Lee Hoi-Sang

Biography

Lee Hoi-sang (April 15, 1941 – September 9, 2024) was a Hong Kong martial arts film actor and martial artist, known for his roles in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (as Abbot Li Hai Sheng) (1978), Shaolin Challenges Ninja (1978), The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979), The Young Master (1980), The Prodigal Son (1981), Project A (1983), Shaolin and Wu Tang (1983) and Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985), alongside actors such as Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and Bolo Yeung. Lee Hoi-sang was a master of Wing Chun boxing. He served as a martial arts instructor and an action movie actor (debuting in British Hong Kong) starting in his early years. During the 1970s and 1980s he often utilised his kung fu expertise playing martial arts roles as well as other supporting roles on Asian TV dramas. To some of his audience he was known as "King of Fighters". Lee was a disciple of Yip Man, learning Wing Chun from him and later teaching it. Lee died on September 9, 2024, at the age of 83.

Known For

Police Cadet

Welcome to the House

At the Threshold of an Era

Journey to the West

The Justice of Life

Line Walker

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

The File Of Justice

All Movies (104)

• Kung Fu Stuntmen2021
• iPhone Thieves2014 · as Taxi Driver
• I Love Hong Kong 20122012
• The Fortune Buddies2011
• Kung Fu Chefs2009
• The Luckiest Man2008
• TAXI 810 III1999
• TAXI 810 II1996
• Kung Fu Cop1995
• TAXI 8101994
• The Kung Fu Scholar1994 · as Copper Head
• Bogus Cops1993 · as Triad In Bar
• The First Shot1993 · as Chiu's man
• Passions Across Two Lifetimes1992
• The Banquet1991
• Legend of the Dragon1991 · as Blind Temple Keeper
• Don't Fool Me1991 · as Big Mouth
• Front Page1990 · as Dragon
• The Iron Butterfly1989 · as Triad boss
• Miracles: The Canton Godfather1989 · as Sang
• One Way Ticket to Bangkok1988
• Project A Part II1987 · as Choy
• Back To The Beyond1987
• Peking Opera Blues1986 · as Captain
• The Family Strikes Back1986
• Heart of Dragon1985 · as Rascal at Golden Castle
• Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars1985 · as Boss Lau's Driver
• Crazy Romance1985 · as Prison Guard in Van
• The Protector1985 · as Wing Chan
• Disciples of the 36th Chamber1985 · as Tiger Lei
• Crazy Shaolin Disciples1985 · as Monk Guy Hong
• The Supreme Swordsman1984 · as Qing Qing's grandpa
• The Ghost Informer1984
• Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan1984 · as Ju San's Brother
• Opium and the Kung Fu Master1984 · as Instructor Zheng Hong
• Wits of the Brats1984 · as 4 Eyes
• Project A1983 · as Li Chou Kou
• Men from the Gutter1983 · as Zeng Cai
• Shaolin Intruders1983 · as Abbot Kongxing
• Demon of the Lute1983 · as Red-Haired Evil
• Shaolin and Wu Tang1983 · as Brother Fa-Chi
• Play Catch1983 · as Billion's thug
• Mercenaries from Hong Kong1982 · as He Ying's Bald Killer
• The Big Sting1982 · as Shark
• Shaolin Prince1982 · as Monk Dao Kong
• The Prodigal Son1981 · as Kungfu Teacher
• The Gold Hunters1981 · as Lee Shan
• The Phantom Killer1981 · as Chin Tien-pa
• Game of Death II1981 · as Monk's Spade Fighter
• Security Unlimited1981 · as Robber with Pump-gun
• Laughing Times1980 · as Ting's Bodyguard
• The Sword1980 · as Chou Huan
• Young Outcasts1980
• The Buddhist Fist1980 · as Mr. Chen
• The Young Master1980 · as Master's Kam's Man
• The Kung Fu Warrior1980
• The Ring of Death1980 · as Kung Fu Monk
• Two Toothless Tigers1980
• Fists and Guts1979
• The Magnificent Butcher1979 · as Master Ko Ba Tin
• Last Hurrah for Chivalry1979 · as Pak Chung Tong
• Butcher Wing1979 · as Woo Ching-Cheng
• Odd Couple1979 · as Handlebar-Moustached Thug
• Bruce and the Iron Finger1979 · as Bald Killer
• Legend of Feng Shui1979
• Knockabout1979 · as Painter
• The Reckless Cricket1979 · as Street performer
• The Three Avengers1979 · as Guo Lie
• The Shadow Boxing1979 · as Zhou Qian Tai
• The Incredible Kung Fu Master1979 · as Yang Wei
• The Best Hustler Wins1979 · as Teahouse Fighter
• Green Hat Guy1979
• Mad Mad Kung Fu1979 · as Lung Yung Feng
• Heroes of the East1978 · as Martial Art Student (uncredited)
• Warriors Two1978 · as Ya Chao / Iron Fist
• Hello, Late Homecomers1978
• Swordsman and Enchantress1978 · as One of 2 Zombies of the West
• Enter the Game of Death1978
• The Tattoo Connection1978 · as Eyepatch
• Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog1978 · as White Brow Monk
• Enter the Fat Dragon1978 · as Professor Pai's Karate Thug
• Shaolin Mantis1978 · as Mongolian Fighter
• Enter Three Dragons1978
• Soul of the Sword1978 · as Sire's chief pole fighter
• Dynamo1978
• Follow the Star1978 · as Kidnapper
• The 36th Chamber of Shaolin1978 · as Shaolin Justice Officer
• The Descendant Of Wing Chun1978
• Winner Takes All!1977
• He Has Nothing But Kung Fu1977 · as Wang's Top Fighter
• Soul Brothers of Kung Fu1977 · as Master Lee
• Money Crazy1977 · as Rich Chan's Bodyguard
• Der stählerne Todesgriff der Shaolin Martial Arts1977 · as Hu Lung
• The Invincible Armour1977 · as Hu Lung
• Deadly Angels1977 · as Thug
• Executioners from Shaolin1977 · as Monk Zhishan
• Million Dollars Snatch1976 · as Detective
• The Spiritual Boxer1975 · as Shum
• The Young Rebel1975 · as Master Liu
• Shatter1974 · as Referee Hanson Lee
• Young Lovers on Flying Wheels1974 · as Xu Ci Hua
• The Drug Addicts1974 · as Lung Tai
• Heroes Two1974 · as Tibetan Fighter in Red (uncredited)
• Paris Killers1974

All TV Shows (97)

• Go with the Float2022
• May Fortune Smile On You2017
• Inspector Gourmet2016
• Line Walker2014 · as 祥叔
• Rear Mirror2014
• Shades of Life2014
• Gilded Chopsticks2014
• Brother's Keeper2013
• Return of the Silver Tongue2013
• The Last Steep Ascent2012
• Witness Insecurity2012
• Master of Play2012
• When Lanes Merge2010
• The Mysteries of Love2010
• The Season of Fate2010
• In the Chamber of Bliss2009
• A Bride for a Ride2009
• D.I.E. Again2009 · as 刘旦
• Legend of the Demigods2008 · as 牛叔
• When a Dog Loves a Cat2008
• The Silver Chamber of Sorrows2008
• D.I.E.2008 · as 张三丰
• Word Twisters' Adventures2007
• Best Bet2007
• Love Guaranteed2006
• The Dance of Passion2006
• La Femme Desperado2006
• Welcome to the House2006
• Real Kung Fu2005
• Placebo Cure2005
• Guts of Man2005
• Strike at Heart2005
• Scavengers' Paradise2005
• The Vigilante In The Mask2005
• The Prince's Shadow2005
• Shades of Truth2004
• War and Beauty2004 · as 喇嘛
• Shine On You2004
• Blade Heart2004
• Better Halves2003 · as 马老板
• Burning Flame II2002 · as Plumber
• Treasure Raiders2002
• A Case of Misadventure2002
• Country Spirit2001 · as 郭老闆
• A Step Into The Past2001 · as 蒙驁
• Ups And Downs2000
• At the Threshold of an Era1999 · as 大喇叭（小摊老板）
• Road To Eternity1999
• Plain Love II1999
• Feminine Masculinity1999
• Against the Blade of Honour1997
• Weapons of Power1997
• Journey to the West1996
• Once Upon a Time in Shanghai1996
• State of Divinity1996 · as 钟镇
• State of Divinity1996 · as 钟镇（九曲剑）
• Wars of Bribery1996
• Outburst1996 · as 鄧成
• The Criminal Investigator1995
• Swordsman Lai Bo Yee1995
• The Romantic Swordsman1995
• Knot to Treasure1994
• The Conspiracy of The Eunuch1994
• Master of Martial Arts1994
• The Lone Star Swordsman1994
• For Home's Sake1993
• The Heroes From Shaolin1993
• Gambling On Life1993
• The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back1993
• Story of The Water Margin1992
• Golden Snake Sword1992
• The Man, The Ghost And The Fox1992
• Angel's Call1992
• The File Of Justice1992 · as 赞叔
• Man from Guangdong1991
• Mystery of The Parchment1991
• The Black Sabre1991
• Mystery of the Twin Swords1991
• Silken Hands1990
• Sword Of Defence1990
• It Runs in the Family1990
• The Justice of Life1989 · as 蝦叔
• Twilight of a Nation1988
• Emperor And The Swordsman1988
• The Legend of the Book and Sword1987 · as 司馬不群
• The Dragon Sword1987 · as 若元
• The Master Strategist1987
• Operation "SharkHunt"1987
• Zheng Cheng Gong1987
• Turn Around and Die1986
• General Father, General Son1986
• The Upheaval1986
• The Unyielding Master Lim1986
• Take Care Your Highness1985
• The Sword Stained With Royal Blood1985
• Police Cadet1984 · as 爛命祥
• ICAC Investigators 1996— · as 孙老大