Utah, trained at Bob Borrow Karate Studio under Chip Wright. Earned Black Belt from Chuck Norris. Won regional, state, and national tournaments on the open karate circuit.
Acting Start: Moved to Hollywood, California in 1986.
Early Career: Bit parts in soap operas.
First Lead Role: 1989 in "Trained to Fight".
Other films: "Showdow" (Note: The text says "Showdow", I must use the text provided, though it looks like a typo for Shadow, I will stick to the text provided or omit if unsure, but the prompt says "Ken continue acting in films, i.e., Showdow").
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TMDB: Ken McLeod.
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 10.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: October 31, 1962.
Place of Birth: [Blank in source, but synopsis says Duluth Minnesota].
Paragraph 1: Background and Martial Arts.
Ken McLeod is an American actor born on October 31, 1962, in Duluth, Minnesota. After graduating from Eaton Rapids High School in 1981, he moved to Utah to train at the Bob Borrow Karate Studio under martial artist Chip Wright. During his training, McLeod competed on the open karate circuit, where he won numerous regional, state, and national tournaments. He eventually earned a black belt in karate from Chuck Norris.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
McLeod moved to Hollywood, California, in 1986 to begin his acting career. He initially appeared in bit parts within several soap operas. In 1989, he secured his first lead movie role in the film Trained to Fight. His film credits include the production Showdow. According to The Movie Database, he has ten known credits in the field of acting.
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Ken McLeod is an American actor born in Duluth, Minnesota, on October 31, 1962. Following his graduation from Eaton Rapids High School in 1981, he relocated to Utah to pursue martial arts training. He trained at the Bob Borrow Karate Studio under the instruction of champion martial artist Chip Wright. Throughout his time on the open karate circuit, McLeod participated in and won dozens of regional, state, and national tournaments. He eventually tested for and earned a black belt in karate from Chuck Norris.
In 1986, McLeod moved to Hollywood, California, to pursue a career in acting. His early professional work included appearing in bit parts in
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Virtual Combat (1995) as John Gibson
- Double Dragon (1994) as Rich Kid Opponent #2
- Guardian Angel (1994) as Ostendorf
- Deadly Target (1994) as Jim Jenson
- Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel (1993) as Hockey Mask #2
- Showdown (1993) as Tom
- Maximum Force (1992) as Thug #1
- Out for Blood (1992) as Blade
- College Kickboxers (1991) as James Caulfield
- Judgement Day (1988) as Charlie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ken McLeod best known for?
Ken McLeod is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Double Dragon (1994), Deadly Target (1994), Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel (1993), Showdown (1993).
When and where was Ken McLeod born?
Ken McLeod was born on October 31, 1962.
How many credits does Ken McLeod have?
Ken McLeod has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 1995.
What is Ken McLeod's background in cinema and television?
Ken McLeod is an American actor born in Duluth, Minnesota on October 31, 1962. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1981 and later moved to Utah, where he trained in karate at the Bob Borrow Karate Studio under champion martial artist Mr. Chip Wright. He earned his black belt in karate tested by Chuck Norris a...
Ken McLeod by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Showdown (1993) as Tom — aged about 30
- Deadly Target (1994) as Jim Jenson — aged about 31
- College Kickboxers (1991) as James Caulfield — aged about 28
- Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel (1993) as Hockey Mask #2 — aged about 30
- Double Dragon (1994) as Rich Kid Opponent #2 — aged about 31
- Judgement Day (1988) as Charlie — aged about 25
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