Georges St-Pierre
Biography
Georges St-Pierre, born in Saint-Isidore, Quebec, is a Canadian former mixed martial artist who also acted in films. He began Kyokushin Karate as a child and later trained in wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He became a two-division champion, winning the welterweight title twice and the interim belt once, then defending the welterweight title nine times. He returned in 2017 to win the middleweight championship, becoming the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in multiple divisions. He retired in 2019 and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2020. Named Canadian Athlete of the Year three times by Rogers Sportsnet, he also appeared in films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016), Cartels (2016), and King of Killers (2023).
45years old
Turns 46 on May 19in 227 days
- Born Saint-Isidore
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as GSP
Movie Career
- Films
- 9
- Career span
- 15 years2009 to 2024
Genres
- Action67%, 6 films
- Crime22%, 2 films
- Documentary22%, 2 films
- Drama22%, 2 films
- Thriller22%, 2 films
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A change of course
Before he became a professional mixed martial artist, St-Pierre spent six months as a garbageman to cover his school fees and also worked as a bouncer at Fuzzy Brossard, a night club in Montreal's South Shore.
Early training
Georges St-Pierre started training in Kyokushin Karate when he was seven years old, taking it up so he could defend himself from a school bully.
Early training
St-Pierre started wrestling training between the ages of 19 and 20 at the Reinitz Wrestling Center's Montreal Wrestling Club, which Victor Zilberman headed. He kept training there until his career ended, and Guivi Sissaouri, a world champion, also coached him.
Early training
St-Pierre was awarded a brown belt in BJJ by Renzo Gracie on July 21, 2006. Under Bruno Fernandes, he earned a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in September 2008.
A change of course
As a young man, St-Pierre drew inspiration from Jean-Claude Van Damme. He called the chance to fight Van Damme in the movie Kickboxer: Vengeance a dream come true.
A first
St-Pierre earned a 2nd dan Kyokushin karate black belt when he was 12, and he had his first professional fight at age 20.
Georges St-Pierre movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier2014 Action, Adventure, Sci-Fias Georges Batroc
IMDb rating 7.7990K votes
Most often with
Rashad Evans appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Bruce Buffer's page
Also two films together1 more actor
- Kenny FlorianBisping (2021) and The Hurt Business (2016)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2025 | Member of the Order of Canada | Won | |
Online
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