
Fan Mei-Sheng
Acting
1942-09-13 · Shandong Province, China
Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui-dang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.
Filmography

Attrition
2018 · Movie

Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
1991 · Movie

Dark Side of China Town
1989 · Movie

Project A - Part II
1987 · Movie

Rich and Famous
1987 · Movie

Millionaires' Express
1986 · Movie

Year of the Dragon
1985 · Movie

The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian
1983 · Movie

The Postman Strikes Back
1982 · Movie

Green Killer
1982 · Movie

Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
1981 · Movie

Dreadnaught
1981 · Movie

The Eagle's Killer
1981 · Movie

The Buddhist Fist
1980 · Movie

The Young Master
1980 · Movie

The Magnificent Butcher
1979 · Movie

Blooded Treasury Fight
1979 · Movie

The 36 Deadly Styles
1979 · Movie

The Great General
1979 · Movie

Flying Sword Lee
1979 · Movie

Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu
1978 · Movie

Amsterdam Connection
1978 · Movie

Flying Guillotine II
1978 · Movie

Pursuit of Vengeance
1977 · Movie

The Sentimental Swordsman
1977 · Movie

The Brave Archer
1977 · Movie

To Kill a Jaguar
1977 · Movie

Death Duel
1977 · Movie

Fangs of the Cobra
1977 · Movie

The Jade Tiger
1977 · Movie

The Criminals, Part 3: Arson
1977 · Movie

King Gambler
1976 · Movie

The Magic Blade
1976 · Movie

The Dragon Missile
1976 · Movie

Killer Clans
1976 · Movie

All Men Are Brothers
1975 · Movie

The Gambling Syndicate
1975 · Movie

Temperament of Life
1975 · Movie

Kidnap
1974 · Movie

Five Tough Guys
1974 · Movie

Hong Kong 73
1974 · Movie

The Bamboo House of Dolls
1973 · Movie

The Pirate
1973 · Movie

The Kiss of Death
1973 · Movie

Blood Brothers
1973 · Movie

The Delinquent
1973 · Movie

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
1972 · Movie

The 14 Amazons
1972 · Movie

Young People
1972 · Movie

Pursuit
1972 · Movie

The Young Avenger
1972 · Movie

The Casino
1972 · Movie

The Water Margin
1972 · Movie

Duel for Gold
1971 · Movie

The Swift Knight
1971 · Movie

The Jade Faced Assassin
1971 · Movie

The Iron Buddha
1970 · Movie

The Twelve Gold Medallions
1970 · Movie

Valley of the Fangs
1970 · Movie

Heads for Sale
1970 · Movie

The Golden Knight
1970 · Movie

Temptress of a Thousand Faces
1969 · Movie

Dragon Swamp
1969 · Movie

The Jade Raksha
1968 · Movie

That Fiery Girl
1968 · Movie

The Rainbow
1968 · Movie

The Angel Strikes Again
1968 · Movie

The Magnificent Swordsman
1968 · Movie

The Silver Fox
1968 · Movie

Black Butterfly
1968 · Movie

Lady Jade Locket
1967 · Movie

Rape of the Sword
1967 · Movie

The One-Armed Swordsman
1967 · Movie

The King with My Face
1967 · Movie

Operation Lipstick
1967 · Movie

The Goddess of Mercy
1967 · Movie

The Trail of the Broken Blade
1967 · Movie

That Man in Chang-An
1967 · Movie

Angel with the Iron Fists
1967 · Movie

The Knight of Knights
1966 · Movie

The Golden Buddha
1966 · Movie

The Monkey Goes West
1966 · Movie

Squadron 77
1965 · Movie

The Lark
1965 · Movie

Sons of the Good Earth
1965 · Movie

The Story of Sue San
1964 · Movie

The Shepherd Girl
1964 · Movie

The Amorous Lotus Pan
1964 · Movie

Between Tears and Smiles
1964 · Movie