Anthony Marquez is a martial artist, actor, and video game performer best known as the original live-action Kung Lao in the legendary Mortal Kombat series. His portrayal of the fan-favorite Shaolin warrior in Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Mortal Kombat Trilogy helped establish Kung Lao as one of the franchise's most enduring and recognizable characters. Through his athleticism and martial arts expertise, Anthony brought authenticity and excitement to one of gaming's most iconic fighting game series.

A highly skilled practitioner of Wushu, Sanshou, and mixed martial arts, Anthony was part of the talented group of performers who helped define the digitized character era of arcade gaming during the 1990s. In addition to Kung Lao, he also portrayed the Wind God, later known as Fujin, and contributed to several other Midway productions during the golden age of arcade fighting games.

Today, Anthony continues to share his passion for martial arts and gaming history with fans around the world. His unique role in helping create some of the most memorable characters of the arcade era offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of motion capture, martial arts performance, and the evolution of one of video gaming's most influential franchises.