Sam Lee
ActingAbout Sam Lee
Sam Lee Chan-Sam (Chinese: 李燦森) is a Hong Kong actor born on September 27, 1975. He started his film career when he was first spotted by director Fruit Chan who cast him in the 1997 film Made in Hong Kong (香港製造). In 2002, he appeared the Japanese film Ping Pong (ピンポン) as one of the contestants. Sam Lee is best known for the role of Sha Jang in the epic 2002 television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra (齊天大聖孫悟空). Outside of his film career, he is a seasonal member of a metal/hip-hop band Lazy Mutha Fucka (LMF) where he is the rapper. Sam Lee is also known as DJ Becareful.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sam Lee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Sam Lee's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sam Lee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in the making of dog bite dog, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sam Lee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sam Lee's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sam Lee.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Time | Fung's Son | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Witness Out of the Blue | Clark Auyeung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The White Storm 2: Drug Lords | Drug dealer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Love Revolution | Ferguson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Still Human | Cheung Fai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Our Time Will Come | Spy | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Finding Mr. Right 2 | Gangster | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Wild City | Yan | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Midnight After | Blind Fai | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Man of Tai Chi | De-Ming | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Loan Shark | Ah Long | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Two Stupid Eggs | Ah Mao | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Invisible Target | Ho Wing Keung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Undercover | Fai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Longest Night in Shanghai | Xiao Shen | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | the making of dog bite dog | himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dog Bite Dog | Inspector Wai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | b420 | Willy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Divergence | Leung Tak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crazy n' the City | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Super Model | Condom | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | One Nite in Mongkok | Franky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Enter the Phoenix | Gay Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dragon Loaded 2003 | Ng Sue-Hei | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | 1:99 Shorts | (segment "My Sow Is Not Feeling Well") | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Fate Fighter | Dark Hole Angel | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Just One Look | Fan's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ping Pong | Kong "China" Wenge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | U-Man | Ken / May | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Color of Pain | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Gambler's Story | Chung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Visible Secret | Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Skyline Cruisers | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | A War Named Desire | Keith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | True Love | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fist Power | Senna | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Little Cheung | Autumn Moon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Metade Fumaça | Nine Dragons in '70 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Heaven of Hope | Fei Ying | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Man Called Hero | Fire | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Moonlight Express | Mahjong Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gorgeous | Gay Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Afraid of Nothing, the Jobless King | Brother Iron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Longest Summer | Ga Suen | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Young and Dangerous: The Prequel | Chicken | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | A True Mob Story | Skinny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bio Zombie | Crazy Bee | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Nude Fear | Lee Ming Chun | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Beast Cops | Lee Chak-Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Made in Hong Kong | To Chung-Chau | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sam Lee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sam Lee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Lee is "the making of dog bite dog" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sam Lee acted in?
Sam Lee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sam Lee?
Other notable films include "True Love", "b420", and "Dragon Loaded 2003".