Biography of Scott Edward Adkins
Scott Edward Adkins popularly known as Scott Adkins is an English actor, a producer, screenwriter, gymnast and martial artist. He has gone on to steady work in both film and television and has created a great name for himself as an action acting star.
Scott Edward Adkins Age
Scott Adkins was born on 17th June 1976, he is 47 years old. His maternal home is in Sutton Coldfield, a town in Birmingham, England. He was born to a family of butchers.
Scott Adkins became a lover of martial arts way back when he was ten years old. This was after visiting a local Judo club with his father and elder brother. His interest for the martial arts grew at the age of thirteen when he was robbed that he then decided to commence practicing Tae Kwon Do. At sixteen, Scott Adkins also began practicing kickboxing together with Anthony Jones.
He as well began acting training at his early 20s. He went to the Webber Douglas Academy of dramatic act for his acting training but soon dropped out due to lack of funds.
Scott Edward Adkins Family
Scot Adkins’s parents are John Adkins, his father and Janet Adkins, his mother. He also has a brother whose name is Craig Adkins.
Scott Edward Adkins wife
Adkins is husband to one Lisa Adkins and together the couple has been blessed with a daughter whose name is Carmel Adkins.
Education background
No information has been provided concerning the schools Scott Adkins attended.
Scott Edward Adkins movies
Scott Adkins made his first debut as an actor in the year 1998 in the film ‘Dangerfield’ followed by ‘Accidental Spy’ in the year 2001. He played Russian prison fighter Yuri Boyka in the 2006 film Undisputed II: Last Man standing and its two sequels, Undisputed III: Redemption in 2010 and Boyka: Undisputed (2017); Casey Bowman in the 2009 film Ninja and its 2013 sequel Ninja: Shadow of a Tear; French in the 2018 film The Debt Collector and its 2020 sequel Debt Collectors.
Scott Edward Adkins has as well collaborated with his ‘idol’ Jean-Claude Van Damme in four films. These are: The Shepherd: Border Patrol, Assassination Games, Universal Soldier, Day of Reckoning and The Expendables 2.
Scott Adkins also had main roles in the Legend of Hercules, Wolf Warrior and Ip Man 4: The Finale playing the main antagonist in all three films. He then appeared in Bourne Ultimatum, Zero Dark Thirty and The Marvel Projects Mutant X, X-men origins: Wolverine and Doctor Strange. Scott Adkins has also been able to star in the film Day Shift with Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg as well as a lead role in John Wick, Chapter 4 alongside Keanu Reeves.
Scott Edward Adkins martial artist.
Scott Adkins also became a kickboxing instructor for the Professional Karate Association. He taught at Fitness First in Bearwood, Smethwick once a week. He as well has experience in Ninjustu, Krav, Maga, Karate, Wushu, Jiujistu, Muay Thai, Capoeira, Tai Chi and Gymnastics.
Across his career, Scott Adkins has managed to win several awards and honors. These include Oscar Awards, Golden Globe Award, IIFA Awards and Screen Awards.
Scott Edward Adkins Net worth
Scot Adkins’ net worth is estimated to be around $2 million dollars.