Scott Adkins
Biography
Scott Edward Adkins is an English actor and martial artist born on June 17, 1976, in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. He was raised in a middle-class family by his parents, John and Janet Adkins, alongside his elder brother, Craig. His family background includes a multi-generational history of working as butchers. Adkins has established himself as a prominent figure in the film industry, known for his physical performances and martial arts expertise. With 90 known credits in his acting career, he continues to work in both film and television. His professional identity is defined by his transition from early minor roles to becoming a recognizable lead performer in action cinema.
Career overview
Adkins gained significant prominence for his portrayal of the Russian prison fighter Yuri Boyka in the 2006 American film Undisputed II: Last Man Standing. He reprised this character in the sequels Undisputed III: Redemption, released in 2010, and Boyka: Undisputed. His performance in Undisputed III: Redemption earned him an Action on Film Award for Breakout Action Star, and his work in Boyka: Undisputed resulted in a Jackie Chan Action Movie Award for Best Action Movie Actor. Additionally, he is recognized for his role as Casey Bowman in the 2009 film Ninja and his appearance in John Wick: Chapter 4.
His early acting career featured minor roles in various international productions. His credits include the Hong Kong films The Accidental Spy, released in 2001, Black Mask 2: City of Masks in 2002, and The Medallion in 2003. During this period, he also appeared in American films such as Special Forces in 2003, Unleashed in 2005, and The Pink Panther. These early projects helped establish his presence in the industry before he moved into more prominent leading roles. Throughout his career, Adkins has maintained a focus on action-oriented projects, leveraging his martial arts background to perform in physically demanding roles across multiple film franchises.
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Full Filmography
117 titles- The Rip (2026) as FBI Agent Del Byrne
- Reckless (2026) as Devon
- The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender (2026) as Self
- Breaking Cover (2026) as Will Fisher
- Prisoner of War (2025) as Wing Commander James Wright
- Prisoner of War (2025) Story
- Prisoner of War (2025) Producer
- Diablo (2025) as Kris Chaney
- Diablo (2025) Producer
- Diablo (2025) Story
- Day of Reckoning (2025) as Kyle Rusk
- Day of Reckoning (2025) Executive Producer
- The Killer's Game (2024) as Angus Mackenzie
- Take Cover (2024) as Sam
- Lights Out (2024) as Don 'The Reaper' Richter
- One More Shot (2024) as Jake Harris
- John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) as Killa
- Wherever You Go (2023)
- Day Shift (2022) as Diran Nazarian
- Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022) as Mike Fallon
- Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022) Producer
- Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022) Story
- Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022) Fight Choreographer
- Section 8 (2022) as Leonard Locke
- Section 8 (2022) Executive Producer
- One Shot (2021) as Jake Harris
- Castle Falls (2021) as Mike Wade
- Castle Falls (2021) Executive Producer
- Bisping (2021) as Self
- The Art of Action (2020) as Himself
- The Art of Action (2020) Creator
- Debt Collectors (2020) as French
- Debt Collectors (2020) Executive Producer
- The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud (2020) as Max Cloud
- The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud (2020) Executive Producer
- Seized (2020) as Nero
- Legacy of Lies (2020) as Martin Baxter
- Legacy of Lies (2020) Executive Producer
- Dead Reckoning (2020) as Marco
- Avengement (2019) as Cain Burgess
- Avengement (2019) Executive Producer
- Triple Threat (2019) as Collins
- Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) as Barton Geddes
- Abduction (2019) as Quinn
- Abduction (2019) Co-Executive Producer
- Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019) as Self
- Real Men (2019) as Himself - Actor
- In Search of the Last Action Heroes (2019) as Self
- Accident Man (2018) as Mike Fallon
- Accident Man (2018) Writer
- Accident Man (2018) Producer
- Karmouz War (2018) as الضابط المجنون
- The Debt Collector (2018) as French
- The Debt Collector (2018) Executive Producer
- Incoming (2018) as Reiser
- American Assassin (2017) as Victor
- Savage Dog (2017) as Martin
- Savage Dog (2017) Executive Producer
- Doctor Strange (2016) as Lucian / Strong Zealot
- Boyka: Undisputed IV (2016) as Yuri Boyka
- Grimsby (2016) as Pavel Lukashenko
- Hard Target 2 (2016) as Wes Baylor
- Criminal (2016) as Pete Greensleeves
- Home Invasion (2016) as Heflin Piers
- Jarhead 3: The Siege (2016) as Gunny Raines
- Eliminators (2016) as Thomas
- Wolf Warrior (2015) as Tom Cat
- Close Range (2015) as Colton MacReady
- Close Range (2015) Executive Producer
- Zero Tolerance (2015) as Steven
- Re-Kill (2015) as Parker
- The Legend of Hercules (2014) as King Amphitryon
- Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013) as Casey
- Legendary: Tomb of the Dragon (2013) as Travis Preston
- Green Street 3: Never Back Down (2013) as Danny
- Days of Reckoning: The Making of Universal Soldier 4 (2013) as Self
- The Expendables 2 (2012) as Hector
- Zero Dark Thirty (2012) as John
- Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012) as John
- Metal Hurlant Chronicles (2012) as Joe Mada
- Metal Hurlant Chronicles (2012) as Guillam
- El Gringo (2012) as The Man
- El Gringo (2012) Executive Producer
- Assassination Games (2011) as Roland Flint
- Jean-Claude Van Damme: Behind Closed Doors (2011) as Self
- Undisputed III: Redemption (2010) as Yuri Boyka
- Ninja (2009) as Casey
- The Tournament (2009) as Yuri Petrov
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) as Weapon XI
- The Shepherd: Border Patrol (2008) as Karp
- Stag Night (2008) as Carl
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) as Agent Kiley
- Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006) as Yuri Boyka
- Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006) Stunts
- The Pink Panther (2006) as Jacquard
- Unleashed (2005) as Swimming Pool Fighter
- Pit Fighter (2005) as Nathan
- The Medallion (2003) as Henchman
- The Medallion (2003) Stunts
- Mile High (2003) as Ed Russell
- Special Forces (2003) as Talbot
- Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2002) as Dr. Lang
- The Accidental Spy (2001) as Mr. Zen's Bodyguard
- The Accidental Spy (2001) Stunts
- Extreme Challenge (2001) as Isaac Borman
- Pure Vengeance (2001) as Danny
- Doctors (2000) as Ross
- EastEnders (1985)
- Brawler as Warren James
- Brawler Director
- One Last Shot as Jake Harris
- Irish Dog as Martin
- Skyline: Warpath as Eric Corley
- Bedlam as Jack Slack
- Deadlocked as Hewitt
- One Last Fight as Marcus
- Run of the Hitman as Ziker
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Scott Adkins best known for?
Scott Adkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Rip (2026), Breaking Cover (2026), Prisoner of War (2025), Prisoner of War (2025).
When and where was Scott Adkins born?
Scott Adkins was born on June 17, 1976 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England.
How many credits does Scott Adkins have?
Scott Adkins has accumulated over 117 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Scott Adkins's background in cinema and television?
Scott Edward Adkins is an English actor and martial artist born on June 17, 1976, in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. He was raised in a middle-class family by his parents, John and Janet Adkins, alongside his elder brother, Craig. His family background includes a multi-generational history of working as butchers...