Lewin Tan
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About
British American actor, martial artist, stunt performer, and model known for his work in major action franchises and genre television including starring as Cole Young in Mortal Kombat and its sequel Mortal Kombat II, as well as for his roles in Deadpool 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, Wu Assassins, Fistful of Vengeance, Into the Badlands, Shadow and Bone, and Cobra Kai. He is also known for his Instagram account where he shares behind-the-scenes footage from film sets, martial arts training videos, fitness content, and updates on his acting projects with more than 1 million followers.
Before fame
He was introduced to martial arts at a young age under the guidance of his father. He trained in disciplines including kung fu, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, boxing, and katana sword work. He was exposed early to film sets, stunt rehearsals, and action choreography, which shaped his future career path. He initially worked behind the scenes as a stunt performer in the mid-2000s. He gained early superhero-genre recognition after appearing as Shatterstar in Deadpool 2 in 2018. He reprised the role of Shatterstar in Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. He played Lu Xin Lee in Netflix's Wu Assassins in 2019 and returned to the role in the spin-off film Fistful of Vengeance in 2022. He had his big break after being cast as Cole Young in the 2021 Warner Bros. reboot of Mortal Kombat. He joined the final season of Cobra Kai in 2024.
Trivia
He wrote and directed a short film titled I Spy in 2010. He is known for performing many of his own stunts rather than relying entirely on doubles. He holds dual British and American citizenship.
Family life
He is of Chinese Singaporean and English descent. He was born to English fashion model Joanne Cassidy and Chinese Singaporean martial artist, actor, and stunt coordinator Phillip Tan. He is the eldest of four brothers. His family relocated from England to Los Angeles when he was about one year old due to his father's work in the film industry. He spent parts of his childhood living in the United States, China, France, and Spain.
Associated with
He starred alongside Joe Taslim, Jessica McNamee, and Mehcad Brooks in Mortal Kombat in 2021.
