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Date of birth
22 Nov 1970
56 years ago at Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, South Korea

Also Known As

  • Son Hyung-min
  • Joseph Hyungmin Son
  • Joseph Hyung-min Son
  • 손형민
  • Joseph Son

Joe Son

Joseph Hyung-min Son (born November 22, 1970) is a South Korean-born American convicted murderer, as well as a former actor, mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and professional wrestler. He partook in Ultimate Fighting Championship, and K-1 Kickboxing during his combat sports career. As an actor, he is best known for his appearance in the 1997 film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

Biography

In 2008, he was arrested for forcible rape, kidnapping, and torture in connection to a 1990 cold case after DNA evidence linked him to the crime; there was an accomplice who was also convicted. Due to the statute of limitations, some charges were dropped. In 2011, he was found guilty of torture and sentenced to seven years to life in prison in California. While incarcerated, he was convicted of beating his cell mate to death and was sentenced to an additional 27 years for voluntary manslaughter.

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