Jerry Trimble, nicknamed Golden Boy, is an American actor, stuntman, martial artist, motivational speaker, and former professional kickboxer. He is a former Professional Karate Association (PKA) and Professional Karate Commission (PKC) Light Welterweight World Champion.
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Life and career
Martial arts and kickboxing
A native of Newport, Kentucky, Trimble began training in taekwondo from the age of 14, and began his professional kickboxing career in Atlanta. Nicknamed "Golden Boy", he won the Professional Karate Association (PKA) and Professional Karate Commission (PKC) Light Welterweight World titles in 1986.
He ran a gym in Marietta, Georgia, and also had a column in Karate Illustrated magazine.
Acting
Trimble has been in over 50 feature films and TV shows, both as an actor and stunt performer. He notably played the main antagonist Jonny in the 1992 Hong Kong martial arts film The Master (opposite Jet Li), and Detective Danny Schwartz in Heat (playing alongside Al Pacino and Robert De Niro). During the 1990s, he starred in numerous direct-to-video martial arts action films.
His other film work includes Charlie's Angels (which earned him a Taurus World Stunt Award nomination for Best Fight), Mission: Impossible III (where he had a one on one fight scene with Tom Cruise), and The Green Hornet. He also appeared on the TV shows Supernatural (as Ramiel), Dark Blue, Eleventh Hour, The Flash, Supah Ninjas, and Kung Fu. He had a recurring role as Mark Hall on Chesapeake Shores.
Other work
Trimble is also a motivational speaker.
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
Professional Karate Association (PKA) Light Welterweight World Champion.
Professional Karate Commission (PKC) Light Welterweight World Champion (won 1986-04-26).
Halls of fame
World Kickboxing League (WKL) Class of 2019.
Personal life
Trimble is married to actress Ami Dolenz, daughter of The Monkees member Micky Dolenz. As of April 2015, the couple resided in Vancouver, Canada. Trimble is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.
Trimble is a vegan.