Ernie Reyes, Jr. Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-05-03

Ernie Reyes, Jr. net worth is
$300,000

Ernie Reyes, Jr. Wiki Biography

Ernest E. Reyes, Jr. was born on the 15th January 1972, in San Jose, California USA, and is best known as a multi-talented artist, being an actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is also recognized as a martial artist, who has been honored as “One of the Greatest Martial Arts Masters of the 20th Century”. His career in the entertainment industry has been active since the mid- 1980s.

Have you ever wondered how rich Ernie Reyes, Jr. is? As of early 2016, it is estimated that the overall size of Ernie’s net worth is equal to $300,000. This sum has been earned through his work in the entertainment industry, with another source being his participation in a number of different competitions as a martial artist. He works as an instructor of creative choreography of martial art performances as well, which has also added to his wealth.

Ernie Reyes, Jr. Net Worth $300,000

Ernie grew up in a big family, as he has five siblings, of whom Lee Reyes is a boxer and Santino Reyes is in the entertainment industry, working as a filmmaker. Ernie`s father is also an actor and a martial artist, having his own school “West Coast World Martial Arts”, which Ernie Jr. joined when he was only six.

Earnie`s acting career began when he was in his teen years, with the role of Thai in the film “The Last Dragon” (1985),. The same year he was cast in the Richard Fleischer`s film “Red Sonja”, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. These roles propelled him further into the acting world, and also increased his net worth a little bit. His next role was in the TV series “Sidekicks” (1986) as Earnie Lee.

In 1989 he appeared in the film “Earnie And Master Kim”, directed by Ki-nam Nam. The next year, his career as a stunt artist began by performing fights as Donatello in the film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, and in 1991 he appeared again in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II” as Keno.

Throughout the 1990s Ernie appeared in a number of TV and film titles which only benefited his net worth, some of which include TV series “Kung Fu: The Legend Continues” (1993-1995), the films “White Wolves II: Legend Of The Wild” (1995), “Paper Dragons” (1996), and “The Process” (1998),

The 2000s were no different, Ernie even managed to earn roles in high-rating films such as “Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull” (2008), “The Rundown” (2003), and “Rush Hour 2” (2001).

His latest ventures in the entertainment industry include appearances in the TV series “NCIS: Los Angeles” (2013-2015), and in the film “Enter the Fist and the Golden Fleecing”, which is scheduled for a 2016 release.

To speak about his career as a martial artist, Ernie has a record 3-0 in Muay Tai Kickboxing, with wins against Anthony Elkaim, Veasna Thach, and Ryan Fotheringham. Furthermore, he holds a 4th Dan Black belt in Tae-Kwon Do.

When it comes to his personal life, Ernie has been married to Lisa since 2009. Most recently, it was reported that Ernie has suffered from kidney failure, and that he goes to treatment three times a week, and is in need of transplant. On account of those events, his family started a campaign on the GoFundMe website, and collected a total of $75,000 for the treatment.


Full NameErnie Reyes Jr.
Net Worth$300,000
Date Of BirthJanuary 15, 1972
Place Of BirthSan Jose, California, United States
Height5 ft 4 in (1.65 m)
ProfessionActor, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Singer, Stunt Performer, Martial Artist, Film director, Screenwriter, Stage combat
EducationSan Jose State University
NationalityUnited States of America
SpouseLisa Reyes (m. 2009)
ChildrenErnie Reyes Jr., Lee Reyes, Destiny Reyes, Ki Reyes, Espirit Reyes
ParentsErnie Reyes Sr.
SiblingsLee Reyes, Destiny Reyes, Santino Ramos, Ki Reyes, Espirit Reyes, Lee Reyes, Destiny Reyes, Santino Ramos, Ki Reyes, Espirit Reyes
NicknamesErnie Reyes , Ernest E. Reyes, Jr. , Ernest "Ernie" E. Reyes, Jr. , Ernie Reyes Jr.
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0721205
NominationsMTV Movie Award for Best Fight, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture, MTV Movie Award for Best Fight, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
MoviesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, Surf Ninjas, The Rundown, Red Sonja, Rush Hour 2, Art of Submission, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Ninja Apocalypse, Poolhall Junkies, White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild, Paper Dragons, Act of Valor, Redline, Taekwon son...
TV ShowsSidekicks, Final Fu
#Fact
1Offered the role of Donatelo in the movie Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles III, but had already started Surf Ninjas.
2Recorded a Hip Hop CD called "Asia's Last Dragon". Unfortunately it was never officially distributed.
33 younger brothers, Lee Reyes, Santino Ramos, Ki Reyes and two younger sisters, Destiny Reyes and Espirit Reyes.
4Muay Tai Kickboxing Weight Class: Light Welterweight.
5Of Filipino descent.
6Trained and competed in Muay Thai.
7Holds 4th Dan (Degree) Black Belt in Tae-Kwon Do under his father Ernie Reyes Sr.
8Son of Ernie Reyes Sr.. They starred together in Surf Ninjas (1993).

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Doubt2017TV Series filmingJudge Haggerty
The Librarians2017TV SeriesMonkey King
Enter the Fist and the Golden Fleece2016Padawan
NCIS: Los Angeles2013-2015TV SeriesJemadar Thapa
Ninja Apocalypse2014Hiroshi
Money Fight2012Johnny Sanchez
Act of Valor2012Recruit
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull2008Cemetery Warrior
Redline2007Ernie (as Ernie Reyes)
Final Fu2006TV SeriesHost
The Rundown2003Manito
Charmed2002TV SeriesKaz
Poolhall Junkies2002Tang
Secret of the Horse2001TV ShortVictor Tran
Rush Hour 22001Zing
V.I.P.1999TV SeriesJohnny's Sparring Partner
The Process1998Jesse
Paper Dragons1996Wu
F/X: The Series1996TV SeriesJimmy Chu
Small Time1996/IMarty (as Ernie Reyes)
P.C.H.1995TV MovieKoji (as Ernie Reyes)
White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild1995Steve
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues1993-1995TV SeriesSing Ling
Surf Ninjas1993Johnny
Secret Bodyguard1991TV SeriesErnie
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze1991Keno
Taekwon sonyeon Erniewa Master Kim1989Ernie
MacGyver1988TV SeriesLuke Chung
Sidekicks1986-1987TV SeriesErnie Lee
Fights to the Finish1987
Highway to Heaven1986TV SeriesMichael Nguyen
Red Sonja1985Prince Tarn
The Last Dragon1985Tai

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Teen Samuraiproducer announced
Money Fight2012executive producer / co-producer
Surf Ninjas1993associate producer

Stunts

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Act of Valor2012stunts
Alice in Wonderland2010/Istunt double: Tweedledee
Avatar2009utility stunts - uncredited
Surf Ninjas1993stunts - uncredited
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze1991fight performer: Keno
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles1990fight/stunt double: Donatello

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Process1998

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Process1998written by

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
GeekRockTV2014TV SeriesHimself - Special Guest
TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.com2014TV SeriesHimself - Special Guest
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2014DocumentaryHimself
Teens Wanna Know2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Tricking: The Freedom of Movement2013Documentary
Production Diary: Making of 'The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'2008Video documentaryHimself
The Rundown: Rumble in the Jungle2004Video documentary shortHimself
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes1998TV Special documentaryHimself
Circus of the Stars Gives Kids the World1993TV Movie documentaryHimself - High-Wired Motocyclist
The Making of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Behind the Shells1991Video documentary shortHimself / Keno
Circus of the Stars #121987TV Special documentaryHimself - Performer
Circus of the Stars #111986TV Special documentaryHimself - Performer

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2008Action on Film AwardAction on Film International Film Festival, USABest PictureArt of Submission (2012)
2008Action on Film AwardAction on Film International Film Festival, USABest Action Sequence Martial Arts FeatureArt of Submission (2012)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2009ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion PictureIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
1994Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Youth Actor Leading Role in a Motion Picture DramaSurf Ninjas (1993)
1992Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Actor Co-starring in a Motion PictureTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
1987Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsExceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a New Television, Comedy or Drama SeriesSidekicks (1986)

Known for movies


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