Episode 07 - Don Niam

We have one of action cinema's most beloved baddies on the show today: it's the one and only Stingray from the low-budget 1994 Godfrey Ho head-kicker Undefeatable, played by all-round super nice guy Don Niam. Don talks about his experience making the film which has now become a cult classic, not to mention a viral YouTube sensation. The final fight scene between Don and John Miller has been viewed over 11 million times. On this podcast, he talks about what it was like working with the film's co-star, Cynthia Rothrock, and the prolific Hong Kong exploitation filmmaker Godfrey Ho, as well as living with future Mortal Kombat star Robin Shou. He is also still trying to figure out why so many people like the film, and even stop him in the street to tell him.We discuss the highs and lows of Don's journey from teaching kung fu in Akron, Ohio, to relocating to Hollywood in a bid to make it as an actor. Don has led a colourful life and worked in numerous professions including owning a strip club and working as a bodyguard for a Saudi princess. Now 62, he lives in Las Vegas where he works as a personal trainer. He is also teaching kung fu again and working on a treatment for a new film project, so we may see Don Niam on our screens again. Keep up to date with Don Niam by visiting his website, donniam.com.

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