Zhao Lei
Acting
Biography
Zhao Lei (simplified Chinese: 赵雷; traditional Chinese: 趙雷) was a Chinese actor born in 1928 as Wang Yumin (王育民). He moved to Hong Kong in 1947, joined the Shaw Brothers Studio in 1953. He was one of the most popular male leads in the cinema of Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 1950s and 60s. He frequently played the role of an Emperor and is often called the "Film Emperor". He died in Hong Kong on 24 June 1996.
Filmography 69
Movies (68)
Just Heroes1989Boss Cao
A Rescue from Hades1982- The Imperious Princess1980Emperor
- In The Beginning1979
Immortal Warriors1978
The Delivery1978Captain
Dream of the Red Chamber1978Master Jia
Monkey King with 72 Magic1976
The Valiant Ones1975Emperor
Cheat to Cheat1973
Fist of Unicorn1973Lung's Father
Capture of Seven Tigers1972Kang Wai
The Rivals1970
Jade Dragon1968Deng Da-Shuo
Red Plum Pavilion1968Pei Shun-Ching
Travels with a Sword1968Chang Kuei-Yin
The First Sword1967Xie Wu-Yang
Wife of a Romantic Scholar1967
The Magic Fan1967Liu Zigu
Passion1967
Lady in the Moon1966Archer Hòu Yì
Beauty of Beauties1965
Passion1965
A Beggar's Daughter1965Mo Ji
Beyond the Great Wall1964Emperor Yuan Ti
Romance of the Forbidden City1964Emperor Shunzhi
The Story of Sue San1964Wang Chin-Lung
The Story of Three Loves: Part 21964
The Magic Lamp1964Erlang, Vanguard of Heaven- The Imperial Lady1964
Shows (1)
Golden Horse Awards1962Self