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Biography
Henry (Hennie) Bosman is a South African karate instructor, ex–world karate champion,stunt man and actor. His is sometimes known as Henie Bosman. He owns a karate school in Bellville, Western Cape.
Roots
Bosman was born on 24 May 1956in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. He matriculated on Bellville High School.
Karate career
He started training karate in 1965 at the age of 9. He was the national champion in Kata and Kumite. He was the world senior Karate champion in 2001. That was held in Osaka, Japan. For a long period he was a 7th Dan; called Shihan (七段)He now holds the rank of 8th Dan; called Hachidan (八段 ). He is the chairman of Kyokushin Africa.
Movie career
Stuntman appearances
| Stuntman appearances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Movie | Year | Role |
| 1 | Avenger | 2006 | Henie Bosman |
| 2 | Gallowwalkers | 2012 | Stunt double |
| 3 | The Legend of Drona | 2008 | Henie Bosman |
| 4 | The Marksman | 2005 | Henie Bosman |
| 5 | Wake of Death | 2004 | Henry Bosman |
Actor appearances
| Acting appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Movie | Role |
| 1 | Zulu | Shaved head |
| 2 | Agent Vinot | Businessman |
| 3 | Death Race 2 | Xander Grady |
| 4 | Lost Boys: The Thirst | Kirk O’Dale (vampire) |
| 5 | Invictus | Racist Rugby Coach |
| 6 | Doomsday | Telamon (The Gladiator) |
| 7 | Survivor | Regulator |
| 8 | Lost Boys –The thirst | |
| 9 | Brothers Grimsby | Joris Henchman |
Personal life
Bosman’s father was a cyclist and his mother a discus field athlete. Before making karate and the instruction thereof a career he was a Detective Sergeant in the South African Police Force. He is married to Hayley Ruth Williams and has two children. He was involved in scheduling a diplomatic parliamentarianmeeting between Russia and Japan. He is also a motorcar race driver.
