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Mike Lambert
Born 1971-05-01 · United Kingdom
Mike Lambert (born 1 May 1971) is a British stunt performer, fight choreographer, and action designer. He grew up in West Yorkshire, England. He developed a passion for martial arts from a young age, training in disciplines including Taekwondo, boxing, and kickboxing. He went on to compete internationally, winning the British Taekwondo Championship five times, as well as titles in Canada, Germany, and Switzerland. Lambert's early career was shaped by his time in Hong Kong cinema. He moved there in his early 20s and worked in action films, appearing in several as a stunt actor. Among his on‑screen roles was a memorable end fight with Jet Li in Unleashed (2005), directed by Louis Leterrier with action direction by Yuen Woo-ping. Over time, he transitioned from performing stunts to coordinating them, and eventually to fight choreography and action design. He has been a member of the British Stunt Register since 1999, but was active in the stunt industry as early as 1993. His skill set is wide-ranging: in addition to his martial arts background, he is experienced in sword-and-shield work, boxing, and kickboxing, and adept at fight choreography. In an interview, Lambert has described himself not only as a choreographer but as someone who can shoot and edit his own stunt visualisation ("previz"), as well as integrate VFX, CG, and animation into action sequences. Over the years, Lambert has contributed to many high-profile films and TV shows. His credits include working as a fight coordinator on The Flash, as well as coordinating stunts on Zack Snyder's Justice League, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Eternals, Black Mirror (episode "Striking Vipers"), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, and Knuckles. His background in Hong Kong action, combined with a love of anime, video games, and over-the-top fantasy, has heavily influenced his choreographic style; he often designs fight scenes that feel stylised, larger-than-life, and cinematic. His peers have recognised Lambert for his contributions to stunt performance. As part of stunt ensembles, he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Rush (2013) in 2014. He was also nominated for Les Misérables (2012) in 2013. He won a SAG Award for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) in 2012. He was nominated for Robin Hood (2010) in 2011. And he won again as part of a stunt ensemble in The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) at the SAG Awards in 2008. Outside of film, Lambert is known within the stunt community not just for physical performance but for adopting a holistic creative approach: he engages deeply with pre‑visualisation, VFX, and design, viewing action sequences as a collaborative process that spans choreography, cinematography, and post-production.
Acting credits
7.2A group of covert CIA operatives trailing a potential new energy source are double-crossed by corrupt agent Morgan, who causes a helicopter crash in remote South Africa. The sole survivor, suffering severe amnesia, is nursed to recovery by a kindly native tribe who call him "Whoami" after the question he keeps asking. With the help of a mysterious reporter Christine, Whoami pieces together his past and tracks the turncoat agent and his criminal cohorts.
Who Am I?
1998
6.2Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.
The Quest
1996
6.9Raised as a slave, Danny is used to fighting for his survival. In fact, his "master," Bart, thinks of him as a pet and goes as far as leashing him with a collar so they can make money in fight clubs, where Danny is the main contender. When Bart's crew is in a car accident, Danny escapes and meets a blind, kindhearted piano tuner who takes him in and uses music to free the fighter's long-buried heart.
Unleashed
2005
6.2Super-soldier recruit Tsui Chik is forced to escape with his comrades after the project is canceled. Months later, he's trying to have a quiet life as a librarian with his best friend, Inspector Shek Wai-Ho. However, a string of vicious gangland murders begins that has all the markings of Tsui's former compatriots who seem to have turned to crime. Realizing that the police are helpless, he decides to take them on himself. With a disguise, Tsui becomes the mysterious superhero known only as Black Mask.
Black Mask
1996
6.5A patriotic Chinese cop is reposted to fictional East European country Lavernia as punishment for ignoring orders during a plane hijack operation. There he encounters his ex-girlfriend, who fled to Lavernia after Tiananmen Square. Their paths soon tangle with the charismatic but evil leader of the Japanese cult Aum Shinryuu
The Blacksheep Affair
1998
6.4A Japanese man and a gay bar-owner in Hong Kong drink beer as they talk about their childhood and experiences.
Away with Words
1999
5.8The world's ten most influential scientists are being mysteriously killed, one by one, spontaneously combusted, microwaved to death, or otherwise. Another scientist, software prodigy Dr. Ken, searches for clues to these bizarre happenings only to see his fiancee apparently return from the dead. As indications point to the end of the world, It appears that Dr. Ken may be the only one who can save humanity.
Armageddon
1997
7.1Professional thief Martin is assigned to steal the largest diamond in the Czech Repbulic, the Czar's Prism for $3M. Needing extra help, Martin brings in his former partner Mandy, an excellent sharpshooter with lethal martial arts skills. Together with two young pickpockets, the group sets out in an adventure of espionage, double-crossing, and explosive action.
And Now You're Dead
1998