Fan Mei-Sheng

Actor

September 13, 1942 (83 years)

Shandong Province, China

Biography

Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in…

Filmography

6.9

Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

Assistant Warden

In 2001, where all correctional facilities have been privatized, martial artist Ricky finds himself victim to the corrupt system, found "guilty" of the manslaughter of an infamous crime boss.

7.1

Project A Part II

Black Bear

Dragon is now transferred to be the police head of Sai Wan district, and has to contend with a gangster kingpin, anti-Manchu revolutionaries, some runaway pirates, Manchu Loyalists and a corrupt police superintendent.

7.0

The Young Master

Bull

Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a criminal on the run. He must prove his innocence by solving the case himself, while local lawmen and merciless mercenaries are hot on his trail.

6.7

Millionaires' Express

Mountain Bandit

What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines and a gang of brigands on board, speeds towards the small town of Hanshui, where escaping bank robbers, corrupt officials, and gamblers await? Well, let's just say the Titanic had a smoother maiden voyage.

6.9

The One-Armed Swordsman

Guo Sheng / Brother Hua

A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.

7.1

The Magnificent Butcher

Beggar King

A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school known as Five Dragons. He is accused of raping the Head of that school's goddaughter and killing his son. Now Ko, the Head of Five Dragons, wants revenge.

6.8

Year of the Dragon

White Powder Ma

In New York, racist Capt. Stanley White becomes obsessed with destroying a Chinese-American drug ring run by Joey Tai, an up-and-coming young gangster as ambitious as he is ruthless. While pursuing an unauthorized investigation, White grows increasingly willing to violate police protocol, resorting to progressively violent measures -- even as his concerned wife, Connie, and his superiors beg him to consider the consequences of his actions.

6.3

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Wu Hua-Tian

18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw the lesbian attentions of brothel madam Chun Yi. Chun Yi teaches Ainu the ways of lust and the ways of kung fu, and Ainu becomes more and more similar to her captor. But rage at her treatment is still burning inside her.

6.9

The Water Margin

Black Whirlwind, Li

The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain bandits who nevertheless live by a scrupulous code of conduct, the Honorable 108 pledge to end the repression of the brutal overlords.

6.4

Blood Brothers

Mountain Bandit Leader Yin

Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history and marked the true ascension of its director and actors to superstar status. In fact, Ti Lung won Taiwan's Golden Horse Award for Outstanding Performance as the challenging role of a jealous provincial governor who kills his friend in order to steal the man's wife.

6.2

Flying Guillotine II

Li Sing Nan

The emperor's reign of terror expands. Heroic outlaw Ma Teng joins a squad of female rebels, whose leader is torn between family loyalties.

5.0

The Bamboo House of Dolls

Japanese Officer

A nurse in a Japanese women's POW camp during World War II masterminds an escapee.

7.1

Dreadnaught

Marshal Pao

Mousy, a timid laundryman, crosses paths with a violent criminal known only as White Tiger, who hides amongst a theatre troupe, murdering anyone who discovers his identity.

6.6

Death Duel

Mute

The Third Master is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day. His displays of skill and strength bring armies of challengers to his door, seeking the title for themselves. Not to be defeated, the Third Master fights evil, saves damsels in distress, and duels rival swordsmen to the death.

6.7

The 14 Amazons

General Chiao Ting Kuai

The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war General Yang is ambushed and killed. His widow and the entire family set out to avenge his death and defend the country.

6.6

The Magic Blade

Painting Wu

Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hungry villain for the deadly Peacock Dart and fend off waves of expert killers during their journey.

6.4

Killer Clans

Ma Fang-chung

The Longmen and Roc clans kill each other to gain power in their territory. However, things take a turn when a warrior falls for the daughter of the rival clan's leader.

7.4

The Jade Tiger

Zhao Zhong

Zhao Wuji, son of the leader of the Zhao Clan, embarks on a tragic adventure full of intrigue to avenge his father, who is beheaded by a traitor working for the rival Tang Clan.

6.7

The Amorous Lotus Pan

Neighbor at wake

A woman in an arranged marriage falls in love with her husband's brother.

8.0

The Monkey Goes West

3rd Prince of West Dragon King

THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting the efforts of a Buddhist monk and his magical companions to travel to India and bring back Buddhist sutras.