Scott Edward Adkins was born on June 17, 1976 in Sutton Coldfield, England, into a family that for generations were butchers. Along with his elder brother Craig, he was raised by their parents, John and Janet .
Had to turn down a part in Ice Planet due to scheduling conflicts with "Holby City" .
Although mostly known for his work in action films Scott was also a regular on many TV shows in Great Britain.
Was offered the role of "Dan Paine" in The Expendables .
Is known for doing many of his own stunts.
Father of Carmel Adkins.
Taught kickboxing to children of television writer Tony Jordan , who subsequently cast him in small roles in his daytime serials.
Was cast as the character Hector in Expendables 2 , henchman of the bad guy, Vilain, played by Scotts idol, Jean-Claude Van Damme.
He auditioned for the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice and was the subject of a fan campaign to get him cast. The role eventually went to Ben Affleck.
When I was ten years old, my dad and brother did judo, so I went along,because I felt like I was missing out. They eventually gave up, and I,continued, then moved into Tae Kwon Do, kickboxing and various other,martial arts. I did lots of different things, but mostly things like,Wushu, Jeet Kune Do, Krav Maga and stuff like that.
I think every red-blooded male enjoys brandishing a firearm.
I prefer to play the villain or the antihero.
I make films for the 16-year-old in myself sometimes.
My first break was in a Hong Kong movie that I shot in China - I was,going out there and working as a western stunt man, if you like, but at,the same time in England I was working in daytime soap stuff.
Eventually I put the two together.
My bedroom was plastered with pictures of Van Damme. My mother was,worried about me. Most teenage boys have half-naked women on their,walls, and I had Jean-Claude.
