Michael Dudikoff

Michael Dudikoff became a hero of many American fighters and earned the nickname Cold-blooded warrior with a child's face. Earning popularity, in his youth he made his debut on the catwalk, and then came to the cinema, successfully played in a series of films about "American Ninja". Other notable works of the actor were "Platoon Commander", "The River of Death," "Fighters" and "The Hunters of People."

Michael Joseph Steven Dudikoff was born on October 8, 1954, in Redondo Beach, California. His father was an Orthodox Christian who inherited all the peculiarities of the Russian nationality of his immigrant ancestors. Prior to his marriage to Rit T. Girardin, a French-Canadian pianist from quebec, Michael Sr. served in the army and only after the birth of his children was demobilized and moved the family to California.

As a child, the future actor was diagnosed with dyslexia, but that did not prevent him from graduating from Western High School in Torrance, and then enrolled in the Department of Child Psychology of public college Los Angeles.

The parents, who were raising five children, were unable to provide financial support to Michael, and he made a living helping patients at the Youth Rehabilitation Center and serving clients at Beachbum Bart's restaurant on the coast.

One day At the table Dudikoff sat Max Evans, editor of the fashion magazine Esquire. He drew attention to a handsome young man, whose height reached 183 cm, and invited to participate in a fashion show in Newport Beach. Michael consulted with his mother and agreed to try himself as a model.

Shortly after his catwalk debut, Dudikoff entered the world of high fashion and began to participate in photo shoots of such famous brands as Calvin Klein and G. Traveling between New York, Los Angeles and Milan, the young man found time to shoot commercials and appeared on television under the label companies Coca-Cola, Copperton, Army Reserve and Stridex.

Dudikoff's film biography began in the 1980s in episodes of "Black Ball," "Bloody Birthday," "Making Love" and "Thrones." The young actor was spotted and invited to play Huckleberry Finn in the television project Sawyer and Finn, and then entrusted with the role of one of Tom Hanks' assistants in the popular comedy "The Bachelor".

In 1985, the independent company Cannon Group planned to release a series of fighters with the participation of the famous martial arts master Chuck Norris. For unknown reasons, the fighter and actor refused the proposed role, and it went to Dudikoff, who was chosen from 400 candidates.

The decision of the producers of "American Ninja" came as a surprise to the actor, accustomed to acting in comedies, but he quickly got used to a new way and began working in the company of Steve James. Having no practice in martial arts, Michael trained under the supervision of professional trainers Royce Gracie and Regan Machado and by the beginning of filming of the 2nd part of the action movie mastered the technique of karate, aikido, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

As a result, the films, limited by a budget of $1 million, received recognition in the U.S. and proved themselves in the foreign box office, bringing the creators $10 million profit, and Dudikoff after the premiere of "American Ninja" woke up a star.

In 1985, Michael won the Golden Crow Award at the 5th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival for his role in the post-apocalyptic comedy Radioactive Dreams, and the following year was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards for his work in the miniseries "North and South 2". "Trying out" the action movie genre, Dudikoff played retired Secret Service agent Matt Hunter in "The Punisher", and then turned to the military theme in the film "Platoon Commander."

In 1989, Michael refused to participate in American Ninja 3 because he did not want to return to South Africa, where the apartheid regime reigned. Despite this, the actor continued to collaborate with the Cannon Group and joined the film crew of the film "Night Traveler", after which he again played Private Joe Armstrong in the latest film of the saga of the ninja.

During the 1990s, Dudikoff did not leave the image of a brave fighter for justice. At this time, such works as "Live Shield", "Cobra", "The Order" and "Soldiers" appeared in the filmography of the actor.

In the early 2000s, Michael also did not sit without a job, starring in action movies and comedies, and in 2002 for the first time played the role of antihero and the main villain in Jim Wynorski's "Tsunami". After that, the actor's career came a break, which lasted about 10 years.

In 2013, the artist took up the job with renewed strength, simultaneously appearing in the television series "zombie Break Room" and the feature film "The Fall of Olympus". In addition, Dudikoff gave interviews for the documentary projects "The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films" and "Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films", and then starred in the thriller "Sea SEALs vs. zombies" and took part in the action movie "Furious Fist and Gold Fleece".

Since 2004, Michael Dudikoff is married to a woman with a beautiful name Belle. Before making an offer, the actor left the film industry and mastered the profession associated with the purchase and restoration of real estate.

After the wedding and the birth of children, he considers handing over the business to his wife, twins Nancy and Joseph and youngest son Michael Joseph Stephen III.

Details of Dudikoff's personal life are carefully concealed. The real family happiness can be judged by the photo in the company of friends and family, which Michael posts on Instagram.

Now the actor at a solid age, but thanks to regular training and dancing classes looks great. Michael monitors his own weight and spends a lot of time outdoors, walking his dog and caring for a homestead located next to a mansion in Redondo Beach, California.

Dudikoff's career is fine, too. After finishing work on the film "Landfill", he is preparing for the premiere of the television series "Green Valley", which is scheduled for 2019.

1982 - "The Bachelor" 1985 - Radioactive Dreams 1985 - "American Ninja" 1986 - "The Punishing Power" 1987 - "American Ninja 2: The Struggle" 1989 - "The River of Death" 1990 - "Night Traveller" 1991 - "American Ninja 4: Destruction" 1995 - "Soldiers" (Soldiers) 1998 - "Tv Presenter" 2013 - "The Fall of Olympus" 2015 - "Sea Sea Cats vs. zombies" 2018 - "Furious Fist and Golden Fleece"

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Michael Dudikoff Net Worth 2021

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Michael Dudikoff Net Worth 2020

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Michael Dudikoff Net Worth 2019

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Michael Dudikoff Net Worth 2018

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Michael Dudikoff Net Worth 2017

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Michael Dudikoff Net Worth 2016

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Michael Dudikoff Net Worth 2015

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