James Yi Lui

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James Yi Lui was born in 1943, the son of famed comic actor Yi Chau-shui. At age 17, he joined Shaw Brothers as a bit part actor, starting with Sweet Girl in Terror in 1958. A breakout role in Teddy Girls (1969) moved him up to lead and major supporting roles until he achieved stardom with his comedic turn in Adventure in Denmark (1973). He continued to appear in films (nearly 100 total) until 1989 and also formed his own production company, Daai Sing, which enabled him to direct and produced several films. He retired after directing and starring in the ghost comedy Excuse Me, Please! in 1989…

  • Acting
  • Born 13 December 1939
  • Died 16 February 1999 (age 59)
  • Guangdong, China
  • 49 credits

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Most-watched James Yi Lui films currently: Flaming Brothers (1987), The Haunted Cop Shop II (1988), Hex vs. Witchcraft (1980), Foxbat (1977), Excuse Me, Please! (1989).

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Selected TV credits: Friends & Enemies (1988).

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