Lung Fong

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1954-02-25

Deathday 2008-11-14 (54 years old)

Place of Birth Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Also Known As Jimmy Lee, Lee Kin-Man, 龍方, Li Chien-Min, Lee Kin-Ming, Lee Kim-Ming, 龙方

Lung Fong

Biography

Hong Kong actor, film director, and action choreographer. Lung was best known to moviegoers for his frequent portrayal of villains in various Hong Kong films, most notably in films made by Wong Jing. Lung retired from the film industry, and died from lung cancer in 2008. Lung Fong was born Li Chien-Min. He started his career by playing small roles in porno's and martial arts films during the 1970s. In 1981, he left his acting career, after starring in a series of unsuccessful films. In 1989, director Wong Jing needed someone to play a villain in Casino Raiders. Lung was recommended by a restaurant manager. Playing the role turned out to be Lung's biggest career breakthrough, and he was nominated for a "Best New Performer" award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Lung left his restaurant job, and went on to play numerous other villains in the following decade. He retired from acting again in 2000 and moved to Mainland China to work as a businessman.

Known For

Actor

2000
My Name Is Nobody

as Mr. Tough

2000
Fist Power

as Chui Chung Tin

1999
The Golden Nightmare

as Lieutenant Okawa Kinokuniya

1998
The Longest Nite

as Mr. Lung

1993
Her Judgement Day

as Cripple Ho

1992
Invincible

as Kwong

1992
Kickboxer's Tears

as Mr. Wong

1991
Lee Rock

as Snake

1991
1990
Dragon in Jail

as C.K. Chong

1990
The Big Score

as Panther Wong

1990
An Eye for an Eye

as Ho Sai-Cheong

1989
God of Gamblers

as Ko Yee

1989
1989
Fatal Bet

as Taro

1980
Rebellious Reign

as Nin Gang Yiu

1980
A Wily Match

as Chai Kan

1977
1977
1976
Master of the Flying Guillotine

as Tiger Fists / Nose-picking fight

1975
Dragon Gate

as Teh Lung

Crew

1979
Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire

as Martial Arts Choreographer