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Wake of Death (2004) -- After his wife is brutally murdered, an ex-cop wages war against the Chinese triads.
The Three Musketeers (1993) -- Open-ended Trailer from Walt Disney
Surf Ninjas (1993) -- US Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tri Star
Tango & Cash (1989) -- Two cops are framed and must clear their names.
Surf Ninjas (1993) -- US Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tri Star

Overview

IMDb Resume:
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Date of Birth:
1960, Singapore more
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Phil Tan was born in Singapore where he spent his childhood and then at... more
Trivia:
In 1980, he was in his first movie as an actor and stunt coordinator. In 1986... more
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Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
The Pull List Comic Reviews: ‘Dark Reign: Sinister Spider-Man’, ‘Green Lantern’ and More
 (From The Flickcast. 26 June 2009, 8:45 AM, PDT)
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 (From The Flickcast. 29 May 2009, 10:57 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Phillip Tan | Phil Tan | Philip Tann

Filmography

View resume or jump to filmography as: Actor, Stunts, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Miscellaneous Crew
Actor:
  1. Sledge: The Untold Story (2005) .... Acting Student 2
    ... aka Confessions of an Action Star (USA: new title)
  2. No Rules (2005) .... Hino
  3. Wake of Death (2004) .... Han
    ... aka L'empreinte de la mort (France)
  4. Timecop: The Berlin Decision (2003) (V) .... Chinese Waiter
    ... aka Timecop 2 (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision (Australia)
  5. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002) .... Grilled Face Fighter
    ... aka Kung Pow! Enter the Fist (USA: video box title)
  6. The Learning Curve (2001) (as Phillip Tan) .... Federal Agent #3
    ... aka Dangerous Seduction (Australia: video title)
  7. "Alias" .... Taiwanese Security Officer (1 episode, 2001)
        - Truth Be Told (2001) TV episode .... Taiwanese Security Officer
  8. Planet of the Apes (2001) .... 2nd Ape Teenager/Gossiping Male Ape
  9. Big Momma's House (2000) .... Kang
    ... aka Big Mamas Haus (Germany)
  10. Chain of Command (2000) .... Wu

  11. Bangkok - Ein Mädchen verschwindet (1999) (TV) .... John Woo
  12. "Two of a Kind" .... Sensei (1 episode, 1999)
        - Carrie Moves In (1999) TV episode .... Sensei
  13. Sugar Town (1999) (as Phillip Tan) .... Karate Instructor
  14. Perfect Assassins (1998) (TV) .... Sensei Assassin
    ... aka A Breed Apart (UK)
  15. "Martial Law" (1 episode, 1998)
        - Shanghai Express (1998) TV episode
  16. "Sliders" .... Asian Man (1 episode, 1998)
        - California Reich (1998) TV episode .... Asian Man
  17. Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) .... Waiter
    ... aka Lethal 4 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  18. Nuclear Strike (1997) (VG) .... Hwong
  19. City of Industry (1997) .... Jimmie
  20. Bloodsport 2 (1996) .... John
    ... aka Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
  21. The Assault (1996) .... Patch
  22. Congo (1995) .... Gorilla
  23. Deadly Target (1994/I) .... Han
    ... aka Fire Zone
  24. "SeaQuest DSV" .... Commando (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka "SeaQuest 2032" (USA: new title)
        - Nothing But the Truth (1994) TV episode .... Commando
  25. The Three Musketeers (1993) .... Parker
  26. The Criminal Mind (1993) .... Wing
  27. Surf Ninjas (1993) .... Captain Ming
    ... aka Surf Ninjas of the South China Sea (Australia)
    ... aka Surf Warriors
  28. "Danger Theatre" .... Ninja (1 episode, 1993)
        - Lethal Luau (1993) TV episode .... Ninja
  29. Mission of Justice (1992/I) .... Drug Dealer #2
    ... aka Martial Law III (USA)
  30. "Raven" .... Young Black Dragon Warrior (1 episode, 1992)
        - Prey (1992) TV episode .... Young Black Dragon Warrior
  31. Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) .... Tanaka
  32. Martial Law (1991) (V) .... Wu Han
  33. The Perfect Weapon (1991) .... Desk Guard
  34. China Cry: A True Story (1990) .... Colonel Cheng

  35. Tango & Cash (1989) .... Chinese Gunman
  36. Batman (1989) .... Goon
  37. "The Bill" .... Oriental (1 episode, 1988)
        - Good Will Visit (1988) TV episode .... Oriental
  38. Vroom (1988) .... Shane
  39. Grand Larceny (1987) .... Shomin
  40. Shanghai Surprise (1986) .... Ship's Officer
  41. Underworld (1985) .... Tung
    ... aka Transmutations (USA)
  42. "Albion Market" (1985) TV series .... Lam Quoc Hoa
  43. Return to Oz (1985) .... Wheeler
  44. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) (as Philip Tann) .... Chief Henchman
  45. Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) .... Primate Sequences
  46. "Charlie" (1984) TV mini-series .... First Yacht Crewman
  47. "Doctor Who" .... Chinaman Android (1 episode, 1982)
        - Four to Doomsday: Part 2 (1982) TV episode (uncredited) .... Chinaman Android
  48. Privates on Parade (1982) .... Lee
  49. "The Chinese Detective" .... Chinese Villain (1 episode, 1981)
        - Washing (1981) TV episode .... Chinese Villain
  50. The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980) .... Dacoit
Stunts:
  1. Hancock (2008) (stunts)
    ... aka Hidden from Earth (Philippines: English title: review title)
  2. Speed Racer (2008) (ninja stunts) (as Phillip Tan)
    ... aka Speed Racer (Germany)
    ... aka Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  3. Superhero Movie (2008) (stunts)
  4. Rush Hour 3 (2007) (stunts)
  5. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) (stunts)
    ... aka P.O.T.C. 3 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Pirates 3 (USA: informal short title)
  6. Disturbia (2007) (stunts)
  7. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) (stunts)
    ... aka P.O.T.C. 2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Pirates 2 (USA: informal short title)
  8. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) (stunts)
  9. Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) (stunts) (uncredited)
  10. 7 Seconds (2005) (V) (stunts)
  11. Wake of Death (2004) (stunts) (uncredited)
    ... aka L'empreinte de la mort (France)
  12. Land of Plenty (2004) (stunt coordinator)
  13. El padrino (2004) (stunt coordinator) (as Phil Tan)
    ... aka El padrino: The Latin Godfather (USA: DVD title)
  14. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) (stunts)
    ... aka Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Die Wiege des Lebens (Germany)
  15. Minority Report (2002) (stunts)
  16. Windtalkers (2002) (stunts)
  17. Corky Romano (2001) (stunts)
    ... aka Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent (USA: complete title)
  18. Guardian (2001) (stunt coordinator)
  19. Pearl Harbor (2001) (stunts)
    ... aka Pearl Harbour (UK: promotional title)
  20. Firetrap (2001) (stunts)
  21. Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth (2000) (V) (assistant stunt coordinator)

  22. The Omega Code (1999) (stunts)
  23. Wild Wild West (1999) (stunt coordinator)
  24. Road Rash 3-D (1998) (VG) (stunt coordinator)
  25. Almost Heroes (1998) (stunts)
  26. Star Kid (1997) (stunts) (as Phil Tan)
  27. Orgazmo (1997) (stunt coordinator)
  28. "Family Matters" (stunt coordinator) (3 episodes, 1995-1996)
        - Karate Kids (1996) TV episode (stunt coordinator)
        - Random Acts of Science (1996) TV episode (stunt coordinator)
        - The Substitute Son (1995) TV episode (stunt coordinator)
  29. Bloodsport 2 (1996) (stunt coordinator)
    ... aka Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
  30. Space Marines (1996) (stunts)
  31. Vanishing Son IV (1994) (TV) (stunts) (as Phillip Tan)
  32. Vanishing Son III (1994) (TV) (stunts)
  33. The Shadow (1994) (stunts)
  34. Vanishing Son (1994) (TV) (stunts)
  35. Till the End of the Night (1994) (stunts)
  36. Demolition Man (1993) (stunts)
  37. Surf Ninjas (1993) (stunt coordinator)
    ... aka Surf Ninjas of the South China Sea (Australia)
    ... aka Surf Warriors
  38. Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) (stunts)
    ... aka Hot Shots! 2 (Australia)
  39. Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) (stunt player)
    ... aka National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (USA: complete title)
  40. Martial Law (1991) (V) (stunt coordinator)

  41. Willow (1988) (stunts)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. Qurbaan (2009) (filming) (second unit director)

  2. El padrino (2004) (second unit director)
    ... aka El padrino: The Latin Godfather (USA: DVD title)

  3. Bangkok - Ein Mädchen verschwindet (1999) (TV) (second unit director)
  4. Orgazmo (1997) (second unit director)
  5. Perfect Target (1997) (second unit director)
  6. Bloodsport 2 (1996) (second unit director)
    ... aka Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) (fight choreographer)
    ... aka Ballistic (Germany)

  2. George of the Jungle (1997) (gorilla suit performer)
  3. True Vengeance (1997) (V) (martial arts coordinator)
    ... aka Truth or Consequences (Europe: English title)
  4. Bloodsport 2 (1996) (fight choreographer)
    ... aka Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
  5. Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) (fight choreographer)

  6. Tango & Cash (1989) (technical advisor) (as Phillip Tan)

Additional Details

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Action | Comedy | Adventure | Drama more
Plot Keywords:
Independent Film | Martial Arts | Character Name In Title | Murder more

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