About Michael Dudikoff
Michael Joseph Stephen Dudikoff Jr., is an American actor, model and martial artist. He was born in the Los Angeles suburb of Redondo Beach, California and held various jobs to pay for his education, during this time he became a model. This led him to do acting auditions. He played supporting roles in films and television shows, until he got his break as the lead in the martial arts action film American Ninja (1985). Dudikoff's first television role took place after a meeting with theatrical agent Sid Craig. It was a surprise for Dudikoff, who at the time was mostly known for supporting roles in comedies. The producer and owner of Cannon, Menahem Golan, and director Sam Firstenberg thought Dudikoff was the obvious choice for the part.
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