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