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Philip Tan | |
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Born | |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1980–present |
Spouse | Joanne Tan |
Children | Lewis, Sam, Ben, Evan |
Philip Tan (born 22 July 1960) is a Singaporean / British film director and stunt coordinator. He is the father of actor Lewis Tan.
Early life
editPhilip (“Phil”) Tan was born in Singapore before moving to the United Kingdom at age five. While living in England, Phil learned and became proficient in gymnastics, martial arts, and disco dancing[1][2].
In 1979, Phil became the national disco dancing champion of the United Kingdom.[3]. He regularly competed in dancing competitions and has won 7 disco championships[1]
Philip started his athletic career as a gymnast[4], where he became the British Youth Tumbling champion[5]. After learning martial arts, Phil became the 1985 British Men's Tae Kwon Do Champion[4][5]. He has won the British national dance competition and participated in British television series “Albion Market” as a Granada soap opera star prior to moving to Hollywood.
Career
editPhil began his career as an actor and stuntman in 1979[1]. His first role was in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu[2]. A biographical movie is being developed about his life in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States[2].
Philip is proficient in multiple martial arts, including Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and Kung Fu[4]. Phil is also an experienced stuntman and specializes in stunt fighting, and stunt falling[6]. Phil has worked with martial artists including Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Brandon Lee[4].
Notable films worked on include Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Empire of the Sun, Batman, Tango and Cash, Demolition Man, Lethal Weapon 4, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Rush Hour 3, Inception, Olympus has Fallen, and Bullet Train.
Philip has worked on six movies and one television show with Steven Spielberg. While working on the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Phil was responsible for training "Short Round" in stunt fighting played by actor Ke Huy Quan.[4]
Notable directors worked with include Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Michael Bay, The Wachowskis, and David Leitch.[2]
Personal Life
editPhilip has 4 sons with his wife Joanne Tan and lives in Los Angeles, California. He began training his son Lewis in martial arts and stunts at a young age[1]. His wife Joanne is a former British runway model[7]. Phil enjoys spending time with his family when not working on Hollywood projects[7]. He has provided counseling to the Los Angeles community and provides guidance whenever he has the opportunity[7].
Filmography
editFilm and Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu | Dacoit
Fight Choreographer |
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1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Chief Henchman | |
1987 | Empire of the Sun | Stunts | |
1988 | Willow | Stunts | |
1989 | Batman | Stunts | |
Tango & Cash | Stunts | ||
1992 | Batman Returns | Stunts | |
1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Stunts | |
Demolition Man | Stunts | ||
The Three Musketeers | Parker | ||
1996 | Bloodsport 2 | Director
Second Unit Director |
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1997 | Bloodsport 3 | Action Director | |
1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Stunts | |
1999 | Wild Wild West | Stunt Coordinator | |
2001 | Pearl Harbor | Stunts | |
2002 | Minority Report | Stunts | |
2003 | Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life | Stunts | |
2005 | Memoirs of a Geisha | Stunts | |
2006 | The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift | Stunts | |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Stunts | ||
2007 | Disturbia | Stunts | |
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Stunts | ||
Rush Hour 3 | Stunts | ||
2008 | Speed Racer | Stunts | |
Hancock | Stunts | ||
2009 | The Hangover | Stunts | Stunt Double for Ken Jeong |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Stunts | ||
2010 | Inception | Stunts | |
2011 | The Hangover Part II | Stunts | Stunt Double for Ken Jeong |
Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Stunts | ||
Death Valley | Stunt Coordinator | 10 Episodes | |
2012 | Battleship | Stunts | |
Safe | Stunts | ||
Red Dawn | Stunts | ||
2013 | Olympus has Fallen | Stunts | |
The Hangover Part III | Stunts | Stunt Double for Ken Jeong | |
2014 | Transformers: Age of Extinction | Stunts | |
2017 | Dr Ken | Stunt Coordinator | 44 Episodes |
Killing Hasselhoff | Stunt Coordinator | ||
2022 | The Commando | Producer
Stunt Coordinator Second Unit Director |
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Bullet Train | Stunts | ||
2023 | MR-9: Do or Die | Producer
Action Director Second Unit Director |
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TBA | Absolute Dominion | Stunt Coordinator | |
Bottled Secrets | Director | ||
The Snare | Producer
Stunt Coordinator |
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Boneyard | Second Unit Director |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Shadow and Bone's Lewis Tan and His Dad React to Him Being a Heartthrob, March 17, 2023, retrieved December 23, 2023
- ^ a b c d III, Lee B. Golden (November 8, 2023). "Philip Tan, Actor And Stunt Professional Center Of New Biopic Development From Son, Actor Lewis Tan". Film Combat Syndicate. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ Disco Dance - 1979 - UK Finals (Pt 1), November 21, 2009, retrieved December 23, 2023
- ^ a b c d e "Interview with Philip Tan". Kung-fu Kingdom. May 17, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b copland, ruth (June 28, 2014). "Topic: What values do we share that make us an 'American'? | Arts Interview: Phillip Tan". It's A Question of Balance with Ruth Copland. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ "The multifaceted world of Phil Tan - Panorama". www.panorama.it (in Italian). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast: INTERVIEW: PHILIP TAN, Actor, Stuntman, Producer, Director". kungfudrivein.libsyn.com. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
External links
edit- Phil Tan at IMDb
- Philip Tan at The Filmaholic