Lee Hoi-Sang

Biography

Lee Hoi-sang (April 15, 1941 – September 9, 2024) was a Hong Kong martial arts film actor and martial artist, known for his roles in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (as Abbot Li Hai Sheng) (1978), Shaolin Challenges Ninja (1978), The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979), The Young Master (1980), The Prodigal Son (1981), Project A (1983), Shaolin and Wu Tang (1983) and Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985), alongside actors such as Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and Bolo Yeung.

Lee Hoi-sang was a master of Wing Chun boxing. He served as a martial arts instructor and an action movie actor (debuting in British Hong Kong) starting in his early years. During the 1970s and 1980s he often utilised his kung fu expertise playing martial arts roles as well as other supporting roles on Asian TV dramas. To some of his audience he was known as "King of Fighters". Lee was a disciple of Yip Man, learning Wing Chun from him and later teaching it. Lee died on September 9, 2024, at the age of 83.

Known For

Line Walker 2014 ★ 7.9
The Mysteries of Love 2010 ★ 7.0
D.I.E. Again 2009 ★ 4.5
D.I.E. 2008 ★ 6.0
Welcome to the House 2006 ★ 10.0
Face to Fate 2006 ★ 5.5
War and Beauty 2004 ★ 9.2
Better Halves 2003 ★ 7.0
Burning Flame II 2002 ★ 7.5
A Step Into The Past 2001 ★ 7.6
Country Spirit 2001 ★ 7.5
At the Threshold of an Era 1999 ★ 8.2
Journey to the West 1996 ★ 7.3
State of Divinity 1996 ★ 8.2
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai 1996 ★ 8.0
The Criminal Investigator 1995 ★ 9.0
The Heroes From Shaolin 1993 ★ 6.0
The File Of Justice 1992 ★ 8.0
The Justice of Life 1989 ★ 7.7
Twilight of a Nation 1988
The Legend of the Book and Sword 1987
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars 1985 ★ 6.5
Police Cadet 1984 ★ 7.0
Project A 1983 ★ 7.3