Lee Tim-sing (born 1949) is a Hong Kong

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, director and writer.

Career

After graduating from secondary school, Lee joined

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(TVB) in 1969 as a set decorator. He became a director in 1975 and was promoted to a producer a few years later. Lee was also known for making

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in several television productions, including a guest appearance in an episode of the variety program ''

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'' as "Street-sweeper Mau", a role for which he later became known. In the early 1980s and late 1990s, Lee achieved great success in the genres of

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and action thrillers. Many of Lee's television productions also contributed to the popularity of rising actors of their time, such as

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, Tony Leung and, recently,

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. Most of Lee's works are produced by TVB. In 2016, at the age of 68, Lee Tim-sing announced his retirement, ending his 48-year long career with TVB.

Filmography

As director

As producer

References

External links

南方網香港電影資料館 – 李添勝香港影庫 – 李添勝
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Tim-Shing 1949 births Hong Kong film directors Hong Kong screenwriters TVB producers Living people Hong Kong people