Sherman 'Big Train' Bergman

Biography

Sherman Bergman (nicknamed "Big Train" for his locomotive-like fighting style) is a retired Florida boxer and kickboxer who had the unique experience of fighting Jean-Claude Van Damme,[1][2] Mickey Rourke, and Gary Daniels, all who went on to have successful careers in acting.[Bergman is also credited with being the only American kickboxer to have fought and knocked down Jean-Claude Van Damme in a sanctioned match. Personal life Elayne Weisburd,Sherman Bergman, Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower. Bergman was born in Miami Beach, Florida. He graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 1976. He went on to graduate from Miami Dade College, Florida International University, and Nova Southeastern University. He has a Bachlors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in TESOL. In 1981, Bergman began a teaching career with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. On April 24, 2009, at the Palms South Beach Hotel, Bergman was one of nine finalists for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, 2008-2009 Elayne Weisburd Excellence in Education Award. David Reese, a teacher at Miami Beach Senior High School won the award. Acting Bergman studied acting with the drama teacher Jay W. Jensen. Jensen's students included Andy García, Brett Ratner, and Mickey Rourke. As a child, Bergman appeared on the television shows: The Skipper Chuck Show,[45] Jumping Jack, Charlie Baxter's Big Top, and Banjo Billy. He also acted in the stage play 10,000 Baskets directed by Lois Brooks. Bergman worked as an actor, extra, and stunt performer. He appeared in a number of "B" films in Italy in the 1980s. Among the movies he acted in were Get Mean, The Last Blood aka Tornado,and I Nuovi Barbari. In 2012, he was performing in Dinner Theater plays.