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Daniel Pesina

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Born 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, Danny Pesina has been studying martial arts since 1972. He began his formal training with Master Guo Jianhua in 1989 studying both external and internal Wushu. He has also studied under many other Chinese living instructors including Hu Jianqiang (the former Chinese National Champion), Lo Minghan (former Hubei Wushu Team member), and Lin Jianhua to name just a few.

Danny has competed both nationally and internationally. He has won numerous first places and awards in forms, weapons and fighting on the A.A.U., N.A.S.K.A., and U.S.A. KungFu/Wushu circuits.

Starred in the first two Mortal Kombat video games as characters such as: Johhny Cage, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile and Smoke. His brother, Carlos Pesina also worked with him in these projects, he played the character of Rayden the thunder god.
BornDecember 1, 1959
BornDecember 1, 1959
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      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Raging Lion from Laos
    Raging Lion from Laos
    • Warden Goldman
      Mortal Kombat: Fates Beginning (2015)
      Mortal Kombat: Fates Beginning
      5.4
      Short
      • Shang Tsung(as Dan Pesina)
      • 2015
      Kenn Scott, Adam Carl, Mark Caso, Laurie Faso, Robbie Rist, Michelan Sisti, Leif Tilden, and Brian Tochi in Les Tortues Ninja II : Les héros sont de retour (1991)
      Les Tortues Ninja II : Les héros sont de retour
      6.0
      • Foot Soldier
      • 1991
      Mortal Kombat (1992)
      Mortal Kombat
      8.0
      Video Game
      • Johnny Cage
      • Scorpion
      • Sub-Zero
      • Reptile
      • 1992

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      Actor



      • The Little League (2021)
        The Little League
        Short
        • John Carlton
        • 2021
      • Mortal Kombat: Fates Beginning (2015)
        Mortal Kombat: Fates Beginning
        5.4
        Short
        • Shang Tsung (as Dan Pesina)
        • 2015
      • The Pick-Axe Murders Part III: The Final Chapter (2014)
        The Pick-Axe Murders Part III: The Final Chapter
        3.4
        • Background Talent
        • 2014
      • Press Start (2007)
        Press Start
        7.3
        Video
        • Sasori (as Dan Pesina)
        • 2007
      • Ho-Sung Pak in Book of Swords (1996)
        Book of Swords
        4.1
        • Hit Man (as Dan Pesina)
        • 1996
      • Mortal Kombat II (1993)
        Mortal Kombat II
        8.2
        Video Game
        • Johnny Cage
        • Subzero
        • Reptile ...
        • 1993
      • Mortal Kombat (1992)
        Mortal Kombat
        8.0
        Video Game
        • Johnny Cage
        • Scorpion
        • Sub-Zero ...
        • 1992
      • Kenn Scott, Adam Carl, Mark Caso, Laurie Faso, Robbie Rist, Michelan Sisti, Leif Tilden, and Brian Tochi in Les Tortues Ninja II : Les héros sont de retour (1991)
        Les Tortues Ninja II : Les héros sont de retour
        6.0
        • Foot Soldier
        • 1991
      • Mailbox
        Mailbox
        Short
        • News Broadcaster

      Stunts



      • Mortal Kombat: Fates Beginning (2015)
        Mortal Kombat: Fates Beginning
        5.4
        Short
        • stunt coordinator (as Dan Pesina)
        • 2015
      • Press Start (2007)
        Press Start
        7.3
        Video
        • fight choreographer (as Dan Pesina)
        • 2007
      • Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1996)
        Mortal Kombat Trilogy
        8.0
        Video Game
        • fight choreographer (Mortal Kombat I and II fight sequences)
        • 1996
      • Ho-Sung Pak in Book of Swords (1996)
        Book of Swords
        4.1
        • stunts (as Dan Pesina)
        • 1996
      • Mortal Kombat II (1993)
        Mortal Kombat II
        8.2
        Video Game
        • fight choreographer
        • motion capture performer
        • 1993
      • Mortal Kombat (1992)
        Mortal Kombat
        8.0
        Video Game
        • fight choreographer
        • motion capture performer
        • 1992
      • Damon Wayans in Mo' Money, plus de blé (1992)
        Mo' Money, plus de blé
        5.5
        • fight choreography (uncredited)
        • 1992

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      Kano meets Scorpion, Kitana, and Shang Tsung
      Kano vs Sonya Blade
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      Kano vs Sonya Blade
      Kano vs Sonya Blade
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      Kano vs Sonya Blade

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      • Alternative name
        • Dan Pesina
      • Height
        • 1.75 m
      • Born
        • December 1, 1959
        • Chicago, Illinois, USA
      • Relatives
        • Carlos Pesina(Sibling)

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        Left Midway after losing a lawsuit that started from Mortal Kombat II sales.

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