Wong Yue (born Wong Chi-kuen; 26 October 1955 – 15 May 2008) was a

Hong Kong Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delt ...

martial arts Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; combat sport, competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; a ...

film actor.

Background

Born Wong Chi-kuen in Hong Kong on 26 October 1955. He starred in many

Shaw Brothers Studio Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd. () was the largest film production company in Hong Kong, and operated from 1925 to 2011. In 1925, three Shaw brothers— Runje, Runme, and Runde—founded Tianyi Film Company (also called "Unique") in Shangh ...

films and is known for his comic roles in films with

Gordon Liu Gordon Liu (Lau Kar-fai ); born Sin Kam-hei () August 22, 1951) is a Chinese martial arts film actor and martial artist. He played the lead role of San Te in ''The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'' (1978) and its sequels, and later played two roles in Qu ...

, such as ''

Dirty Ho ''Dirty Ho'' (爛頭何 ''Lan tou He'') is a 1979 Hong Kong martial arts-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue. Plot Master Wang is actually the 11th prince of Manchuria in disguise. Posing as a sophistica ...

'', '' Spiritual Boxer II'', ''

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin ''The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'', also known as ''The Master Killer'', ''Shaolin Master Killer'' and ''Shao Lin San Shi Liu Fang'', is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung and produced by Shaw Brothers, starring Gordon Liu. T ...

'' and ''

Eight Diagram Pole Fighter ''The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter'' is a 1984 Hong Kong film by Shaw Brothers, directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Gordon Liu, Kara Hui and Alexander Fu (in his final film appearance). It was released as ''The Invincible Pole Fighters'' outs ...

''. He was sometimes credited as Wong Yu and as Wang Yu, but is a different person than an older Shaw Brothers star,

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. He was renamed after him as a revenge of producer Shaw against the original Wang Yu.

Death

Wong Yue died in Hong Kong on May 16, 2008 from acute

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Filmography

*'' The Bloody Fists'' (1972) *'' The Golden Lotus'' (1974) *''Hong Kong 73'' (1974) *''The Tea House'' (1974) *''

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'' (1974) *''The Two Faces of Love'' (1974) *''Young Passion'' (1974) *''Big Brother Cheng'' (1975) *''Flying Guillotine'' (1975) *''It's All in the Family'' (1975) *''Spiritual Boxer'' (1975) *''

Challenge of the Masters ''Challenge of the Masters'' () is a Hong Kong films of 1976, 1976 martial arts film, martial arts-Hong Kong action cinema, action film released in Hong Kong by Shaw Brothers, and directed by Lau Kar Leung. Plot After his father refuses to teac ...

'' (1976) *''The Criminals'' (1976) *''Emperor Chien Lung'' (1976) *''King Gambler'' (1976) *''The Last Tempest'' (1976) *''The Snake Prince'' (1976) *''White Butterfly Killer'' (1976) *''The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung'' (1977) *''

Executioners from Shaolin ''Executioners from Shaolin'' or ''Hung Hsi Kuan'' is a 1977 Shaw Brothers kung fu film based on the life of Hung hsi Kuan directed by Lau Kar-leung. It is released as ''Shaolin Executioners'' outside of Hong Kong and as ''Executioners of Dea ...

'' (1977) *''

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu ''He Has Nothing But Kung Fu'' aka. ''Kung Fu's Deadly Duo'' () is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lau Kar-wing, starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue. It was Lau Kar-wing's first film as a director. Plot Yung Wang Yu stars as Sha Sh ...

'' (1977) *''

'' (1978) *''Dirty Kung Fu'' (1978) *''

The Proud Youth ''The Proud Youth'' is a 1978 Hong Kong film loosely based on Louis Cha's novel ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer''. It was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Sun Chung and starred Wong Yue, Shih Szu, Michael Chan and Ling Yun. Cas ...

'' (1978) *''

'' (1979) *'' The Kung Fu Instructor'' (1979) *''Spiritual Boxer II'' (1979) *''The Kid With a Tattoo'' (1980) *''Rendezvous With Death'' (1980) *''Swift Sword'' (1980) *''The Young Avenger'' (1980) *''The Battle for the Republic of China'' (1981) *''Challenge of the Gamesters'' (1981) *''Lion vs Lion'' (1981) *''Notorious Eight'' (1981) *''The Big Sting'' (1982) *''Kid from Kwangtung'' (1982) *''Winner Takes All'' (1982) *''Young Vagabond'' (1982) *''

Eight-Diagram Pole Fighter ''The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter'' is a 1984 Hong Kong film by Shaw Brothers, directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Gordon Liu, Kara Hui and Alexander Fu (in his final film appearance). It was released as ''The Invincible Pole Fighters'' outs ...

'' (1983) *'' Lady Is the Boss'' (1983) *''Mercenaries from Hong Kong'' (1983) *''The Shy Boy'' (1983) *''Take Care, Your Majesty'' (1983) *''Tales of a Eunuch'' (1983) *''Comedy'' (1984) *''Dress Off for Life'' (1984) *''How to Choose a Royal Bride'' (1984) *''Wits of the Brats'' (1984) *''Crazy Shaolin Disciples'' (1985) *''The Flying Mr. B'' (1985) *''The Girl With the Diamond Slipper'' (1985) *''The Master Strikes Back'' (1985) *'' Why Me?'' (1985) *''The Innocent Interloper'' (1986) *'' Seventh Curse'' (1986) *''

Dragons Forever ''Dragons Forever'' () is a 1988 Hong Kong martial arts action-comedy film directed by Sammo Hung, who also starred in the film and co-directed by Corey Yuen. The film co-stars Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Deannie Yip, Pauline Yeung, and Crystal Kwo ...

'' (1988) *''

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'' (1988) *''

The Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty ''The Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty'' is a long-running four part television series about the history of the Qing dynasty. The series was produced by Hong Kong's ATV and was aired on ATV Home from September 1987 to May 1992.Yesasia.com.Yesasia.co ...

2'' (1988) *''Framed'' (1989) *''The Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues'' (1991) *''Spiritually a Cop'' (1991) *'' Center Stage'' (1991) *''

Handsome Siblings ''Handsome Siblings'' is a 1992 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film adapted from Gu Long's novel ''Juedai Shuangjiao''. The film was directed by Eric Tsang and stars Andy Lau and Brigitte Lin. Plot Every 18 years, the martial artists' community hold a mart ...

'' (1992) *''Peach Sex Noxious Star'' (1993) *''Power of Love'' (1993) *''

Legend of the Liquid Sword ''Legend of the Liquid Sword'' is a 1993 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' comedy film loosely based on Gu Long's ''Chu Liuxiang'' novel series. The film was written and directed by Wong Jing and stars Aaron Kwok as the titular protagonist. Plot The young C ...

'' (1993) *'' Once Upon a Time in China Series: The Final Victory'' (1996) *''

Dance of a Dream ''Dance of a Dream'' () is a 2001 Hong Kong romantic comedy film co-produced and directed by the film's cinematographer, Andrew Lau and starring Andy Lau, Anita Mui and Sandra Ng. Plot Namson Lau (Andy Lau) is a ballroom dancing instructor. On ...

'' (2001)

External links

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Biography at Hong Kong Cinemagic
1955 births Hong Kong male actors Hong Kong male film actors Shaw Brothers Studio 2008 deaths {{HongKong-actor-stub