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Jimmy Wang Yu

Acting Born Mar 28, 1944 Died Apr 5, 2022 Wuxi, China 115 credits

Biography

Jimmy Wang Yu is a Chinese actor. Born on March 28, 1944, in Wuxi, China, he is also known as Wang Zhengquan, Wang Yu-lung, and Yu Wang Wang. Wang rose to fame in 1967 with his starring role in a martial arts film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. He is credited with acting in The Chinese Boxer, a film that kickstarted the unarmed combat genre in Asia in the 1970s. With a career spanning numerous films, Wang Yu has accumulated 93 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Jimmy Wang Yu is a Chinese actor who rose to fame in the late 1960s. He gained prominence with his starring role in The One-Armed Swordsman, a martial arts film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, in 1967. This film marked the beginning of his successful acting career.

Wang Yu's subsequent film, The Chinese Boxer, released in 1969, is notable for being credited as the first Hong Kong action film that kickstarted the unarmed combat genre in Asia during the 1970s. This achievement highlights his significant contribution to the development of the action film genre in the region.

Throughout his acting career, Jimmy Wang Yu has been involved in numerous film projects. He has acted in at least 93 films, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the craft. Wang Yu's impact on the film industry is a testament to his enduring talent and influence.

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Career timeline

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Soul
The Guillotines
DragonLet's Go!
A Century of Light and Shadow
The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary
Eighteen Springs · ProducerStand Behind the Yellow Line · Producer
Cinema of Vengeance
Dark Society in the East
RequitalShogun and Little Kitchen
The Beheaded 1000The Beheaded 1000 · ProducerThe Tantana · Producer
Island of FireIsland of Fire · Executive Producer
The Thundering Ninja
Millionaires' Express
Heart of Dragon · PresenterClash of the Professionals
Shanghai 13
Fantasy Mission Force
The Battle of Ku-Ning-Tou
Big Leap ForwardBoxer, Lover, Lawyer
Revenge Of Kung Fu MaoThe Deadly Silver SpearReturn of the Chinese BoxerReturn of the Chinese Boxer · DirectorReturn of the Chinese Boxer · Producer
The Private EyesMaster of the Flying GuillotineMaster of the Flying Guillotine · DirectorMaster of the Flying Guillotine · WriterTiger & Crane Fists
The Man from Hong KongThe Man from Hong Kong · Second Unit DirectorMy Wacky, Wacky WorldThe Great HunterThe Double Double Cross
My Father, My Husband, My SonFour Real FriendsFour Real Friends · Director
Queen of FistFast FistsThe Screaming TigerThe Two CavaliersSeaman No. 7
The GallantShowdownOne-Armed BoxerOne-Armed Boxer · DirectorOne-Armed Boxer · Writer
The Professional KillerRage of the TigerThe SwordThe Sword · DirectorThe Sword · Martial Arts Choreographer
The Chinese BoxerThe Chinese Boxer · DirectorThe Chinese Boxer · ScreenplayMy Son
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
The Sword of SwordsGolden Swallow
The One-Armed SwordsmanThe AssassinThe Sword and the LuteThe Trail of the Broken BladeAuntie Lan

Full filmography

  • Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Soul (2013) as Chuan's Father
  • The Guillotines (2012) as Gonge
  • Dragon (2011) as The Master
  • Let's Go! (2011) as Mr Hon Yu
  • A Century of Light and Shadow (2005) as Self
  • The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary (2003)
  • Eighteen Springs (1997) Producer
  • Stand Behind the Yellow Line (1997) Producer
  • Cinema of Vengeance (1994) as Self (uncredited)
  • Dark Society in the East (1993)
  • Requital (1992) as Wai's hired assassin
  • Shogun and Little Kitchen (1992) as Mr Lin Chong Yun
  • The Beheaded 1000 (1991) as Executioner Ren De-Tie
  • The Beheaded 1000 (1991) Producer
  • The Tantana (1991) Producer
  • Island of Fire (1990) as Kui / Lucas
  • Island of Fire (1990) Executive Producer
  • The Thundering Ninja (1987) as David Wong (archive footage)
  • Millionaires' Express (1986) as Master Wong
  • Heart of Dragon (1985) Presenter
  • Clash of the Professionals (1985)
  • Shanghai 13 (1984) as Black Hat
  • Fantasy Mission Force (1983) as Captain Don Wen
  • The Battle of Ku-Ning-Tou (1980)
  • Big Leap Forward (1978)
  • Boxer, Lover, Lawyer (1978) as Zhenghan
  • Revenge Of Kung Fu Mao (1977) as Mayor
  • The Deadly Silver Spear (1977)
  • Return of the Chinese Boxer (1977) as Sau Bai-Lung
  • Return of the Chinese Boxer (1977) Director
  • Return of the Chinese Boxer (1977) Producer
  • Return of the Tiger (1977) Producer
  • The Lantern Street (1977)
  • One Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalry (1977)
  • The Criminal (1977) as Hung Ta Hao
  • The Private Eyes (1976) as Actor in Theatre Movie
  • Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) as Liu Ti Lung / The One-Armed Boxer
  • Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Director
  • Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Writer
  • Tiger & Crane Fists (1976) as Ching Sing Chang
  • Tiger & Crane Fists (1976) Director
  • Killer Meteors (1976) as Killer Meteor Mei Sin Her
  • A Queen's Ransom (1976) as Jimmy
  • The One Armed Swordsmen (1976) as Fong Ping / One-armed Swordsman
  • The One Armed Swordsmen (1976) Director
  • One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers (1976) as Liu Ching Wu/Liu Yi Su
  • One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers (1976) Producer
  • One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers (1976) Writer
  • The Man from Hong Kong (1975) as Fang
  • The Man from Hong Kong (1975) Second Unit Director
  • My Wacky, Wacky World (1975) as Fake villager
  • The Great Hunter (1975) as Captain Wu
  • The Double Double Cross (1975) as Black suit
  • A Cookbook of Birth Control (1975)
  • My Father, My Husband, My Son (1974)
  • Four Real Friends (1974) as Hsiao Pao
  • Four Real Friends (1974) Director
  • Queen of Fist (1973) as Ma Yung-Chen
  • Fast Fists (1973) as Hong Ching-Pau/Red Lantern
  • The Screaming Tiger (1973) as Ma Tai Yung
  • The Two Cavaliers (1973)
  • Seaman No. 7 (1973) as Wang Hai-Lung
  • Beach of the War Gods (1973) as Hsiao Feng
  • Beach of the War Gods (1973) Director
  • Beach of the War Gods (1973) Writer
  • Knight Errant (1973) as Lin Hao-Shan
  • The Tattooed Dragon (1973) as Tattooed Dragon
  • A Man Called Tiger (1973) as Chin Fu
  • The Black Friday (1973) as Chen Ah Kwang
  • The Iron Man (1973)
  • The Gallant (1972) as The Gallant
  • Showdown (1972)
  • One-Armed Boxer (1972) as Yu Tien-Lung
  • One-Armed Boxer (1972) Director
  • One-Armed Boxer (1972) Writer
  • A Kiss to Remember (1972) as Jimmy
  • Boxers of Loyalty and Righteousness (1972)
  • The Lion's Heart (1972)
  • Fury of King Boxer (1972)
  • The Rebel Boxer (1972)
  • Furious Slaughter (1972) as Ma Yung Shen
  • The Invincible (1972)
  • Iron Fist Adventure (1972)
  • The Professional Killer (1971) as Lu He-Gang
  • Rage of the Tiger (1971) as Tiger Wong
  • The Sword (1971)
  • The Sword (1971) Director
  • The Sword (1971) Martial Arts Choreographer
  • Blood of the Dragon (1971) as Lung Ti / The White Dragon
  • Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) as Wang Kang
  • The Invincible Sword (1971) as Ling Yu Fong
  • The Brave and the Evil (1971) as Bai Sifeng
  • The Brave and the Evil (1971) Director
  • The Brave and the Evil (1971) Writer
  • The Gallant Duo (1971) as Yi Chun
  • The Magnificent Chivalry (1971)
  • The Chinese Boxer (1970) as Lei Ming
  • The Chinese Boxer (1970) Director
  • The Chinese Boxer (1970) Screenplay
  • My Son (1970) as Yang Kuo-Liang
  • Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969) as Fang Gang
  • The Sword of Swords (1968) as Lin Jenshiau
  • Golden Swallow (1968) as Silver Roc Xiao Pang
  • The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) as Fang Kang
  • The Assassin (1967) as Nie Zheng
  • The Sword and the Lute (1967) as Gui Wu
  • The Trail of the Broken Blade (1967) as Li Yue / Jiang Qi
  • Auntie Lan (1967) as He You-Wen
  • Asia-Pol (1967) as Yang Ming Xuan
  • Tiger Boy (1966) as Lei Hu (Tiger Boy)
  • The Magnificent Trio (1966) as Lu Fang
  • The Joy of Spring (1966) as Himself [cameo]
  • Temple of the Red Lotus (1965) as Gui Wu
  • The Twin Swords (1965) as Gui Wu