Nhut Le
Nhut Le | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nhut Le September 6, 1997 or 1998 (age 27–29) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Nhut Le (Vietnamese: [nə lē];[1] born September 6, 1997 or 1998) is an American and Vietnamese actor, writer, and producer.[2] From 2013 to 2015, he appeared in a recurring role on the sketch comedy series Kroll Show.[3] He gained wider recognition for his role as Judomaster in the first season of the 2022 HBO Max series Peacemaker.[4] In 2025, he reprised the role in the second season of the series.[1]
Early life
Le was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 6[5] in 1997 or 1998.[6] He immigrated to the United States with his family when he was six years old.[6][7] He has one sibling.[6] He took an interest in acting during fourth grade when he was cast in a high school production of the musical, South Pacific.[8]
He studied Wushu at the Shaolin Wushu Centre in Los Angeles.[1]
Career
Le's first film role was in the 2013 martial arts comedy film Martial Science. He later went on to appear on the Kroll Show and Raven's Home. During this time he created and starred alongside Natalie Palamides in the 8-episode comedy series Stardumb.[9]
In 2018, he created and performed in his second series project Gey Gardens, a parody of the 1975 documentary Grey Gardens.[10]
In 2021, he was cast as Judomaster in the DC Extended Universe series Peacemaker.[11] He later reprised the role in the second season, now set in the continuity of the DC Universe.[1] Le says he had to infuse the character with his own ideas about personality, motives, and behavior, as the comics and the first season script had little for him to work with.[12] Positive viewer reaction assuaged his fears that he hadn't gotten it right, and gave him the confidence to expand the character in the second season.[12] This included letting viewers know Judomaster was Vietnamese and homosexual.[12][13]
Outside of acting and filmmaking, Le works as a ceramics artist.[1] He sells pieces through his brand, 3CirclePottery.[14]
Personal life
Le is 5 feet (1.5 m) tall.[13] Growing up in Vietnam, Le was familiar with and loved superheroes like Superman, and anime and manga like Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, and Pokémon.[12]
Le is gay.[12][13] He told Out magazine that he used his own sexuality and mannerisms to bring his Judomaster character to life.[12]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2015 | Kroll Show | Inuit Andy/Blisteritos Kid | 7 Episodes |
| 2014 | Los Feliz, 90027 | Gay 2 | Episode: Pilot |
| 2015 | Stardumb | Chelsea Adams | Main Role. Also writer, producer |
| 2015 | Bitch Please | Goblin | Episode: "Halloween House" |
| 2017 | Jenny Trump | Eddie | Main Role |
| 2017 | Score | Person | Episode: "Sweaty Betty's Date" |
| 2018 | Gey Gardens | Little Eddie | Main Role. Also writer, producer |
| 2018 | Raven's Home | Nerdidorken | Episode: "Weirder Things" |
| 2022-2025 | Peacemaker | Rip Jagger / Judomaster | Recurring role; Season 1 and 2 |
| 2022 | Backstage Features | Self | |
| 2022 | Popternative | Self |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Martial Science | Various | |
| 2014 | Jinxed | Kenny | Short Film |
| 2014 | Library Ghosts | Creepy Librarian | Short Film |
| 2016 | The Cost | The Monster | Short Film |
| 2017 | Comfort | Tao | Short Film. Also writer, producer |
References
- ^ a b c d e Felstead, Scott 'Future' (2025-08-29). "Nhut Le Shares His Behind-the-Scenes Transformation for 'Peacemaker' Season 2". Muscle & Fitness. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ Gitonga, Ruth (2024-01-16). "Nhut Le's life: Everything to know about his age, movies and TV shows - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Kroll Show". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Nhut Le". zscentertainment.com. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ Le, Nhut [@itsnhutle]; (6 September 2023). "Tis true, today is my birthday! ..." – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c Thiga, Tatiana (2023-05-30). "Nhut Le's biography: age, movies, martial arts, girlfriend, and latest updates - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ James Gunn (October 2, 2025). "Peacemaker: The Official Podcast with James Gunn" (Podcast). DC Studios. Event occurs at 3:00. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ Milheim, Russ (2022-01-24). "Peacemaker's Nhut Le on Judomaster Role, John Cena Scenes, and Batman Hopes (Exclusive)". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Stardumb". Bryn Woznicki. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ Sosland, Zachary (2022-01-15). "'Peacemaker': Cast & Character Guide to 'The Suicide Squad' Spin-Off". Collider. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (2020-11-12). "SUICIDE SQUAD Spinoff PEACEMAKER With John Cena". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ a b c d e f Rude, Mey (October 7, 2025). "Meet Nhut Le, the out actor behind 'Peacemaker's' chaotic gay icon Judomaster". OUT Magazine. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c Sunga, Eugene (October 11, 2025). "Meet Judomaster: Small in Stature, Big on Sass and Gay Pride". Instinct. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Being in the Present Moment: Pottery with Nhut Le". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-09-04.