One of the first action films I remember watching on VHS in 1985(ish) was the awesome American Ninja,starring Michael Dudikoff & Steve James.
Pretty sure that if I rewatched that film nowdays it wouldn’t stand the test of time, but for the 14 year old me, watching it in ’85 it was great stuff.
Telling the story of erm a Ninja who was an American, Michael Dudikoff played the title role Joe T Armstrong, the US Ninja taking on mercenaries in the Phillipines.
Minimal storyline, maximum ass-kickings, this film went onto spawn sequels. Not one, but four sequels with the latest one being released in 1993.
Michael Dudikoff however only starred in Parts 1, 2 & 4.
With over 54 titles on his IMDB Page
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001154/
His last appearance was in 2002 and nothing since.
So what happened to Michael Dudikoff?
Well he is still alive.
He does have a website
http://www.michael-dudikoff.com/life/thought/
Married, 2 Children 2 Dogs and supposedly is mentoring other actors The latest blog entry on his blog, which youll find here
http://www.michael-dudikoff.com/blog/ is from February 19th 2013
and begins with this paragraph.
Being on the set of comedic webisode, Zombie Break Room, as an executive producer and an actor taught me a lot of new things. More than anything else, it helped me realize what most of my cronies and colleagues have repeated over and over: The business has changed.
So come back Michael Dudikoff. Pick up that phone and call Stallone, booking your place in The Expendables 4. You know it makes sense.
As an added note. Michael Dudikoff is also on Twitter. (2016)
@mjdudikoff
I hope that if MIchael ever glances at this article, he realises that it began several years ago. Before He infact joined Twitter. October 2012 was when I first asked the question. What Happened to Michael Dudikoff?
We would love to see you there.
But until that day. Here are some trailers my favourite Dudikoff film
American Ninja
I also found a very cool Q & A with the man himself.
It runs for 48 minutes but its pretty good fun.
recently saw him here… looks like he might be stepping back in front of the camera? https://www.facebook.com/zombiebreakroom?ref=ts&fref=ts
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Please Act Another Film Michael
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rip
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What do you mean RIP? Michaels still alive
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Cunt.
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pardon?
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“American Nija ” film is the most electrifying film i have ever watched. I would like to know if there is a novel about that film.
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As far as I know there wasnt a novel of the film, as the film was pretty much action set pieces….Have you seen all the other American Ninja films?
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when i first wash his movie i loved him and then i was so shocked when i saw his age&that his married but i what i need now is to learn how to let go,but to be honest iam happy for u micheal Dudikoff goodluck&take care of ur wife &kid
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sorry
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When i first watched ur movie i taught u were still single &all i wanted by then was to mary u in future right from when i was 13 to 16 and then i found out that u married with two kids it realy hurt but then since l want u t b happy i forget itluvu
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I STILL LUV U BUT IT HARD TO ACCEPT IT THAT UR MARRID GOOD BYE TAKE CARE OF U SELF MICHEAL
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He is in the new Zombie Flick – “Navy Seals Vs. Zombies” to be released Sept. 26th Digital and October for DVD.
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“he is one of my idol in fact I make him my profile in facebook…looking forward to see him soon even in the movie itself”
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Loved Michael!!! I am still watching American ninja but esp. AvengingForce. I think I watch it almost every night. Plus he is so nice to look at!!! I am 60 and he still has a part of me. A girl can dream!!! Even as his age now he looks hot!!! I am so sorry about Steve James. You two were perfect together!!
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Micheal Is Too Gud To Stop Acting Cos His Movies Give Me Joy And Never Bored Even If U Continue Watching It D Whole Day ” I Feel U Micheal (joe Armstrong)”
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D Seriousness On His Face Makes Everything Special And Intresting
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Michael Dudikoff and Steve James collaboration end friendship is owe some. What happened to Patricia after saving her from the hands of Victor?(American ninja one)
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Does it portray the what was happening in military camps?(
American ninja 1)
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Here here.. sentiment supported in expendables 4. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
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Love you Michael.
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Living legend. Respect Michael. You are the best ❤️🔥
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Platoon Leader 1988
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Keeps coming back into my head “Welcome back to the Country Club”
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Great actor
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