Shum Lo

Shum Lo

Known for

Acting

Born

March 1, 1925 (age 101)

Birthplace

Kaifeng, Henan Province, China

Biography

Shum Lo was born in 1925 in Kaifeng, Henan. He joined Shaw Brothers and became various directors' favorite actor, especially in the martial arts genre. He had a filmography of over 100 titles spanning from the 1960s to 1980s, half of them martial arts films. A veteran supporting actor, Shum Lo is best summarized as "the essential green leaf behind the blossoming flowers".

Best known work

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
1978
The Five Venoms
The Five Venoms
1978
Come Drink with Me
Come Drink with Me
1966
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
The New One-Armed Swordsman
The New One-Armed Swordsman
1971
Dirty Ho
Dirty Ho
1979
Executioners from Shaolin
Executioners from Shaolin
1977
The Boxer from Shantung
The Boxer from Shantung
1972
Human Lanterns
Human Lanterns
1982
The Flying Guillotine
The Flying Guillotine
1975

Filmography

  1. 1990

    Sleazy Dizzy

  2. 1987

    Killer's Nocturne

  3. 1987

    Sworn Brothers

    as Chui's Father-in-Law

  4. 1985

    Pursuit of a Killer

    as Brother San

  5. 1985

    Disciples of the 36th Chamber

    as Teacher

  6. 1985

    The Master Strikes Back

    as Villager

  7. 1985

    The Young Vagabond

    as Bank Manager

  8. 1984

    Secret Service of the Imperial Court

    as Chao Clan Member

  9. 1984

    The Supreme Swordsman

    as Uncle Shum

  10. 1984

    Opium and the Kung Fu Master

    as Villager (uncredited)

  11. 1984

    Return of Bastard Swordsman

    as Invincible Clan Division Chief

  12. 1983

    Descendant of the Sun

    as Royal Painter

  13. 1983

    Shaolin Intruders

    as Tavern boss

  14. 1983

    Bastard Swordsman

    as Thundering Prognosticator (uncredited)

  15. 1983

    The Lady Is the Boss

    as Wah Chaing Martial Arts Association Member (uncredited)

  16. 1983

    Tales of a Eunuch

    as Han Prince

  17. 1983

    Roving Swordsman

    as Manager of Happy Forest

  18. 1982

    My Rebellious Son

    as Boss at eatery

  19. 1982

    The Emperor and the Minister

    as Official

  20. 1982

    Tiger Killer

    as Mr Hu

  21. 1982

    Buddha's Palm

    as Jia Ru of Dark Moon Clan

  22. 1982

    The Fake Ghost Catchers

    as Magistrate

  23. 1982

    Human Lanterns

    as Restaurant Boss

  24. 1982

    Passing Flickers

    as Movie producer

  25. 1982

    Teenage Dreamers

    as Parent at Police Station

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