Li Kun
Acting Born Feb 18, 1930 Died Mar 12, 2008 Tianjin, China 132 credits
Biography
Li Kun was a Taiwanese actor born on 18 February 1930. He joined Shaw Brothers in 1957 and acted in Mandarin films. He later appeared in supporting roles in films such as The Big Boss and Fist of Fury. Li Kun transitioned to acting in Taiwan and won the 2001 Golden Bell Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for his role in Forbidden Love. Throughout his career, he acted in 132 films and television shows, and also worked as an assistant director and cinematographer on a few projects. Li Kun passed away on 12 March 2008 at the age of 78.
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Career overview
Li Kun is a Taiwanese actor who began his career in the film industry. He joined Shaw Brothers in 1957 and went on to act in numerous Mandarin films.
Li Kun's work extended beyond Mandarin films, as he also appeared in supporting roles in notable films. He later transitioned to acting in Taiwan, where he continued to work in film and television.
Li Kun's career spanned several decades, during which he accumulated a significant number of acting credits. He is known to have appeared in at least 132 films and television shows.
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Career timeline
Butterfly Lovers 40
Rebellious Daughter
Return Of Judge Bao
Budai Monk
End of the Road
The Direct LineCity Warrior
Banana Paradise
The 5 Kung Fu Kids
StrawmanMay Jane
新絕代雙驕It Takes a Thief
Spring DaddySeven FoxesThe Barren VirginMob Busters
Drunken Tai Chi
Fantasy Mission ForceAll the King's MenA Fist Full of Talons
The Emperor and the Minister
The Taxi DriverRevenge of the CorpseBig BossThrilling Bloody SwordThe Angry Young Man
The Thundering MantisEmperor Chien Lung and the BeautyRebellious Reign
Fearless HyenaThe Ghost StoryBig RascalOf Cooks and Kung FuSnake Shadow, Lama Fist
Spiritual Kung FuThe Voyage of Emperor Chien LungMy Darling GalsSnake In The Eagles Shadow 2Phantom Kung Fu
Fist of Fury 2The Adventures of Emperor Chien LungThe Lady KillerFive Kung Fu Daredevil HeroesWarlock of the Battlefield
The PossessedThe Big Boss Part II
The BedevilledA Haunted HouseShantung Man in Hong KongThe Seven CoffinsThe Girl with the Dexterous Touch
Bloody RingGames Gamblers PlayThe SkyhawkThe TournamentSeductive Ghost
Cheat to CheatBruce Lee: The Man and the LegendSeaman No. 7The Tattooed DragonA Man Called Tiger
Fist of FuryThe Roaring LionSonny Come Home
The Big BossWe Love MillionairesThe Venus Tear DiamondThe Invincible EightThe Shadow Whip
A Time for LoveThe Twelve Gold MedallionsA Taste of Cold Steel
The Golden SwordRaw CourageThe Three Smiles
Divorce, Hong Kong StyleThe Enchanted ChamberDouble TroubleThree Swinging Girls
Angel with the Iron FistsSing High, Sing LowThe Dragon CreekInter-PolOperation Lipstick
The Monkey Goes WestThe Blue and the BlackTill the End of TimeSweet and WildThe Blue and the Black 2
Full Filmography
132 titles- Butterfly Lovers 40 (2003) as Si Chiu
- Rebellious Daughter (2001) as [Angel's dad]
- Return Of Judge Bao (2000)
- Budai Monk (1996)
- End of the Road (1993) as Translator
- The Direct Line (1992) as King of Spies
- City Warrior (1992)
- Banana Paradise (1989)
- The 5 Kung Fu Kids (1988)
- Strawman (1987) as Director of Japan Branch
- May Jane (1987)
- 新絕代雙驕 (1986) as 哈哈儿
- It Takes a Thief (1986)
- Spring Daddy (1985)
- Seven Foxes (1985)
- The Barren Virgin (1985)
- Mob Busters (1985)
- Drunken Tai Chi (1984) as Chin Do's father (uncredited)
- Fantasy Mission Force (1983) as General
- All the King's Men (1983)
- A Fist Full of Talons (1983)
- The Emperor and the Minister (1982) as Treasurer Liu Yung
- The Taxi Driver (1981)
- Revenge of the Corpse (1981) as Mr. Han (Coffin Shop Boss)
- Big Boss (1981)
- Thrilling Bloody Sword (1981) as Dwarf
- The Angry Young Man (1981)
- The Thundering Mantis (1980) as Fish shop owner
- Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty (1980) as Treasurer Liu Yung
- Rebellious Reign (1980) as Rudolph
- Fearless Hyena (1979) as Tee Cha
- The Ghost Story (1979)
- Big Rascal (1979)
- Of Cooks and Kung Fu (1979) as Supt. Woo / Mr. Hu
- Snake Shadow, Lama Fist (1979) as Governor
- Spiritual Kung Fu (1978) as Monk
- The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung (1978) as Treasurer Liu Yung
- My Darling Gals (1978)
- Snake In The Eagles Shadow 2 (1978) as Li Chi
- Phantom Kung Fu (1978) as Shao Tsui
- Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword (1978) as Wild Chicken, Street Vendor
- Fist of Fury 2 (1977) as Lee Shun (as Lee Quinn)
- The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung (1977) as Treasurer Liu Yung
- The Lady Killer (1977)
- Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes (1977) as Singing waiter
- Warlock of the Battlefield (1977) as Liu De
- The Possessed (1976)
- The Big Boss Part II (1976)
- The Bedevilled (1975) as Gao Hu (uncredited)
- A Haunted House (1975)
- Shantung Man in Hong Kong (1975)
- The Seven Coffins (1975)
- The Girl with the Dexterous Touch (1975)
- The Obsessed (1975)
- Bloody Ring (1974)
- Games Gamblers Play (1974) as Naked Man in Hotel Room
- The Skyhawk (1974) as Wei Min
- The Tournament (1974) as Spectator
- Seductive Ghost (1974)
- Naughty! Naughty! (1974) as Hsin Zhi Gui
- Mystery in Hong Kong (1974)
- Cheat to Cheat (1973)
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) as Self
- Seaman No. 7 (1973)
- The Tattooed Dragon (1973)
- A Man Called Tiger (1973) as Siu Lee (as Quin Lee)
- Thunderbolt (1973) as Pau Fun
- The Money-tree (1973) as Thief
- Back Alley Princess (1973) as Uncle Kun
- Death Comes in Three (1973)
- Spring in Pattaya (1973) as Liu Kun
- Fist of Fury (1972) as Hsu
- The Roaring Lion (1972) as Tung
- Sonny Come Home (1972)
- The Big Boss (1971) as Ah Kun
- We Love Millionaires (1971) as Sun Pei Shan
- The Venus Tear Diamond (1971) as Wong Wai San
- The Invincible Eight (1971) as Chu Fu
- The Shadow Whip (1971) as Er Sha Zi
- Vengeance of a Snowgirl (1971) as Master Xiamen Chong
- The Comet Strikes (1971)
- The Brave and the Evil (1971) as Cook
- I Want to Sing (1971)
- A Time for Love (1970) as Kwan Ting
- The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970) as Fulai Inn Waiter
- A Taste of Cold Steel (1970) as Ah Niu
- The Golden Sword (1969) as Singing beggar
- Raw Courage (1969) as Little Beggar
- The Three Smiles (1969) as Boatman
- Divorce, Hong Kong Style (1968) as Wang An-Pang
- The Enchanted Chamber (1968) as Zhang Ping
- Double Trouble (1968) as Li Hsiao Kun
- Three Swinging Girls (1968) as Fang Yi-Fan
- Angel with the Iron Fists (1967) as Agent at hair saloon
- Sing High, Sing Low (1967) as Little Chen
- The Dragon Creek (1967) as Ta Hu Tzu
- Inter-Pol (1967) as Huang Mao
- Operation Lipstick (1967) as Chen Er
- Lady Jade Locket (1967) as Tong Fook
- The Midnight Murder (1967) as Wang Xiao Er
- Moonlight Serenade (1967) as Zhang San
- The Monkey Goes West (1966)
- The Blue and the Black (1966) as Xing Ya's schoolmate
- Till the End of Time (1966) as Chou Kuo-Wei
- Sweet and Wild (1966) as Sea Monster
- The Blue and the Black 2 (1966) as Xing Ya's schoolmate
- Move Over, Darling (1965)
- Sons of the Good Earth (1965) as Lao San / Kuan San Sheng
- The Lotus Lamp (1965) as Sky Dog
- The West Chamber (1965) as Monk Facong
- Vermilion Door (1965) as Doggy
- The Lark (1965) as Xiao Zhu, Reporter
- Call of the Sea (1965) as Fisherman
- Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore (1965) as Shirley's Uncle
- The Crimson Palm (1964) as Beggar
- The Amorous Lotus Pan (1964) as Yun Ge (Yun Kuh)
- Between Tears and Smiles (1964) as Singing Beggar
- The Shepherd Girl (1964) as Village youth at campfire
- The Story of Sue San (1964) as Brother Chin
- Lady General Hua Mulan (1964) as Brother Wu Xin Cheng
- The Dancing Millionairess (1964) as Xiao Wah
- The Love Eterne (1963) as Si Chiu
- Empress Wu (1963) as Empress Wu's eunuch
- The Adulteress (1963) as Hsiao Hu-Tse
- Three Sinners (1963) as Tang Niu
- The Magnificent Concubine (1962) as Soldier
- The Fair Sex (1961)
- The Enchanting Shadow (1960) as Servant of scholar #2
- The Adventure of the 13th Sister (1959)
- Air Hostess (1959) as Flying staff in training scene
- The Magic Touch (1958) as Xiao Chen
- Mambo Girl (1957) as Student
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Li Kun best known for?
Li Kun is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Return Of Judge Bao (2000), My Merry Marriage (2024), Fantasy Mission Force (1983), Fearless Hyena (1979).
When and where was Li Kun born?
Li Kun was born on February 18, 1930 in Tianjin, China. They passed away on March 12, 2008.
How many credits does Li Kun have?
Li Kun has accumulated over 132 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2003.
What is Li Kun's background in cinema and television?
Li Kun was a Taiwanese actor born on 18 February 1930. He joined Shaw Brothers in 1957 and acted in Mandarin films. He later appeared in supporting roles in films such as The Big Boss and Fist of Fury. Li Kun transitioned to acting in Taiwan and won the 2001 Golden Bell Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries o...
Li Kun by the numbers
132credits
128films
4TV series
1957–2003active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) as Self — aged about 43
- The Ghost Story (1979) — aged about 49
- The Monkey Goes West (1966) — aged about 36
- The Invincible Eight (1971) as Chu Fu — aged about 41
- The Lotus Lamp (1965) as Sky Dog — aged about 35
- Fist of Fury (1972) as Hsu — aged about 42
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