Ken Allen is an American actor and martial arts expert, best known for playing Jove Brand in the foreign-only release Near Death. Chosen for the famous role based on his strong resemblance to the character, as well as his physical ability, Allen was an unknown at the time of his casting. A cultural oddity, Allen’s sole film credit to date is the lead role in one of the largest movie franchises of all time. He is also known as the Sensei to the Stars.