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.

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Fruit of Marriage

Fruit of Marriage

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A Kiss for Me

A Kiss for Me

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Monkey King with 72 Magic

Monkey King with 72 Magic

5.0

Diau Charn

Diau Charn

8.0

The Swallow

The Swallow

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Travels with a Sword

Travels with a Sword

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Immortal Warriors

Immortal Warriors

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Lady with the Lute

Lady with the Lute

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The Mid-Nightmare

The Mid-Nightmare

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The First Sword

The First Sword

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Forever Goodbye

Forever Goodbye

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The Pistol

The Pistol

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The Delivery

The Delivery

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Stepmother

Stepmother

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Dream of the Red Chamber

Dream of the Red Chamber

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The Circus

The Circus

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Passion

Passion

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A Mellow Spring

A Mellow Spring

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Meet Me After Spring

Meet Me After Spring

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Beyond the Grave

Beyond the Grave

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