Dudikoff began his career as a tanned, bright-smiling model featured in a Coppertone suntan commercial.
Worked closely with fellow martial arts-actor Steve James, his co-star from "Avenging Force", and from the "American Ninja" series. When James passed away in 1993, Dudikoff served as a pallbearer at his funeral.
Lives in Rolling Hills Estates, California.
He studied Child Psychology.
He had no martial arts experience prior to filming American Ninja (1985) but intense training with Karate champion and fight choreographer Mike Stone along with his natural athleticism allowed him to adapt quickly.
His father, Michael Joseph Stephen Senior, was born in New York, to John Dudikoff and Mary Bogdanoff, who were Russian immigrants. His mother, Rita T. (Girardin), was of French-Canadian descent.
He has trained in Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
Born and raised in Redondo Beach in the Los Angeles area.
His passion is designing homes, particularly ranch style. His fifth home was called the "Dudarosa". He also delves into bronze sculpturing.
Plays tennis.
Graduated from West Torrance High School.
He has stated that he doesn't lift weights but gains strength through swimming and dance exercises.