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James Yi Lui

Acting Born Dec 13, 1939 Died Feb 16, 1999 Guangdong, China 53 credits
53
Total Credits
1958–1989
32 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

James Yi Lui works in acting. Born December 13, 1939 in Guangdong, China. Died February 16, 1999. Archytele tracks 53 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

FramedExcuse Me, Please!Excuse Me, Please! · Director
Friends & EnemiesThe Haunted Cop Shop IIOperation Pink SquadMistaken Identity
Flaming Brothers
十三号地区My Darling Genie
The Lost GenerationTwinkle Twinkle Little StarThe Red Panther
Food For The SharksFood For The Sharks · DirectorCarry On Police
Money Is LovelyTo Sir with TroublesWedding Bells, Wedding Belles
Hex vs. Witchcraft
Lam Ah Chun Blunders AgainThe Ghosts and I
The ExtrasLam Ah ChunGee and GorGee and Gor · Director
FoxbatThe Clumsy GamblerThe Discharged
Body for SaleBody for Sale · WriterThe Simple-Minded Fellow
Bald-Headed BettyA Haunted HouseThe Winner Takes All
The Crazy InstructorMy Darling Slave
Back StreetAdventure in DenmarkThe Call GirlsDeath Comes in ThreeThe Money-tree
Black ListLove and Blood
MariaBus Stop
Social Characters
The Secret Agent 303
Spy No. 13Horror by the Sea
Sweet Girl in Terror

Full Filmography

53 titles
  • Framed (1989)
  • Excuse Me, Please! (1989) as Ah Tang
  • Excuse Me, Please! (1989) Director
  • Friends & Enemies (1988) as 纪英俊
  • The Haunted Cop Shop II (1988) as Romeo
  • Operation Pink Squad (1988) as Man at Airport
  • Mistaken Identity (1988)
  • Flaming Brothers (1987) as Richard Lui
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  • 十三号地区 (1984)
  • My Darling Genie (1984) as Lin Guo Ren
  • The Lost Generation (1983) as Ya-ch'uan
  • Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1983) as Eden / Yi Tien
  • The Red Panther (1983) as Lei
  • Food For The Sharks (1982)
  • Food For The Sharks (1982) Director
  • Carry On Police (1982) as Captain Po
  • Money Is Lovely (1981) as Lei Tu-Hai
  • To Sir with Troubles (1981) as Teacher
  • Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles (1981) as Ah Kiu
  • Hex vs. Witchcraft (1980) as Cai Tou
  • Lam Ah Chun Blunders Again (1979)
  • The Ghosts and I (1979)
  • The Extras (1978) as Hakky Ho
  • Lam Ah Chun (1978)
  • Gee and Gor (1978)
  • Gee and Gor (1978) Director
  • Foxbat (1977) as Cheung
  • The Clumsy Gambler (1977) as Jimmy Chan
  • The Discharged (1977) as Mental Prisoner 1691
  • Body for Sale (1976) as Ah Chung
  • Body for Sale (1976) Writer
  • The Simple-Minded Fellow (1976)
  • Bald-Headed Betty (1975)
  • A Haunted House (1975) as Lei I
  • The Winner Takes All (1975)
  • The Crazy Instructor (1974)
  • My Darling Slave (1974) as Lo Ah Fuk
  • Back Street (1973)
  • Adventure in Denmark (1973) as George - Tour Winner #2
  • The Call Girls (1973)
  • Death Comes in Three (1973)
  • The Money-tree (1973) as Suzy's Boyfriend
  • 3 Pussycats (1973)
  • Tiger (1973)
  • Black List (1972) as Ho
  • Love and Blood (1972)
  • Maria (1971)
  • Bus Stop (1971)
  • Social Characters (1969) as Tong Wong
  • The Secret Agent 303 (1966) as Scientist
  • Spy No. 13 (1964) as Tong Kwong-kwan
  • Horror by the Sea (1964) as Lee Cheng
  • Sweet Girl in Terror (1958)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Yi Lui best known for?

James Yi Lui is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Framed (1989), Flaming Brothers (1987), Hex vs. Witchcraft (1980), Black List (1972).

When and where was James Yi Lui born?

James Yi Lui was born on December 13, 1939 in Guangdong, China. They passed away on February 16, 1999.

How many credits does James Yi Lui have?

James Yi Lui has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 1989.

What is James Yi Lui's background in cinema and television?

James Yi Lui was born in 1943, the son of famed comic actor Yi Chau-shui. At age 17, he joined Shaw Brothers as a bit part actor, starting with Sweet Girl in Terror in 1958. A breakout role in Teddy Girls (1969) moved him up to lead and major supporting roles until he achieved stardom with his comedic turn in Adventur...

James Yi Lui by the numbers

53credits
52films
1TV series
1958–1989active years

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