Lung Fong

Lung Fong

Date of Birth:

Feb 25, 1954

Place of Birth:

Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

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.

filmography:

Fist Power Fist Power

2000

Layout Layout

1977

Off Track Off Track

1991

Invincible Invincible

1992

Fatal Bet Fatal Bet

1989

Gangs '92 Gangs '92

1992

Lee Rock Lee Rock

1991

Gold Rush Gold Rush

1999

Avenger Avenger

2000

Bad Angel Bad Angel

2000

Delusion Delusion

1999

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