Biography
He holds the distinction, of being the only person to star in all of Bruce Lee's films in the 70's. A Golden Harvest contract player, he jumped ship to Shaw Bros' (now there's a switch, it's usually, the other way around), where he wasn't quite welcome, at first. Director Li Han-Hsiang cast him as Emperor Chien-Lung, in a series of films and made him a star. He's also appeared in a number of dramas, such as To Kill A Jaguar, The Tiger & The Widow, and The Brothers. He had began to become, a dependable actor, who became (increasingly) in demand at the studio.
He has played in some excellent Swordplay films, more often than not, with Ti Lung. Roles in Return Of The Sentimental Swordsman and The Iron-Chain Assassin, gave him a higher profile (as a Swordsman). The film Tiger Killer, gave him a chance to try his hand as a villain, and with good results. He gave a wicked performance, in Shaw Bros' obscure hit Secret Service Of The Imperial Court, with John Liang. Here, he showed form like he'd never displayed before - as a Eunuch, mad with the power bestowed on him.
He has played in some excellent Swordplay films, more often than not, with Ti Lung. Roles in Return Of The Sentimental Swordsman and The Iron-Chain Assassin, gave him a higher profile (as a Swordsman). The film Tiger Killer, gave him a chance to try his hand as a villain, and with good results. He gave a wicked performance, in Shaw Bros' obscure hit Secret Service Of The Imperial Court, with John Liang. Here, he showed form like he'd never displayed before - as a Eunuch, mad with the power bestowed on him.
Not the greatest (when it comes to Empty-hand fighting), yet, he gave an interesting performance in the Golden Harvest film, Manchu Boxer. This was (possibly) his best work, in a straight kung-fu film. This was their version of the Shaw Bros' classic - 5 Fingers Of Death, and choreographed by Samo Hung. As much promise as he showed in this film, I (often) wondered why, he didn't seek out more roles of this calibre. Yet, given the type of competition he had during the genres' heyday, it's no wonder he chose the route he took. Years later, he became infamous, after slashing his girlfriend's face up, with a knife. This was ironic, as he'd appeared in a film called The Pyschopath.