Scott Adkins Biography
Scott Adkins born Scott Edward Adkins is an English actor and martial artist who was born and brought up in Scott Edward Adkins best known for portraying Yuri Boyka in the Undisputed franchise, and as Casey Bowman in the 2009 film Ninja and its 2013 sequel Ninja: Shadow of a Tear. He has also had a supporting role in Doctor Strange and The Expendables 2.
10 Quick Facts About Scott Adkins
- Name: Scott Edward Adkins
- Age: 45 years
- Birthday: 17 June
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m)
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: Actor and martial artist
- Marital Status: Married to Lisa Adkins
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $3 million
Scott Adkins Age
Scott Adkins was born as Scott Edward Adkins on 17 June 1976, in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England. He celebrates his birthday on June 17th every year. Adkins will be 44 years old on June 17th, 2020.
Scott Adkins Height
Adkins stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m). He also weighs about 176 pounds (80 kgs). Chest: 45″ (114 cm), Waist: 34″ (86 cm), and Biceps: 16, 5″ (42 cm). Moreover, he has black hair and dark brown eyes. Adkins keeps the body in shape with constant workouts. He prefers healthy food and can rarely let himself deviate from the standard diet.
Scott Adkins Family
Adkins was born in Sutton Coldfield to a family of butchers, his mother is Janet Adkins and his father John Adkins. He has an older who used to accompany him with his father to a local Judo club.
Scott Adkins Wife
Adkins is married to Lisa Adkins, a Sociologist. She also holds a professorship at the University of Sydney, where she is also head of the School of Social and Political Sciences. The couple has one child a daughter, named Karmel Adkins.
Scott Adkins Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Scott Adkins.
Scott Adkins Wiki
- Full Names: Scott Edward Adkins
- Popular As: Yuri Boyka
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor, producer, screenwriter, martial artist, gymnast,
- Town/City: Birmingham, England
- Nationality: English
- Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Catholic
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Scott Adkins Birthday
- Age: 43 years old( 2019)
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Date of Birth: 17 June 1976
- Place of Birth: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK
- Birthday: 17th June
Scott Adkins Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Average
- Eye Color: dark brown
- Hair Color: black hair
- Height: 1.77 m
- Weight: 176 pounds
- Body Build Type: Athletic
- Chest Size : 45″ (114 cm) Size
- Shoe Size: 8 ( US)
- Waist Size: 34″ (86 cm)
- Biceps: 16, 5″ (42 cm).
Scott Adkins Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): John Adkins
- Mother: Janet Adkins
- Siblings: Brother
- Marital Status: is Married
- Spouse: Lisa Adkins
- Children: Daughter, Karmel Adkins
Scott Adkins Salary and Net worth
- Net Worth: $3 million
- Source of Income: Acting
Scott Adkins Career
Adkins first became interested in martial arts at the age of ten, when he visited a local Judo club with his father and older brother. At age 13, he was robbed and his interest in martial arts grew even more. That is when he started to practice Taekwondo, receiving his black belt at the age of 19.
Scott Adkins martial art
Adkins also started to practice Kickboxing since the age of 16 with Anthony Jones. He eventually became a kickboxing instructor for the Professional Karate Association (PKA). Scott also has experience in Ninjutsu, Karate, Wushu, Jiujitsu, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Acrobatic Gymnastics.
His first break came when he was offered a role in a Hong Kong martial arts film called Dei Seung Chui Keung (2001) (aka Extreme Challenge). Acting roles started to come in and he was offered a guest role in BBC’s Doctors (2000). He appeared in a few episodes in BBC’s EastEnders (1985) and City Central (1998), and a lead role in Sky One comedy drama Mile High (2003) followed by a regular role in BBC’s Holby City (1999) as Bradley Hume.
Scott Adkins Yuri Boyka
Adkins portrayed Talbot in Special Forces (2003) and Yuri Boyka in Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006). It was this film that broke him into the mainstream with his villainous portrayal of the Russian MMA underground fighter Boyka who fight against the current Heavyweight Champ George “Iceman” Chambers(Michael Jai White) who is sent to a Russian Jail on trumped-up drug charges.
Adkins Credits
After this Scott had guest-starring roles in bigger budget films like The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) and The Tournament (2009) and played Jean-Claude Van Damme’s main adversary in Sony Pictures The Shepherd: Border Patrol (2008). Adkins appears in the role of King Amphitryon in The Legend of Hercules. In 2012, he was cast to star in Métal Hurlant Chronicles, a sci-fi Franco-Belgium TV show.
Scott Adkins Net Worth
Adkins has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry spanning almost two and a half decades. Through proceeds from his work as an actor and screenwriter/producer, he has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Scott is estimated to have a net worth of about $3 million.
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Adkins Awards
- 2010 – Undisputed III: Redemption – Action on Film Award
- 2015 – Wolf Warriors – China International Film Festival
Scott Adkins Movies
From 2017-18
- Ip Man 4
- Triple Threat
- Accident Man
- 2017: American Assassin
- 2017: Savage Dog
In 2016
- Boyka: Undisputed
- Eliminators
- Doctor Strange
- Hard Target 2
- Home Invasion
- Jarhead 3: The Siege
- Criminal:
- Grimsby
2015
- Zero Tolerance
- Re-Kill: Parker
- Close Range
- Wolf Warrior
From 2013-2014
- The Legend of Hercules
- Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
- Green Street 3: Never Back Down
2011-2012
- Zero Dark Thirty
- The Expendables 2
- El Gringo
- Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning
- 2011: Assassination Games
- 2010: Undisputed III: Redemption
In 2009
- Ninja
- The Tournament
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine
2007-2008
- Stag Night
- The Shepherd: Border Patrol
- The Bourne Ultimatum
2005-2006
- Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
- The Pink Panther
- Pit Fighter
- Unleashed:
2001-2003
- 2003: The Medallion:
- 2003: Special Forces
- 2002: Black Mask 2: City of Masks:
- 2001: The Accidental Spy
Scott Adkins TV Shows
- 2012, 2014: Métal Hurlant Chronicles
- 2013: “Gustakh Dil”
- 2006: Holby City
- 2005: Mile High
- 2005: Hollyoaks: Let Loose
- 2003: EastEnders
- 2002: Mutant X
- 2001: The Big Breakfast
- 2000: Doctors: Ross
- 1999: City Central
- 1998: Dangerfield
Frequently Asked Questions About Scott Adkins
Who is Scott Adkins?
Scott Adkins born Scott Edward Adkins is an English actor and martial artist best known for portraying Yuri Boyka in the Undisputed franchise
How old is Adkins?
He was born on 17 June 1976, which makes him 43 years old as of now.
How tall is Adkins?
Adkins stands at a height of 1.77 m
Is Scott Adkins married?
Yes, he is married to Lisa Adkins
How much is Adkins worth?
Adkins has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Adkins live?
Because of security reasons, Adkins has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Adkins dead or alive?
Adkins is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Adkins Now?
Scott is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of the newly unreleased 2020 movies Legacy of Lies, and Debt Collector 2 which are set to be released between July and August.
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