Fan Mei-Sheng
Biography
Fan Mei-Sheng is a Hong Kong Cantonese actor born on 13 September 1942 in Shandong Province, China. He started acting in movies from 1964 with his first film being The Story of Sue San. Fan Mei-Sheng is known for his work in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. He has appeared in numerous Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers, often cast as the villain. Fan Mei-Sheng has also acted in international films, including the 1981 Michael Cimino film Year of the Dragon. He has a prolific career with 89 known credits.
Career overview
Fan Mei-Sheng is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. He began his acting career in movies from 1964, with his first film being The Story of Sue San. Fan Mei-Sheng gained recognition for his work in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Fan Mei-Sheng was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. He appeared in notable films such as The Magnificent Butcher, where he replaced Simon Yuen, and The Postman Fights Back, in which he played an explosives man. These performances are among his most well-known.
Fan Mei-Sheng's acting credits span multiple films, with a total of 89 known credits. He has also acted in international productions, including the Michael Cimino film Year of the Dragon. Fan Mei-Sheng's extensive body of work showcases his versatility as an actor and his ability to adapt to various roles and genres.
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- Attrition (2018) as Sifu
- Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991) as Assistant Warden
- Dark Side of China Town (1989) as Cheung
- Project A Part II (1987) as Black Bear
- Rich and Famous (1987) as Fan Tit Tau
- Millionaires' Express (1986) as Mountain Bandit
- Year of the Dragon (1985) as White Powder Ma
- The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian (1983)
- The Postman Strikes Back (1982) as Bu
- Green Killer (1982)
- Dreadnaught (1981) as Marshal Pao
- The Eagle's Killer (1981) as Chin Pai To
- Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) as Beggar Fan (Feng)
- The Young Master (1980) as Bull
- The Buddhist Fist (1980)
- The Magnificent Butcher (1979) as Beggar King
- The Great General (1979)
- The 36 Deadly Styles (1979) as Yu Ti's father
- Flying Sword Lee (1979)
- Blooded Treasury Fight (1979)
- Flying Guillotine II (1978) as Li Sing Nan
- Amsterdam Connection (1978)
- Amsterdam Connection (1978) Director
- Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu (1978)
- The Sentimental Swordsman (1977) as Chuan Jia
- Death Duel (1977) as Mute
- The Brave Archer (1977) as Odd Immortal Leung Sin-Yung
- The Jade Tiger (1977) as Zhao Zhong
- Pursuit of Vengeance (1977) as Yi Da-Jing
- To Kill a Jaguar (1977) as Cheung Sam
- The Criminals, Part 3: Arson (1977) as Ah Hsin
- Fangs of the Cobra (1977) as Xu Xiang's boss
- Killer Clans (1976) as Ma Fang-chung
- The Magic Blade (1976) as Painting Wu
- The Dragon Missile (1976) as Miu Fei
- King Gambler (1976) as Sha Wu Lin
- All Men Are Brothers (1975) as Black Whirlwind / Li Kui
- The Gambling Syndicate (1975) as Jin Gang
- Temperament of Life (1975)
- Hong Kong 73 (1974) as Big Beard
- Kidnap (1974) as Chao Hai Chuan
- Five Tough Guys (1974) as Wei Jin-Bao
- The Bamboo House of Dolls (1973) as Japanese Officer
- Blood Brothers (1973) as Mountain Bandit Leader Yin
- The Kiss of Death (1973) as Wong Tai
- The Delinquent (1973) as Big Sean
- The Pirate (1973) as Hua Er Dao
- Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972) as Wu Hua-Tian
- The 14 Amazons (1972) as General Chiao Ting Kuai
- The Water Margin (1972) as Black Whirlwind, Li
- The Casino (1972)
- Young People (1972)
- The Young Avenger (1972) as Hunchback Liu Tuo
- Pursuit (1972) as Monk Lu Zhi Shen
- The Swift Knight (1971) as Constable Ji Fu
- Duel for Gold (1971) as Chiu Fu
- The Jade Faced Assassin (1971) as Yu Chi Zhou Guang
- The Golden Knight (1970) as Guan Xiyang
- The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970) as Bangling Trio Member
- The Iron Buddha (1970) as Master Luo
- Valley of the Fangs (1970) as Instructor Ma
- Heads for Sale (1970) as Wan Sanju
- Dragon Swamp (1969) as Ding Hu (beggar)
- Temptress of a Thousand Faces (1969) as Incompetent Police Sergeant
- The Rainbow (1968)
- The Magnificent Swordsman (1968) as villain who kills a woman
- The Jade Raksha (1968) as Yan Long Er
- Black Butterfly (1968) as Little Poue
- That Fiery Girl (1968) as 2nd Chief of Hulu Valley
- The Silver Fox (1968) as Ching Ching's Helper
- The Angel Strikes Again (1968) as Bomb Gang's thug
- That Man in Chang-An (1967) as Cao Wu's waiter
- The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) as Guo Sheng / Brother Hua
- The King with My Face (1967) as Wan Chao
- The Trail of the Broken Blade (1967) as Hu Zi
- Angel with the Iron Fists (1967) as Agent 403 at nightclub
- The Goddess of Mercy (1967) as Dancing Soldier
- The Goddess of Mercy (1967) as Dancing soldier
- Operation Lipstick (1967) as Chu Lung gangster
- Rape of the Sword (1967) as Lo's Man
- Lady Jade Locket (1967) as Secretary Tong's servant capturing Wei
- The Monkey Goes West (1966) as 3rd Prince of West Dragon King
- The Golden Buddha (1966)
- The Knight of Knights (1966) as Zhaoqing snr monk
- Sons of the Good Earth (1965) as Shi Tou
- The Lark (1965)
- Squadron 77 (1965) as Chinese Patriot
- The Amorous Lotus Pan (1964) as Neighbor at wake
- Between Tears and Smiles (1964) as Opera Customer
- The Shepherd Girl (1964) as Village youth at campfire
- The Story of Sue San (1964) as Master Fan