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Roy Chiao

Acting

Born March 16, 1927 · Shanghai, China

Died April 15, 1999

Also known as Hong Qiao · Roy Chao · Hung Chiao

Biography

Roy Chiao Hung was a Hong Kong-American actor. Nicknamed "the Lion of Cinema" for his athletic physical stature and powerful screen presence, he was a popular leading man throughout the 1950s and '60s, and continued his acting career well into the 1990s. He was an early star of wuxia films associated with the Hong Kong New Wave, thanks to his roles in A Touch of Zen (1971) and The Fate of Lee Khan (1973), both directed by King Hu.

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