I thought this article would spur some fun discussion.
http://www.cracked.com/blog/9-supposed-action-stars-who-clearly-couldnt-fight/
Here are the stars the article states.
9. David Carradine
8. David Heavener
7. Fred Williamson
6. Lynda Carter
5. Eric Roberts
4. Cuneyt Arkin
3. Pam Grier
2. Rudy Ray Moore
1. William Shatner
The fight scene clips linked in this article are fabulous. I'm still laughing. Can you think of any more to add to the list? Post clips if you can.
http://www.cracked.com/blog/9-supposed-action-stars-who-clearly-couldnt-fight/
Not everyone has karate skills that translate to film. If they did, then everyone would be Jean-Claude Van Damme. And now that I've given Jean-Claude Van Damme the plot for his next movie, let's talk about some of his colleagues. These are the action stars who, regardless of any real-life martial arts experience or toughness, never seemed able to put together a convincing fight scene.
Here are the stars the article states.
9. David Carradine
8. David Heavener
7. Fred Williamson
6. Lynda Carter
5. Eric Roberts
4. Cuneyt Arkin
3. Pam Grier
2. Rudy Ray Moore
1. William Shatner
The fight scene clips linked in this article are fabulous. I'm still laughing. Can you think of any more to add to the list? Post clips if you can.