Zhao Lei (actor)

In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Zhao Lei (actor), exploring its many facets and discovering everything this theme has to offer. From its origin to its relevance today, through its impact on different areas of society, we will immerse ourselves in a complete immersion to fully understand Zhao Lei (actor). Through an exhaustive and rigorous analysis, we seek to shed light on this topic and offer a global vision that allows our readers to acquire deep and enriching knowledge. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and learning, where Zhao Lei (actor) will be the center of attention and the key to understanding a universe as vast as it is exciting.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhao (Chao).

Zhao Lei (Chinese: 趙雷; Wade–Giles: Chao Lei; 1928 – 24 June 1996) was a Chinese actor who was one of the most popular male leads in the cinema of Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 1950s and 60s, often called the "Film Emperor".

Zhao was born Wang Yumin (Chinese: 王育民) in Ding County, Hebei, China in 1928 and moved to Hong Kong in the 1940s. He began working for Shaw Brothers Studio in 1953, and left for Cathay-Keris Films ten years later. Zhao was given the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor in 1966. He continued acting into the 1970s, and spent the latter half of the decade operating a restaurant in Taipei. In his acting career, Zhao appeared in over one hundred films. He died in Hong Kong of pneumonia on 24 June 1996, aged 68.

Zhao's wife Shi Ying (石英) was also an actress with Shaw Brothers.

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b c 連民安; 吳貴龍 (2017). 星月爭輝: 五六十年代國語片演員剪影 (in Chinese). Commercial Press Hong Kong. pp. 120–1. ISBN 978-988-8488-15-5.
  2. ^ "Zhao Lei". HK Cinemagic. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Chao Lei". Allmovie. Retrieved 25 August 2018.

External links

Stub icon

This article about a Chinese actor is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia