Li Hai-Sheng
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Biography
His charismatic appearance should be familiar to any kung-fu movie fan, considering he's played in a number of classic films. A Wing Chun-stylist, turned actor - he started working in kung-fu films in the mid '70's in movies like The Spiritual Boxer, Executioners From Shaolin, 36 Chamber Of Shaolin and many more. He's done some very good work and was in a number of films, being directed and/or choreographed by Liu Chia-Liang, before being snapped up by Samo Hung.
His portrayal of the Crane-style villain (White-Crested Crane) in the film The Goose Boxer, was an excellent display of his fighting and acting talents. He can be very intense in his portrayal of villains (The Phantom Killer) or silly (Bruce & Iron Finger). His weapon of choice, was Wing Chun's Butterfly Swords, which he is more than capable of using, as he's used them in a number of films such as Kung Fu Genius and Shaolin Vs Wu-Tang.
When given the chance to strut his stuff, he'll do just that. In films where he's the main villain like Incredible Master Beggars or Mad Mad Kung Fu, he would [just about] steal the show from his co-stars. The beginning fight scene in Descendants Of Wing Chun, he goes up against fellow-villain Feng Ko-An (again) showing his versatility and acting range. Yet, if you want to see the whole package, check him out in films like The Gold Hunters and Fists and Guts. In these films he not only shows us his skill as an actor, but (also) his weaponry and comedic skills. He was said, to have retired from films, in early 90's.