Zhao Lei

Zhao Lei

1928-01-01

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.

Also appears in

Just Heroes

Just Heroes

6.6

The Story of Sue San

The Story of Sue San

6.1

The Enchanting Shadow

The Enchanting Shadow

7.3

The Valiant Ones

The Valiant Ones

6.9

Empress Wu

Empress Wu

5.9

Beauty of Beauties

Beauty of Beauties

7.0

The Kingdom and the Beauty

The Kingdom and the Beauty

6.5

Springtime in Paradise

Springtime in Paradise

Not yet rated

The Dream of the Red Chamber

The Dream of the Red Chamber

7.0

The Magnificent Concubine

The Magnificent Concubine

5.6

In The Beginning

In The Beginning

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Lady with the Lute

Lady with the Lute

Not yet rated

The Magic Lamp

The Magic Lamp

7.0

Lady in Distress

Lady in Distress

Not yet rated

An Appointment After Dark

An Appointment After Dark

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Madam White Snake

Madam White Snake

10.0

Passion

Passion

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Cheat to Cheat

Cheat to Cheat

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Diau Charn

Diau Charn

8.0

The Lady of Mystery

The Lady of Mystery

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