The peak of fame for American actor Michael Dudikoff occurred in 1980 and 1990. Moreover, in Russia they loved him, knew, followed his work and were interested in his fate no less, and maybe even more, than at home. And this fact has a completely logical explanation: the actor has Russian roots. If for Americans, Michael Dudikoff was one of many Hollywood stars, and not of the first magnitude, for most Russians who are interested in cinema, he was simply number 1!
Now the actor rarely makes films and appears in public. It is no longer in demand as it was before. Which is not surprising either: after all, Dudikoff is far from young, and the genres in which he shone are perceived by the modern audience with coolness. However, this article is intended to pay tribute to the wonderful actor, who in Russia is still called by many as "our man in Hollywood."
general information
Michael Dudikoff is a film actor. US citizen. In the track record of a native of the California town of Redond Beach, 58 roles in the cinema. First hit the frame in 1978, when he played the role of Jason in the series "Happy Days". In 2018, he played the super boss in the full-length film Fist of Fist.
Films and genres
The actor starred in such popular projects as "North and South 2", "Bachelor Party", "Cobra", "Throne". In the feature film for television "Best Girl in the World", which addresses the problems of people with anorexia, Chuck played.
Films with Michael Dudikoff belong to the following movie genres:
- Action: "On Fire", "Freedom of Impact", "Running Target". Seals Against Zombies, Air America, Punitive Force, Silencer, Extraordinary Courage, Code of Strength, Human Hunters, Cyberjack.
- Military: Live Shield, Platoon Commander.
- History: "North and South 2".
- Crime: "The Musketeers Forever", "Black Ball".
- Music: "Radioactive Dreams."
- Family: Happy Days.
- Thriller: “Quicksand”, “Bloody birthday”, “Black thunder”, “Running target”, “Ordered to destroy”, “Self-defense”, “Woman who sinned”.
- Western: "Shooter".
- Drama: "American Ninja 2: The Struggle," "I Must Act in Films," "Dallas," "Making Love."
- Comedy: "TV Host", "Bachelor Party," "Give Me A Break."
- Adventures: "River of Death", "Captive of Space".
- Horror: "Night companion."
Communications
Despite the fact that Michael Dudikoff, whose filmography is presented above, does not have many large projects in his career, he managed to work with such distinguished actors as Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hanks, Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Jason Lee , Stephen Dorff, Danny Trejo, et al.
The American actor starred in directors Aaron Norris, Albert Pyun, Harold Becker, Robert Lee, Louis Monroe, Jerry Paris, Arthur Hiller, Sam Ferstenberg and others.
Biography
Michael Dudikoff was born on October 8, 1954 in the village of Redondo Beach, belonging to the state of California. His grandfather and grandmother came to the USA from Russia. The father of the future actor was a military man, his mother a musician. In addition to Michael, four more children grew up in the family. Dudikoff studied at Western High School. He later entered Harbor College to study child psychology.
Sport has always been present in the life of Michael Dudikoff - photos confirm this. From a young age, he was engaged in bodybuilding, more than once won in various competitions. On one of them, managers of a company producing men's clothing saw him. They invited the young man to advertise their products. Michael agreed and after that he worked in the modeling business for a rather long period of time. Michael Dudikoff, who had to constantly fly between Europe and America at work, then represented such famous brands as Calvin Klein and GQ. Prior to that, he worked as a waiter and educator.
In 1978, the young actor and fashion model Michael Dudikoff, who had already managed to appear in Coca-Cola and Stidex commercials by that time, appeared in the Dallas television project and in the situational comedy Happy Days. Soon after, the president of Paramount Studio, delighted with the talent of the actor, entered into a long-term contract with him.
Since 2004, the actor has been married. Michael Dudikoff's wife's name is Bella. The family has three children.
Big roles and new jobs
In 1983, actor Michael Dudikoff played Huckleberry Finn in the Sawyer and Finn project, directed by Peter Hunt. A year later, portrayed one of the friends of the hero Tom Hanska in the comedy "Bachelor Party."
In 1985, the actor agreed to the proposal to star in the movie "American Ninja." The producers of the film company The Cannon Group, who were involved in the production of this project, invited him to the main role after Hollywood star Chuck Norris refused it. The film "American Ninja" with a budget of $ 1 million earned at the box office an amount exceeding it ten times. This project brought the creators huge profits, and Michael Dudikoff - fame.
In 2015, the actor played a supporting role in the project "Navy SEALs Against Zombies". In 2018, the film "Rage" was released, in which he is recognizable in the main antagonist.