Lee Hoi-Sang

Lee Hoi-Sang

Deceased · Born: Apr 15, 1941 · Died: Sep 9, 2024

Personal Details

BornApr 15, 1941 Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Biography

Lee Hoi-sang, a renowned Hong Kong martial arts film actor and martial artist, was born on April 15, 1941, and passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 83.

Throughout his illustrious career, Lee Hoi-sang was recognized for his versatility in playing a wide range of roles in numerous films, including The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Shaolin Challenges Ninja, The Incredible Kung Fu Master, The Young Master, The Prodigal Son, Project A, Shaolin and Wu Tang, and Disciples of the 36th Chamber, alongside notable actors such as Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, and Bolo Yeung.

As a master of Wing Chun boxing, Lee Hoi-sang began his journey as a martial arts instructor and action movie actor in his early years, debuting in British Hong Kong. During the 1970s and 1980s, he frequently utilized his kung fu expertise to take on martial arts roles as well as other supporting roles in Asian TV dramas, earning him the nickname "King of Fighters" among some of his fans.

Lee Hoi-sang was also a disciple of Yip Man, learning Wing Chun from the legendary grandmaster and later teaching it to others. His dedication to the art of Wing Chun and his impressive martial arts skills made him a respected figure in the martial arts community.

Lee Hoi-sang's remarkable legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of martial arts and film.

Career

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2009
{"id":58889,"title":"First Shot","year":"1993","character":"Chiu's man","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/first-shot-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58889.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58889.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
First Shot
First Shot as Chiu's man
{"id":219907,"title":"Legend of the Dragon","year":"1991","character":"Blind Temple Keeper","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/legend-of-the-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219907.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219907.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Legend of the Dragon
Legend of the Dragon as Blind Temple Keeper
{"id":59828,"title":"The Banquet","year":"1991","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-banquet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59828.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":219205,"title":"Miracles: The Canton Godfather","year":"1989","character":"Sang","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/miracles-the-canton-godfather","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219205.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219205.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":17618,"title":"Project A 2","year":"1987","character":"Choy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/project-a-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17618.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17618.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":97127,"title":"Disciples of the 36th Chamber","year":"1985","character":"Tiger Lei","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/disciples-of-the-36th-chamber","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_97127.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_97127.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":122924,"title":"Heart of Dragon","year":"1985","character":"Rascal at Restaurant","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/heart-of-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122924.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122924.jpg"},"released":1}
Heart of Dragon
Heart of Dragon as Rascal at Restaurant
{"id":62206,"title":"The Protector","year":"1985","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-protector-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62docvnm43e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62docvnm43e0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":61367,"title":"Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars","year":"1985","character":"Boss Lau's Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/twinkle-twinkle-lucky-stars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61367.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61367.jpg"},"released":1}
Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars
Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars as Boss Lau's Driver
{"id":124429,"title":"Zhi zhuan yi jian","year":"1984","character":"Qing Qing's grandpa","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/zhi-zhuan-yi-jian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124429.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Zhi zhuan yi jian
Zhi zhuan yi jian as Qing Qing's grandpa
{"id":162273,"title":"Gui ma shen tou","year":"1984","character":"Shark","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gui-ma-shen-tou","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162273.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162273.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":219809,"title":"Hung kuen dai see","year":"1984","character":"Instructor","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hung-kuen-dai-see","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219809.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219809.jpg"},"released":1}
Hung kuen dai see
Hung kuen dai see as Instructor
{"id":97301,"title":"Shao Lin chuan ren","year":"1983","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/shao-lin-chuan-ren","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_97301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_97301.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":226644,"title":"San chuang Shao Lin","year":"1983","character":"Abbot Kongxing","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/san-chuang-shao-lin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226644.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226644.jpg"},"released":1}
San chuang Shao Lin
San chuang Shao Lin as Abbot Kongxing
{"id":216495,"title":"Shao ye Wei Wei","year":"1983","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/shao-ye-wei-wei","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_216495.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_216495.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":12455,"title":"Project A","year":"1983","character":"Li Chou Kou","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/project-a","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12455.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12455.jpg"},"released":1}
Project A
Project A as Li Chou Kou
{"id":221556,"title":"Game of Death II","year":"1981","character":"Monk","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/game-of-death-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3emccrchje6g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3emccrchje6g.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":123399,"title":"Heugpyobigaeg","year":"1981","character":"Intro fighter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/heugpyobigaeg","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123399.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123399.jpg"},"released":1}
Heugpyobigaeg
Heugpyobigaeg as Intro fighter
{"id":27445,"title":"The Young Master","year":"1980","character":"Kam's Bodyguard #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-young-master","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27445.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27445.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Young Master
The Young Master as Kam's Bodyguard #2
{"id":221669,"title":"The Buddhist Fist","year":"1980","character":"Chen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-buddhist-fist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221669.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221669.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":121386,"title":"Hao xia","year":"1979","character":"Pak Chun-Tong","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hao-xia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6shl4bs5s0t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6shl4bs5s0t0.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Hao xia
Hao xia as Pak Chun-Tong
{"id":220295,"title":"Knockabout","year":"1979","character":"Painter Danno","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/knockabout","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220295.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220295.jpg"},"released":1}
Knockabout
Knockabout as Painter Danno
{"id":123276,"title":"Tian cai gong fu","year":"1979","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/tian-cai-gong-fu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123276.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123276.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":227797,"title":"Enter the Game of Death","year":"1978","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/enter-the-game-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227797.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227797.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":226131,"title":"Tang lang","year":"1978","character":"Mongol Fighter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/tang-lang","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226131.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226131.jpg"},"released":1}
Tang lang
Tang lang as Mongol Fighter
{"id":126152,"title":"Sha jue","year":"1978","character":"Sire's chief pole fighter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sha-jue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126152.jpg"},"released":1}
Sha jue
Sha jue as Sire's chief pole fighter
{"id":125854,"title":"Swordsman and Enchantress","year":"1978","character":"One of 2 Zombies of the West","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/swordsman-and-enchantress","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125854.jpg"},"released":1}
Swordsman and Enchantress
Swordsman and Enchantress as One of 2 Zombies of the West
{"id":117475,"title":"The 36th Chamber of Shaolin","year":"1978","character":"Shaolin Justice Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-36th-chamber-of-shaolin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ootof1s7q1s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ootof1s7q1s0.jpg"},"released":1}
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin as Shaolin Justice Officer
{"id":64139,"title":"The Tattoo Connection","year":"1978","character":"Eyepatch","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-tattoo-connection","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64139.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64139.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14302,"title":"Heroes of the East","year":"1978","character":"Martial art student","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/heroes-of-the-east","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31622p4knem0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31622p4knem0.jpg"},"released":1}
Heroes of the East
Heroes of the East as Martial art student
{"id":24784,"title":"Executioners from Shaolin","year":"1977","character":"Monk Zhi Shan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/executioners-from-shaolin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24784.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":121512,"title":"The Invincible Armour","year":"1977","character":"Hu Lung","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-invincible-armour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121512.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121512.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64265,"title":"Bei po","year":"1977","character":"Master Lee","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bei-po","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ljbt0rq7q90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ljbt0rq7q90.jpg"},"released":1}
Bei po
Bei po as Master Lee
{"id":64320,"title":"Qiao tan nu jiao wa","year":"1977","character":"Thug","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/qiao-tan-nu-jiao-wa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64320.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":119573,"title":"The Spiritual Boxer","year":"1975","character":"Shum","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-spiritual-boxer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119573.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":64601,"title":"Call Him Mr. Shatter","year":"1974","character":"Referee Hanson Lee","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/call-him-mr-shatter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64601.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Call Him Mr. Shatter
Call Him Mr. Shatter as Referee Hanson Lee
{"id":124473,"title":"Ba Li sha shou","year":"1974","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ba-li-sha-shou","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124473.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":97079,"title":"Kung Fu Invaders","year":"1974","character":"Tibetan Fighter in Red","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kung-fu-invaders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_97079.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_97079.jpg"},"released":1}
Kung Fu Invaders
Kung Fu Invaders as Tibetan Fighter in Red