Lee Hoi-Sang
Actor
Biography
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.
Filmography
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
as Shaolin Justice Officer 1978
Project A Part II
as Choy 1987
The Young Master
as Master's Kam's Man 1980
The Protector
1985
Game of Death II
as Monk's Spade Fighter 1981
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
as Sang 1989
Heart of Dragon
as Rascal at Restaurant 1985
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
as Boss Lau's Driver 1985
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as Tiger Lei 1985
The Prodigal Son
as Kungfu Teacher 1981
The Magnificent Butcher
as Master Ko Ba Tin 1979
Peking Opera Blues
as Captain 1986
Heroes of the East
as Martial Art Student 1978
Executioners from Shaolin
as Monk Zhishan 1977
Last Hurrah for Chivalry
as Pak Chung Tong 1979
Knockabout
as Painter 1979