Personal Info
Birth date
1944-03-28 (81 Years)
Day of death
2022-04-05
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Wuxi, China
Also known as
Yu Wang
Wang Zhengquan
Wong Yu-lung
Wang Yue
王羽
جیمی وانگ یو
Jimmy Wang Yu
Biography
Wang Zhengquan, better known as Jimmy Wang Yu and Wong Yu-lung, (born March 8, 1944 - died April 5, 2022) was a Chinese actor, film director, producer and screenwriter. Wang rose to fame in 1967 with his starring role in The One-Armed Swordsman, a martial arts film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. The Chinese Boxer (1969), another film he acted in, is credited as the first Hong Kong action film that kickstarted the unarmed combat genre that took Asia by storm in the 1970s.
Filmography
Dragon
6.932
Overview:
A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master.Island of Fire
6.224
Overview:
Someone in a prison run by a corrupt warden fakes the deaths of convicts to later use them as expendable assassins. A police officer is sent into the prison to gather evidence of the corruption.The One-Armed Swordsman
6.843
Overview:
A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.Heart of Dragon
6.9
Overview:
A policeman forsakes his dream of world travel to care for a mentally impaired brother, who is later kidnapped by gangsters.Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
6.582
Overview:
Eight demon swordsmen and their gang have spread menace across many sword teaching schools. The students seek the help of Fang who alone can combat them. Will Fang take up the challenge.The Man from Hong Kong
6.7
Overview:
Australian authorities arrest a man believed to be connected to the Sydney criminal underworld and send for Inspector Fang Sing Leng from Hong Kong to question him. After the alleged criminal is assassinated, Inspector Leng and the Sydney police try to hunt down those responsible and hope to solve their case along the way.Millionaires' Express
6.75
Overview:
What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines and a gang of brigands on board, speeds towards the small town of Hanshui, where escaping bank robbers, corrupt officials, and gamblers await? Well, let's just say the Titanic had a smoother maiden voyage.Return of the Tiger
5.5
Overview:
Chang Hung, an agent who works for a rival organization, and his female partner devise an elaborate plan to take out a heroin ring led by the nefarious kingpin, Paul the Westerner.The Guillotines
5.375
Overview:
In the time of the Qing Dynasty, the Emperor Yongzheng created a secret army known as the Guillotines. It was the job of the Guillotines to protect the Emperor by killing anyone who posed a threat to him or his rule. After 348 successful missions to eliminate their target, the 349th assignment proves to be their last.Fantasy Mission Force
4.755
Overview:
A force of loners and fighters is put together to try and rescue the generals and save the war effort with the promise of gold and pardons of past crimes.Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
6.696
Overview:
The fantastic story of how an ancient martial art, Chinese kung fu, conquered the world through the hundreds of films that were produced in Hong Kong over the decades, transformed Western action cinema and inspired the birth of cultural movements such as blaxploitation, hip hop music, parkour and Wakaliwood cinema.The Deadly Silver Spear
4
Overview:
Silver Spear (Jimmy Wang Yu) is a deadly Kung Fu bounty hunter who has been hired to kill three martial arts experts. When the white-haired super-warrior known as The Old Hermit hears about this, he sends some of his own men to put a stop to it. But these newcomers are no match for the mighty bounty hunter, so The Old Hermit sends more, and more, and more, succeeding only in whipping up the raging martial arts maelstrom that is Silver Spear.The Chinese Boxer
6.305
Overview:
Lei Ming, a noble young martial arts student who doesn't know the meaning of giving up. He faces a treacherous, blood-thirsty Japanese karate expert, which leads to many memorable battles as well as several unforgettable training sequences.Shanghai 13
6.1
Overview:
A patriot finds evidence that the government is collaborating with a foreign power. If the people knew about the deception, they would revolt and overthrow the corrupt government. One patriot in office steals the proof and must make it out of the country. He gets assistance from a local rebel leader who is in charge of a motley group of fighters called the Shanghai 13. Not all of them can be trusted, as some of them will turn in the government official. Our weak protagonist must run a gauntlet of the who's who already mentioned.The Screaming Tiger
5.944
Overview:
Rare was the film in 1973 that incorporated the star's name in the title. One of the few such films was Screaming Ninja, aka Wang Yu, King of Boxing. The story is set in China in the early 1900x. Essentially playing an extension of himself, action-star Wang-Yu spends much of the time defending himself against evil martial-arts masters. He also tries to make sense of a tragic incident in his past.Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
6.841
Overview:
Zatoichi is a blind massage therapist and swordsman who finds out that something troubling is taking place on the outskirts of town. After discovering who the guilty parties are -- an accomplished Chinese martial artist named Wang Kang and his youthful attendant -- Zatoichi finds them and discovers that the pair's mixed up with a dangerous bunch of terrorist samurai who murdered the boy's parents. Now, Zatoichi must step in to save the day.Golden Swallow
6.3
Overview:
Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she is forced into violence when a figure from her mysterious past goes on a killing rampage while leaving evidence that holds her responsible. Golden Swallow also makes room for a love triangle involving a mad, but righteous, swordsman named Silver Roc and a gentle warrior named Golden Whip. The three team up to conquer the evil forces of the martial world, but their joint venture only lasts so long, due to the two men's egos. Ultimately, a duel to the death is planned between them, leaving Golden Swallow caught between two men, both of whom she admires.One-Armed Boxer
7
Overview:
A martial-arts student learns the iron fist and death grip techniques to avenge his teacher's death.The Great Hunter
6.2
Overview:
Wang Yu plays a military captain who forms a bond with orphaned Chia Ling. Together they comb the Taiwanese countryside in search of the person or persons who murdered Chia's father.Blood of the Dragon
5.9
Overview:
White Dragon must get a list with the names of rebel supporters to Prince Ma Tung, the leader of the rebellion. Trying to stop him in his mission is the evil Prime Minister, who naturally wants the list in order to crush his opposition. Adding another complication is the fact that Ma Tung wants to kill White Dragon in revenge for the humiliation Tung's father suffered in a duel against White Dragon years earlier.The Private Eyes
6.294
Overview:
The kingpin of the Manix Private Detective Agency and his fellow detective solve cases together.Killer Meteors
4.7
Overview:
Mi Wey is a local hero named after "Killer Meteors", his secret weapon which makes him invincible. However, when "Immortal" Wa Wu Bin, another powerful local character seeks his assistance, Killer Meteor will face the greatest and the deadliest challenge of his life.The Invincible
5
Overview:
After mistakenly helping Chang-qing, the sister of ruthless Mongol chieftain Liang escape capture by Song forces, Mu-bai sets out to make amends by assassinating the Mongol warlord single-handedly.Requital
5.5
Overview:
A young Taiwanese man after being released from prison starts his life as a gangster. He goes to Hong Kong to do some business with the Triads.The Beheaded 1000
7.2
Overview:
An executioner beheads his 1000th criminal, and unleashes a demon army headed by an evil witch called the Blood LotusMaster of the Flying Guillotine
6.647
Overview:
A one-armed martial arts master is being stalked by an Imperial assassin, the master of two fighters killed in the previous film. When the One-Armed Boxer is invited to attend a martial arts tournament, his efforts to lay low are unsuccessful, and the assassin soon tracks him down with the help of his three subordinates: a Thai boxer, a yoga master, and a kobojutsu user.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.The Assassin
6.278
Overview:
Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.Acting
2019Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks as Self (archive footage)
2013Soul as Wang
2012The Guillotines as Gonge
2011Let's Go! as Unknown
2011Dragon as The Master
2005A Century of Light and Shadow as Self
2003The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary as Unknown
1994Cinema of Vengeance as Self (uncredited)
1993The Beheaded 1000 as Executioner Ren De-Tie
1993Dark Society in the East as Unknown
1992Requital as Wai's hired assassin
1992Shogun and Little Kitchen as Mr Lin Chong Yun
1990Island of Fire as Kui / Lucas
1987The Thundering Ninja as David Wong (archive footage)
1986Millionaires' Express as Master Wong
1985Clash of the Professionals as Unknown
1984Shanghai 13 as Black Hat
1983Fantasy Mission Force as Captain Don Wen
1980The Battle of Ku-Ning-Tou as Unknown
1978Boxer, Lover, Lawyer as Zhenghan
1978Big Leap Forward as Unknown
1977Return of the Chinese Boxer as Sau Bai-Lung
1977The Criminal as Hung Ta Hao
1977The Deadly Silver Spear as Unknown
1977One Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalry as Unknown
1977The Lantern Street as Unknown
1977Revenge Of Kung Fu Mao as Mayor
1976The Private Eyes as Actor in Theatre Movie
1976A Queen's Ransom as Jimmy
1976Killer Meteors as Killer Meteor Mei Sin Her
1976Master of the Flying Guillotine as Liu Ti Lung / The One-Armed Boxer
1976The One Armed Swordsmen as Fong Ping / One-armed Swordsman
1976One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers as Liu Ching Wu/Liu Yi Su
1976Tiger & Crane Fists as Ching Sing Chang
1975The Double Double Cross as Black suit
1975The Man from Hong Kong as Fang
1975My Wacky, Wacky World as Fake villager
1975The Great Hunter as Captain Wu
1975避孕大全 as Unknown
1974Four Real Friends as Hsiao Pao
1974Kung Fu Killers as Self (archive footage)
1974My Father, My Husband, My Son as Unknown
1973The Tattooed Dragon as Tattooed Dragon
1973Queen of Fist as Ma Yung-Chen
1973The Screaming Tiger as Ma Tai Yung
1973The Black Friday as Chen Ah Kwang
1973Fast Fists as Hong Ching-Pau/Red Lantern
1973The Two Cavaliers as Unknown
1973Beach of the War Gods as Hsiao Feng
1973Seaman No. 7 as Wang Hai-Lung
1973Knight Errant as Lin Hao-Shan
1973A Man Called Tiger as Chin Fu
1973The Iron Man as Unknown
1973Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong as (archive footage)
1972The Gallant as The Gallant
1972One-Armed Boxer as Yu Tien-Lung
1972Iron Fist Adventure as Unknown
1972The Invincible as Unknown
1972The Lion's Heart as Unknown
1972The Rebel Boxer as Unknown
1972Showdown as Unknown
1972Furious Slaughter as Ma Yung Shen
1972Fury of King Boxer as Unknown
1972Boxers of Loyalty and Righteousness as Unknown
1971Rage of the Master as Unknown
1971The Hero as Tiger Wong
1971Blood of the Dragon as Lung Ti / The White Dragon
1971The Magnificent Chivalry as Unknown
1971The Professional Killer as Lu He-Gang
1971The Gallant Duo as Yi Chun
1971The Brave and the Evil as Bai Sifeng
1971Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman as Wang Kang
1971The Invincible Sword as Ling Yu Fong
1971The Sword as Unknown
1970The Chinese Boxer as Lei Ming
1970My Son as Yang Kuo-Liang
1969Return of the One-Armed Swordsman as Fang Gang
1968The Sword of Swords as Lin Jenshiau
1968Golden Swallow as Silver Roc Xiao Pang
1967The Assassin as Nie Zheng
1967The One-Armed Swordsman as Fang Kang
1967Asia-Pol as Yang Ming Xuan
1967The Sword and the Lute as Gui Wu
1967The Trail of the Broken Blade as Li Yue / Jiang Qi
1967Auntie Lan as He You-Wen
1966The Joy of Spring as Jimmy Wang Yu
1966The Magnificent Trio as Lu Fang
1966Tiger Boy as Lei Hu (Tiger Boy)
1965The Twin Swords as Gui Wu
1965Temple of the Red Lotus as Gui Wu
Production
1997Eighteen Springs ... Producer
1997Stand Behind the Yellow Line ... Producer
1993The Beheaded 1000 ... Producer
1991The Tantana ... Producer
1990Island of Fire ... Executive Producer
1977Return of the Chinese Boxer ... Producer
1977Return of the Tiger ... Producer
1976One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers ... Producer
Crew
1985Heart of Dragon ... Presenter
Directing
1977Return of the Chinese Boxer ... Director
1976Master of the Flying Guillotine ... Director
1976The One Armed Swordsmen ... Director
1976Tiger & Crane Fists ... Director
1975The Man from Hong Kong ... Second Unit Director
1974Four Real Friends ... Director
1973Beach of the War Gods ... Director
1972One-Armed Boxer ... Director
1971The Brave and the Evil ... Director
1971The Sword ... Director
1970The Chinese Boxer ... Director
Writing
1976Master of the Flying Guillotine ... Writer
1976One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers ... Writer
1973Beach of the War Gods ... Writer
1972One-Armed Boxer ... Writer
1971The Brave and the Evil ... Writer
1970The Chinese Boxer ... Screenplay