Jeffrey James Lippold

An American Theatre, Film/TV Actor, and Martial Artist. He began studying Judo/Ju-Jutsu, in Hawaii and Japan, Continuing Martial arts in San Diego, he studied Kang's Tae Kwon-Do/Judo, and Aamka-jutsu. Having Achieved Black Belts in Karate, Tae Kwon do, Judo, Japanese ju-jutsu, aiki-jujutsu, Chinese Kempo and Aamkajutsu, he became a Full-Contact Karate & Sambo Champion. Recently setting a Guinness World Record, and having a page in the 2015 "Guinness Book of World Records" under "No Pain No Gain." After high school, he served his country honorably as a Naval Reconnaissance Corpsman "DOC", before attending University studies. During this time, he was inspired by Great Actors such as Anthony Hopkins and immersed himself in the world of theater, as an outlet for his vivid and passionate imagination. With a strong desire to become a dramatic lead actor, he began focusing on Shakespearean and extremely dramatic roles,(over 20 lead stage Credits) winning a best actor award for a very passionate, and unique take on "Hamlet", as well as critical acclaim for lead roles in "MacBeth", "Picnic", "Romeo Juliet", and "Dracula." The more dimensional and dramatically demanding the part, the greater this actor shines! His first lead role in film, was a film called, "Samurai Avenger:The Blind Wolf", which received wide spread appeal with theatrical release in several countries, winning 9 International Film Festival Awards(including several Best of Festival and Best Feature Film awards)and distribution in nearly every country and language. Since this film, he has landed several roles on TV and Film such as Disney's "The Crusher" ,as the Universe's Strongest Superhero, 3 seasons and voted Kids peer group Favorite Superhero 3 years in a row. Also, appearing in 14 episodes as Sgt Freeman on General Hospital daytime's longest running TV show. He Currently is the Lead actor and MC at Medieval Times Buena Park CA, when not appraring on TV or Film. Show less «