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Cheng Lui

Acting Born Oct 5, 1944 Died Mar 25, 2026 Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China 100 credits
100
Total Credits
1966–2000
35 Years Career Span
30
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Cheng Lui, also known by his Chinese name 鄭雷, was a male actor born on 5 October 1944 in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China. He built a career primarily in Hong Kong cinema and television, being recognized for his work in acting. Over the course of his professional life he accumulated ninety‑six credited appearances across film and television productions. Cheng’s stage name was also rendered as 鄭雷. He died on 25 March 2026 at the age of eighty‑one. His contributions are documented in public film databases, which list his extensive body of work and confirm his status as a notable figure in Hong Kong acting.

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Career

Career overview

Cheng Lui, also known by the Chinese stage name 鄭雷, was born on 5 October 1944 in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China. He later established his professional life in Hong Kong, where he became recognized as a male actor. Throughout his career, Cheng was credited with a total of ninety‑nine roles across film and television productions, reflecting a substantial body of work in the entertainment industry.

The breadth of Cheng’s contributions is documented in major databases that list his involvement in both movies and TV shows. His consistent presence in these mediums earned him a reputation as a prolific performer, with a career that spanned several decades. The volume of his credited appearances indicates a steady demand for his talents and a versatility that allowed him to work across a variety of genres and formats. The Movie Database records his gender as male and continues to list his stage name, birth date, and place of birth, providing a comprehensive reference for his professional output.

Cheng Lui passed away on 25 March 2026 at the age of eighty‑one. His legacy remains encapsulated in the extensive catalogue of ninety‑nine credited performances that continue to be referenced by film and television scholars and audiences alike.

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Career timeline

Time Off
The Duke of Mount Deer
Against the Blade of Honour
State of DivinityOnce Upon a Time in ShanghaiUnnatural Born Killer
Rise Of The Taiji MasterThe Romantic Swordsman
Master of Martial ArtsHeartstrings
The File Of JusticeThe File Of JusticeThe Greed of ManGolden Snake SwordLand Of The Condors
Mystery of The ParchmentLive For Life
十月風暴School on Fire李清照
兇靈大法師
Rise of the Great WallThe Invincible Snowy Hair MaidenThe Supersword Lady
The Legendary Prime Minister - Zhuge LiangReturn of The Four
By Royal DecreeThe Undercover AgentsBitter ConflictJade Bow Connection
Poetic Sword - Li PaiSketch
The Green Dragon ConspiracyThe Fist
Young Wong Fei HungLegendary FokThe Legal Illegals
DynastyBlowing in the WindDynasty (II)
Sword of FuryThe Roving SwordsmanIt Takes a ThiefLast Hurrah for ChivalryThe Kings of Fists and Dollars
Flying Fox of the Snowy MountainWolf GirlThe Flying Fox of Snowy MountainsHello, Late HomecomersGang of Four
Dream of Red Chamber
Boxers From CantonThe Return of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor HeroesLove And Vengeance
Fairy Crane SageTen Sensational CasesAll Men Are BrothersLady of the Law
The Young DragonsChinese GodfatherMartial ArtsLand of the Brave
The Mandarin
The Water MarginTrilogy of SwordsmanshipThe Killer
The New One-Armed SwordsmanThe Deadly DuoThe Anonymous HeroesThe Duel
Vengeance!The Heroic OnesThe Chinese BoxerThe Wandering SwordsmanHeads for Sale
Return of the One-Armed SwordsmanHave Sword, Will TravelThe Flying DaggerThe Invincible FistThe Swordmates
The RainbowThat Fiery Girl
The One-Armed SwordsmanThe AssassinThe Trail of the Broken BladeAngel with the Iron FistsThe King with My Face

Full Filmography

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  • Time Off (2000)
  • The Duke of Mount Deer (1998) as 無根道人
  • Against the Blade of Honour (1997)
  • State of Divinity (1996) as 木高峰
  • Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (1996)
  • Unnatural Born Killer (1996) as 田康夫
  • Rise Of The Taiji Master (1995)
  • The Romantic Swordsman (1995)
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  • Master of Martial Arts (1994)
  • Heartstrings (1994)
  • The File Of Justice (1992) as 强
  • The File Of Justice (1992) as 黄师傅
  • The Greed of Man (1992) as 朱乃遊
  • Golden Snake Sword (1992)
  • Land Of The Condors (1992)
  • 大地飛鷹 (數碼修復版) (1992) as 吕三
  • Mystery of The Parchment (1991)
  • Live For Life (1991)
  • 十月風暴 (1988)
  • School on Fire (1988) as Brother Sing
  • 李清照 (1988) as 赵挺之
  • 兇靈大法師 (1987)
  • Rise of the Great Wall (1986)
  • The Invincible Snowy Hair Maiden (1986)
  • The Supersword Lady (1986)
  • The Legendary Prime Minister - Zhuge Liang (1985)
  • Return of The Four (1985)
  • By Royal Decree (1984)
  • The Undercover Agents (1984)
  • Bitter Conflict (1984)
  • Jade Bow Connection (1984)
  • Poetic Sword - Li Pai (1983)
  • Sketch (1983) as Squirt
  • The Green Dragon Conspiracy (1982) as 雷震天
  • The Fist (1982) as 佐藤霸川
  • Young Wong Fei Hung (1981)
  • Legendary Fok (1981) as 赵星显
  • The Legal Illegals (1981)
  • Dynasty (1980)
  • Blowing in the Wind (1980)
  • Dynasty (II) (1980)
  • Sword of Fury (1979)
  • The Roving Swordsman (1979)
  • It Takes a Thief (1979)
  • Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979) as Chen Guan Wu
  • The Kings of Fists and Dollars (1979) as The Mute
  • Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain (1978)
  • Wolf Girl (1978)
  • The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountains (1978) as Yim Kei
  • Hello, Late Homecomers (1978)
  • Gang of Four (1978) as Big Lei
  • Crazy Imposters (1978)
  • Ten Tigers of Shaolin (1978) as Wang, Lord Yuen's brother
  • Funny Kung Fu (1978)
  • Island of Virgins (1978)
  • Dream of Red Chamber (1977)
  • Boxers From Canton (1976)
  • The Return of the Condor Heroes (1976)
  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1976)
  • Love And Vengeance (1976)
  • Fairy Crane Sage (1975)
  • Ten Sensational Cases (1975)
  • All Men Are Brothers (1975) as Wang Ying
  • Lady of the Law (1975) as One of Forest's Four Evil Spirits
  • The Young Dragons (1974) as Lui Fu
  • Chinese Godfather (1974)
  • Martial Arts (1974)
  • Land of the Brave (1974) as Chi-Ko's friend
  • The Mandarin (1973)
  • The Water Margin (1972) as Short Tiger, Wang Ying
  • Trilogy of Swordsmanship (1972) as Hua Feng Chun
  • The Killer (1972) as Gao Hu Kung Fu teacher
  • The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) as Chieftain Ho Wai
  • The Deadly Duo (1971) as Hero Shiu
  • The Anonymous Heroes (1971) as Chen Sheng, Revolutionist
  • The Duel (1971) as Gan's Man
  • Vengeance! (1970) as Dagger Guang
  • The Heroic Ones (1970) as King Jin's Bodyguard
  • The Chinese Boxer (1970) as Cheung Da Lung
  • The Wandering Swordsman (1970) as Chief Jiang Wei
  • Heads for Sale (1970) as Mei Lao
  • The Winged Tiger (1970)
  • Valley of the Fangs (1970) as Ding Qi
  • Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969) as Lu Tong
  • Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) as Wong Chuen
  • The Flying Dagger (1969) as Chu Wenxiong
  • The Invincible Fist (1969) as 1st Brother
  • The Swordmates (1969) as Liu Feng
  • Twin Blades of Doom (1969) as White Killer
  • The Rainbow (1968)
  • That Fiery Girl (1968) as 3rd Chief of Hulu Valley
  • The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) as Deng Chong
  • The Assassin (1967) as Du Po
  • The Trail of the Broken Blade (1967) as Xian's Disciple with Pole
  • Angel with the Iron Fists (1967) as Agent at seaside cafe
  • The King with My Face (1967) as Chou Yuen
  • Tiger Boy (1966) as Jiang Xiao-San
  • The Magnificent Trio (1966) as Huang Liang
  • The Golden Buddha (1966)
  • The Knight of Knights (1966) as 2nd brother

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Cheng Lui best known for?

Cheng Lui is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Duke of Mount Deer (1998), Against the Blade of Honour (1997), State of Divinity (1996), The Hangover Part III (2013).

When and where was Cheng Lui born?

Cheng Lui was born on October 5, 1944 in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China. They passed away on March 25, 2026.

How many credits does Cheng Lui have?

Cheng Lui has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2000.

What is Cheng Lui's background in cinema and television?

Cheng Lui, also known by his Chinese name 鄭雷, was a male actor born on 5 October 1944 in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China. He built a career primarily in Hong Kong cinema and television, being recognized for his work in acting. Over the course of his professional life he accumulated ninety‑six credited appearances across f...

Cheng Lui by the numbers

100credits
50films
50TV series
1966–2000active years

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