Brian Glynn

Brian Glynn is an American actor and body builder who was best known for playing as the physical body of Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

Glynn won the 1998 Musclemania Natural World Championships in the men's middleweight division. His muscular physique made him a natural fit for the larger-than-life Emperor of Outworld, though he was actually shorter than many other Mortal Kombat actors—requiring the motion-capture footage to be digitally upscaled to match Shao Kahn's massive presence. 

He also made a minor appearance in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero as the God of Water, and as a monk. He also appeared in War Gods, performing as Warhead.