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John Barrett(I)

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A kickboxing champion is jailed for a accidental murder with the help of testimony from his enemy - but upon his release, he takes on his nemesis in a winner-take-all fight.
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American Kickboxer (1991)
John Barrett was born on 30 April 1952 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Missing in Action (1984), Gymkata (1985) and Lone Wolf McQuade (1983).
BornApril 30, 1952
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    • Known for

    Chuck Norris in Missing in Action (1984)
    Missing in Action
    5.5
    • Stunts
    • 1984
    Kurt Thomas in Gymkata (1985)
    Gymkata
    4.4
    • Gomez
    • 1985
    David Carradine and Chuck Norris in Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)
    Lone Wolf McQuade
    6.3
    • Stunts
    • 1983
    Bolo Yeung, Michael Bernardo, and William Zabka in Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)
    Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
    5.5
    • Stunts
    • 1993

    Credits

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    Stunts

    • When Death Comes Knocking (2023)
      When Death Comes Knocking
      7.1
      • fight choreographer
      • 2023
    • Blood Gnome (2004)
      Blood Gnome
      3.3
      Video
      • stunt coordinator
      • stunt double
      • 2004
    • Larisa Oleynik in The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994)
      The Secret World of Alex Mack
      7.5
      TV Series
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1995
    • Lysette Anthony and Harry Hamlin in Save Me (1994)
      Save Me
      4.2
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1994
    • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993)
      Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
      6.6
      TV Series
      • stunt choreographer
      • 1993
    • Bolo Yeung, Michael Bernardo, and William Zabka in Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)
      Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
      5.5
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1993
    • Final Cut (1989)
      Final Cut
      5.6
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1989
    • The Tattoo Chase (1989)
      The Tattoo Chase
      4.8
      • stunt advisor
      • 1989
    • Dancing in the Forest (1989)
      Dancing in the Forest
      4.1
      • stunt consultant
      • 1989
    • Merchants of War (1989)
      Merchants of War
      5.1
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1989
    • John Fatooh in The Head Hunter (1988)
      The Head Hunter
      4.2
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1988
    • It's Murphy's Fault (1988)
      It's Murphy's Fault
      5.7
      • stunt advisor
      • 1988
    • Kick or Die (1987)
      Kick or Die
      4.0
      • fight choreographer
      • 1987
    • Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi, and Christopher Neame in Steel Dawn (1987)
      Steel Dawn
      5.1
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1987
    • Deborah Shelton, James Coco, and John Allen Nelson in Hunk (1987)
      Hunk
      4.7
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1987

    Actor

    • Terminal Island (2004)
      Terminal Island
      4.1
      • Manko
      • 2004
    • Black Silence (1995)
      Black Silence
      6.0
      • Frank Weston
      • 1995
    • Double Blast (1994)
      Double Blast
      3.4
      Video
      • Trainer
      • 1994
    • Bolo Yeung, Michael Bernardo, and William Zabka in Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)
      Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
      5.5
      • Mongoose
      • 1993
    • To the Death (1991)
      To the Death
      4.8
      • Rick Quinn
      • 1991
    • American Kickboxer (1991)
      American Kickboxer
      3.8
      • BJ Quinn
      • 1991
    • Let the Music Be (1990)
      Let the Music Be
      • Charles
      • 1990
    • Death Force (1989)
      Death Force
      4.7
      • Assassin
      • 1989
    • Final Cut (1989)
      Final Cut
      5.6
      • Private Investigator
      • 1989
    • Grader Murphy
      • Grader Murphy
      • 1989
    • Mark of the Jackal
      • 1989
    • Joanna Pacula and Matt Salinger in Options (1989)
      Options
      5.6
      • Bob
      • 1989
    • David Bradley and Steve James in American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989)
      American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt
      3.8
      • Joe Simpson (uncredited)
      • 1989
    • Merchants of War (1989)
      Merchants of War
      5.1
      • Tom Harris
      • 1989
    • Flashback
      • 1988

    Additional Crew

    • Double Blast (1994)
      Double Blast
      3.4
      Video
      • fight choreographer
      • 1994
    • American Kickboxer (1991)
      American Kickboxer
      3.8
      • fight choreographer
      • 1991
    • Kurt Thomas in Gymkata (1985)
      Gymkata
      4.4
      • fight stager
      • 1985

    Videos1

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    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • John Barrett American Martial Arts
      • Martial Arts Academy
    • Alternative name
      • John Gilbert Barrett
    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • April 30, 1952
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Is currently a 3rd degree black belt in American Tang Soo Do under Chuck Norris and the United Fighting Arts Federation since 5-26-1984.

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