John Ladalski was an American actor who is best known for Kickboxer (1989), Bloodfight (1989), and Dragon Forever (1988). He was born on February 16, 1950, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and passed away on July 19, 2016, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Personal and Family Life
John Ladalski was a dedicated practitioner of Wing Chun Kung Fu and served as a Jeet Kune Do instructor under Sifu Dan Inosanto, a respected figure in martial arts. He was married from January 10, 1993, until their divorce in 1999. Throughout his life, he was passionate about martial arts and film, significantly impacting the action genre.
Death and Legacy
John Ladalski died on July 19, 2016, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His contributions to the martial arts film industry and his teachings in Jeet Kune Do left a lasting legacy for future generations of martial artists and filmmakers alike. He is remembered for both his acting roles and his dedication to martial arts training.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 龍兄虎弟 | 1986-08-16 | Lama |
| Bloodfight | 1989-06-24 | Jack O’Brien |
| 龍的影子 | 1982-07-15 | John |
| 東方老虎 | 1990-10-25 | thug |
| 飛鷹計劃 | 1991-02-07 | Adolf’s Guard #7 |
| 省港旗兵第三集 | 1989-01-12 | Policeman shopping at jewelry shop |
| Mission Thunderbolt | 1983-01-01 | Carter Black from London |
| 吉人天相 | 1985-01-09 | Stallone / Stylon |
| 義膽紅唇 | 1988-12-21 | Arms Smuggler |
| Zhan long | 1988-07-06 | Mongolian fighter |
| Three Warriors | 1988-07-27 | |
| 摩登天師 | 1982-04-08 | Tourist |
| 金手指 | 1980-05-10 | |
| 妙探雙龍 | 1989-11-18 | Green Village |
| 殺手營 | 1981-01-01 | KGB agent |
| 龍之爭霸 | 1989-04-13 | |
| 皇家師姐５：中間人 | 1990-06-15 | CIA |
| 連環炮 | 1986-10-25 | |
| Shaolin Dolemite | 1999-01-01 | Shabazz #2 |
| 忍武者 | 1986-03-07 | |
| 金牌師姐 | 1989-11-23 | John |
| 神勇飛虎霸王花 | 1989-01-28 |