Morgan Benoit Video | Martial Arts Clips and Interviews

Morgan Benoit (born 21 May 1980 in Burlington, Vermont, USA) is an American actor and martial artist. Benoit made his debut as bully Lupo in 2008 film The Forbidden Kingdom. Morgan has been involved in the Chinese martial arts for 15 years. Following his passion, at age 18 he moved to China to study at the Beijing Sports University where he mastered Changquan Kung Fu (Long Fist). Once ascending to the top of his class in just a couple of years, he was admitted to the prestigious Shi Cha Hai sports academy, former training grounds of Jet Li, and many of China's top Olympic athletes. Never... MORE

Morgan Benoit (born 21 May 1980 in Burlington, Vermont, USA) is an American actor and martial artist. Benoit made his debut as bully Lupo in 2008 film The Forbidden Kingdom. Morgan has been involved in the Chinese martial arts for 15 years. Following his passion, at age 18 he moved to China to study at the Beijing Sports University where he mastered Changquan Kung Fu (Long Fist). Once ascending to the top of his class in just a couple of years, he was admitted to the prestigious Shi Cha Hai sports academy, former training grounds of Jet Li, and many of China's top Olympic athletes. Never letting his love for training lag behind his early career development, while auditioning for and performing in various Chinese historical dramas, TV commercials, game shows and more, he began training in gymnastics under private instruction at Shi Cha Hai. This led to his interest in doing film stunt work as he grew fond of the tumbling and feats of strength that martial arts stunts demanded. He also worked for Cirque du Soleil. It was right after then that he split from them and began working on his film career. His ability and enthusiasm was well-noted by Jackie Chan whom he worked in 2008 film LESS