Hwang Jang-Lee
Biography
Hwang Jang-Lee is a Korean martial artist and actor. Born on December 21, 1944, he is known for his acting credits. He is also known by variations of his name including Wong Cheng Lee or Wong Cheng Li, and by his Cantonese-Chinese equivalents. Hwang Jang-Lee's stage name is 황정리, and he is also known as Huang Cheng-Li or Wong Ching-Li. He is a male actor with 69 known credits. Hwang Jang-Lee's place of birth is listed as Osaka, Japan, although he was born in Korea and moved to Osaka at a young age.
Career overview
Hwang Jang-Lee is a Korean martial artist and actor. He has appeared in numerous films and is known for his roles in several notable movies. Hwang is perhaps best known for his portrayal of characters such as Sheng Kuan in the 1978 film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Wong Chin in the 1981 film Hitman in the Hand of Buddha.
Hwang's acting credits include a total of 69 known roles. He has also been referred to by various names, including Wong Cheng Lee or Wong Cheng Li, which are Cantonese-Chinese equivalents of his stage name. In addition, he has been nicknamed Silver Fox, as well as Thunderleg or Thunderfoot, in reference to his roles in certain films.
Hwang's early life involved moving from Korea to Osaka, Japan at a young age, and later returning to Korea as a teenager. Little information is available about his personal life, but his acting career has spanned multiple decades and numerous film appearances.
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Full filmography
- Boss (1996) as Seong-cheon
- Emperor Of The Underworld (1994)
- Emperor Of The Underworld (1994) Director
- The Nationwide Constituency 2 (1994)
- Write Human Sapyo (1994)
- Street Soldiers (1991) as Tok (as Jason Hwang)
- Live Hard (1989) as Chief Inspector Terry Chiu
- Dark Side of China Town (1989) as Hitman
- Bed Companions (1988) as Lee Chiu Sin
- Iron Angels (1987) as Boss Chang Lung
- No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder (1987) as Ty
- Magnificent Warriors (1987) as General Toga's Henchman
- Millionaires' Express (1986) as Yukio Fushiki
- Where's Officer Tuba? (1986) as Extortion Gang Member
- Future Hunters (1986) as Silverfox
- The Innocent Interloper (1986) as Paleface
- The First Vampire in China (1986) as The Ghost of March
- Ninja Terminator (1986) as Tiger Chen
- Sadae Shaolin Temple (1984) as General Yuen Tan-Pang (Yuen Fong)
- The Uninvited Guest of the Star Ferry (1984) as Hwang Do
- Master Of Guangdong Hall (1983) as Dong Wan (Ki-Ryong)
- Kwangdong Viper (1983) as Kal Ma-ryong
- Kwangdong Viper (1983) Action Director
- Kwangdong Viper (1983) Stunt Coordinator
- Kwangdong Viper (1983) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Kwangdong Viper (1983) Director
- Ghosts Galore (1983) as Japanese Magican
- Martial Monks of Shaolin Temple (1983)
- 5 Pattern Dragon Claws (1983) as Kam Fu
- Bruce Strikes Back (1982) as Wang Fei
- Secret Executioners (1982)
- Blood Child (1982) as Wong Lung (as Huang Jang Lee)
- Kid from Kwangtung (1982) as Luo Yihu
- Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger (1982)
- Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982) as The Magician
- The Art of High Impact Kicking (1982) as Self
- The Art of High Impact Kicking (1982) Producer
- Raging Master's Tiger Crane (1982) as Villain
- Hands of Lightning (1982)
- Game of Death II (1981) as Chin Ku
- The Angry Young Man (1981)
- Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) as Wong Chin (Wang Cheng)
- Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) Action Director
- Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) Stunt Coordinator
- Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) Director
- Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) Producer
- The Eagle's Killer (1981) as Ghost Hand Lo Hsin
- Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja (1981) as Kam - Invincible Golden Rings
- Buddhist Fist and Tiger Claws (1981)
- Buddhist Fist and Tiger Claws (1981) Action Director
- Young Hero (1980) as Leader of Japanese invaders
- Lackey and the Lady Tiger (1980) as Sek Ba
- Tiger Over Wall (1980)
- Challenge of the Tiger (1980) as Comrade Yang
- Eagle vs. Silver Fox (1980) as Silver Fox
- The Ring of Death (1980) as Russian Fighter
- The Buddha Assassinator (1980) as Prince
- Two Fists Against the Law (1980)
- Dance of the Drunk Mantis (1979) as Rubber Legs
- The Dragon and the Tiger Kids (1979) as Lu Shan Tu
- Demon Strike (1979) as Chai Chau Tien
- Dragon's Claws (1979) as Ling Ko Fung
- The 36 Deadly Styles (1979) as 1st Brother
- The Fearless Duo (1979) as Ghost Leg Killer
- Drunken Master (1978) as Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin
- Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) as Master Shang Kuan Yin
- Hero of the Wild (1977) as Tien Lung Chong (as Wong Zheng Lieh)
- The Invincible Armour (1977) as Minister Cheng
- The Secret Rivals 2 (1977) as Chin Hu / Gold Fox
- Instant Kung Fu Man (1977) as Yi Lang
- Snuff Bottle Connection (1977) as General Shantung
- The Martialmates (1976)
- Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave (1976)
- The Secret Rivals (1976) as Silver Fox
- The Story of the Dragon (1976)
- Secret Agent (1976)
- Mortal Battle (1975) as Pong Mar Kow
- Kill the Shogun (1975) as Hero's father/Final challenge fighter
- Returned a Single-Legged Man (1974)
- Returned A Single-Legged Man 2 (1974)