Fan Mei-Sheng
Acting
Biography
Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.
Born: September 13, 1942
Place of Birth: Shandong Province, China
Known For
The Shepherd Girl
Julie Yeh Feng stars as Hsiu Hsiu, a beautiful singing shepherdess who falls head over heels in love with a handsome boatman named Liu Ta Lung. Unfortunately, she can't afford to marry her new beau because her father has racked up numerous debts due to his uncontrollable gambling addiction. And to make matters even more complicated, there's a rival suitor who promises to pay off all of her no-good father's debts on the condition that he is given Hsiu Hsiu's hand in marriage. She initially declines his offer, but starts to get jealous when she sees Ta Lung getting a little too close for comfort with another woman. In retaliation, she starts flirting with her possible benefactor/husband-to-be. But what Hsiu Hsiu doesn't know is that her jealousy isn't based on any actual unfaithfulness, but on an unfortunate misunderstanding!
King Gambler
Chan is Peng Tianshi, who becomes the "Card Tyrant" in response to the gambling world dominance of the Sha family. But Peng also has a Sha family member blinded in retaliation for an earlier loss, leaving the Sha family with a debt of vengeance that needs to be repaid! Sha Tong (Zong Hua) sets in motion an elaborate plan to make turn the rich and affluent Peng into a penniless former king of the gambling world! But can the "Card Tyrant" be bested?
Kidnap
Crime drama based on true incidents around a Kidnapping - and murder case ,also taking much time describing the psychological moments which propel the criminals. It's strictly focused on them, the law representatives are mostly faceless and out of the plot. Lo Lieh plays a moneyless guy working on a gas station, it's owner is a thorn in his flesh, because he completely knows the differences and painfully shows it: "I can find a new worker faster, than you can find a new job" Together with 3 friends, who are similarly struck, a plan to kidnap and blackmail this guy is made....
The Jade Tiger
Zhao Wuji, son of the leader of the Zhao Clan, embarks on a tragic adventure full of intrigue to avenge his father, who is beheaded by a traitor working for the rival Tang Clan.
Project A Part II
Dragon is now transferred to be the police head of Sai Wan district, and has to contend with a gangster kingpin, anti-Manchu revolutionaries, some runaway pirates, Manchu Loyalists and a corrupt police superintendent.
The Magnificent Butcher
A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school known as Five Dragons. He is accused of raping the Head of that school's goddaughter and killing his son. Now Ko, the Head of Five Dragons, wants revenge.
The Jade Raksha
A fearsome swordswoman known as The Jade Raksha appears in the martial arts world and begins killing people whose surname is Yan. A swordsman figures out who she is, and asks her why - the answer being that a Yan killed her family 18 years ago... but she's not sure exactly which Yan it was. He suggests that killing the innocent is wrong, but she only has vengeance on her mind and is not to be convinced.
The Young Master
Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a criminal on the run. He must prove his innocence by solving the case himself, while local lawmen and merciless mercenaries are hot on his trail.
Angel with the Iron Fists
A father whose daughter is killed by the Dark Angel's Gang, goes in search of justice.
Dreadnaught
Mousy, a timid laundry man, crosses paths with a violent criminal known only as 'White Tiger', who hides amongst a theatre troupe, murdering anyone who discovers his identity.
Filmography
as Sifu
as Assistant Warden
as Cheung
as Black Bear
as Fan Tit Tau
as Mountain Bandit
as White Powder Ma
as Beggar Fan (Feng)
as Marshal Pao
as Chin Pai To
as Bull
as Beggar King
as Yu Ti's father
as Li Sing Nan
as Yi Da-Jing
as Chuan Jia
as Odd Immortal Leung Sin-Yung
as Cheung Sam
as Mute
as Xu Xiang's boss
as Zhao Zhong
as Ah Hsin
as Sha Wu Lin
as Painting Wu
as Miu Fei
as Ma Fang-chung
as Black Whirlwind / Li Kui
as Jin Gang
as Chao Hai Chuan
as Wei Jin-Bao
as Big Beard
as Japanese Officer
as Hua Er Dao
as Wong Tai
as Mountain Bandit Leader Yin
as Big Sean
as General Chiao Ting Kuai
as Wu Hua-Tian
as Hunchback Liu Tuo
as Black Whirlwind, Li
as Monk Lu Zhi Shen
as Constable Ji Fu
as Chiu Fu
as Yu Chi Zhou Guang
as Master Luo
as Bangling Trio Member
as Instructor Ma
as Wan Sanju
as Guan Xiyang
as Incompetent Police Sergeant
as Ding Hu (beggar)
as Yan Long Er
as 2nd Chief of Hulu Valley
as Bomb Gang's thug
as villain who kills a woman
as Ching Ching's Helper
as Little Poue
as Secretary Tong's servant capturing Wei
as Lo's Man
as Guo Sheng / Brother Hua
as Wan Chao
as Chu Lung gangster
as Dancing Soldier
as Dancing soldier
as Hu Zi
as Cao Wu's waiter
as Agent 403 at nightclub
as Zhaoqing snr monk
as 3rd Prince of West Dragon King
as Chinese Patriot
as Shi Tou
as Master Fan
as Village youth at campfire
as Neighbor at wake
as Opera Customer