Acting
November 22, 1970 (age 56)
Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Joseph Hyung-min SonĀ (born November 22, 1970) is a SouthĀ Korean-born AmericanĀ convicted murderer, as well as a former actor, mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and professional wrestler. He partook inĀ Ultimate Fighting Championship, andĀ K-1 KickboxingĀ during hisĀ combat sportsĀ career. As an actor, he is best known for his appearance in the 1997 filmĀ Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
In 2008, he was arrested for forcible rape, kidnapping, and torture in connection to a 1990Ā cold caseĀ afterĀ DNA evidence linked him to the crime; there was an accomplice who was also convicted. Due to the statute of limitations, some charges were dropped. In 2011, he was found guilty of torture and sentenced to seven years to life in prison in California. While incarcerated, he was convicted of beating hisĀ cell mateĀ to death and was sentenced to an additional 27 years forĀ voluntary manslaughter.