Fan Mei Sheng
- Name: Fan Mei Sheng
- Native name: 樊梅生
- Also Known as: Fan Mui Sang
- Nationality: Hong Konger
- Gender: Male
- Born: September 13, 1942
- Age: 82
Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.
Fan Mei-sheng is the father of actor Louis Fan Siu-wong; they appeared together in the film Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky. Fan retired from acting in 1994, since then he has continued as his son's manager, as well as teaching as a Professor at the Shanghai School of Performing Arts. [Wikipedia] Edit Biography
Director
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam Connection | 10.0 |
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Mad Flower and Angry Sword
Taiwanese Drama, 1985, 30 eps
Hu Bu Bai
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Master of Zen
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Story of Ricky
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Cyclops Dan
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Black Butterfly
Taiwanese Movie, 1990,
"Little Poue"
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Darkside of Chinatown
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Cheung
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Project A 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1987,
"Black Bear"
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Rich and Famous
Hong Kong Movie, 1987,
Fan Tit Tau
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Tragic Hero
Hong Kong Movie, 1987,
(Unknown)
|
7.3
|
|
Shanghai Express
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
[Mountain bandit]
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Bruce Lee's Dragons Fight Back
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
Mob Busters
Taiwanese Movie, 1985,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsiang
Taiwanese Movie, 1983,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Seven Knights
Taiwanese Movie, 1982,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Postman Strikes Back
Hong Kong Movie, 1982,
Bu
(Support Role)
|
6.4
|
|
Green Killer
Hong Kong Movie, 1982,
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Korean Movie, 1981,
"Beggar Fan"
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Dreadnaught
Hong Kong Movie, 1981,
Marshal Pao
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
|
The Buddhist Fist
Hong Kong Movie, 1980,
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
The Young Master
Hong Kong Movie, 1980,
"Bull"
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
36 Deadly Styles
Hong Kong Movie, 1980,
[Yu Ti's father]
(Support Role)
|
6.1
|
|
Magnificent Butcher
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
[Beggar King]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
The Great General
Taiwanese Movie, 1979,
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Blood Treasury Fight
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
[Pickpocket]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Flying Sword Lee
Taiwanese Movie, 1979,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
"Beggar Su"
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Flying Guillotine II
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
Li Sing Nan
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
|
Amsterdam Connection
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
Uncle Tung
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
|
Pursuit of Vengeance
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
Yi Da Jing
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
The Sentimental Swordsman
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
Chuan Jia
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
The Brave Archer
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
Leung Sin Yung / "Odd Immortal"
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Death Duel
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
[Mute]
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Cobra Girl
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
[Xu Xiang's boss]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Jade Tiger
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
Zhao Zhong
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Arson: The Criminals, Part III
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
{Gun Snatchers} Ah Hsin
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
King Gambler
Hong Kong Movie, 1976,
Sha Wu Lin
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Dragon Missile
Hong Kong Movie, 1976,
Miu Fei
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Killer Clans
Hong Kong Movie, 1976,
Ma Fung Chung
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
The Magic Blade
Hong Kong Movie, 1976,
"Painting Wu"
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
All Men Are Brothers
Hong Kong Movie, 1975,
Li Kui / "Black Whirlwind"
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
|
The Gambling Syndicate
Hong Kong Movie, 1975,
Jin Gang
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Temperament of Life
Hong Kong Movie, 1975,
Chang
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Two Faces of Love
Hong Kong Movie, 1974,
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kidnap
Hong Kong Movie, 1974,
Chao Hai Chuan
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Five Tough Guys
Hong Kong Movie, 1974,
Wei Jin Bao
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Tea House
Hong Kong Movie, 1974,
[Boss Lui's gangster]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hong Kong 73
Hong Kong Movie, 1974,
"Big Beard"
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Bamboo House of Dolls
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
[Japanese officer]
(Guest Role)
|
4.4
|
|
The Pirate
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
Hua Er Dao
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
The Kiss of Death
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
Wong Tai
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
River of Fury
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
Master Zhang
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Blood Brothers
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
Yin [Mountain bandit leader]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
The Delinquent
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
"Big Sean"
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Tales of Larceny
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
{The Scholar and the Soldier} [Husband at festival]
(Guest Role)
|
4.0
|
|
The 14 Amazons
Hong Kong Movie, 1972,
Chiao Ting Kuai [General]
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Hong Kong Movie, 1972,
Wu Hua Tian
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Young People
Hong Kong Movie, 1972,
[Basketball player]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Young Avenger
Hong Kong Movie, 1972,
Liu Tuo / " Hunchback"
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
The Casino
Hong Kong Movie, 1972,
Fan Shan Hu [Captain]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Water Margin
Hong Kong Movie, 1972,
Li / "Black Whirlwind"
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Pursuit!
Hong Kong Movie, 1972,
Lu Zhi Shen [Monk]
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Duel for Gold
Hong Kong Movie, 1971,
Chiu Fu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Jade Faced Assassin
Hong Kong Movie, 1971,
Yuchi Zhou Guang
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Swift Knight
Hong Kong Movie, 1971,
Ji Fu [Constable]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Iron Buddha
Hong Kong Movie, 1970,
Master Luo
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Valley of the Fangs
Hong Kong Movie, 1970,
Instructor Ma
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Heads for Sale
Hong Kong Movie, 1970,
Wan San Chu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Golden Knight
Hong Kong Movie, 1970,
Guan Xi Yang
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Twelve Gold Medallions
Hong Kong Movie, 1970,
[Bangling Trio]
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
Hong Kong Movie, 1969,
[ Incompetent police Sgt]
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
|
Dragon Swamp
Hong Kong Movie, 1969,
Ting Hu
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
|
The Jade Raksha
Hong Kong Movie, 1968,
Yan Long Er
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
That Fiery Girl
Hong Kong Movie, 1968,
[2nd Chief of Hulu Valley]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Rainbow
Hong Kong Movie, 1968,
[Chieh's crew]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Angel Strikes Again
Hong Kong Movie, 1968,
[Bomb Gang's thug]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Magnificent Swordsman
Hong Kong Movie, 1968,
[Villain who kills a woman]
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
|
The Silver Fox
Hong Kong Movie, 1968,
[Ching Ching's helper]
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Lady Jade Locket
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
[ Secretary Tong's servant]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Rape of the Sword
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
[Lo's man]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
One-Armed Swordsman
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
Guo Sheng | Brother Hua
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
That Tender Age
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
"Dark Overlord"
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Dragon Creek
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
Wu Da Fu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The King with My Face
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
Wan Chao
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Operation Lipstick
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
[Dancing soldier]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Goddess of Mercy
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
Hu Zi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Trail of the Broken Blade
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
[Cao Wu's waiter]
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
|
That Man in Chang-An
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
[Cao Wu's waiter]
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Angel with the Iron Fists
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
Agent 403
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
King Cat
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
[Taoist monk] | [Thug]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Knight of Knights
Hong Kong Movie, 1966,
[Senior Chaoching monk]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Golden Buddha
Hong Kong Movie, 1966,
[Skeleton Gang member]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Monkey Goes West
Hong Kong Movie, 1966,
[3rd Prince of West Dragon King]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Squadron 77
Hong Kong Movie, 1965,
[Chinese patriot]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Sons of Good Earth
Hong Kong Movie, 1965,
Shi Tou
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Lark
Hong Kong Movie, 1965,
Robert
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Story of Sue San
Hong Kong Movie, 1964,
Master Fan
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Shepherd Girl
Hong Kong Movie, 1964,
[Village youth]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Amorous Lotus Pan
Hong Kong Movie, 1964,
[Neighbor at wake]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Between Tears and Laughter
Hong Kong Movie, 1964,
[ Opera customer]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
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