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Al Leong

Al Leong

Actor · Born September 30, 1952 (74) · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Asian American actor & stuntman has picked up a cult fan following based around his numerous appearances in high voltage action flicks from the mid-1980s onwards. Al nearly always turns up as a bad guy with his lean muscled physique, incredible agility, amazing martial arts skills, wispy black hair, and Fu-Manchu style mustache!! Best known on-screen as "Endo" torturing 'Mel Gibson' with electric shocks in Lethal Weapon (1987), as "Uli" the chocolate bar stealing terrorist in Die Hard (1988), one of the Wing Kong members in Big Trouble in Little China (1986), as a short Genghis Khan in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and as "Minh" the henchman punching on with 'Brandon Lee' in a blazing laundry in the climax of Rapid Fire (1992). Made his directorial debut in 2000 by writing & directing the low budget Daddy Tell Me a Story (2000).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 30, 1952 (74)
From
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
59 on MovieCove · 70 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 15% in 30 days

What are Al Leong's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
30%
Bonds
22%
Power
17%
Self
10%
Survival
10%
Society
10%
Revenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 1 · Wry 0 · Earnest 2

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 2 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
5
Thrilling
3
Joyful
2
Tense
2
Melancholic
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Fun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Al Leong's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 39 of their 59 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (21).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Al Leong's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

70 credits, 59 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Death by Midnight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Osho

  • Awesome Asian Bad Guys(2014)

    as Al

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Hostage(2005)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Sledge: The Untold Story(2005)

    as Evil Doctor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Deadwood(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Laundryman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Forbidden Warrior(2005)

    as Yang Sze

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Daredevil(2003)

    Stunts · as Bar Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Scorpion King(2002)

    Fight Choreographer · as Asian Training Master

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • 24(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Neill Choi

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Ghosts of Mars(2001)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Planet of the Apes(2001)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Wu's Thug No. 2

  • That '70s Show(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Ninja Warrior

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Lethal Weapon 4(1998)

    as Wah Sing Ku Triad Member (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Godzilla(1998)

    Stunts · as Japanese Fishing Boat Crewman

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Replacement Killers(1998)

    Stunts · as Terence Wei Gunman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Escape from L.A.(1996)

    Stunts · as Hershe Gang Member

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Mortal Kombat(1995)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Deconstructing Sarah(1994)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Double Dragon(1994)

    Stunts · as Lewis

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Vanishing Son III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Triad Lieutenant #1

  • The Shadow(1994)

    as Tibetan Driver

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Beverly Hills Cop III(1994)

    as Car Mechanic (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Vanishing Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Triad Lieutenant #1

  • Deadly Target(1994)

    as Guard

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Martial Outlaw(1993)

    Stunts · as Asian Thug Robber

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Fit to Kill(1993)

    as Raven (uncredited) (archiveFootage)

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Last Action Hero(1993)

    Stunts · as Vivaldi Gunmen (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Hot Shots! Part Deux(1993)

    as Kick Boxing Fight Crowd Member (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Joshua Tree(1993)

    as Chinese Gunman #9

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Renegade(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as The Yakuza Boss

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Hard Hunted(1992)

    as Raven

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Rapid Fire(1992)

    as Minh

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Raven: Return of the Black Dragons(1992)

    Stunts · as Black Dragon Henchman

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Showdown in Little Tokyo(1991)

    Stunts · as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Double Impact(1991)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Stone Cold(1991)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Perfect Weapon(1991)

    Stunts · as Man in Croc-Pit Bar

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Aftershock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Stunts · as Fighter (uncredited)

  • Death Warrant(1990)

    as Bruce

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Why Me?(1990)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • I Come in Peace(1990)

    as Luggage Salesman

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Savage Beach(1989)

    as Fu

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Black Rain(1989)

    Stunts · as Sato's Yakuza Assassin

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Cage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Tiger Joe

  • Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure(1989)

    as Genghis Khan

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • They Live(1988)

    Stunts · as Asian Revolutionary (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Die Hard(1988)

    as Uli

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Broken Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Handcuffed Gang Leader (uncredited)

  • Action Jackson(1988)

    as Dellaplane's Chauffeur

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • She's Having a Baby(1988)

    as Photographer

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Steele Justice(1987)

    as Long Hair

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Lethal Weapon(1987)

    as Endo

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • The Golden Child(1986)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Running Scared(1986)

    as Henchman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Big Trouble(1986)

    as Chinese Laborer #2

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Big Trouble in Little China(1986)

    as Wing Kong Hatchet Man

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • MacGyver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Wayne

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as (segment "The Misfortune Cookie")

  • Year of the Dragon(1985)

    as Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • My Science Project(1985)

    Stunts · as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Protocol(1984)

    as Cook

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Chang Men #2 (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Off the Wall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Mt. Joy Cheerleader

  • Twilight Zone: The Movie(1983)

    as Vietnamese

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The A-Team(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Quyet Thug

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • T.J. Hooker(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Martial Arts Instructor · as Nabutsu Hood #1 / Martial Arts Instructor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Going Ape!(1981)

    as Circus Performer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Magnum, P.I.(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Gathering (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Al

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles, 69 of them dated from 1980 to 2020; peak year 1989.

Biggest box office

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

$41M worldwide

Highest rated

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

Midcredits 80th

Film career

19802020

Peak 1989 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting61 of 70: 46 only acting, 15 with another role · typical Midcredits score45thOther crew24 of 70: 9 only other crew, 15 with another role · typical Midcredits score40th

70 titles, 15 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 15 of them.

By decade

1980s27 · 26 acting · 4 crew1990s30 · 25 acting · 15 crew2000s10 · 7 acting · 5 crew2010s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 16th · top billed in 0% of 17 roles
8590

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Al Leong's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 37th percentile, the median of all 51; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 27th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 59 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th19
  • Below 25th18

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 59 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed9
  • Mixed24

Most divisive · actor

Sledge: The Untold Story (2005)

94th percentile spread · 67% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Die Hard (1988)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 48/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 63, detractors 28. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Al Leong's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Al Leong work with?

People who share at least 2 of Al Leong's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andy Sidaris shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Producers