Wai Wang
ActingAbout Wai Wang
Wai Wang (Chinese: 韋弘, 3 November 1936 - 2010) was a Taiwanese actor. Started acting in his home country of Taiwan under the stage name "Xiao Lin" (Little Lam) before adopting the new name "Wu Bin" later in 1968. After his leading turn in The One-Legged Dragon, he started his career with the Shaw Brothers under the name Frankie Wei. He stayed with the Shaw Brothers for 7 years and was well known for his portrayal of villans and for starring in many of Lu Chi's erotic thillers. He made his first attempt at directing with 1979's Lewd Lizard before retiring in 1984.
Wai Wang Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Wai Wang reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Wai Wang's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Wai Wang'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 Shadow Girl, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Wai Wang Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Wai Wang's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Wai Wang has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Picking Up Girls | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pursuit of a Killer | Sun Fu Cheng | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Perfect Match | Mr. Tai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Carry On Pickpocket | Fence (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | 36 Secrets of Courtship | Prof. Chan Tai-Kat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Brave Archer and His Mate | Priest Yao | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Gambler and His Kung Fu Master | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Deadly Secret | Yin Yuen Ping | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Swift Sword | Leng family/Cold-Blooded Five | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Cheeky Chap | Boss Au | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Disco Bumpkins | Celina's boss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Foxy Ladies | President | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Lewd Lizard | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Dirty Ho | 4th Prince | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Murder Plot | Fang Pan Yang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II | Right Guardian Fan Yiu / Monk Fu | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre | Right Guardian Fan Yiu | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Shaolin Mantis | Emperor Ping Xi | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Vengeful Beauty | Emperor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The 36th Chamber of Shaolin | Teacher Ho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Flying Guillotine II | Lord Gang Jing Feng | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Pursuit of Vengeance | Ding Sheng-Feng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Battle Wizard | Emperor Tuan Zheng Ming | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Battle Wizard | Tuan Cheng-Ming | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Judgement of an Assassin | Chief Jau Loong | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Criminals, Part 4: Assault | Inspector Wei | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Shaolin Iron Finger | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Shaolin Temple | Hong Xi Guan | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Black Magic 2 | Chang Da Nian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Oily Maniac | Yu Nian's Lover | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Heroes of the Underground | Commander Nakajima | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Girl with the Long Hair | Richard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Romance in Paris | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Bloody Escape | Commissioner Zhang Qin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Big Brother Cheng | Boogie Jie | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Flying Guillotine | Ah Kun / Xu Shuangkun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Five Tough Guys | Shen Shi-Xian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Women of Desire | Wu Yaozu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Young Passion | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Mini-Skirt Gang | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Friends | Ma Wei-Hong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Hong Kong 73 | Security Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Shadow Boxer | Jin Dai Sing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Savage Five | Brother Li | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Na Cha and the Seven Devils | Na Cha (Disguise) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Back to Anping Harbor | Dr. Daley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Oath of Death | Xiang Du Bu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Swordsman at Large | Hsiao The Rambler | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Shadow Girl | Bridegroom Chen Wei | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Blood and Guts | - | Flop | Similar → |
Wai Wang - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Wai Wang?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wai Wang is "Shadow Girl" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Wai Wang acted in?
Wai Wang has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Wai Wang?
Other notable films include "Pursuit of a Killer", "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin", and "Dirty Ho".