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Michel Qissi

Moroccan-Belgian actor

Michel Qissi is a Moroccan-Belgian actor, filmmaker and martial artist known for action films. Raised in Brussels, he moved to Hollywood in 1982 with childhood friend Jean-Claude Van Damme. Their first major film was Bloodsport (1988), followed by Kickboxer (1989), in which Qissi played the villain Tong Po, and Lionheart (1990).

Michel Qissi appears in 3 films in The Rerun, from 1988 to 1990. Most of that work is in action, martial arts and sports. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Jean-Claude Van Damme (3), Mark DiSalle (3).

Known for

  • Kickboxer (1989), Tong Po. Played the villain Tong Po opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme.
  • Bloodsport (1988). His first major film with Van Damme.
  • Lionheart (1990). Another collaboration with Van Damme.
  • Cyborg (1989). Played a fight trainer for Van Damme in the action film.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Michel Qissi been in?
Michel Qissi appears in Lionheart (1990), Kickboxer (1989) and Bloodsport (1988) on The Remote.
When was Michel Qissi born?
Michel Qissi was born on 12 September 1962.

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