Anecdotes

Trained in Brazilian Jujitsu.

Worked closely with fellow martial arts-actor Steve James, his co-star from "Avenging Force", and from the "American Ninja" series. When James passed away in 1993, Dudikoff served as a pallbearer at his funeral.

Dudikoff began his career as a tanned, bright-smiling model featured in a Coppertone suntan commercial.

Lives in Rolling Hills Estates, California.

He studied Child Psychology.

He has trained in Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Born and raised in Redondo Beach in the Los Angeles area.

His passion is designing homes, particularly ranch style. His fifth home was called the "Dudarosa". He also delves into bronze sculpturing.

His father, Michael Joseph Stephen Senior, was born in New York, to John Dudikoff and Mary Bogdanoff, who were Russian immigrants. His mother, Rita T. (Girardin), was of French-Canadian descent.

Plays tennis.

He has stated that he doesn't lift weights but gains strength through swimming and dance exercises.

Graduated from West Torrance High School.

He had no martial arts experience prior to filming American Ninja (1985) but intense training with Karate champion and fight choreographer Mike Stone along with his natural athleticism allowed him to adapt quickly.

Was initially dubbed a "Dean-Mcqueen," a cross between James Dean and Steve McQueen.

Has a beautiful retriever named Shooter.