Oleg Taktarov is an (naturalized) American actor originally born in Sarov, Russia (formerly Arzamas in the Soviet Union) in 1967. He was a mixed martial artist champion and won multiple titles in Russia for various fighting styles. In the 1990s he moved to America and became one of the first UFC champions. His nickname is "The Russian Bear" and he a well known star in his native Russia, having succeeded in starring in American films with many "A-list" actors. When not acting, he teaches a variant of Russian Martial arts in his studio in Beverly Hills, CA.
Oleg Taktarov can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:
