Personal Info
Birth date
1936-11-03 (88 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Also known as
韋弘
Frankie Wei Hung
Xiao Lin
Wu Bin
Ng Pun
Goh Pin
Frankie Wei Hua
Wu Dong Ru
Wu Dongru
吳東如
小林
Hung Wei
Frankie Wei
Wai Wang
Biography
Wai Wang (Chinese: 韋弘, 3 November 1936 - 2010) was a Taiwanese actor. Started acting in his home country of Taiwan under the stage name "Xiao Lin" (Little Lam) before adopting the new name "Wu Bin" later in 1968. After his leading turn in The One-Legged Dragon, he started his career with the Shaw Brothers under the name Frankie Wei. He stayed with the Shaw Brothers for 7 years and was well known for his portrayal of villans and for starring in many of Lu Chi's erotic thillers. He made his first attempt at directing with 1979's Lewd Lizard before retiring in 1984
Filmography
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
7.509
Overview:
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.Shaolin Temple
6.2
Overview:
There is no place more hallowed in the martial art world than China's Shaolin Temple. This special place deserves a special epic, which is what the martial arts maestro delivers in this battle between a brave brand of Chinese boxers and literally thousands of Qing troops - complete with betrayals, intrigues, and such novel fighting machines as 108 wooden robots. The conflicts grow in complexity, intensity and even suspense as monks struggle to stay alive in the face of overwhelming odds.Dirty Ho
7.3
Overview:
A prince enlists a thief to serve as his bodyguard to protect him from assassins.The Savage Five
6.3
Overview:
A pacifist village is beset by bandits in this martial arts thriller. "Savage Five" hands-down rivals the ornateness of "Kid With The Golden Arm" and the twist-heavy "Five Deadly Venoms". The always great David Chiang plays a lesser version of his Rover character from "Duel Of The Iron Fist", and Ti Lung, looking incredible here, is at his physical best. Accolades to Chen Kuan Tai and Wang Chung in great sympathetic roles, too. A kung fu classic where the actual martial arts display takes a back seat to the mesmerizing story.Shaolin Mantis
6.5
Overview:
When scholar Wei Fung is forcibly hired by the Manchu Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming Loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love with the clan's leader's granddaughter. Wei Fung must choose between his new love and his family, who will be put to death if he doesn't return to the palace successfully.Carry On Pickpocket
6.1
Overview:
Hung Tai-Kong aka Rice Pot and Chan Yin-Tung aka Chimney are two friends who work with their master Kam Ming and his daughter Ann as a team of pickpockets.The Battle Wizard
5.871
Overview:
A brother who loves books and a sister who loves swords must face a yellow-robed warrior, the Red Python, a sinuous snake-charmer, and a silk-masked beauty (who must kill or wed the first man to see her face) before they can bring peace to their battle-addled family.The Flying Guillotine
6.767
Overview:
The Emperor's armies have developed a new weapon: a thrown blade that can remove someone's head from long distance. As the paranoid Emperor begins decapitating anyone he fears might be a threat, his guard Mau Tang becomes disillusioned with the excesses of his master. He leaves his post and takes up the quiet life of farming and raising a family. Eventually, though, his past catches up with him, and he must find a way to fight the flying guillotine if he is to save his head.Young Passion
7
Overview:
A romantic melodrama about an affair between a 16-year-old boy and a neglected wife.Flying Guillotine II
6.115
Overview:
The emperor's reign of terror expands. Heroic outlaw Ma Teng joins a squad of female rebels, whose leader is torn between family loyalties.The Oily Maniac
5.4
Overview:
A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.The Vengeful Beauty
6.9
Overview:
Despite its stand-alone title, this mixture of martial arts and exploitation is a semi-sequel to Shaw Brothers's Flying Guillotine series. This time, the focus is Rong Qui-yan, a kung fu student turned dutiful wife whose life falls apart when her husband is murdered by a squad of government operatives led by the duplicitous Jin Gang-Feng. Qui-yan is forced to go into hiding as she plots her revenge and finds allies in fellow fugitive Ma Seng and ex-lover Wang-jun.Brave Archer and His Mate
5
Overview:
Guo Jing and Huang Rong return to Peach Blossom Island and are shocked to see that Guo's first martial arts teachers, the "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan", have all been murdered except for Ke Zhen'e. Guo Jing is tricked into believing that Huang Rong's father, Huang Yaoshi, is responsible for the murders and he attempts to avenge his teachers by fighting Huang Yaoshi. The intelligent Huang Rong eventually uncovers the truth and reveals that the murders are actually part of a plot masterminded by Ouyang Feng and Yang Kang. Ouyang and Yang want to make Guo Jing and Huang Yaoshi kill each other and Yang can learn Ouyang's newly mastered skills from the fake copy of the Nine Yin Manual.Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
6.4
Overview:
Director Chu Yuan's titanic teaming with respected, inspired author Chin Yung created this unforgettable saga. Set during the Yuan Dynasty, it tells the fascinating story of the "Sacred Fire" sect, the Wu Tang swordsmanship clan, the disciples of the O Mei group, The Book of Chu Yang, and the destruction of Shaolin - complete with a killer cliffhanger. And that's just the start of the fascinating intrigues and ingratiating characters found here.Swift Sword
5.1
Overview:
Starring a menagerie of established Shaw Brothers' talent like kung-fu comedienne, Wang Yu, female kung-fu fighter Hui Ying-hung (the lady Michelle Yeoh tries to emulate) and perennial bad guy Lo Lieh, it's a movie about cross people and crossed swords where our heroes discover that gold is not as precious as friendship.Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
6.2
Overview:
The thrills continue in this second part of this cherished adventure, created by the renowned director Chu Yuan and ingenious novelist Chin Yung. Only the union of the title weapons can save the six remaining martial arts sects who are vying for mastery. So just sit back and enjoy the movie event which spawned a legacy that continues even today with a long-running, internationally loved television series, a role-playing game, and even collectible replicas of the Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre themselves!Black Magic 2
5
Overview:
A doctor suspects black magic on his hospital after experiencing some bizarre incidents and sends for two doctors (who are a couple) from Hong Kong. The wife is very skeptical and places volunteer for a spell. It became obvious that here is an evil wizard who stay young by including drinking human breast milk. A Shaw Brothers production.Girl with the Long Hair
3
Overview:
Dana is the long-haired temptress who sends a married rogue from a swinger’s bed to a hospital bed.Shaolin Iron Finger
3.4
Overview:
Martial arts superstar Carter Wong portrays a revolutionary who is an expert in the Iron Finger style of kung fu. When his mother is kidnapped, he is forced by his enemy James Tien to destroy a group of subversive warlords, including renegade monk Kam Kong and five element venom man Ricky Cheng. Non-stop, no-holds-barred fight action make this a must for any fan of the martial arts.Murder Plot
5.5
Overview:
Director Chu Yuan was already famous for his many collaborations with respected novelist Ku Lung and for his introduction of detective thriller ingredients into the martial arts movie genre. But this production was made even more special by the rare presence of superstar David Chiang. Here he gives another great performance as kung-fu knight Shen Lang, who stumbles across grave robbers while on the trail of a martial arts mass murderer. There's intrigue, betrayals, and battles galore before the last plot is revealed and the final murderer is defeated.Big Brother Cheng
5.5
Overview:
Shaw Brothers' number one action hit of 1975, and deservedly so. The character of one-man kung-fu dynamo Big Brother Cheng and kung-fu superstar Chen Kuan-tai were made for each other. A Robin Hood-like restaurant manager who socks it to the thugs in order to make the mean streets of Hong Kong a little less mean, Big Brother Cheng made his first appearance in the extremely popular The Tea House, the success of which spawned this even more successful sequel.The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
3.7
Overview:
Part 1 : 'Maniac' - A gang is kidnapping and raping young women. Part 2: 'Queen of Temple Street' - A gambling addict sells his wife to a brothel to pay off his debts.Hong Kong 73
1
Overview:
As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord learn firsthand that money is ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ as their fast fortune disappears overnight in a Macau casino. Meanwhile, greedy neighbours and infidel couples cheat each other and even blue-collar workmen dive into the frenzy. Inevitably, the market tumbles as do the people’s bittersweet lives. A hilarious but ironic tale featuring some of Shaw’s biggest stars.The Bloody Escape
5
Overview:
Gu Hui, a member of the ‘Wolf Head Gang’ becomes unhappy after their new chief decides to abandon their old code of conduct. After the chief kills a travelling family and kidnaps the daughter, Gu frees her and escapes, hiding out in a nearby town and trying to start a new life as a humble shoemaker. Unfortunately, the gang refuses to let him go and put a bounty on his head, forcing him to face up to his responsibilities.Pursuit of Vengeance
7
Overview:
Master of the "swordplay thriller" genre, Chor Yuen and renowned kung-fu choreographer Tang Chia tell the fabulous tale of the "Fastest Swordsman in the World" facing the "1000 Face Devil" and no less than seven murderers.Fangs of the Cobra
NYR
Overview:
Young man returns from studying abroad to take over management of the large family farm, and falls for the daughter of a tenant farmer. The unique twist is that her pet, best friend, confidante and protector is a cobra - but he hates snakes because his mother was bitten and killed by one when he was a child.Acting
1995Undercover Eagle as Unknown
1994Picking Up Girls as Unknown
1991Lucky Dragon as Unknown
1989The Falcon as Unknown
1987Female Brookers as Unknown
1985Pursuit of a Killer as Sun Fu Cheng
1985Wives and Lovers as Yu Ya-Dang
1982The Perfect Match as Mr. Tai
1982Man Crazy as Unknown
1982Carry On Pickpocket as Fence
198236 Secrets of Courtship as Prof. Chan Tai-Kat
1982Brave Archer and His Mate as Priest Yao
1981The Gambler and His Kung Fu Master as Unknown
1980A Deadly Secret as Yin Yuen Ping
1980Swift Sword as Leng family/Cold-Blooded Five
1980The Cheeky Chap as Boss Au
1980The Stud and the Nympho as Michael Huang
1980Disco Bumpkins as Celina's boss
1980One Son Too Many as Father Hsu
1979The Foxy Ladies as President
1979Lewd Lizard as Unknown
1979Caning as Unknown
1979Naughty Scandals as Unknown
1979Dirty Ho as 4th Prince
1979Murder Plot as Fang Pan Yang
1978Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II as Right Guardian Fan Yiu / Monk Fu
1978Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre as Right Guardian Fan Yiu
1978Hello Sexy Late Homecomers as Unknown
1978Shaolin Mantis as Emperor Ping Xi
1978Delinquent Teenagers as Unknown
1978The Vengeful Beauty as Emperor
1978The 36th Chamber of Shaolin as Teacher Ho
1978Flying Guillotine II as Lord Gang Jing Feng
1977Pursuit of Vengeance as Ding Sheng-Feng
1977Starlets for Sale as Shijie
1977The Battle Wizard as Emperor Tuan Zheng Ming, Tuan Cheng-Ming
1977Judgement of an Assassin as Chief Jau Loong
1977To Kill a Jaguar as Mr. Kam
1977Fangs of the Cobra as Hu Lin
1977The Criminals, Part 4: Assault as Inspector Wei
1977Confessions of a Private Secretary as Unknown
1977That Romatic Scholar as Unknown
1977Mysterious Lady Killer as Unknown
1977Shaolin Iron Finger as Unknown
1976Shaolin Temple as Hong Xi Guan
1976Black Magic 2 as Chang Da Nian
1976Girls for Sale as Unknown
1976The Oily Maniac as Yu Nian's Lover
1976Oriental Playgirls as Chiang Ta-Chung
1976Heroes of the Underground as Commander Nakajima
1975Girl with the Long Hair as Richard
1975Romance in Paris as Unknown
1975The Bloody Escape as Commissioner Zhang Qin
1975Girl's Diary as Unknown
1975Big Brother Cheng as Boogie Jie
1975My Bewitched Wife as Unknown
1975Cohabitation as Chen Bingliang
1975The Hooker and the Hustler as Johnny
1975The Flying Guillotine as Ah Kun / Xu Shuangkun
1974Five Tough Guys as Shen Shi-Xian
1974Women of Desire as Wu Yaozu
1974Young Passion as Unknown
1974The Mini-Skirt Gang as Unknown
1974Friends as Ma Wei-Hong
1974Hong Kong 73 as Security Guard
1974The Shadow Boxer as Jin Dai Sing
1974The Savage Five as Brother Li
1973The Virgins as Unknown
1972The Dark Alley as Unknown
1972Back to Anping Harbor as Dr. Daley
1971The Oath of Death as Xiang Du Bu
1971Swordsman at Large as Hsiao The Rambler
1971Shadow Girl as Bridegroom Chen Wei
1971Blood and Guts as Unknown
1970Secret Agent Chungking 001 as Unknown
1969The Ace of Swordsman as Unknown
1968A Sword for a Killer as Unknown
1966Wenquan County Guitar as Unknown
1966阿戇伯 as Unknown
1965Six Suspects as Tenn Kong-Hui
1964塩田區長 as Unknown
Directing
1979Lewd Lizard ... Director
Writing
1979Lewd Lizard ... Screenplay