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Brad Thornton
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Brad Alan Thornton is an actor, martial artist, film producer and entertainment attorney. Biography Born in Detroit, Michigan, Brad’s career has taken him across the world to Tokyo, Paris and Los Angeles, where he landed a number of acting roles and advertising campaigns. Brad launched the first "Joe Boxer" campaign, he was was mentioned in editorials, including “Cosmopolitan Men” and two covers of “Men’s Fitness” magazine, he performed in several commercials, including a 50 foot swan dive off a cliff in Maui for “Old Spice”, and then starred in the feature film "Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor" as Lando Smith, an undercover DEA agent fighting as a tournament contestant. Inspired to learn about the production and legal aspects of the entertainment industry, Brad graduated with a Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from Southwestern Law School. Brad was admitted to the California State Bar in 2001 and became a partner as the Head of Litigation at a Beverly Hills Entertainment Law Firm. After working with producers, Brad returned to acting and producing. Soon after, Brad acted in Shakespeare's "Richard III. He produced and starred in Syfy's "The Cursed". And he co-produced and acted in the film "The Sensei" directed by Bruce Lee's goddaughter Diana Lee Inosanto. Brad founded Hopewood Films, an independent production company that produces commercially viable and innovative feature films and television shows that reflect the strength and diversity of the human spirit. Martial Arts Brad began studying Shotokan Karate when he was 13 years old. After receiving his first Black Belt, Brad continued training in several different martial arts including Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Eskrima (Stick and Knife Fighting), Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. Brad became a World Stick Fighting Champion in 2005 and a 2005 Babakan full contact stick and knife fighting Gathering of Warriors Champion. Brad worked in dignitary protection guarding California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his family for two years. Education Brad Thornton received a Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from Southwestern Law School. Brad Thornton was admitted to the California State Bar in 2001. Selected Filmography *Star Warfare Rangers and the Cyborg Witch of Endor (2016) - Captain Starslayer Merin *The Cursed (2010) - Denny White *The Sensei (2008) - Larry Blackbelt *Richard III (2008) - Dorset *"Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994) - Lando Smith 
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