Actor / Actress
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Biography
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.
Zhao Lei is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 14 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Just Heroes (1989), A Rescue from Hades (1982), The Imperious Princess (1980), In The Beginning (1979), Immortal Warriors (1978), Dream of the Red Chamber (1978), Monkey King with 72 Magic (1976), Beauty of Beauties (1965). The recorded credits span 1952 to 1989, including 14 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies14
TV shows0
Active years represented1952–1989
Place of birthJingzhou, Hubei Province, China
Died
Also known as
Lei Zhao · Chiu Lui · Chao Lai · Chao Loi · Wong Yuk-Man · Chao Lei
Known for
MovieJust Heroes
MovieA Rescue from Hades
MovieThe Imperious Princess
MovieIn The Beginning
MovieImmortal Warriors
MovieDream of the Red Chamber
MovieMonkey King with 72 Magic
MovieBeauty of Beauties
Movie啼笑因缘
MovieEmpress Wu
MovieThe Magnificent Concubine
MovieThe Unforgettable Night
MovieDiau Charn
MovieModern ‘Red Chamber Dream’