Biography
Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor.
Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.
Filmography
all 76
Movies 76
Director 1
Master of Zen (1994)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
Operation Foxhunt (1988)
Rich and Famous (1987)
Millionaires' Express (1986)
Year of the Dragon (1985)
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981)
Dreadnaught (1981)
鹰爪鬼手 (1981)
The Buddhist Fist (1980)
The Magnificent Butcher (1979)
The 36 Deadly Styles (1979)
The Great General (1979)
Amsterdam Connection (1978)
Flying Guillotine II (1978)
Pursuit of Vengeance (1977)
The Brave Archer (1977)
Jade Tiger (1977)
The Criminals, Part 3: Arson (1977)
The Magic Blade (1976)
Killer Clans (1976)
All Men Are Brothers (1975)
The Gambling Syndicate (1975)
Kidnap (1974)
Five Tough Guys (1974)
The Pirate (1973)
The Kiss of Death (1973)
Blood Brothers (1973)
The Delinquent (1973)
The 14 Amazons (1972)
The Water Margin (1972)
Pursuit (1972)
The Swift Knight (1971)
Duel for Gold (1971)
The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970)
Heads for Sale (1970)
The Golden Knight (1970)
The Jade Raksha (1968)
That Fiery Girl (1968)
Black Butterfly (1968)
Lady Jade Locket (1967)
Rape of the Sword (1967)
Operation Lipstick (1967)
The One-Armed Swordsman (1967)
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GenderMale
Birthday1942-09-13 (82 years old)
Birth PlaceShandong Province, China
Also Known AsMei-Sheng Fan , Mei Sheng Fan, Fan Mooi-Sang, Fan Mui-Sang, Fan Mui-Sheng, Fang Mui-San, Fan Mui-Sung, Fan May-Sheng, Fan Mai-San, Beon Mae-Saeng
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