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Fan Mei-Sheng

Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.

  • Known ForActing
  • Born13 September 1942 (age 83)
  • Place of BirthShandong Province, China

Fan Mei-Sheng

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Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.

  • Known ForActing
  • Born13 September 1942 (age 83)
  • Place of BirthShandong Province, China
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CREDITS
Poster
Attrition
star
4.6
2018
Poster
Jackie Chan: My Stunts
star
7.212
1999
Poster
Jackie Chan: My Story
star
6.2
1998
Poster
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
star
6.807
1991
Poster
Dark Side of China Town
star
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1989
Poster
Rich and Famous
star
6.3
1987
Poster
Project A: Part II
star
7.102
1987
Poster
Millionaires' Express
star
6.723
1986
Poster
Year of the Dragon
star
6.846
1985
Poster
The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian
star
-
1983
Poster
Green Killer
star
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1982
Poster
The Postman Strikes Back
star
6.3
1982
Poster
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
star
5.4
1981
Poster
鹰爪鬼手
star
6.0
1981
Poster
Dreadnaught
star
7.2
1981
Poster
The Young Master
star
6.973
1980
Poster
The Buddhist Fist
star
5.3
1980
Poster
The Magnificent Butcher
star
7.047
1979
Poster
The 36 Deadly Styles
star
4.0
1979
Poster
The Great General
star
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1979
Poster
Flying Sword Lee
star
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1979
Poster
Amsterdam Connection
star
4.0
1978
Poster
Flying Guillotine II
star
6.1
1978
Poster
Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu
star
5.0
1978
Poster
To Kill a Jaguar
star
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1977
Poster
The Criminals, Part 3: Arson
star
5.0
1977
Poster
The Sentimental Swordsman
star
6.5
1977
Poster
Jade Tiger
star
6.9
1977
Poster
Fangs of the Cobra
star
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1977
Poster
The Brave Archer
star
6.7
1977
Poster
Death Duel
star
6.5
1977
Poster
Pursuit of Vengeance
star
7.0
1977
Poster
Killer Clans
star
6.483
1976
Poster
The Dragon Missile
star
6.1
1976
Poster
King Gambler
star
7.0
1976
Poster
The Magic Blade
star
6.7
1976
Poster
Temperament of Life
star
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1975
Poster
All Men Are Brothers
star
6.9
1975
Poster
The Gambling Syndicate
star
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1975
Poster
Five Tough Guys
star
4.8
1974
Poster
Kidnap
star
6.0
1974
Poster
Hong Kong 73
star
1.0
1974
Poster
The Delinquent
star
6.7
1973
Poster
The Kiss of Death
star
5.2
1973
Poster
The Pirate
star
6.4
1973
Poster
Blood Brothers
star
6.3
1973
Poster
The Bamboo House of Dolls
star
5.2
1973
Poster
The 14 Amazons
star
6.7
1972
Poster
The Young Avenger
star
5.7
1972
Poster
Pursuit
star
5.5
1972
Poster
The Water Margin
star
6.7
1972
Poster
The Casino
star
6.2
1972
Poster
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
star
6.229
1972
Poster
The Swift Knight
star
5.9
1971
Poster
The Jade Faced Assassin
star
5.2
1971
Poster
Duel for Gold
star
6.962
1971
Poster
The Golden Knight
star
4.9
1970
Poster
Heads for Sale
star
5.6
1970
Poster
The Twelve Gold Medallions
star
6.8
1970
Poster
The Iron Buddha
star
5.8
1970
Poster
Valley of the Fangs
star
5.3
1970
Poster
Dragon Swamp
star
6.4
1969
Poster
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
star
5.5
1969
Poster
The Rainbow
star
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1968
Poster
The Jade Raksha
star
7.0
1968
Poster
The Magnificent Swordsman
star
5.5
1968
Poster
Black Butterfly
star
6.5
1968
Poster
The Silver Fox
star
6.8
1968
Poster
That Fiery Girl
star
6.6
1968
Poster
The Angel Strikes Again
star
4.0
1968
Poster
The One-Armed Swordsman
star
6.849
1967
Poster
That Man in Chang-An
star
5.5
1967
Poster
The Trail of the Broken Blade
star
5.8
1967
Poster
Operation Lipstick
star
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1967
Poster
Rape of the Sword
star
6.4
1967
Poster
The King with My Face
star
6.0
1967
Poster
Angel with the Iron Fists
star
5.5
1967
Poster
The Goddess of Mercy
star
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1967
Poster
Lady Jade Locket
star
6.3
1967
Poster
The Knight of Knights
star
6.3
1966
Poster
The Golden Buddha
star
5.0
1966
Poster
The Monkey Goes West
star
6.0
1966
Poster
The Lark
star
5.5
1965
Poster
Squadron 77
star
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1965
Poster
Sons of the Good Earth
star
5.0
1965
Poster
The Story of Sue San
star
6.1
1964
Poster
Between Tears and Smiles
star
6.3
1964
Poster
The Amorous Lotus Pan
star
5.5
1964
Poster
The Shepherd Girl
star
10.0
1964