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James Yi Lui

James Yi Lui

Birthday: 1939-12-13 | Place of Birth: Guangdong, China

James Yi Lui was born in 1943, the son of famed comic actor Yi Chau-shui. At age 17, he joined Shaw Brothers as a bit part actor, starting with Sweet Girl in Terror in 1958. A breakout role in Teddy Girls (1969) moved him up to lead and major supporting roles until he achieved stardom with his comedic turn in Adventure in Denmark (1973). He continued to appear in films (nearly 100 total) until 1989 and also formed his own production company, Daai Sing, which enabled him to direct and produced several films. He retired after directing and starring in the ghost comedy Excuse Me, Please! in 1989 and passed away ten years later from heart disease.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1989
Excuse Me, Please!

as    阿棠

1988
The Haunted Cop Shop II

as    Romeo

1987
Flaming Brothers

as    Richard Lui

1984
My Darling Genie

as    Lin Guo Ren

1983
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

as    Eden / Yi Tien

1983
The Red Panther

as    Lei

1983
The Lost Generation

as    Ya-ch'uan

1982
Carry On Police

as    Captain Po

1981
1981
Money Is Lovely

as    Lei Tu-Hai

1981
To Sir with Troubles

as    Teacher

1980
Hex vs. Witchcraft

as    Cai Tou

1978
The Extras

as    Hakky Ho

1977
Foxbat

as    Cheung

1976
Body for Sale

as    Ah Chung

1973
Adventure in Denmark

as    George - Tour Winner #2

1973
The Money-tree

as    Suzy's Boyfriend