Scott Adkins

Cast · Writer · Director

Born

June 17, 1976 · Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK

Birth name

Scott Edward Adkins

SScott Adkins is an English actor and martial artist whose career spans film and television. Born in Sutton Coldfield, he trained extensively in Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, and martial arts, which became central to his acting career. Adkins began performing in British television, including BBC’s Doctors, EastEnders, and Holby City, before breaking into international film with roles in Hong Kong action cinema. He is known for portraying complex action characters, notably Yuri Boyka in the Undisputed series, combining physical performance with narrative depth. Adkins continues to work in both mainstream and independent productions worldwide.