James Yi Lui
Acting
Born: December 13, 1939
Guangdong, China
Biography
James Yi Lui was born in 1943, the son of famed comic actor Yi Chau-shui. At age 17, he joined Shaw Brothers as a bit part actor, starting with Sweet Girl in Terror in 1958. A breakout role in Teddy Girls (1969) moved him up to lead and major supporting roles until he achieved stardom with his comedic turn in Adventure in Denmark (1973). He continued to appear in films (nearly 100 total) until 1989 and also formed his own production company, Daai Sing, which enabled him to direct and produced several films. He retired after directing and starring in the ghost comedy Excuse Me, Please! in 1989 and passed away ten years later from heart disease.
Also Known As
- 伊雷
- 伊柏麟
- James Yi Lui
Known For
July 30, 1987
April 28, 1988
December 15, 1977
November 02, 1972
November 19, 1980
June 07, 1974
May 11, 1984
November 17, 1988
June 19, 1981
June 28, 1973
November 30, 1989
October 06, 1988