Phillip Rhee


Phillip Rhee is a Korean American actor, director, martial artist, and film producer, most famous for his role in the Best of the Best movie series.

Life and career

Rhee was born in South Korea and raised in San Francisco, California. He is a martial artist, actor, director and film producer who has created, produced and starred in numerous films, including the Best of the Best film series. The first Best of the Best film spawned three sequels; Best of the Best II, Best of the Best III and Best of the Best IV.
Rhee's 1980 representation of the United States' Taekwondo Team against the South Korean team in the championships of the Asia Games formed the basis of his screenplay for the film Best of the Best.

Family

Philip's brother Simon is also a martial artist and actor, who co-starred in the Best of the Best films.
Philip Rhee married his wife, Amy, in 1990.

Filmography