Christine Bannon-Rodrigues | |
Nationality: | ![]() |
Birth Date: | 6 November 1966 |
Birth Place: | Warwick, Rhode Island, United States |
Weight: | 55kg (121lb) |
Weight Class: | Bantamweight |
Style: | Kenpō, Wushu |
Rank: | 9th degree black belt in Oki-ryu |
Stance: | Southpaw |
Team: | Team Paul Mitchell Don Rodrigues Karate Academy |
Trainer: | Paul Mitchell Don Rodrigues |
Christine Bannon-Rodrigues (born November 6, 1966) is an American martial artist, actress, stunt person, and choreographer.
A student of Don Rodrigues, Bannon-Rodrigues is a 9th degree black belt, she holds 9 World Championships, including consecutive 3-time World Titles at the W.A.K.O. Games.[1]
Bannon-Rodrigues has acted for both film and television, including the feature films Sci-Fighter (aka X-Treme Fighter) and 27 Dresses. Her stunt work can be seen in a number of Hollywood productions, including Underdog, Batman and Robin, and The Next Karate Kid. Christine has appeared on television in WMAC Masters, and .
In 2012 Christine did the martial arts choreography for the film Champions of the Deep (2012).
Christine teaches at the Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, where she is a co-owner with Shihan Don Rodrigues.
Year | Film/Television | Role | Notes | |
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1994 | The Next Karate Kid | Stunt double Hilary Swank | ||
1995-96 | WMAC Masters | Lady Lightning | also stunts | |
1997 | Batman & Robin | Stunt double Batgirl | ||
1998 | Mortal Kombat Conquest | Stunt double Kitana | 1 episode | |
2004 | Sci-Fighter | Virus | ||
2007 | Underdog | Stunts | ||
2008 | 27 Dresses | Bridesmaid | ||
2012 | Champions of the Deep | Choreographer | ||
2015 | The Real Mr. Miyagi | Herself |