Sam Hui
Biography
Samuel Hui Koon-Kit, also known as Xu Guan-Jie, is a musician, singer, songwriter, and actor born on September 6, 1948, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. His family moved to Hong Kong as refugees in 1950. He is credited with popularizing Cantopop by infusing Western-style music and using vernacular Cantonese instead of written vernacular Chinese in lyrics that addressed contemporary problems and concerns. Hui is considered by some to be the first major superstar of Cantopop and is known as the God of Song. As an actor, he is well-known for portraying the main character King Kong in five installments of the Aces Go Places film series. He also made a cameo appearance in the film Chicken and Duck Talk.
Career overview
Samuel Hui Koon-Kit, also known as Xu Guan-Jie, is a musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who was born on September 6, 1948, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. His family relocated to Hong Kong as refugees in 1950. Hui is credited with popularizing Cantopop by infusing Western-style music and using vernacular Cantonese instead of written vernacular Chinese in his biting lyrics, which addressed contemporary problems and concerns. Known as the God of Song, he is considered by some to be the first major superstar of Cantopop.
As an actor, Hui is well-known for portraying the main character King Kong in five installments of the Aces Go Places film series. His acting credits also include a short one-minute cameo in the 1988 film Chicken and Duck Talk, directed by Michael, where Hui played the role of himself serving as the master of ceremonies. Additionally, Hui attended the arts faculty of the University of Hong Kong and St. Francis Xavier's College around the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- In Memory Of Leslie Cheung (2023)
- 许冠杰 - 此时此处演唱会 (2023)
- TME Live「想你 張國榮」線上音樂會 (2021) as self
- 許冠傑：相識廿載演唱會'87 (升級版) (2015) as himself
- Walker (2012) Theme Song Performance
- Fantasia (2004) Songs
- Winner Takes All (2000) as 黄大千
- The Conman (1998) Main Title Theme Composer
- The Conman (1998) Lyricist
- A Queer Story (1997) Songs
- How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996) Songs
- All's Well End's Well, Too (1993) as Chow Tung
- Laughter Of Water Margins (1993) as Wu Sung
- 許冠傑光榮引退匯群星 (1992)
- The Banquet (1991)
- Swordsman (1990) as Ling Wu Chung
- The Dragon from Russia (1990) as Freeman Yao Lung
- The Dragon from Russia (1990) Original Music Composer
- Front Page (1990) as Mad Bill Lee
- All About Ah-Long (1989) Songs
- Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit (1989) as King Kong
- Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit (1989) Theme Song Performance
- Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit (1989) Main Title Theme Composer
- Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) as Self (cameo)
- The Legend of Wisely (1987) as Wisely
- The Legend of Wisely (1987) Producer
- The Thirty Million Dollar Rush (1987) Theme Song Performance
- Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice (1986) as King Kong
- Working Class (1985) as Yam
- Working Class (1985) Main Title Theme Composer
- Working Class (1985) Theme Song Performance
- Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street (1984) as Sam Hong Kong
- The Return of Pom Pom (1984) Songs
- A Family Affair (1984) as Chan Wing Cheong
- The Perfect Wife?! (1983) Songs
- Aces Go Places II (1983) as King Kong
- Aces Go Places (1982) as King Kong
- Aces Go Places (1982) Music
- Chan Is Missing (1982) Additional Music
- Security Unlimited (1981) as Lieutenant Sam
- Security Unlimited (1981) Writer
- Security Unlimited (1981) Story
- Security Unlimited (1981) Original Music Composer
- From Riches to Rags (1980) Music
- The Contract (1978) as Chu Sai Kit
- The Contract (1978) Original Music Composer
- The Private Eyes (1976) as Lee Kwok-kit
- The Private Eyes (1976) Original Music Composer
- The Last Message (1975) as Lee
- The Last Message (1975) Original Music Composer
- Games Gamblers Play (1974) as Kit
- Games Gamblers Play (1974) Original Music Composer
- Chinatown Capers (1974) as Embroidered Pillow
- Naughty! Naughty! (1974) as Wu Te-Chuan
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) as Self
- Back Alley Princess (1973) as Embroidered Pillow
- The Tattooed Dragon (1973) as Koon-Kit
- The Hui Brothers Show (1971) as Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Hui best known for?
Sam Hui is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996), The Banquet (1991), Swordsman (1990), Front Page (1990).
When and where was Sam Hui born?
Sam Hui was born on September 6, 1948 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
How many credits does Sam Hui have?
Sam Hui has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2023.
What is Sam Hui's background in cinema and television?
Samuel Hui Koon-Kit, also known as Xu Guan-Jie, is a musician, singer, songwriter, and actor born on September 6, 1948, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. His family moved to Hong Kong as refugees in 1950. He is credited with popularizing Cantopop by infusing Western-style music and using vernacular Cantonese ins...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) as Self — aged about 24
- Swordsman (1990) as Ling Wu Chung — aged about 41
- Front Page (1990) as Mad Bill Lee — aged about 41
- Games Gamblers Play (1974) as Kit — aged about 25
- Aces Go Places (1982) as King Kong — aged about 33
- The Legend of Wisely (1987) as Wisely — aged about 38
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