Phillip Rhee: Biography, Facts and Career
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Phillip Rhee (born September 7, 1960) is a South Korean American martial artist, actor, director, screenwriter, and film producer, best known for his role as Tommy Lee in the 1989 American martial arts film Best of the Best, and its sequels Best of the Best 2 (1993), Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995), and Best of the Best 4: Without Warning (1998). 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. Rhee has advanced training in taekwondo (sixth-degree black belt), hapkido (third-degree black belt), wing chun and boxing.
Quick facts about Phillip Rhee
- Full name: Phillip Rhee
- Born: 1960-09-07
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q374223
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Phillip Rhee?
Phillip Rhee (born September 7, 1960) is a South Korean American martial artist, actor, director, screenwriter, and film producer, best known for his role as Tommy Lee in the 1989 American martial arts film Best of the Best, and its sequels Best of the Best 2 (1993), Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995), and Best of the Best 4: Without Warning (1998).
What nationality is Phillip Rhee?
Phillip Rhee is United States.
When was Phillip Rhee born?
Phillip Rhee was born on 1960-09-07.



