Robin Shou
Biography
Robin Shou is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor born on July 17, 1960. Also known as Robin Shou Wan-Bo, he has appeared in numerous martial arts films throughout his career. His most successful roles include playing Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat and appearing as Gobei alongside the late Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja. With 44 known acting credits listed on The Movie Database, Shou continues to be recognized for his work in action-oriented cinema.
Career overview
Robin Shou is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor born on July 17, 1960, in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong, which is now part of China. Also known professionally as Robin Shou Wan-Bo, he has established a career frequently appearing in numerous martial arts films.
Among his acting work, Shou achieved notable success playing the role of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat. He also appeared as Gobei alongside the late Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja.
His professional background spans a credited filmography on The Movie Database, where he is recognized for his contributions to the action and martial arts film genres.
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- Insert Coin (2020) as Liu Kang
- Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh (2019) as Self
- Earthbound (2018) Director
- Earthbound (2018) Producer
- Earthbound (2018) Writer
- Earthbound (2018) Editor
- Death Race: Inferno (2013) as 14K
- Mortal Enemies (2011) as Sunny
- Death Race 2 (2010) as 14K
- Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) as Gen
- Rapture Adrenaline (2009) as (archive footage)
- Death Race (2008) as 14K
- DOA: Dead or Alive (2006) as Pirate Leader
- 18 Fingers of Death! (2006) as Jackie Chong
- Cold Case (2003) as Bo-Lin Chen (1983)
- Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen (2003) as Himself
- Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) as Liu Kang
- Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) Fight Choreographer
- Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) as Gobei
- Win or Die (1997)
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Major Ronald Neguchi
- Mortal Kombat (1995) as Liu Kang
- Mortal Kombat (1995) Fight Choreographer
- Home Again (1995)
- The Most Wanted (1994) as Yip Huan
- Undefeatable (1993) as Robin
- Angel the Kickboxer (1993)
- Guns & Roses (1993) as Chin Shui
- Honor and Glory (1992) as Dragon Lee
- Hard To Kill (1992) as Ko Chi Pang
- Black Cat II (1992) as Robin
- Fatal Chase (1992) as Inspector Dragon
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Journalist Feng
- Forbidden Arsenal (1991) as Paul
- Fury in Red (1991) as Night Monster
- Female Gambler (1991)
- Tiger Cage II (1990) as Waise Chow
- Fatal Termination (1990) as Wai Loong
- The Cyprus Tigers (1990) as Yau Gin, young Nachino brother
- Forbidden Nights (1990) as Liang Hong
- Casino Raiders (1989) as Sam's Hired Hitman
- Triads: The Inside Story (1989) as Coffin's Lieutenant
- Burning Ambition (1989) as Iron Club
- Long Arm of the Law III (1989) as 966
- In the Line of Duty 3 (1988) as Yamamoto's Bodyguard
- The Big Heat (1988) as Assassin at Hospital
- City War (1988) as Ted's Hired Killer
- Death Cage (1988) as Lan Si Han
- The Big Brother (1987) as Robin