Kickin’ It is about a group of outcast students at the financially troubled Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy, headed by newcomer Jack, as they form bonds through karate, friendship, and the usual high school drama. They gain wisdom from their eccentric sensei, Rudy, and face challenges such as growing up, dealing with rivals, and maintaining the dojo’s integrity and the Wasabi code.
Writer
Kickin’ It was created by and primarily written by Jim O’Doherty, with many other writers contributing episodes, including David Bickel, Dan O’Keefe, and Marc Warren.
Director
Actor Leo Howard, who played Jack stepped up to direct an episode later in the series, a significant opportunity he prepared for by shadowing directors and learning the process.
Cast
Real Name: Leo Howard
Character Name: Jack
Real Name: Dylan Riley Snyder
Character Name: Milton David
Real Name: Alex Jones
Character Name: Eddie
Real Name: Olivia Holt
Character Name: Kim Crawford
Real Name: Jason Earles
Character Name: Rudy
Real Name: Jim O’Doherty
Character Name: Chappy Chapman
Real Name: Brooke Dillman
Character Name: Joan
Real Name: Dan Ahdoot
Character Name: Falafel Phil
Real Name: Joel McCrary
Character Name: Bobby Wasabi
Real Name: Katherine McNamara
Character Name: Claire
Real Name: Wayne Dalglish
Character Name: Frank
Real Name: Harry Boxley
Character Name: Sidney
Real Name: Ian Reed Kesler
Character Name: Seisei Ty
Real Name: Kaylee Kaneshiro
Character Name: Tori
Real Name: Evan Hofer
Character Name: Randy
Real Name: Cooper Barnes
Character Name: Vance Jennings
Real Name: Jimmy Bellinger
Character Name:
Real Name: Eric Tiede
Character Name:
Real Name: Joey Luthman
Character Name: Emmett
Real Name: Troy Romzek
Character Name:
Real Name: Eric Nenninger
Character Name: Principal
Real Name: Amanda Leighton
Character Name: Erica
Real Name: Oana Gregory
Character Name: Mika
Real Name: Robert Curtis Brown
Character Name: Preston
Real Name: Lulu Antariksa
Character Name: Grey Cole
Real Name: Hannah Leigh Dworkin
Character Name: Julie
Real Name: Murray Gershenz
Character Name:
Real Name: Denise Richards
Character Name: Leona
Real Name: Matt Mullins
Character Name: Trent Darby
Real Name: George Wendt
Character Name: Oncle Blake
Real Name: Travis Schuldt
Character Name: Chuck Banner
Real Name: Loni Love
Character Name: Marge
Real Name: Robert Costanzo
Character Name: Harvey
Real Name: Eddie Pepitone
Character Name: Lou
Real Name: Pat Finn
Character Name: Spanky Danger
Real Name: James Sie
Character Name: Yin Chen
Real Name: Peter Oldring
Character Name: Lonnie
Real Name: Derek Mio
Character Name: Wan Chi
Real Name: Cullen Douglas
Character Name: Farmer Pratchett
Real Name: Booboo Stewart
Character Name:
Real Name: Sadie Calvano
Character Name:
Real Name: Veronica Dunne
Character Name:
Real Name: Jonathan Kite
Character Name:
Real Name: Rio Mangini
Character Name: Sam
Real Name: Tony Cavalero
Character Name:
Real Name: Matthew Moy
Character Name:
Real Name: Rachel Cannon
Character Name:
Real Name: Danielle Andrade
Character Name:
Real Name: Tim Chantarangsu
Character Name:
Real Name: Karen Maruyama
Character Name:
Real Name: Chris Coppola
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