James Yi Lui

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 and passed away ten years later from heart disease.

James Yi Lui is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Haunted Cop Shop II (1988), Flaming Brothers (1987), The Lost Generation (1983), Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1983), Hex vs. Witchcraft (1980), The Call Girls (1973), Tiger (1973), The Secret Agent 303 (1966).

The recorded credits span 1958 to 1989, including 31 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

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