Michael Bernardo

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Michael Bernardo (born May 28, 1964) , a Canadian actor/athlete/coach, is a champion martial artist, stuntman and action star.

Although he found some fame through his roles in Shootfighter 1 and 2, and as Turbo on WMAC Masters, he retired from acting to focus more on his chain of martial arts schools in London, Ontario, Canada.

[edit] Filmography

  • The Mascot (2005)- short film, limited release, not much is known
  • Batman & Robin (1997)- featured as an ice thug (classified as stunts, because overall his character is not recognizable among the army of ice thugs)
  • Moving Target (1997)- Boris (a visible role)
  • Virtual Combat (1996)- Dante (a lead role, even though his voice is dubbed over, for a more "video game-villain" effect)
  • WMAC Masters (1995-1996)- Turbo (perhaps his best known role, even after more than 10 years)
  • Terminal Rush (1995)- Bob (has a very good fight scene with Don 'dragon' Wilson)
  • Shootfighter II (1995)- Nick (reprisal of his role as Nick, with several good fight scenes but not as much character development as the first movie.)
  • Cyber Seeker (1993)- Viral #5 (stunt role; his character is not visible among the many masked, virals.)
  • Tiger Claws (1992) (as Mike Bernardo)- John's Opponent (visible during a short fight in the beginning)
  • Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1992)- Nick (a substantial role both in terms of fight scenes and character development.)
  • Empire of Ash (1988)- Head Raider (visible, but with no lines.)

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