| Vernon Rieta | |
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Vernon Rieta on set for the film Kickboxer 4 |
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| Born | Vernon Rieta December 10, 1949 Oahu, Hawaii |
| Occupation | Kung Fu Expert, Actor, Stunt Performer, Artist |
| Years active | 1957–present |
Vernon Rieta (born December 10, 1949) is an American Kung Fu specialist, actor/stunt performer and artist.
Born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii, Rieta started learning Kung Fu at the age of 11. He has studied in the styles of the five families: mok gar, fut gar, hung gar, choy gar, and lau gar. In addition he has learned choy li fut, paqua, tai chi chuan, monkey, white crane and praying mantis.[1] He then advanced into the career of stunt performer where he performed in such films as Rambo: First Blood Part II, The Golden Child, and Escape from L.A..
His art background has been featured at Louis Pohl Gallery in his native Hawaii.[2] He has been labeled as a man of many hats and has a wide range of talents which shine through in his art work.[3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Rambo: First Blood Part II | Actor/Stunts | |
| 1985 | To Live and Die in L.A | Trucker | |
| 1985 | MacGyver | Burmese Soldier | Actor/Stunts (T.V Series) |
| 1985 | Lady Blue | Car hit Victim | Actor/Stunts (T.V Series) |
| 1986 | The Golden Child | FBI Agent | Actor/Stunts |
| 1986 | Big Trouble in Little China | Wing Kong Hatchet Man | Weapon/Fight Team |
| 1987 | Hanoi Hilton | Viet Cong Officer | Actor/Stunts |
| 1988 | War and Remembrance | Japanese Officer | Actor/Stunts (T.V Series) |
| 1988 | Tour of Duty | Viet Cong Officer | Actor/Stunts (T.V Series) |
| 1988 | Super Carrier | VC Soldier | Actor/Stunts (T.V Series) |
| 1988 | Noble House | Chinese Chef/ Jumbo | Actor/Stunts (T.V Series) |
| 1988 | Masquerade | Ninja fighter | Actor/Stunts |
| 1990 | China Beach (T.V Series) | VC Sniper | Actor/Stunts |
| 1991 | Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time | Arklons Assassin | Actor/Sword Master Choreographer |
| 1991 | Double Impact | Thug Shooter | Actor/Stunts |
| 1991 | Showdown in Little Tokyo | Actor/Stunts | |
| 1991 | Hot Shots! | Thai Gambler | Actor/Stunts |
| 1992 | Rapid Fire | Nunchaku Thug | Actor/Stunts |
| 1992 | The Fifth Corner | Federal Agent | Actor/Stunts (T.V Series) |
| 1993 | Highlander (T.V Series) | Soo | |
| 1994 | Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor | Actor/Stunts | Tiger Style Fighter |
| 1994 | Street Fighter (film) | Tokyo Japan Master Fighter | Weapons Choreographer |
| 1996 | Escape from L.A | Actor/Stunts | |
| 2000 | Highlander: Endgame | Manny (Hawaiian Immortal) | Actor/Adrian Paul Sword Choregrapher |
2005 (Highlander the Source) Adrian Paul Weapon and Fight Choregrapher