Zhao Lei
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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Just Heroes
as Boss Cao
The Imperious Princess
as Emperor
The Delivery
as Captain
Dream of the Red Chamber
as Master Jia
The Valiant Ones
as Emperor
Fist of Unicorn
as Lung's Father
Capture of Seven Tigers
as Kang Wai
Jade Dragon
as Deng Da-Shuo
Red Plum Pavilion
as Pei Shun-Ching
Travels with a Sword
as Chang Kuei-Yin
The First Sword
as Xie Wu-Yang
The Magic Fan
as Liu Zigu
Lady in the Moon
as Archer Hòu Yì
A Beggar's Daughter
as Mo Ji
Beyond the Great Wall
as Emperor Yuan Ti
Romance of the Forbidden City
as Emperor Shunzhi
The Story of Sue San
as Wang Chin-Lung
The Magic Lamp
as Erlang, Vanguard of Heaven