Wall is a karate champion. Among the martial arts Bob Wall has studied Okinawa-te karate under Gordon Doversola. In 1966, Wall along with karate champion, Joe Lewis, opened the famous Sherman Oaks Karate Studio in Sherman Oaks, California. In 1968, Lewis sold his share of the studio to Chuck Norris. He is featured in a number of films, most notably three appearances with martial arts master Bruce Lee. He appeared in the 1972 film Way of the Dragon with Bruce Lee, along with Chuck Norris. He then had a major role in Bruce Lee's most famous film (in the western world) as O'hara in Enter the Dragon in 1973. He later appeared in Game of Death, Bruce Lee's incomplete film re-cut in 1978, and played small roles in Chuck Norris films, such as Code of Silence (1985), Firewalker (1986) and Hero and the Terror (1988). More recently, in 2009, Wall starred as a bodyguard in the film Blood and Bone.
While portraying the dreaded O'Hara, an urban legend surrounding the making of Enter The Dragon claims that he never quite got along with Bruce Lee and that the fight on the parade ground where he smashed the bottles was more than just a managed fight. However, Wall and others present at the time deny this story, stating the tale was blown out of proportion and that Wall and Lee were actually good friends. Wall has studied several arts under many notable masters. They include Judo under "Judo" Gene LeBell, Okinawan Shorin-Ryu under Joe Lewis, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the Machado Brothers.
Personal
Wall is a 9th degree black belt under Chuck Norris and the co-founder and CEO of a martial arts organization known as World Black Belt Inc. In 1975 Wall authored the book, "Who's Who in the Martial Arts and Directory of Black Belts" Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 75-2280, the first book of its kind for martial artists. Wall has been married to his wife Lillian for 40 years and has two adult daughters: Shana and Kara.
Filmography
Actor
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Cowboys from Hell (pre-production) as
Bastard Bob O'harra
2021
The Emissaries Movie as
Physics Research / Exploration Team Captain
2020
Anatomy of an Antihero: Redemption as
Master Wall
2018
Anatomy of an Antihero 3 as
Master Bob
2013
Speed Demon (Short) as
Car Salesman
2009
Blood and Bone as
O'Hara (as Bob Wall)
2004
Sci-Fighter as
Las Vegas announcer (as Bob Wall)
1994
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) as
Sheriff Rivers / Billy / Announcer / ...
- The Final Showdown: Part 2 (2001) - Sheriff Rivers
- The Final Showdown: Part 1 (2001) - Sheriff Rivers
- Legends (2001) - Announcer (as Bob Wall)
- Home of the Brave (2000) - Battalion Chief (as Bob Wall)
- Black Dragons (2000) - Customs Official (as Bob Wall)
- Widow Maker (1999) - Gorch Man St. #2
- Suspicious Minds (1999) - Chico (as Bob Wall)
- The Children of Halloween (1998) - Carlos / Hood #2 (uncredited)
- War Cry (1998) - Security Guard #3 (uncredited)
- Lucas: Part 2 (1997) - Billy (uncredited)
- Lucas: Part 1 (1997) - Billy (uncredited)
- Full Contact (1997) - Referee #1&3 (as Bob Wall)
- Point After (1995) - Bob Wall (uncredited)
- Standoff (1995) - Perkin's Man (uncredited)
- The Long Haul (1994) - Fisk (uncredited)
1995
Family Matters (TV Series) as
Bob Wall
- The Substitute Son (1995) - Bob Wall
1992
Sidekicks as
Bob Wall (as Bob Wall)
1988
Hero and the Terror as
Wall (as Bob Wall)
1986
Firewalker as
Jose
1985
Invasion U.S.A. as
Vince (uncredited)
1985
Code of Silence as
Thug (uncredited)
1981
Enter the Ninja as
Thug (uncredited)
1978
Game of Death as
Carl Miller
1974
Black Belt Jones as
Mob Henchman (uncredited)
1973
Enter the Dragon as
Oharra (as Bob Wall)
1972
The Way of the Dragon as
Bob
Stunts
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) (stunts)
1988
Hero and the Terror (stunts - uncredited)
1986
Firewalker (stunts)
1985
Invasion U.S.A. (stunts - as Bob Wall)
1985
Code of Silence (stunts - as Bob Wall)
1978
Game of Death (stunt coordinator) / (stunts - uncredited)
1974
Black Belt Jones (fight coordinator)
1973
Enter the Dragon (stunts - uncredited)
1972
The Way of the Dragon (stunts)
Writer
2003
The Life and Legend of Bob Wall (Video documentary) (as Bob Wall)
Producer
1993
The Curse of the Dragon (Documentary) (producer - as Bob Wall)
Production Manager
1993
The Curse of the Dragon (Documentary) (executive in charge of production)
Thanks
2022
Bellator MMA (TV Series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
- Bellator MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley (2022) - (in memory of)
2005
Karate Kids Workout (Video) (special thanks)
Self
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Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story (Documentary) (announced) as
Self
2021
Anti Bullying United Documentary (Documentary) as
Self
2020
The Search for Count Dante (Documentary)
2020
Show Talent - Talent Show (TV Series) as
Self
2016
Eye on Entertainment (TV Series) as
Self
- Sur Le Mur Presents Opening of Artist Per Bernal's Studio (2016) - Self
- CRI and Artists for Trauma Charity Event (2016) - Self
2016
Facebook Live with Ford & Vida (TV Series) as
Self
- The Big Launch (2016) - Self
- Hollywood Awards (2016) - Self
- ESPY gifting Suite (2016) - Self
- BET Gifting Suite and Spas (2016) - Self
- IberJoya Macy's Topanga (2016) - Self
2010
Actors Entertainment (TV Series) as
Self
- ActorsE Chat with Solara Key and John Michael Ferrari (2012) - Self
- ActorsE Chat: Bob Wall/Mary Jo Gruber (2010) - Self
2012
The Path of the Dragon (Video documentary short) as
Self (as Bob Wall)
2012
I Am Bruce Lee (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2010
Actor's Day in LA (TV Series) as
Self
- On Set with Martial Artist Actors for Twin Lab Commercial (2010) - Self
2008
American Grandmaster: The Life and Death of Mr. Parker (Documentary) as
Self
2004
Blood and Steel: Making 'Enter the Dragon' (Video documentary short) as
Self
2003
The Life and Legend of Bob Wall (Video documentary)(as Bob Wall)
2002
Modern Warriors (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2001
Bruce Lee, the Legend Continues (Documentary) as
Self
1993
The Curse of the Dragon (Documentary) as
Self (as Bob Wall)
1984
Bruce Lee, the Legend (Documentary) as
Self (as Bob Wall)
1973
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (Documentary) as
Self (uncredited)
1973
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon (Documentary short) as
Self
1973
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 5 July 1973 (1973) - Self
1972
Enjoy Yourself Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 20 May 1972 (1972) - Self
Archive Footage
2022
Bruce Lee: The Way of the Warrior (Documentary) as
Self
2015
The Real Miyagi (Documentary)
2012
Special Collector's Edition (TV Series) as
Oharra
- Comparativa: Operación Dragón (2012) - Oharra
2001
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (Video documentary) as
Self (as Bob Wall)
2000
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (Video documentary)(as Bob Wall)
1999
Bruce Lee: The Intercepting Fist (Video documentary) as
Self
1992
Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Mania (Documentary)(as Bob Wall)
