Personal Info
Birth date
1929-11-29 (95 Years)
Day of death
1989-12-03
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Also known as
魏平澳
Ping Ou Wei
Paul Wei Ping-ao
Ping-ao Wei
Paul Wei
Wei Ping-ao
Biography
Wei Ping-ao (Chinese: 魏平澳, 29 November 1929 – 3 December 1989), also known as Paul Wei, was a Hong Kong-based Chinese actor who started his career in the Shaw Brothers Studio. He is best known for playing cunning interpreters in Bruce Lee's 1972 films Fist of Fury and Way of the Dragon, in which he dubbed his own voice, and also appeared in films such as Deaf Mute Heroine (1971), Hapkido (1972) and Fists of Bruce Lee (1978). He suffered from jaundice in his later years. He died on 3 December 1989 in Hong Kong.
Filmography
Fist of Fury
7.3
Overview:
Chen Chen returns to his former school in Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has been murdered. While investigating the man's death, Chen discovers that a rival Japanese school is operating a drug smuggling ring. To avenge his master’s death, Chen takes on both Chinese and Japanese assassins… and even a towering Russian.The Way of the Dragon
7.371
Overview:
Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. When Tang arrives he poses a new threat to the syndicate, and they are unable to defeat him. The syndicate boss hires the best Japanese and European martial artists to fight Tang, but he easily finishes them off.Hapkido
6.6
Overview:
Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs the Black Bear school. The harassment leads to intense conflicts between them.36 Super Kids
5.2
Overview:
Young students of martial arts must prove themselves worthy to their overbearing Master.Ninja in the Dragon's Den
7.6
Overview:
A Japanese master of ninjutsu and a Chinese expert in kung fu, put their differences aside after their master is killed by a mortal enemy.Calamity of Snakes
4.6
Overview:
During the construction of luxury apartment buildings a huge nest of thousands of snakes is discovered. Francis Chang (the boss) refuses to delay the construction and orders to kill all the animals. He is repeated warned by his wife, who had some nightmares concerning him and the snakes. They do not manage to kill all snakes and so they take revenge on the construction workers and Francis Chang. Soon thousands of killer snakes under the lead of a giant Boa invades the building an kill all the new inhabitants. Even a snake master can't stop them.Filthy Guy
7.2
Overview:
Sammo Hung is a poor village orphan called 'Filthy Guy' for his unwashed / diseased head whose ambitious landlord's son becomes king and wants to kill him as a prophecy predicts Sammo Hung will replace himFists of Bruce Lee
5.6
Overview:
Bruce Lee (Bruce Li) is assigned to go undercover as Lee Min-Chin to investigate a drug ring. The mob hires an assassin to kill him. They are both great at what they do; as they fight to the death only one will come out alive.The Fate of Lee Khan
6.8
Overview:
Lee Khan, a high official under Mongolian Emperor Yuan of the Yuan dynasty procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel Chu Yuan-Chang's army. Rebel spies, aided by treachery within Khan's ranks, strive to corner him in an inn.Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
8.2
Overview:
This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.The Snake Girl Drops In
NYR
Overview:
A young snake girl is kidnapped by raiders in the jungle. The local Gang Boss wants to torture her but his jailer will help her to escape.The Art of War by Sun Tzu
NYR
Overview:
Excellent martial arts film depicts the exploits of the legendary Chinese scholar, Sun Tzu, the author of the world renowned book, "The Art of War by Sun Tzu" This film adaptation is filled with great fight scenes and battle stratagems.The Trail of the Broken Blade
5.8
Overview:
Chivalrous swordsman Jun-zhao goes in search of a fugitive named Li Yueh in order to reunite him with his love, Liu Xian. Though the two men meet and become loyal brothers, Li does not reveal his true identity until Jun-zhao's life is endangered by swordsmen from Flying Fish Island who are looking for revenge.Fist of Unicorn
4.4
Overview:
Unicorn travels to a village troubled by gangsters in search of revenge for the murder of his parents years before. The task is made more complicated when he befriends a middle-aged woman and her son who begin to admire and depend on him.Laugh In
NYR
Overview:
A female extra-terrestrial (Chen Chen) appears on earth - in Hong Kong - to warn humankind of an impending catastrophe, but is arrested and institutionalised. She becomes trapped in a media circus, paraded as a freak. Exhausted and exasperated, the girl vanishes; a UFO is seen disappearing into the night sky.Dragon Gate
NYR
Overview:
King and prison escapee join forces. Hsu Feng & Carter Wong Play Yuan Loyalists who thwart an attack from the Mongol General and Mantis Master Chang Yi.Naughty! Naughty!
NYR
Overview:
Wu Te-chuan is a young man trying to make a living in an easy way. But now he is penniless and will being thrown out of his Macau hotel. Kind- hearted hotel maid Hsiao Yen is the only one to help him in the world. One day, Wu plays a trick on the hotel owner. The scheme backfires and Wu has to flee to Hong Kong. Wu saves desperate painter Hsin. He convinces Hsin that his painting will sell if he is dead. After Hsin pretend to be dead, his paintings really can be sold well, but backfires finally. Then, Wu and Hsin team up and engage themselves full time in con games, gambling and sex inclusive. Finally, Wu is being chased by the ring enforcers but is saved. Finding himself in love with Hsiao Yen, Wu decides to turn a new leaf and live properly ever after.The Legend of Bruce Lee
6
Overview:
The young Bruce Lee (Ho Tsung-Tao AKA Bruce Li) has studied the philosophy and art of kung fu since boyhood, but his girlfriend says that he lives in a world of his own and all he thinks of is fighting. She begs him to change his ways, yet after a humiliating defeat Bruce vows that it will never happen again, and while witnessing street thugs preying on innocent people, he is driven to defend them. Things appear to be no better when Bruce comes to the United States to begin teaching, and is under constant attack by rival martial artists, but all the while his unorthodox style is beginning to catch on. Finally he becomes an international sensation as a movie star with a wife, kids, money, and everything he's always wanted - who then must fight for both his life and his reputation back home in Hong Kong.Kiss and Kill
7
Overview:
A military plane carrying a nuclear load explodes mid-air after being hit by mysterious electronic rays. Sculptor Liang Tien Hong (Paul Chang Chung) discovers the ray was invented by his uncle and he must find it before Communist agents steal it for their own nefarious purposes.Divorce, Hong Kong Style
NYR
Overview:
A philandering business tycoon accuses his angelic wife of cheating. He learns the hard way he had it good and hopes to win his wife back.The Prominent Eunuch Chen Ho
NYR
Overview:
Cheng Ho was a Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, fleet admiral, and court eunuch during China's early Ming dynasty. This film depicts some of the adventures and battles he had when he explored the southern Asian regions.King Drummer
8
Overview:
Ling Yun plays the replacement hired for a popular band whose egotistic drummer quit to join a rival group. When the new arrival becomes a hit, he earns the jealous wrath of the predecessor. Meanwhile, the young drummer's mother is fervently against his music career. With the gorgeous Lily Ho as the manageress of the band and some terrific drumming set pieces, the whole thing, needless to say, comes off with a bang.Wrath of the Sword
6
Overview:
The last of the Bai Family seeks revenge of the death of her whole family.Valley of the Fangs
5.3
Overview:
Intrigue in the court means that the wife and daughter of framed scholar Sung have to travel to the capital in disguise, as court agents hunt them down. A righteous swordsman and a group of kiln workers get caught up in the action.Double Bliss
NYR
Overview:
A melodrama about the blossoming love between two music students returning home from abroad and planning to wed. However, both of their parents don't know about it and when they find out, all bliss blasts away as social gaps become an issue.Can't Stop the War
NYR
Overview:
In 1945, Japan had surrendered but the news did not reach a small village in China. The local guerrilla force still put up a hilarious fight with the Japanese command.The Last Night of Madam Chin
7.5
Overview:
Set in Shanghai in the 1940s. Story of a ballroom girl Jolie Chan who falls in love with a student and becomes pregnant, but the student's family force her to have an abortion.Shantung Man in Hong Kong
NYR
Overview:
When Shan Tung comes to Hong Kong for the first time, wanting to seek help from his countryman Lo San, however, Lo San refuses to give him a hand. Shan Tung has no choice but to sell amphetamine in the street for living. A honest guy like him with pronunciation problem often causes embarrassing situations. He is laughed at by others because of his queer ideas. In later days, he makes a lot of friends because he never hesitate to do what is righteous. Therefore he has a better life than before.....Acting
1988Sex of the Imperial as Unknown
1988The 5 Kung Fu Kids as Unknown
1985Turbo Dragon as Unknown
1985Secrets of the Inner Chamber as Master Charng
1984The Last Night of Madam Chin as Unknown
1982Raiders of the Shaolin Temple as Unknown
1982The Flute Player of Wrath as Unknown
1982Monkey War as Unknown
1982The Chinese Stuntman as The Director
1982Calamity of Snakes as Unknown
1982Ninja in the Dragon's Den as Chemist
198236 Super Kids as Unknown
1982Can't Stop the War as Unknown
1981Spooky Kookies as Bo's Dad
1981Three Funny Detectives as Unknown
1979The Art of War by Sun Tzu as Unknown
1979The Marvelous Kung Fu as Unknown
1978Fists of Bruce Lee as Octopus
1977Duel with the Devils as Unknown
1977One Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalry as Unknown
1977Golden Nun as Unknown
1977The Prominent Eunuch Chen Ho as Unknown
1976Laugh In as Unknown
1976The Ghost as Unknown
1976The Legend of Bruce Lee as Movie Producer
1975Shantung Man in Hong Kong as Unknown
1975Dragon Gate as His Majesty
1975The Phantom Lute as Hsin Kwei
1974Naughty! Naughty! as Wei Ping Ao
1974Tornado of Chu-chiang as Unknown
1974The Snake Girl Drops In as Witch
1973The Fate of Lee Khan as Wen Mei Chi
1973Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend as Self
1973Spring in Pattaya as Pin Hao
1973Adventure in Denmark as Travel Agent
1973Fist of Unicorn as San Tin
1973Tales of Larceny as Retinue Officer Bo Sin
1972The Way of the Dragon as Ho
1972Filthy Guy as Unknown
1972Hapkido as Black Bear Secretary Zhang
1972Love Is an Elusive Wind as Unknown
1972Fist of Fury as Interpreter Wu
1971The Brave Young Generation as Unknown
1971Deaf and Mute Heroine as Unknown
1970Valley of the Fangs as Hu San
1970Wrath of the Sword as Zhang Xiao-Shan
1970The Winged Tiger as You Ming
1970Double Bliss as Zhou Rongzong (Chu Yung-Chung)
1969River of Tears as Li Laosan
1969The Three Smiles as Zhu Zhi Shan
1969The Millionaire Chase as Jiang Wen Qiang
1968Divorce, Hong Kong Style as Hsiao Pai
1968Hong Kong Rhapsody as Wei Chung Liang
1967King Drummer as Li Yuan-Ming
1967Song of Tomorrow as TV host
1967Kiss and Kill as Chien Kun
1967The Trail of the Broken Blade as Shi Gan
1966Poisonous Rose as Fourth Brother
1966Downhill They Ride as Unknown
1961Good Neighbors as Chen Hsi-Ting
1960Conscience and Guilt as Unknown
1956Journey to Kwan Shan as Unknown
1956Remote Love as Bu La-Te
Directing
1977What Price? - Stardom ... Director
Writing
1977What Price? - Stardom ... Writer