[edit] Guide Note
Oleg Taktarov is a Russian mixed martial arts fighter practicing sambo and judo. Taktarov is also an actor.
[edit] Fast Facts
- Birth name: Oleg Nikolaevich Taktarov
- Born: August 26, 1967
- Nickname: Russian Bear
- Birth place: Sarov, Russia
- Nationality: Russian
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Practitioner of Sambo and Judo
[edit] Fighting Career
Taktarov wanted to be an artist as a child but his father had plans for Taktarov to be a boxer. Taktarov devoted himself to the sport to please his father. In 1994, Taktarov tried mixed martial arts in a tournament called White Dragon easily taking home the win. From that point on he competed in the UFC in the United States where he was nicknamed the Russian Bear.
[edit] Acting Career
Acting was a big dream of Taktarov. He moved to Hollywood. His acting dream came true in 2001 when he starred in 15 Minutes.
[edit] Starring In
- 15 Minutes
- Bad Boys II
- 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out
- Air Force One
- Rollerball 2002
- Alias, first episode season three
- We Own the Night, Russian production