Chris Casamassa

Chris Casamassa

61 · Born: Jan 1, 1963

Known For

Mortal KombatMortal Kombat
BladeBlade
The Karate KidThe Karate Kid
Shootfighter: Fight to the DeathShootfighter: Fight to the Death

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1963 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Chris Casamassa, a renowned American martial artist, actor, and stuntman, was born on January 17, 1965. He is widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Scorpion in the movie Mortal Kombat and its associated television series, Mortal Kombat: Conquest. As the son of the esteemed martial arts guru and founder of Red Dragon Karate, Louis D. Casamassa, Chris's roots in the martial arts world are deeply established.

In addition to his work in Mortal Kombat, Chris co-starred in the television series WMAC Masters, where he was known by his call-sign "Red Dragon".

Career

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2023
Cop vs. Killer
Cop vs. Killer as Officer Ortiz
{"id":105819,"title":"It's Dark Here","year":"2013","character":"Sensei Chris","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/its-dark-here-2013","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_105819.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_105819.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
It's Dark Here
It's Dark Here as Sensei Chris
{"id":44655,"title":"Money Fight","year":"2012","character":"Ring Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/money-fight-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3k5fmoshkppg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3k5fmoshkppg.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Money Fight
Money Fight as Ring Announcer
{"id":48875,"title":"Sci-Fighter","year":"2004","character":"The Karate Master","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sci-fighter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48875.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48875.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Sci-Fighter
Sci-Fighter as The Karate Master
{"id":53941,"title":"Seance","year":"2001","character":"Tony","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/seance-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53941.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Seance
Seance as Tony
{"id":120768,"title":"A Real Job","year":"2001","character":"Bill","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-real-job","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120768.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120768.jpg"},"released":1}
A Real Job
A Real Job as Bill
{"id":156459,"title":"Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts","year":"1998","character":"Red Dragon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mystic-origins-of-the-martial-arts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156459.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156459.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts
Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts as Red Dragon
{"id":93036,"title":"Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes","year":"1998","character":"Actor","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/masters-of-the-martial-arts-presented-by-wesley-snipes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93036.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93036.jpg"},"released":1}
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes as Actor
{"id":912,"title":"Blade","year":"1998","character":"Vampire (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/blade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7l7r76oqri10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7l7r76oqri10.jpg"},"released":1}
Blade
Blade as Vampire (uncredited)
{"id":9532,"title":"Mortal Kombat: Conquest","year":1998,"character":"Scorpion","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/mortal-kombat-conquest","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/29suf0spkfq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/29suf0spkfq0.jpg"},"released":1}
Mortal Kombat: Conquest
Mortal Kombat: Conquest as Scorpion
{"id":2814,"title":"Mortal Kombat","year":"1995","character":"Scorpion","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mortal-kombat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4s6d4lmq6v80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4s6d4lmq6v80.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat as Scorpion
{"id":103834233,"title":"WMAC Masters","year":1995,"character":"Red Dragon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/wmac-masters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834233.jpg"},"released":1}
WMAC Masters
WMAC Masters as Red Dragon
{"id":58671,"title":"Shootfighter: Fight to the Death","year":"1993","character":"Ring Lord #1 \/ Creon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/shootfighter-fight-to-the-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58671.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58671.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death as Ring Lord #1 / Creon
{"id":59838,"title":"China O'Brien II","year":"1990","character":"Picnic Punk #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/china-obrien-ii-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59838.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59838.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
China O'Brien II
China O'Brien II as Picnic Punk #2
{"id":173193,"title":"Sword of Heaven","year":"1985","character":"Martial Arts Trainee","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sword-of-heaven-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173193.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173193.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Sword of Heaven
Sword of Heaven as Martial Arts Trainee
{"id":5112,"title":"The Karate Kid","year":"1984","character":"Tournament Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-karate-kid-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26ekk4hicu4g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26ekk4hicu4g.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid as Tournament Guest (uncredited)
{"id":159750,"title":"The Best of the Martial Arts Films","year":"1990","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-best-of-the-martial-arts-films","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159750.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159750.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
The Best of the Martial Arts Films