James Yi Lui - Actor Profile

James Yi Lui

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
48Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 13, 1939
Birth Place: Guangdong, China

About James Yi Lui

James Yi Lui was born in 1943, the son of famed comic actor Yi Chau-shui. At age 17, he joined Shaw Brothers as a bit part actor, starting with Sweet Girl in Terror in 1958. A breakout role in Teddy Girls (1969) moved him up to lead and major supporting roles until he achieved stardom with his comedic turn in Adventure in Denmark (1973). He continued to appear in films (nearly 100 total) until 1989 and also formed his own production company, Daai Sing, which enabled him to direct and produced several films. He retired after directing and starring in the ghost comedy Excuse Me, Please! in 1989 and passed away ten years later from heart disease.

James Yi Lui Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Yi Lui reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Yi Lui's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of James Yi Lui's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mistaken Identity, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Yi Lui Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Yi Lui's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie James Yi Lui has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Framed - Hit Similar →
1989 Excuse Me, Please! Ah Tang Average Similar →
1988 Operation Pink Squad Man at Airport Flop Similar →
1988 Mistaken Identity - Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Haunted Cop Shop II Romeo Flop Similar →
1987 Flaming Brothers Richard Lui Average Similar →
1984 十三号地区 - Flop Similar →
1984 My Darling Genie Lin Guo Ren Average Similar →
1983 The Red Panther Lei Average Similar →
1983 The Lost Generation Ya-ch'uan Flop Similar →
1983 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Eden / Yi Tien Average Similar →
1982 Carry On Police Captain Po Flop Similar →
1982 Food For The Sharks - Flop Similar →
1981 To Sir with Troubles Teacher Average Similar →
1981 Money Is Lovely Lei Tu-Hai Flop Similar →
1981 Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles Ah Kiu Average Similar →
1980 Hex vs. Witchcraft Cai Tou Flop Similar →
1979 The Ghosts and I - Flop Similar →
1979 Lam Ah Chun Blunders Again - Flop Similar →
1978 The Extras Hakky Ho Hit Similar →
1978 Gee and Gor - Flop Similar →
1978 Lam Ah Chun - Flop Similar →
1977 Foxbat Cheung Average Similar →
1977 The Discharged Mental Prisoner 1691 Flop Similar →
1977 The Clumsy Gambler Jimmy Chan Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Simple-Minded Fellow - Flop Similar →
1976 Body for Sale Ah Chung Flop Similar →
1975 The Winner Takes All - Flop Similar →
1975 Bald-Headed Betty - Flop Similar →
1975 A Haunted House Lei I Flop Similar →
1974 My Darling Slave Lo Ah Fuk Flop Similar →
1974 The Crazy Instructor - Flop Similar →
1973 Adventure in Denmark George - Tour Winner #2 Flop Similar →
1973 The Money-tree Suzy's Boyfriend Flop Similar →
1973 Death Comes in Three - Flop Similar →
1973 The Call Girls - Flop Similar →
1973 Tiger - Flop Similar →
1973 Back Street - Flop Similar →
1973 3 Pussycats - Flop Similar →
1972 Black List Ho Flop Similar →
1972 Love and Blood - Flop Similar →
1971 Bus Stop - Flop Similar →
1971 Maria - Flop Similar →
1969 Social Characters Tong Wong Flop Similar →
1966 The Secret Agent 303 Scientist Flop Similar →
1964 Spy No. 13 Tong Kwong-kwan Flop Similar →
1964 Horror by the Sea Lee Cheng Flop Similar →
1958 Sweet Girl in Terror - Flop Similar →

James Yi Lui - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Yi Lui?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Yi Lui is "Mistaken Identity" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has James Yi Lui acted in?

James Yi Lui has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Yi Lui?

Other notable films include "The Clumsy Gambler", "Framed", and "The Extras".

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