Biography
Yet, another in a long line of actors who made films for Shaw Bros' during the 50's up until 1970. Seeking better opportunities, like so many others around this time, made the switch to Golden Harvest which opened its' doors in 1970. His first real notice came when he played in The Chinese Connection, playing the Translator (Mr. Wu), who slapped Bruce Lee in the face, trying to provoke him into fighting. He's played in countless movies throughout his lengthy career, mostly playing weasels, spies, and turncoats.
It's not unusual, to find him squealing on someone for profit, or to save his own skin. He would go on to have a lengthy career, working at Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest, and beyond. In real life, he was an excellent Dancer, Singer, and Comic. and it wasn't uncommon for him to be found singing at the various functions that Shaw studios held. In later years, he gained more exposure as a Film Critic as he had one of the more successful columns for reporting in and around Asian film circles. He, also, wrote and directed the successful film, What Price Stardom, which was his take on the film business. The boss in the film, was patterned after his former boss - Run Run Shaw.
It's not unusual, to find him squealing on someone for profit, or to save his own skin. He would go on to have a lengthy career, working at Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest, and beyond. In real life, he was an excellent Dancer, Singer, and Comic. and it wasn't uncommon for him to be found singing at the various functions that Shaw studios held. In later years, he gained more exposure as a Film Critic as he had one of the more successful columns for reporting in and around Asian film circles. He, also, wrote and directed the successful film, What Price Stardom, which was his take on the film business. The boss in the film, was patterned after his former boss - Run Run Shaw.