Mission Possible: Stephen Oyoung’s Journey From Stuntman to Star

How ‘Mission Impossible’ actor Stephen Oyoung turned his dream into reality.
Mission Possible: Stephen Oyoung’s Journey From Stuntman to Star
Actor Stephen Oyoung has gone from stuntman to bonafide action star. Courtesy of Kittisak Sirichunsuwan
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There was a moment about a decade ago when “Mission: Impossible–The Final Reckoning” star Stephen Oyoung, who plays Pills, a U.S. Navy Dive Master, decided it was time to “just say no.” After finding success as a stuntman and fight coordinator, the martial artist realized it was time to get serious about becoming the credited actor he longed to be.

“It’s the hardest thing,” Oyoung said in a recent interview with The Epoch Times.

Gayle Jo Carter
Gayle Jo Carter
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Gayle Jo Carter, a former entertainment editor at USA WEEKEND, has interviewed high-profile newsmakers for numerous publications including USA TODAY, AARP.org, Survivornet.com, Washington Jewish Week, and Parade.