Zhao Lei
Acting
Born: January 1, 1928
Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China
Biography
Zhao Lei (simplified Chinese: 赵雷; traditional Chinese: 趙雷) was a Chinese actor born in 1928 as Wang Yumin (王育民). He moved to Hong Kong in 1947, joined the Shaw Brothers Studio in 1953. He was one of the most popular male leads in the cinema of Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 1950s and 60s. He frequently played the role of an Emperor and is often called the "Film Emperor". He died in Hong Kong on 24 June 1996.
Also Known As
- Lei Zhao
- Chiu Lui
- Chao Lai
- Chao Loi
- Wong Yuk-Man
- Chao Lei
Known For
Just Heroes
September 14, 1989
The Valiant Ones
February 19, 1975
The Enchanting Shadow
August 18, 1960
Fist of Unicorn
March 01, 1973
The Kingdom and the Beauty
June 29, 1959
The Story of Sue San
September 30, 1964
Empress Wu
June 23, 1963
The Magnificent Concubine
May 31, 1962
The Dream of the Red Chamber
August 02, 1962
Beyond the Great Wall
November 21, 1964
Monkey King with 72 Magic
January 01, 1976
Beauty of Beauties
October 22, 1965