Zhao Lei
Born January 1, 1928 · Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China
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.
Notable Appearances
More Movies
Lady with the Lute
The Lady of Mystery
Just Heroes
Empress Wu
The Magnificent Concubine
The Story of Sue San
The Unforgettable Night
Fist of Unicorn
He Has Taken Him for Another
The Valiant Ones
The Enchanting Shadow
The Circus
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Beauty of Beauties
Monkey King with 72 Magic
The Kingdom and the Beauty
Madam White Snake
Immortal Warriors
Shadow in Her Heart
Girls in Transformation
The Magic Lamp
The First Sword
Diau Charn
Romance of the Forbidden City
Kiss Me Again
The Pistol
Lady in the Moon
Dream of the Red Chamber
Beyond the Blue Horizon
East Flows the River
Capture of Seven Tigers
A Mellow Spring
Meet Me After Spring
Beyond the Great Wall
Modern ‘Red Chamber Dream’
Wife of a Romantic Scholar
Red Plum Pavilion
Springtime in Paradise
A Kiss for Me
Lady in Distress
A Beggar's Daughter
Jade Dragon
The Swallow
Travels with a Sword
Passion
The Rivals
The Delivery
Stepmother
A Lonely Heart
The Story of Three Loves: Part 2
Passion
The Third Life
Beyond the Grave
Miss Evening Sweet
The Magic Fan
A Rescue from Hades
Forever Goodbye
Beauty in the Maelstrom
The Stolen Love
An Appointment After Dark
