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Fan Mei-Sheng

Fan Mei-Sheng

Born on September 13th, 1942

Shandong Province, China

Biography

Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.

Filmography

Attrition

2018

Sifu

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Jackie Chan: My Stunts

1999

(archive footage) (uncredited)

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Jackie Chan: My Story

1998

(archive footage) (uncredited)

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Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

1991

Assistant Warden

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Dark Side of China Town

1989

Cheung

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Project A: Part II

1987

Black Bear

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Rich and Famous

1987

Fan Tit Tau

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Millionaires' Express

1986

Mountain Bandit

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Year of the Dragon

1985

White Powder Ma

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The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian

1983

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The Postman Strikes Back

1982

Bu

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Green Killer

1982

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Hitman in the Hand of Buddha

1981

Beggar Fan (Feng)

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Dreadnaught

1981

Marshal Pao

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鹰爪鬼手

1981

Chin Pai To

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The Buddhist Fist

1980

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The Young Master

1980

Bull

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The Magnificent Butcher

1979

Beggar King

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The 36 Deadly Styles

1979

Yu Ti's father

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The Great General

1979

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Flying Sword Lee

1979

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Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu

1978

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Flying Guillotine II

1978

Li Sing Nan

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Pursuit of Vengeance

1977

Yi Da-Jing

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The Sentimental Swordsman

1977

Chuan Jia

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The Brave Archer

1977

Odd Immortal Leung Sin-Yung

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To Kill a Jaguar

1977

Cheung Sam

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Death Duel

1977

Mute

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Fangs of the Cobra

1977

Xu Xiang's boss

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Jade Tiger

1977

Zhao Zhong

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The Criminals, Part 3: Arson

1977

Ah Hsin

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King Gambler

1976

Sha Wu Lin

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The Magic Blade

1976

Painting Wu

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The Dragon Missile

1976

Miu Fei

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Killer Clans

1976

Ma Fang-chung

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All Men Are Brothers

1975

Black Whirlwind / Li Kui

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The Gambling Syndicate

1975

Jin Gang

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Temperament of Life

1975

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Kidnap

1974

Chao Hai Chuan

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Five Tough Guys

1974

Wei Jin-Bao

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Hong Kong 73

1974

Big Beard

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The Pirate

1973

Hua Er Dao

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The Kiss of Death

1973

Wong Tai

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Blood Brothers

1973

Mountain Bandit Leader Yin

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The Delinquent

1973

Big Sean

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The 14 Amazons

1972

General Chiao Ting Kuai

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Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

1972

Wu Hua-Tian

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The Young Avenger

1972

Hunchback Liu Tuo

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The Casino

1972

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The Water Margin

1972

Black Whirlwind, Li Kuei

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Pursuit

1972

Monk Lu Zhi Shen

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The Swift Knight

1971

Constable Ji Fu

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Duel for Gold

1971

Chiu Fu

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The Jade Faced Assassin

1971

Yu Chi Zhou Guang

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The Iron Buddha

1970

Master Luo

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The Twelve Gold Medallions

1970

Bangling Trio Member

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Valley of the Fangs

1970

Instructor Ma

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Heads for Sale

1970

Wan Sanju

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The Golden Knight

1970

Guan Xiyang

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Temptress of a Thousand Faces

1969

Incompetent Police Sergeant

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Dragon Swamp

1969

Ding Hu (beggar)

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The Jade Raksha

1968

Yan Long Er

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That Fiery Girl

1968

2nd Chief of Hulu Valley

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The Rainbow

1968

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The Angel Strikes Again

1968

Bomb Gang's thug

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The Magnificent Swordsman

1968

villain who kills a woman

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The Silver Fox

1968

Ching Ching's Helper

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Black Butterfly

1968

Little Poue

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Lady Jade Locket

1967

Secretary Tong's servant capturing Wei

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Rape of the Sword

1967

Lo's Man

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Operation Lipstick

1967

Chu Lung gangster

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The One-Armed Swordsman

1967

Guo Sheng / Brother Hua

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The King with My Face

1967

Wan Chao

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The Goddess of Mercy

1967

Dancing Soldier

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The Trail of the Broken Blade

1967

Hu Zi

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That Man in Chang-An

1967

Cao Wu's waiter

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Angel with the Iron Fists

1967

Agent 403 at nightclub

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The Knight of Knights

1966

Zhaoqing snr monk

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The Golden Buddha

1966

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The Monkey Goes West

1966

3rd Prince of West Dragon King

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Squadron 77

1965

Chinese Patriot

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The Lark

1965

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Sons of the Good Earth

1965

Shi Tou

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The Story of Sue San

1964

Master Fan

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The Shepherd Girl

1964

Village youth at campfire

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The Amorous Lotus Pan

1964

Neighbor at wake

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Between Tears and Smiles

1964

Opera Customer

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