Zhao Lei
Biography
Zhao Lei was a Chinese actor born in 1928 in Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China. He moved to Hong Kong in 1947 and joined the Shaw Brothers Studio in 1953. He was one of the most popular male leads in the cinema of Hong Kong and Taiwan during the 1950s and 1960s. Zhao Lei frequently played the role of an Emperor and is often referred to as the "Film Emperor". He died in Hong Kong on June 24, 1996. His known credits include 69 acting roles. Zhao Lei's stage name was Zhao Lei, and he was known for his work in acting.
Career overview
Zhao Lei was a Chinese actor born in 1928 in Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China. He moved to Hong Kong in 1947 and joined the Shaw Brothers Studio in 1953. During his career, he gained popularity as a male lead in the cinema of Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 1950s and 1960s.
Zhao Lei frequently portrayed the role of an Emperor, earning him the nickname "Film Emperor." His extensive filmography includes numerous credits, with a total of 69 known credits. His acting career spanned several decades, with a notable presence in the Hong Kong and Taiwanese film industries.
Zhao Lei passed away in Hong Kong on June 24, 1996, at the age of 68. His contributions to the film industry in Hong Kong and Taiwan remain significant, with his legacy as a prominent actor still acknowledged today.
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- Just Heroes (1989) as Boss Cao
- A Rescue from Hades (1982)
- The Imperious Princess (1980) as Emperor
- In The Beginning (1979)
- Immortal Warriors (1978)
- Dream of the Red Chamber (1978) as Master Jia
- The Delivery (1978) as Captain
- Monkey King with 72 Magic (1976)
- The Valiant Ones (1975) as Emperor
- Cheat to Cheat (1973)
- Fist of Unicorn (1973) as Lung's Father
- Capture of Seven Tigers (1972) as Kang Wai
- The Rivals (1970)
- Red Plum Pavilion (1968) as Pei Shun-Ching
- Travels with a Sword (1968) as Chang Kuei-Yin
- Jade Dragon (1968) as Deng Da-Shuo
- The Magic Fan (1967) as Liu Zigu
- The First Sword (1967) as Xie Wu-Yang
- Wife of a Romantic Scholar (1967)
- Passion (1967)
- Lady in the Moon (1966) as Archer Hòu Yì
- Beauty of Beauties (1965)
- A Beggar's Daughter (1965) as Mo Ji
- Passion (1965)
- The Story of Sue San (1964) as Wang Chin-Lung
- The Magic Lamp (1964) as Erlang, Vanguard of Heaven
- Romance of the Forbidden City (1964) as Emperor Shunzhi
- Beyond the Great Wall (1964) as Emperor Yuan Ti
- The Imperial Lady (1964)
- The Story of Three Loves: Part 2 (1964)
- Lady with the Lute (1963)
- Empress Wu (1963) as Emperor Tang Kao Tsung
- Stepmother (1963) as Lin Yang-Shan
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- The Magnificent Concubine (1962) as Assassin
- Madam White Snake (1962) as Hsu Hsien
- The Dream of the Red Chamber (1962) as 2nd Master Jia Zheng
- The Mid-Nightmare (1962) as Sung Tan-ping
- The Swallow (1961) as Insp. Li Te-Biao
- The Pistol (1961) as Bus passenger
- The Enchanting Shadow (1960) as Ning Caichen
- East Flows the River (1960) as Chao Yung Sheng
- Kiss Me Again (1960)
- The Kingdom and the Beauty (1959) as Chu Te Cheng
- The Stolen Love (1959)
- The Unforgettable Night (1958) as Liu Daofu
- Diau Charn (1958) as 吕布
- The Circus (1958) as Zhao Ren (Flying Trapezes King)
- A Kiss for Me (1958)
- An Appointment After Dark (1958)
- The Lady of Mystery (1957)
- He Has Taken Him for Another (1957)
- Springtime in Paradise (1957)
- Miss Evening Sweet (1957)
- A Mellow Spring (1957) as Gao Lang
- Lady in Distress (1957) as Geng Hu
- Meet Me After Spring (1956)
- Beauty in the Maelstrom (1956) as Wei Zhong Hua
- Fruit of Marriage (1956)
- Beyond the Blue Horizon (1956)
- A Lonely Heart (1956) as Jing Shan
- Forever Goodbye (1955)
- Marriage Angle (1954) as Wen Zi-Yang
- Shadow in Her Heart (1954) as Xu Dehuai
- Girls in Transformation (1954)
- Beyond the Grave (1954) as Yang Wei
- The Third Life (1953)
- Modern ‘Red Chamber Dream’ (1952)
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