James Yi Lui
Actor
Biography
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.
As Director
Filmography
Flaming Brothers
as Richard Lui 1987
The Haunted Cop Shop II
as Romeo 1988
Hex vs. Witchcraft
as Cai Tou 1980
Foxbat
as Cheung 1977
Black List
as Ho 1972
The Crazy Instructor
1974
My Darling Genie
as Lin Guo Ren 1984
Operation Pink Squad
as Man at Airport 1988
Adventure in Denmark
as George - Tour Winner #2 1973
Bald-Headed Betty
1975
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
as Eden / Yi Tien 1983
To Sir with Troubles
as Teacher 1981
Framed
1989
The Lost Generation
as Ya-ch'uan 1983
Mistaken Identity
1988
Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles
as Ah Kiu 1981
Carry On Police
as Captain Po 1982