Li Kun
Known for
Li Kun has grown into a veteran Chinese actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'Fist of Fury' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. Among the rest of the work, 'The Big Boss' stands out. More of the credits fall under action than under anything else.
Li Kun
84 Movies
2 Series
Li Kun has grown into a veteran Chinese actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'Fist of Fury' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. Among the rest of the work, 'The Big Boss' stands out. More of the credits fall under action than under anything else.
Movies
Plays Hsu
Fist of Fury
1972
Plays Ah Kun
The Big Boss
1971
Plays Tee Cha
Fearless Hyena
1979
Plays General
Fantasy Mission Force
1983
Plays Monk
Spiritual Kung Fu
1978
Plays Naked Man in Hotel Room
Games Gamblers Play
1974
Plays Treasurer Liu Yung
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
1977
Plays Yun Ge (Yun Kuh)
The Amorous Lotus Pan
1964
Plays Wei Min
The Skyhawk
1974
Plays Agent at hair saloon
Angel with the Iron Fists
1967
Plays Treasurer Liu Yung
The Emperor and the Minister
1982
Plays Empress Wu's eunuch
Empress Wu
1963
Plays Treasurer Liu Yung
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
1978
Plays Ah Niu
A Taste of Cold Steel
1970
Plays Chen Er
Operation Lipstick
1967
Plays Si Chiu
The Love Eterne
1963
Plays Soldier
The Magnificent Concubine
1962
Plays Translator
End of the Road
1993
Plays Brother Wu Xin Cheng
Lady General Hua Mulan
1964
Plays Lee Shun (as Lee Quinn)
Fist of Fury 2
1977
Plays Fulai Inn Waiter
The Twelve Gold Medallions
1970
Plays Er Sha Zi
The Shadow Whip
1971
Plays Spectator
The Tournament
1974
Plays Singing beggar
The Golden Sword
1969
Plays Siu Lee (as Quin Lee)
A Man Called Tiger
1973
Plays Xing Ya's schoolmate
The Blue and the Black
1966
Plays Li Chi
Snake In The Eagles Shadow 2
1978
Plays Dwarf
Thrilling Bloody Sword
1981
Plays Supt. Woo / Mr. Hu
Of Cooks and Kung Fu
1979
Plays Treasurer Liu Yung
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
1980
Plays Sky Dog
The Lotus Lamp
1965
Plays Lao San / Kuan San Sheng
Sons of the Good Earth
1965
Plays Chu Fu
The Invincible Eight
1971
Plays Mr. Han (Coffin Shop Boss)
Revenge of the Corpse
1981
Plays Master Xiamen Chong
Vengeance of a Snowgirl
1971
Plays Pau Fun
Thunderbolt
1973
Plays Fish shop owner
The Thundering Mantis
1980
Plays Brother Chin
The Story of Sue San
1964
Plays Doggy
Vermilion Door
1965
Plays Servant of Scholar #2
The Enchanting Shadow
1960
Plays Flying staff in training scene
Air Hostess
1959
Plays Singing Beggar
Between Tears and Smiles
1964
Plays Student
Mambo Girl
1957
Plays Tong Fook
Lady Jade Locket
1967
Plays Xing Ya's schoolmate
The Blue and the Black 2
1966
Plays Boatman
The Three Smiles
1969
Plays Shao Tsui
Phantom Kung Fu
1978
Plays Xiao Zhu, Reporter
The Lark
1965
Plays Rudolph
Rebellious Reign
1980
Plays King of Spies
The Direct Line
1992
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Fantasy Mission Force
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Butterfly Lovers 40
Si Chiu
2003
Film
Rebellious Daughter
[Angel's dad] · 8 episodes
2001–
TV
End of the Road
Translator
1993
Film
The Direct Line
King of Spies
1992
Film
新絕代雙驕
哈哈儿 · 30 episodes
1986–
TV
Drunken Tai Chi
Chin Do's father (uncredited)
1984
Film
Fantasy Mission Force
General
1983
Film
The Emperor and the Minister
Treasurer Liu Yung
1982
Film
Revenge of the Corpse
Mr. Han (Coffin Shop Boss)
1981
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Li Kun still alive?
Li Kun passed away on March 12, 2008 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Li Kun?
Li Kun is best known for roles in Fist of Fury, The Big Boss, Fearless Hyena.
How many movies has Li Kun been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1957), Li Kun has appeared in 84 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Li Kun's first movie?
The career of Li Kun began with Mambo Girl (1957).
What is Li Kun's most recent movie or series?
Li Kun's most recent release is Butterfly Lovers 40, which premiered on April 25, 2003.
What TV shows has Li Kun appeared in?
On television, Li Kun has appeared in Return Of Judge Bao, Budai Monk, Rebellious Daughter, 新絕代雙驕.
Li Kun
1930-02-18 · Tianjin, China
Lee Kwan or Li Kun (Chinese: 李昆, 18 February 1930 – 12 March 2008) was a Taiwanese actor.
He joined Shaw Brothers in 1957 and acted in Mandarin films. He later played supporting roles in Bruce Lee's The Big Boss and Fist of Fury. Later he became a film and television actor in Taiwan. He won the 2001 Golden Bell Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for his role in Forbidden Love.
Filmography (1956-2005) Actor (197 films) Assistant Director (3 films) Cinematographer (1 film)