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My Take
To me, Iko Uwais is a genuine revolutionary in action cinema. Out of Jakarta, he brought the Indonesian martial art Pencak Silat to a global audience, and The Raid remains a landmark of what bodies and choreography alone can achieve without CGI crutches. The fact that he's an actor, fight choreographer, and stuntman all at once is proof of the real thing. His Hollywood crossover in Wu Assassins and Stuber expanded his reach without diluting his craft. If you crave physical, hand-to-hand combat over gunfights, this man simply delivers. I respect him enormously.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Iko Uwais
- Name (Japanese)
- イコ・ウワイス
- Reading
- いこ・うわいす
- Born
- February 12, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 169 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / choreographer / stunt performer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Merantau | — | |
| Notable work | The Raid | — | |
| Notable work | The Raid 2 | — | |
| Notable work | Wu Assassins | — | |
| Notable work | Stuber | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Iko Uwais born?
Born February 12, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Iko Uwais from?
Iko Uwais is from Jakarta, Indonesia.
What does Iko Uwais do?
Iko Uwais works as actor, film actor, choreographer, stunt performer.
How tall is Iko Uwais?
Iko Uwais is 169 cm.
What is Iko Uwais known for?
Notable works include Merantau, The Raid, The Raid 2.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.