As Actor
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
1991
6.8
Fan Mei-Sheng
Acting
Born
September 13, 1942
Place of Birth
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 The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.
The Filmography
As Actor
The Postman Strikes Back
1982
6.5
As Actor
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
1981
5.3
As Actor
Dreadnaught
1981
7.0
As Actor
The Eagle's Killer
1981
6.0
As Actor
The Buddhist Fist
1980
5.3
As Actor
The Magnificent Butcher
1979
7.0
As Actor
Flying Guillotine II
1978
6.1
As Actor
The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
6.5
As Actor
The Jade Tiger
1977
7.3
As Actor
The Criminals, Part 3: Arson
1977
5.0
As Actor
King Gambler
1976
7.0
As Actor
The Magic Blade
1976
6.7
As Actor
The Dragon Missile
1976
6.1
As Actor
All Men Are Brothers
1975
6.9
As Actor
Kidnap
1974
6.0
As Actor
Five Tough Guys
1974
4.8
As Actor
The Pirate
1973
6.2
As Actor
The Kiss of Death
1973
5.2
As Actor
Blood Brothers
1973
6.3