Personal Info
Birth date
1944-12-21 (80 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Osaka, Japan
Also known as
황정리
黃正利
Huang Cheng-Li
Wong Ching-Lei
Wang Jia-Le
Huang Tai-Chu
Silver Fox
Hwang Jeong-Lee
Jason Hwang Jeong-Li
Hwang Jung-lee
هوانگ جانگ-لی
Hwang Jang-Lee
Biography
Hwang Jang Lee (born 21 December 1944) is a Korean martial artist and actor. Hwang is perhaps best known as Sheng Kuan in 1978 film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Wong Chin in 1981 film Hitman in the Hand of Buddha. Variations of his name are often written as Wong Cheng Lee or Wong Cheng Li, in their Cantonese-Chinese equivalents. He is also nicknamed Silver fox (the name of his most popular movie character), as well as "Thunderleg" or "Thunderfoot" (from his role in 1978 film Drunken Master). Born in Korea, but moved to Osaka, Japan at a very young age. He and his family later returned to Korea when he was as a teenager.
Filmography
Drunken Master
7.385
Overview:
After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
7.3
Overview:
Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.Game of Death II
5.7
Overview:
In this dark tale of revenge, Bruce Lee "returns" as Billy Lo, whose best friend Chin Ku dies of a sudden illness. But suspicion of foul play arises when a gang tries to steal Ku's coffin at the funeral using a helicopter. When Lo's younger brother Lo hears about the incident, he leaves his Buddhist master to investigate the truth. His trail soon leads him to the Castle of Death, the last place Chin Ku was seen alive. There, he meets and befriends an unlikely ally--a cruel and merciless martial arts expert who is also the tower's master. But when the master dies under mysterious circumstances, Lo ends up dueling with someone far more terrifying.Jackie Chan: My Story
6.2
Overview:
Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as he works on screen projects in Hollywood and Beijing and candidly discusses his life and work.Millionaires' Express
6.8
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.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.Magnificent Warriors
6.514
Overview:
A daredevil airplane pilot and spy, who fights against the occupying Japanese forces in China, must rescue the ruler of the city of Kaal from the hands of a ruthless Japanese general and his advancing army.Iron Angels
6.7
Overview:
Yeung’s poppy fields are torched by a law enforcement task force, she retaliates by ordering police officials assassinated. The Angels break into Yeung’s corporate offices, eventually tracing her headquarters. After Alex Fong’s character is captured and held by Yeung, the Angels mount an assault to rescue him. A complex sub-plot involving an armored car bullion robbery eventually leads the Angels to a final showdown with Yeung and her men.The Invincible Armour
6.6
Overview:
Hwang Jang Lee is a corrupt Ming guard who frames John Liu for murder. A wanted fugitive, John hides out with a teen who is an expert in the infamous Iron Armor technique, a technique that means the expert can withstand anything. However, Hwang is an expert in it as well as the Eagle Claw's. Can John stop Hwang before it's too late?Bed Companions
NYR
Overview:
A story about a love affairs of Mr. Sun, his wife, her lover, his boyfriend and so on...Challenge of the Tiger
5.6
Overview:
Two CIA agents, a kung fu master and a suave womanizer, track the stolen formula for a super-sterility drug from Spain to Hong Kong, battling Neo-Nazi terrorists and a Vietnamese spy ring for its possession.No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
5.652
Overview:
In this sequel, Scott Wylde, an American kickboxer, must go to Cambodia to rescue his Vietnamese girlfriend from Russian and Vietnamese troops.The Innocent Interloper
7
Overview:
A goofy schoolteacher stumbles headlong into a counterfeiting ring after he accidentally picks up one of the gang's bill proofs, hidden in a library book. As the heat comes down, it's going to take more than an apology for him to escape.Dragon's Claws
6.2
Overview:
A "Dragon Claw" master returns from Manchuria where he became a traitor to China. He's after the coveted Dragon Claw Golden Tablet that will force people to bow down to him. He challenges the Grand-master who has a checkered past of his own. The Grand-master happens to suffers from a terminal chronic injury related to his evil past. The traitor kills the grand-master, causing his wife and son the go into hiding. The wife seems to really be the Dragon Claw master in the family and she vows to train her son the kung fu secrets. The son finds that one of his friends has learned a strange style of kung fu from a filthy medicine man. The son seeks him out to improve his kung fu and defeat the traitor.The 36 Deadly Styles
4
Overview:
A man begins studying "The Secret Book of 36 Deadly Styles" to avenge the death of his father.Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger
5.6
Overview:
Dragon Kong, a victor of a millionaire's martial-arts contest, is about to begin the most dangerous mission of his life. For his prize, the millionaire's ravishing daughter Susan, has been stolen - kidnapped by a Ninja sect headed by Tiger So, a legendary Ninjitsu super-foot. Why Tiger has taken Susan, Dragon can only guess, but as the shocking truth begins to dawn, and the final showdown approaches, the violence of the Ninja reaches its fatal peak.Kid from Kwangtung
5.2
Overview:
Novice director Hsu Hsia and three other kung-fu designers created this fight-filled tale of young rascal Wang Yu, caught between master martial arts actor Jen Shih-kuan and the incredible Huang Cheng-li.Where's Officer Tuba?
6
Overview:
Tuba is a fainthearted cop who prefers to play in the brass section of the police band to pounding the streets. One day, he finds himself caught up in an extortion case with trigger-happy detective Rambo Chow. When Rambo gets fatally wounded, he makes a half-hearted vow to avenge his death. Tuba is more than a little surprised when Rambo's spirit returns to make sure the timid cop makes good on his promise. Backed up by his hotshot partner Cheung, Tuba eventually summons the gumption to track down the baddies.The Buddha Assassinator
4.857
Overview:
A young and unworldly kung fu student is now the student of an evil teacher, the villainous Manchu Lord Tsoi. The young impressionable man soon learns that his choice has made him a villain to his own family and people.Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
5.3
Overview:
A country bumpkin arrives to help his brother's rice business. Things get out of hand while a rival company becomes corrupt. The bumpkin, an ace martial artist, fights off the rivals. Angered, the rivals hire a martial arts expert to fight the hero, only to get beaten up himself. The expert send his teacher to hurt the hero and succeeds. The hero is sent to a temple where he learns a new style of kung fu. Now with the skills, our hero is ready to get even.Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
4.1
Overview:
A lightning bolt strikes the grave of Bruce Lee. However, that is as much as Bruce Lee has to do with it. Then a kung fu instructor starts a quest to avenge a friend's death, and on the way has a romance with a girl with similar problems. He eventually finds the bad guys behind it all, and has several fights with them...The Secret Rivals 2
5.7
Overview:
The twin brother of the Silver Fox attempts to avenge his brother's death and get a hidden treasure using the 8 Diagram. It is up to one hero from the original and the brother of the 2nd original hero to stop him.The Dragon and the Tiger Kids
5.8
Overview:
Two young kung fu experts are terrorized by an evil warlord whose weapon is known as the Hell's Wind Staff. With the aid of an old rival of the warlord, they train in the Dragon Hands and the Rowing Oar to face off against the deadly Hell's Wind Staff.Snuff Bottle Connection
5.6
Overview:
As China and Russia's governments are talking peace, traitorous agents on both sides seek war. Enter John Liu as a special agent sent to identify who the Russian traitor is, and who his contact is within the walls of the Forbidden City.The Ring of Death
NYR
Overview:
This story tells a story of an underdog mistreated by his family, given kung fu instruction from an unlikely source, and reddeemed when he comes back to take on foreign champions in a tournament staged before an imperial audience.The Story of the Dragon
6.2
Overview:
Bruce Li plays a young kung fu expert (and waiter) who is trying to live peacefully in San Francisco with his marital arts-challenged friend. But they run afoul of some American thugs, and the fight is on...right!5 Pattern Dragon Claws
5.3
Overview:
A monastery holds four books containing the secrets of its powerful martial arts techniques. Everybody wants to get their hands on them, including a band of local evil types. The abbot is killed, and the head students begin to argue over who should keep the books safe.Demon Strike
6.3
Overview:
Silver Fox (Hwang Jan Lee) fights a dark martial arts master imbued with weird magical powers (which include performing strange rituals on captive women) and, of course, fantastic fighting skills. The Fox will need every one of his own prodigious fighting skills to triumph over the forces of evil that marshal against him in this rock 'em, sock 'em martial arts epic. The very formidable Leung Kar Yan costars.Hero of the Wild
5.1
Overview:
A regional champion martial artist that moonlights as an honour-bound assassin, Tu Ta Shen, solidifies his reputation by challenging top fighters en route to the other champion, Nan Pa Tien, in order to unify both titles. Along the way he defeats a man who's shame in defeat drives him to suicide. Before he dies, recognizing Tu Ta Shen honour, he asks Tu Ta Shen to defeat a group of Manchu supporters led by none other that Nan Pa Tien. The dying mans son, Sa Woo, tries to kill Tu Ta Shen but is easily outmatched. Tu Ta Shen offer to teach Sa Yoo enough so that he can take revenge for his father. The two set out together; One to fulfill a promise to a dying man, one to keep a promise of revenge.Acting
1998Jackie Chan: My Story as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1996Boss as Seong-cheon
1994Emperor Of The Underworld as Unknown
1994Write Human Sapyo as Unknown
1994The Nationwide Constituency 2 as Unknown
1991Street Soldiers as Tok (as Jason Hwang)
1989Live Hard as Chief Inspector Terry Chiu
1989Dark Side of China Town as Hitman
1988Bed Companions as Lee Chiu Sin
1987No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder as Ty
1987Magnificent Warriors as General Toga's Henchman
1987Iron Angels as Boss Chang Lung
1986The Innocent Interloper as Paleface
1986The First Vampire in China as The Ghost of March
1986Where's Officer Tuba? as Extortion Gang Member
1986Millionaires' Express as Yukio Fushiki
1986Future Hunters as Silverfox
1985Ninja Terminator as Tiger Chen
1984Sadae Shaolin Temple as General Yuen Tan-Pang (Yuen Fong)
1984The Uninvited Guest of the Star Ferry as Hwang Do
1983Kwangdong Viper as Kal Ma-ryong
19835 Pattern Dragon Claws as Kam Fu
1983Martial Monks of Shaolin Temple as Unknown
1983Master Of Guangdong Hall as Dong Wan (Ki-Ryong)
1983Ghosts Galore as Japanese Magican
1982Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger as Unknown
1982Death Penalty Priest as Villain
1982Ninja in the Dragon's Den as The Magician
1982Bruce Strikes Back as Wang Fei
1982Secret Executioners as Unknown
1982Hands of Lightning as Unknown
1982Kid from Kwangtung as Luo Yihu
1982Blood Child as Wong Lung (as Huang Jang Lee)
1981Buddhist Fist and Tiger Claws as Unknown
1981Hitman in the Hand of Buddha as Wong Chin (Wang Cheng)
1981Game of Death II as Chin Ku
1981Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja as Kam - Invincible Golden Rings
1981The Eagle's Killer as Ghost Hand Lo Hsin
1981The Angry Young Man as Unknown
1980Eagle vs. Silver Fox as Silver Fox
1980Two Fists Against the Law as Unknown
1980Tiger Over Wall as Unknown
1980The Buddha Assassinator as Prince
1980Lackey and the Lady Tiger as Sek Ba
1980The Ring of Death as Russian Fighter
1980Challenge of the Tiger as Comrade Yang
1980Young Hero as Leader of Japanese invaders
1979The 36 Deadly Styles as 1st Brother
1979Demon Strike as Chai Chau Tien
1979The Dragon and the Tiger Kids as Lu Shan Tu
1979The Fearless Duo as Ghost Leg Killer
1979Dance of the Drunk Mantis as Rubber Legs
1979Dragon's Claws as Ling Ko Fung
1978Drunken Master as Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin
1978Snake in the Eagle's Shadow as Master Shang Kuan Yin
1977Snuff Bottle Connection as General Shantung
1977The Invincible Armour as Minister Cheng
1977The Secret Rivals 2 as Chin Hu / Gold Fox
1977Hero of the Wild as Tien Lung Chong (as Wong Zheng Lieh)
1977Instant Kung Fu Man as Yi Lang
1976Secret Agent as Unknown
1976The Martialmates as Unknown
1976The Secret Rivals as Silver Fox
1976Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave as Unknown
1976The Story of the Dragon as Unknown
1975Kill the Shogun as Hero's father/Final challenge fighter
1975Mortal Battle as Pong Mar Kow
1974Returned a Single-Legged Man as Unknown
Directing
1994Emperor Of The Underworld ... Director
1983Kwangdong Viper ... Action Director, Director
1981Buddhist Fist and Tiger Claws ... Action Director
1981Hitman in the Hand of Buddha ... Action Director, Director
Crew
1983Kwangdong Viper ... Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
1981Hitman in the Hand of Buddha ... Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Production
1981Hitman in the Hand of Buddha ... Producer