Lee Hoi-Sang

Lee Hoi-Sang

Personal information

Known for
Acting
Known credits
203
Gender
Male
Born
April 15, 1941
Died
September 9, 2024
Place of birth
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Also known as
Li Hai-ShengLee Hai-ShengLee Hoi-SanLi Hai-ShenLi Hoi-SengLee Hoi-Sung

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.

Popular

Project A
Movie
1983

Project A

Movie · 1983

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Movie
1978

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

Movie · 1978

Project A - Part II
Movie
1987

Project A - Part II

Movie · 1987

The Young Master
Movie
1980

The Young Master

Movie · 1980

The Protector
Movie
1985

The Protector

Movie · 1985

Heart of Dragon
Movie
1985

Heart of Dragon

Movie · 1985