Forest Whitaker
Despite playing the wicked tyrant Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland, Forest Whitaker is actually endearing. However, you might not want to get on his bad side, especially given his Kenpo karate high-kicking skills. And Whitaker has attained the rank of 1st Dan, demonstrating that he is more than capable in the demanding discipline.
Forest Whitaker
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Jessica Biel
While many on this list began martial arts as a passion separate from their employment, Jessica Biel was the polar opposite. She discovered she enjoyed learning routines for her role in Total Recall so much that it has now become a part of her exercise routine. “I’m really into martial arts now – it’s the most amazing workout ever,” she told Look magazine in 2011.
Jessica Biel
