Lewis Tan

Lewis Tan is a British-American actor, martial artist, model, and stunt performer.

Lewis Tan is a British-American actor, martial artist, model, and stunt performer. He is known for roles in projects including *Mortal Kombat*, *Deadpool 2*, *Wu Assassins*, *Into the Badlands*, *Shadow and Bone*, and *Cobra Kai*.

Early life and background

Lewis Singwah Tan was born on February 4, 1987, in Salford, England, and is described in sources as half Chinese and half English. He later spent part of his upbringing in the United States and in other countries because of his family and his father's work.

Career

Tan started in the entertainment industry through stunt work and supporting roles before becoming better known as a lead and recurring television actor. His credits include action, fantasy, and superhero productions such as *Iron Fist*, *Into the Badlands*, *Wu Assassins*, *Deadpool 2*, and *Mortal Kombat*.

Notable roles

Among Tan's best-known roles are Gaius Chau in *Into the Badlands*, Lu Xin Lee in *Wu Assassins*, Shatterstar in *Deadpool 2*, and Cole Young in *Mortal Kombat*. He also appeared in *Shadow and Bone* and *Cobra Kai*.

Personal background

Sources describe Tan as the son of Philip Tan and Joanne Cassidy, and note his training and experience in martial arts. His mixed British and Chinese heritage is a recurring part of published biographies and interviews.