- Born
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Blonde, blue-eyed, tall, and intimidating German actor Matthias Hues has an international reputation for playing action heroes, sinister villains, and hilarious off-beat characters. Initially a sports enthusiast, he became Germany's hopeful in track and field and excelled in martial arts. He moved to Paris for hotel management but shifted his focus to fitness, opening health clubs in Germany. His imposing physique led him to Hollywood, where he joined Gold's Gym and landed a role in "No Retreat, No Surrender 2.:" replacing Jean Claude Van Damme.
- IMDb mini biography by: Author
- ParentsJosef HuesMaria Humperdinck Hues
- Imposing and muscular stature
- Long, blond hair
- His great-uncle was impresario Englebert Humperdinck, who composed the opera "Hansel & Gretel".
- Holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is an accomplished kickboxer.
- Laughingly describes himself as "Rutger Hauer on steroids".
- [About life in Germany] It was very safe, but strict. I grew up on a ranch with no TV. I had the best childhood a kid could have. Schools are high pressure in Germany, with very high standards. Everyone is expected to go from high school to college, to University. Dropping out is considered professional suicide. In the U.S., even without college you can become a multimillionaire. That is hardly the case in Germany.
- Yes, I love sports, and it all came from my childhood. My father used to take me to track and field when I was just 12 years old. And I just ran around the track all day, watched other athletes train, and soon started to focus on pentathlon. Weightlifting came on later, since you have to have strength for all these workouts. So, when I saw them doing kickboxing in a gym nearby, I decided to join as well. And just like that, martial arts stayed with me for the rest of my life. When you start off early, at a young age, it becomes your second nature.
- [describing who of his onscreen opponents would be toughest to beat or get into a fight with] Billy Blanks, Gary Daniels, and actually Don Wilson, all are hard hitters and possess great skills. Dolph Lundgren is a tough guy too, [given] his size and strength. And Stone Cold Steve Austin could be a real challenge, I've seen him in the gym a couple of times, he is a tough guy for sure.
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