TAIMAK

'Taimak' (born 'Taimak Guarriello' on June 27, 1964) is an American martial artist. Starred in 1985's ''Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon''.

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Early life

Career

External links

References

Early life

Born to an Italian father and African American mother, Taimak has studied Chinese goju, goju-ryu, taekwondo and jujutsu.

Career

Cast in ''The Last Dragon'', Taimak had no prior acting training or experience, and was taught on set. He later appeared as the lead male in Janet Jackson's "Let's Wait Awhile" music video, Debbie Allen's "Special Look" video and on the TV show ''A Different World''. Taimak has also worked with celebrities such Madonna. He also starred in a play that toured the United States called "Cheaters" opposite a large cast of African-American stars.
He also starred in a hit off broadway show in 2004 called "Roadhouse The Comedy".
Taimak has appeared in the 36 Crazyfists Music video "Bloodwork" dressed as a White Ninja.
Taimak used to co-own a gym that went out of business after three years, on the east side of Manhattan in New York city called "Fitness Concepts". According to him he has since parted ways with the partner.
He recently completed a new fitness DVD which can be purchased on his website called "Create The Perfect Package".

External links

★ Official website

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★ Taimak's Myspace Page

References