Steve Kim

About Steve Kim

Who is it?: Stunts, Actor, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Birth Day: February 4, 1971
Birth Place: Seoul, Korea
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Birth Name: Heung Sup Kim

Steve Kim

Steve Kim, born in Seoul, Korea as Heung Sup Kim flourished from a shy kid to an accomplished artist, martial artist,...
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Popular As Steve Kim
Occupation Stunts
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born February 4, 1971 (Seoul, Korea)
Birthday February 4
Town/City Seoul, Korea
Nationality Korea

🌙 Zodiac

Steve Kim’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Steve Kim was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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Steve Kim, born in Seoul, Korea as Heung Sup Kim flourished from a shy kid to an accomplished artist, martial artist, and stuntman. Steve moved from Korea to Boston, Massachusetts with his family at age 13.

Following high school, he was accepted (based on his portfolio) to the prestigious New England School of Art and Design. Next, he made a daring move to Hollywood that would change his life.While living in Los Angeles he began training Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo with his friend Mike Mitch McClanahan who was his instructor.

Steve's bumps and bruises also earned him a 1st degree Black Belt in Karate tested by Moo Do Won on October 31st 1998. Mitch introduced Steve to Judo Gene LeBell in 1995. Gene LeBell is a one of a kind who was a Judo champion, Pioneer mixed martial artist and very accomplished Hollywood stuntman.

Gene LeBell. He is Steve's mentor, father figure, and lifelong friend.Steve thrived while training at The Hayastan Submission Grappling Academy landing him a rare black belt in 2007 given by both sensei Gene LeBell and Gokor Chivichyan.

He also earned a 4th Degree Black Belt in Shorinjo Ryu Ju-jutsu received from Santos Flaniken on April 20th, 2006. Steve also learned a great deal of knowledge from his sensei's, George R. Gardoni, and Lari Beebe (RIP Lari).

Before Steve knew it, his first national commercial and stunt job on a tv show fell into his lap. This was the beginning of his unsuspecting career as a stuntman. His knowledge of martial arts and guidance from Gene LeBell helped him tremendously.

A few of Steve's most memorable stunt jobs are:"Olympus Has Fallen"; fighting Chris Hemsworth in "Cyber", getting to work with Will Smith in "Focus" and Mark Wahlberg's movie "The Gambler" also transforming into an animated character (judo fighter) in the video game MMA Supremacy!If Steve is not on set, he is either teaching, training, spending time with his family, or creating his next masterpiece! Steve is survived by his son Journey Kim, his wife Meggin Penkal Kim, his mother, sister, and two brothers.

Steve Kim WIFE, FAMILY, KIDS

  • Meggin Penkal (22 June 2013 - present)
  • Noelle Kim (1992 - 2004) ( divorced)

Steve Kim Movies

  • Oldboy (2013) as Stunts
  • The 5th Wave (2016) as Stunts
  • Red Dawn (2012) as Stunts
  • Olympus Has Fallen (2013) as Stunts

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