Michael Dudikoff - What happened to the American Ninja

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • Of all the martial arts film that emerged in the 1980’s, one of the most iconic was American Ninja. Its star Michael Dudikoff suddenly became they most imitated action heroes in play grounds across the world! Why Hollywood won't cast him anymore?
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  • @thepubliclibrarian2834
    @thepubliclibrarian2834 11 місяців тому +26

    Dudikoff and Cynthia Rothrock should have been in Expendables. They were both highly underrated action stars and deserve their due.

  • @joesinegal8167
    @joesinegal8167 Рік тому +12

    Michael Dudikoff Is One Cool And Talented Guy! I Met Him A Few Years Back At Costco At The Rolling Hills Shipping Center In Torrance, California.
    We Talked For About An Hour And I Asked Him What He Was Working On And He Said That: "Hollywood Wouldn't Cast Him Anymore, Because They Said He Was Too Old"!!!
    It's A Sad Day When Hollywood Cuts Someone's Career Short Based On Age! Michael Dudikoff Is A Great Guy And If He Ever Reads This Thread, I Hope He Remembers Our Conversation And Knows That He Still Has A Huge Fan Base And Is Loved And Remembered! ✌️

  • @ModernBarbarian187
    @ModernBarbarian187 6 місяців тому +7

    I met Michael Dudikoff some years back, a very nice guy. I asked about The Expendables, and he said he was willing but needed the fans to push for it. Stallone and the producers should tap more people who might not have been as big of stars but are remembered and entertained us.

  • @movieclipz1441
    @movieclipz1441 Рік тому +41

    Steve James's passed away I was SHOCKED to learn Steve had passed. He is another UNDERRATED actor R.I.P. Steve James's you'll NEVER EVER be forgotten mate 🌸🌱🌸

  • @louisokorodudu3754
    @louisokorodudu3754 Рік тому +6

    Glad to see this dude looks peaceful and happy.......

  • @KollerNi
    @KollerNi 10 місяців тому +8

    Still love Michael Dudikoffs timeless b-movies and low budget classics until today. Watched the American Ninja with my 10 years old son yesterday and he is directly addicted to it.

  • @glennjthompson332
    @glennjthompson332 Рік тому +7

    YES!😃 "Make It Happen"!😁 Michael Dudikoff is a winner for me!🤨

  • @mactahvince-lm8sn
    @mactahvince-lm8sn 8 місяців тому +3

    This guy was a big part of my childhood. My Dad introduced American Ninja to me when i was 4. Watched it everytime as a kid. Now as a young adult, still watch it🔥. My younger brother loves it too. Never gets old, Timeless Classic. Dudikoff you legend.

  • @NationalistAF
    @NationalistAF Рік тому +4

    Dudikoff in Expendables 4 . i would love that. American Ninja❤❤

  • @VikingAF1111
    @VikingAF1111 Рік тому +4

    Expendables 4 hell ya. American ninja two of my favourite ninja movies when I was a boy. Dudikoff, for sure, needs to be on screen with the rest of our childhood iconic heroes, and their ilk.

  • @KevinMcMullen.
    @KevinMcMullen. 2 роки тому +30

    Loved American Ninja 1 and 2 when I was a kid.

  • @mrbungle7586
    @mrbungle7586 Рік тому +4

    I'd forgotten about him. Always liked him and glad to see his still doing well.

  • @JeffCarvajal
    @JeffCarvajal Рік тому +11

    It would be great if Stallone brings Dudikoff on the train franchise of the Expendables!!!

  • @SteveWoodsGsy
    @SteveWoodsGsy Рік тому +7

    My childhood hero Mr Dudikoff! I still know every word to the American Ninja movies! They are still good today!! 🥰

    • @powerbadpowerbad
      @powerbadpowerbad Рік тому +2

      AMEN,I loved his films back in the day. LOL.Good memories.

  • @tsepheletseka5115
    @tsepheletseka5115 Рік тому +9

    Fun Fact: American Ninja 4 was shot mostly in my home country, Lesotho.
    It would be great to see him a future installment of The Expandables, preferably as the main villain.

  • @jairunet
    @jairunet 6 місяців тому

    Its crazy how actors can inspire and influence your life, 30 years later I was still targeting moving to Japan, now I been living in Tokyo for more than 10 years 🙏 thank you Michael!

  • @00ghostcobra
    @00ghostcobra Рік тому +4

    I love seeing vids like this and finding out what happened to guys like Dudikoff, Rathrock and others that I watched in the 80's and 90's.. Man I am getting old...lol. R.I.P. Steve James

  • @Misticmyst73
    @Misticmyst73 Рік тому +4

    I loved the Cobra TV series, I wish they would of made another season or 2..

  • @mlong9475
    @mlong9475 Рік тому +4

    I remember fondly growing up watching the 1st and 2nd American Ninja movies. Him and Steve made a dynamic duo and really made the first two movies more enjoyable than the rest. The movies after that were all down hill.

  • @NewfieAsianKid
    @NewfieAsianKid Рік тому +36

    I used to watch American Ninja so many times as a teenager and is one of my favorite franchise. I didn't like part 3 though how they changed actors with David Bradley although he was a legit martial artist. He didn't had that similar mysterious presence compared to Dudikoff's character how he had amnesia from the bomb explosion.

  • @chocodiledundee1
    @chocodiledundee1 Рік тому +1

    OMG this dude got totally deleted from my memory maybe for 25 years or so , absolutely 80’s-90’s legendary icon I can’t believe I’ve forgotten Michael, yes expendables 4 for sure

  • @diegogatti7397
    @diegogatti7397 Рік тому +4

    a clean face for a good guy, loved him as action hero back in the '90s, happy about hes fine and still around 👍

  • @JediRouge
    @JediRouge Рік тому +2

    I remembered IMDB used to be the only way I ever got info about him amd for the longest time felt like no one knew him. Glad nowadays I can either go one UA-cam or Tiktok to hear what all he does.

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 Рік тому +4

    American Ninja was Absolutely Awesome and I remember watching in the theater.

  • @Agent.Wadsworth
    @Agent.Wadsworth Рік тому +3

    Glad to see that he didnt fade away into obscurity. But he managed to marry & start a family late in life. He lives a comfortable,chill, upper middle class life as a house flipper & family man. Hope his kids pick up martial arts too.

  • @Slapdash1
    @Slapdash1 Рік тому +1

    Much love from Poland. An icon of action cinema for sure. And wicked handsome even when pushing 70.

  • @maritamayo2824
    @maritamayo2824 2 роки тому +7

    Michael d. Is one of my favorite action hero.

  • @rabtaylor366
    @rabtaylor366 5 місяців тому

    Hell yea Michael Dudikoff was one of my childhood heroes

  • @1483TBird
    @1483TBird Рік тому +3

    Him & Franco Nero made me wanna be a ninja when I was a youth

  • @jaredharris1970
    @jaredharris1970 Рік тому +5

    When the American ninja came out I wanted to be a ninja lol I was disappointed when I found out that wasn’t a real job lol

  • @jimbolic0809
    @jimbolic0809 5 днів тому

    OMG. He was one of my early crushes from American Ninja. I thought he was perfection at such a young age. He looks amazing still.

  • @lifeOFzeff
    @lifeOFzeff Рік тому +2

    He was my hero growing up.

  • @lesleyhulshoff6563
    @lesleyhulshoff6563 2 роки тому +9

    He's one of my Childhood hero's! I met him 4 years ago on a comic con in the Amsterdam Rai in Holland! I have a njce picture with him!🤩💯👍💪

    • @paulsmith9192
      @paulsmith9192 2 роки тому

      @Lesley Hulshoff he looks like my instructor, its scary how much they look alike and is name,Michael too

    • @paulsmith9192
      @paulsmith9192 2 роки тому

      @Lesley Hulshoff did Michael not like david?he seemed to not get along with his partners

    • @danneemanuel6894
      @danneemanuel6894 2 роки тому +1

      he should be on the expendables why not..

  • @kevinmichael2538
    @kevinmichael2538 Рік тому +2

    In my opinion he was one of the best action actors and martial arts of the years the movie american ninja is a classic even

  • @anticorruptionagenda5106
    @anticorruptionagenda5106 Рік тому +2

    In a expandable i definitly would like it!
    VHS FOREVER!!!

  • @bayjustin3885
    @bayjustin3885 Рік тому +2

    Glad to see he’s winning ! ❤

  • @danyaelpedro4
    @danyaelpedro4 Рік тому +1

    All to this point, yes, actors from the 1900s have been forgotten and this could be a once in a lifetime and I haven't seen his films in a while.😂😊😅😊

  • @RocketeerAndRoll
    @RocketeerAndRoll 5 місяців тому +1

    I miss movies like this so much. Everything is so dark now. You never see optimistic pro America action movies anymore. These movies were childhood favorites of mine.

  • @nononsensetaken
    @nononsensetaken Рік тому +2

    Most realistic star

  • @LucyFair_33
    @LucyFair_33 Рік тому +1

    I Remember Having The Entire Franchise On A VHS

  • @bernardwilliams4071
    @bernardwilliams4071 Рік тому +1

    I have the birthday as him i always thought that was cool 😂 love the American ninja franchise and avenging force

  • @Vahag2008
    @Vahag2008 Рік тому +1

    I didnt know this guy was such a good guy , thank you for the American Ninja, for the great memories

  • @MrMrmusashi
    @MrMrmusashi Рік тому +4

    Would love to see him in the next Expandable series if that ever happened.

  • @marvellousmusic4336
    @marvellousmusic4336 Рік тому +2

    I loved all these films, especially the first one and how they did not know he was a Ninjit-su and he helped them from attacking ninjas, there's an American ninja 5 with Pat Morita.

  • @thecode187
    @thecode187 Рік тому +1

    These videos are the best, good job. Love waiting to the last 3 seconds to see the advertised topic. What happened to them or more correctly,,,,, this is your life.

  • @AGC828
    @AGC828 2 роки тому +5

    So many films we neer heard of. :) At least he's had a lot of work. All the power to him. He could have faded away with no reall work or any movie roles of any kind. Did like his American Ninja films. :) Good entertainment value.

  • @fernandodominguez4522
    @fernandodominguez4522 Рік тому +1

    Oh He'll Yeah! American Ninra vs Rocky vs Drago vs Terminator vs Transportor. LETS GO!

  • @sitisarah826
    @sitisarah826 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful life, awesome I wish can be millionaire like him soon

  • @footmerc
    @footmerc 4 місяці тому

    Always forget he was in tron. What an absolute legend

  • @troglodytezero1697
    @troglodytezero1697 Рік тому +5

    The first American Ninja is one of my favorites. He had the look but no Martial artist experience. It reminds me of Netflix's Iron Fist show, and how to do it correctly and how to do it incorrectly. It's all about the Writing & Directing.

    • @mirzafatic1663
      @mirzafatic1663 Рік тому

      He learned Brasilian Jiu Jitsu and another art. His movements are amazing 👏 😊

    • @robertquant1122
      @robertquant1122 10 місяців тому

      Sam firstenberg directed all the ninja movies in the 80🥷🥷 along with sho kosugi

  • @DjmitchG
    @DjmitchG Рік тому +3

    The Scott Adkins of that time

  • @mullcrumthesage6303
    @mullcrumthesage6303 Рік тому +2

    Certifiable bad ass Ninja.

  • @xelldincht4251
    @xelldincht4251 Рік тому

    i would love to see a new America Ninja movie.

  • @hadinapokalix7329
    @hadinapokalix7329 Рік тому +1

    as a kid i watched these american ninja movies over and over,,so amazing

  • @steveirungu3132
    @steveirungu3132 Рік тому +1

    I have tromendous respect for you Michael Dudikoff by Steve Irungu Jermaine

  • @jonjor-xk7iw
    @jonjor-xk7iw Рік тому +2

    Yes, he should be in it!

  • @johanelperez
    @johanelperez 2 роки тому +2

    Definitely should be in the next expendables

  • @user-ns9fp7hp4t
    @user-ns9fp7hp4t 11 місяців тому

    You are legend sir

  • @user-rz9mh3rq5c
    @user-rz9mh3rq5c 5 місяців тому

    MD is my only fave H-actor, coz he's a complete package, a versatile actor.

  • @gungfugilman9529
    @gungfugilman9529 Рік тому +6

    Would have loved him to have done a buddy cop action comedy with Roddy Piper in the nineties.

  • @moonlight8068
    @moonlight8068 14 днів тому

    I was a fan of michael and cynthia loved them . Cynthia was a great Martial Artist ,sad she was pushed on side movies .Remember I watched it on VHS , had to make a resevation in the shop 😊

  • @neilredmond8296
    @neilredmond8296 Рік тому +1

    A new American ninja would be dope.🤠❤

  • @Brdr685
    @Brdr685 Рік тому

    I remember this guy. And the ol cobra deadeye

  • @lennyfair6177
    @lennyfair6177 Рік тому +3

    Yes! Oh yes, it would be fun to see him in The Expendables. 👍

  • @sandradejesus9896
    @sandradejesus9896 6 місяців тому

    Acho ele lindo sempre assisti seus filmes

  • @Josh_Exitcamper
    @Josh_Exitcamper Рік тому +1

    Platoon leader was A list grade movie IMO.

  • @JanoyCresva
    @JanoyCresva 4 місяці тому

    This dude is a goat.

  • @cesarmoralde4142
    @cesarmoralde4142 21 день тому

    I love MD❤❤❤

  • @justinmontana7218
    @justinmontana7218 Рік тому

    I loved The Shooter i dont get why People dont like this Western Masterpiece

  • @alexsveles343
    @alexsveles343 Рік тому +6

    Michael was actually vary popular in Europe in general..not just Russia.
    I remember watching American ninja as a kid.Just like David Haselhoff was popular in Germany...because he was German decent.Same thing goes for Michael and Russians

  • @henryparent1157
    @henryparent1157 Рік тому

    He doing great 👍 👌 👏

  • @ilankonikov7249
    @ilankonikov7249 Рік тому

    avanging force is probably hes best movie. american ninja 2 was good also

  • @Van_Damme
    @Van_Damme Рік тому +1

    i hope he is come back to big movie in Expendebles 4!!

  • @alainrocheve1501
    @alainrocheve1501 Рік тому

    Smart guy, cool guy ... Best wishes !

  • @juanvera4122
    @juanvera4122 Рік тому

    Hell yeah. He should have BEEN on there.

  • @daleprice8161
    @daleprice8161 Рік тому

    Michael dudikoff would be great in expandables if he will do it

  • @AFROO_AMRING
    @AFROO_AMRING Рік тому

    DUDIKOFF LEGENDAIRE ACTEUR

  • @waltermarceloledesma9653
    @waltermarceloledesma9653 Рік тому +1

    Se olvidó decir que antes de American Ninja, Trabajo junto a Tom Hanks en Despedida de Soltero,

  • @phoeniximperator
    @phoeniximperator Рік тому

    today his movies are cheesy but back then I loved them

  • @jaredharris1970
    @jaredharris1970 Рік тому +2

    My favorite American ninja scene was when he put the bucket over his head and kicked those fellow soldiers ass lol

  • @gamhananalanka
    @gamhananalanka Рік тому

    Black Belt magazine articles said serious martial artist movie watchers immediately dislike American Ninja since they easily detected that Michael Dudikoff just like Wesley Snipes is not a real practitioner of any martial arts form. He just learned it as a full grown adult and it is obvious in the way he carried the moves.

  • @jasonkeaton5140
    @jasonkeaton5140 Рік тому

    Damn he did pretty good for himself
    I know he does jiujitus avidly. Cool stuff

  • @davidbrethour2991
    @davidbrethour2991 Рік тому

    I love American ninja if he appears in the expendables that would be cool good luck Michael see you in the movies

  • @troglodytezero1697
    @troglodytezero1697 Рік тому

    The ending detailed information got stockery. Didn't realize he was in so much.

  • @michaelsmiley15
    @michaelsmiley15 Рік тому

    Unfortunately like so many action stars they just stop doing movies
    I'm not sure but I think he spent some time teaching
    I think there comes a point when so many of these stars age out because the movies are not popular anymore

  • @tomaszkolacki412
    @tomaszkolacki412 2 місяці тому

    I want my heroes back. what happened to the industry

  • @marieminshull1400
    @marieminshull1400 Рік тому

    I like him

  • @DragonLee777
    @DragonLee777 Рік тому

    The Expendables 4 yes in a ninja character role for sure

  • @ryan4572
    @ryan4572 Рік тому

    That would be awesome to see him on expendables

  • @mr915764
    @mr915764 Рік тому

    He should be definitely part of the Expendables Cast

  • @jodyamnpurrier-killingbeck1147

    I still watched American ninja on tubi.

  • @nofucksgiven1690
    @nofucksgiven1690 Рік тому

    Bachelor party was my introduction to him then I saw American ninja.

  • @gumbygreen14
    @gumbygreen14 Рік тому +1

    “Dynamic action movies” 🤣😂🤣 I’m going to start using that

  • @Mr_Nibblesworth
    @Mr_Nibblesworth 3 місяці тому

    im from redondo beach. i did not know

  • @davidbulla9390
    @davidbulla9390 Рік тому

    Legend

  • @wandererkenshin7557
    @wandererkenshin7557 Рік тому

    I have all the American Ninjas on Blu Ray.

  • @brucemyers1823
    @brucemyers1823 Рік тому

    Always wondered what happened to him. 😮

  • @charlietoole8707
    @charlietoole8707 Рік тому

    Loved Steve James 😎

  • @Cheng-jq6fc
    @Cheng-jq6fc Рік тому

    he looks like Argentinian
    actor, Michael Brown from
    netflix series"the marked ❤️"

  • @wilheimreis8272
    @wilheimreis8272 Рік тому

    american badass💪💪🤘🤘💙💙