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Albert Leong, also known as Al "Ka Bong" Leong, is an American stuntman and actor. Characterised by his martial arts skills, long wavy hair, and a prominent Fu Manchu moustache, he has had a number of small but memorable roles in many popular action films, including Lethal Weapon (1987), opposite Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, Die Hard (1988), opposite Bruce Willis, Death Warrant (1990), opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Rapid Fire (1992), opposite Brandon Lee. He is also notable for his role as Genghis Khan in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989).
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