James Yi Lui
James Yi Lui
21 Movies
1 Series
Movies
Writer
Plays Ah Chung
Body for Sale
1976
Plays Richard Lui
Flaming Brothers
1987
Plays Ho
Black List
1972
Plays Cai Tou
Hex vs. Witchcraft
1980
Plays Romeo
The Haunted Cop Shop II
1988
Plays Eden / Yi Tien
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
1983
Plays Ya-ch'uan
The Lost Generation
1983
Plays Man at Airport
Operation Pink Squad
1988
Plays Lin Guo Ren
My Darling Genie
1984
Plays Cheung
Foxbat
1977
Plays Lei
The Red Panther
1983
Plays Ah Kiu
Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles
1981
Plays Hakky Ho
The Extras
1978
Plays George - Tour Winner #2
Adventure in Denmark
1973
Plays Jimmy Chan
The Clumsy Gambler
1977
Plays Teacher
To Sir with Troubles
1981
TV Shows
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Framed
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Excuse Me, Please!
Ah Tang
1989
Film
Operation Pink Squad
Man at Airport
1988
Film
Friends & Enemies
纪英俊 · 20 episodes
1988–
TV
The Haunted Cop Shop II
Romeo
1988
Film
Flaming Brothers
Richard Lui
1987
Film
My Darling Genie
Lin Guo Ren
1984
Film
The Red Panther
Lei
1983
Film
The Lost Generation
Ya-ch'uan
1983
Film
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Eden / Yi Tien
1983
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Yi Lui still alive?
James Yi Lui passed away on February 16, 1999 at age 59.
What are the most famous roles of James Yi Lui?
James Yi Lui is best known for roles in Flaming Brothers, The Haunted Cop Shop II, Hex vs. Witchcraft.
How many movies has James Yi Lui been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1958), James Yi Lui has appeared in 21 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was James Yi Lui's first movie?
The career of James Yi Lui began with Sweet Girl in Terror (1958).
What is James Yi Lui's most recent movie or series?
James Yi Lui's most recent release is Framed, which premiered on November 30, 1989.
What TV shows has James Yi Lui appeared in?
On television, James Yi Lui has appeared in Friends & Enemies.
James Yi Lui
1939-12-13 · Guangdong, China
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.