John Koyama
Biography
John got his start in the film business as a stunt man and then quickly began landing acting roles as well. He continues to set himself apart from the rest by providing the director the rare ability for an accomplished actor to truly perform his own stunts. Koyama has worked with several top industry directors in this way including: James Wan, Vince Gilligan, John Woo, Ivan Reitman, John Carpenter, James Foley and Edward Zwick. At the age of 9, Koyama started studying boxing, kickboxing, gung fu, kali and escrima under Dan Inosanto and Richard Bustillo at the original Filipino Kali Academy in Torrance, California. With over 100 acting/stunt credits to his name, John is also a highly sought after Stunt and Fight coordinator for television and feature film projects. He is best known for his work on Furious 7, The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn, Total Recall, Hanna, Book of Eli and Breaking Bad.
53years old
Turns 54 on February 3in 83 days
- Born
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 19 years1991 to 2010
Every film, newest first
- 2010Deadly ImpactIMDb rating 5.2
- 2003The Last SamuraiIMDb rating 7.8
- 1998Six Days Seven NightsIMDb rating 5.9
- 1997High VoltageIMDb rating 4.6
- 1991The Perfect WeaponIMDb rating 6.0
Genres
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Deadly Impactas X-Ray Agent
The Last Samuraias Omura's Bodyguard
Six Days Seven Nightsas Pirate
High Voltageas Tran
The Perfect Weaponas Porsche
Worked with
John Koyama made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.








Films together
Danny Trejo1 film together, 1998
Danny Trejo's page Six Days Seven Nights1998IMDb rating 5.9Koyama as PirateTrejo as Pierce
Lochlyn Munro1 film together, 1997
Lochlyn Munro's page High Voltage1997IMDb rating 4.6Koyama as TranMunro as Larry
James Hong1 film together, 1991
James Hong's page The Perfect Weapon1991IMDb rating 6.0Koyama as PorscheHong as Yung
Timothy Spall1 film together, 2003
Timothy Spall's page The Last Samurai2003IMDb rating 7.8Koyama as Omura's BodyguardSpall as Simon Graham
Allison Janney1 film together, 1998
Allison Janney's page Six Days Seven Nights1998IMDb rating 5.9Koyama as PirateJanney as Marjorie, Robin's Boss
Harrison Ford1 film together, 1998
Harrison Ford's page Six Days Seven Nights1998IMDb rating 5.9Koyama as PirateFord as Quinn Harris
Edward ZwickDirector, 1 film, 2003
All films by Edward Zwick The Last Samurai2003IMDb rating 7.8Koyama as Omura's Bodyguard
Ivan ReitmanDirector, 1 film, 1998
All films by Ivan Reitman Six Days Seven Nights1998IMDb rating 5.9Koyama as Pirate
Mark DiSalleDirector, 1 film, 1991
All films by Mark DiSalle The Perfect Weapon1991IMDb rating 6.0Koyama as Porsche
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