Lee Hoi-Sang - Actor Profile

Lee Hoi-Sang

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 15, 1941
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

About Lee Hoi-Sang

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.

Lee Hoi-Sang Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lee Hoi-Sang reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lee Hoi-Sang's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Lee Hoi-Sang'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 Follow the Star, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lee Hoi-Sang Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Hoi-Sang's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lee Hoi-Sang has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Kung Fu Stuntmen - Hit Similar →
2008 The Luckiest Man - Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Kung Fu Scholar Copper Head Hit Similar →
1991 Don't Fool Me Big Mouth Average Similar →
1990 Front Page Dragon Hit Similar →
1989 Miracles: The Canton Godfather Sang Hit Similar →
1987 Project A Part II Choy Hit Similar →
1986 Peking Opera Blues Captain Hit Similar →
1985 Heart of Dragon Rascal at Golden Castle Hit Similar →
1985 Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars Boss Lau's Driver Hit Similar →
1985 Disciples of the 36th Chamber Tiger Lei Average Similar →
1984 The Supreme Swordsman Qing Qing's grandpa Average Similar →
1984 Opium and the Kung Fu Master Instructor Zheng Hong Hit Similar →
1984 Wits of the Brats 4 Eyes Hit Similar →
1983 Project A Li Chou Kou Hit Similar →
1983 Men from the Gutter Zeng Cai Hit Similar →
1983 Shaolin Intruders Abbot Kongxing Hit Similar →
1983 Demon of the Lute Red-Haired Evil Hit Similar →
1983 Shaolin and Wu Tang Brother Fa-Chi Hit Similar →
1983 Play Catch Billion's thug Super Hit Similar →
1982 Shaolin Prince Monk Dao Kong Hit Similar →
1981 The Prodigal Son Kungfu Teacher Hit Similar →
1981 The Phantom Killer Chin Tien-pa Hit Similar →
1981 Security Unlimited Robber with Pump-gun Hit Similar →
1980 The Sword Chou Huan Hit Similar →
1980 The Young Master Master's Kam's Man Hit Similar →
1979 The Magnificent Butcher Master Ko Ba Tin Hit Similar →
1979 Last Hurrah for Chivalry Pak Chung Tong Hit Similar →
1979 Odd Couple Handlebar-Moustached Thug Hit Similar →
1979 Knockabout Painter Hit Similar →
1979 The Three Avengers Guo Lie Hit Similar →
1979 The Incredible Kung Fu Master Yang Wei Hit Similar →
1979 Mad Mad Kung Fu Lung Yung Feng Hit Similar →
1978 Heroes of the East Martial Art Student (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1978 Warriors Two Ya Chao / Iron Fist Hit Similar →
1978 Hello, Late Homecomers - Hit Similar →
1978 Enter the Game of Death - Hit Similar →
1978 Enter the Fat Dragon Professor Pai's Karate Thug Hit Similar →
1978 Shaolin Mantis Mongolian Fighter Average Similar →
1978 Enter Three Dragons - Average Similar →
1978 Soul of the Sword Sire's chief pole fighter Average Similar →
1978 Dynamo - Hit Similar →
1978 Follow the Star Kidnapper Super Hit Similar →
1978 The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Shaolin Justice Officer Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Descendant Of Wing Chun - Hit Similar →
1977 Money Crazy Rich Chan's Bodyguard Average Similar →
1977 The Invincible Armour Hu Lung Hit Similar →
1977 Executioners from Shaolin Monk Zhishan Hit Similar →
1975 The Spiritual Boxer Shum Hit Similar →
1974 Heroes Two Tibetan Fighter in Red (uncredited) Average Similar →

Lee Hoi-Sang - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Hoi-Sang?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Hoi-Sang is "Follow the Star" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lee Hoi-Sang acted in?

Lee Hoi-Sang has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Hoi-Sang?

Other notable films include "The Luckiest Man", "Play Catch", and "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin".

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