Gordon Liu

Gordon Liu was born November 30, 1955 Guangdong Province, China, under the name Xian Qixi (Louis Sin in English). He is most well known for his roles in film as a martial arts master, notably starring in the The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, considered by many to be the greatest kung-fu film ever made.

Profile

Name: Gordon Liu
Name (romaji): Lau Kar-Fai
Real name: 劉家輝
Profession: Actor
Birthdate: 1955-Nov-30
Birthplace: Guangdong Province, China

Background

Growing up in Hong Kong, Gordon would often skip school to train at a martial arts house run by Lau Charn. The bonds formed with Lau family would lead to Gordon being adopted into the family, making him the brother of the famous Shaw Brothers director and actor Lau Kar-leung. Through his brother, Gordon started his acting career working with the Shaw Brothers studio, where he married his passion for martial arts with the big-screen. He starred in the 1978 film, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, which revolutionized the genre, influencing kung-fu films for years to come. The marriage would span dozens of films, but with age his roles diminished along with his abilities. Television Broadcasts Limited would later contract Gordon for a variety of roles in television dramas.

Long time admirer of Liu's talent, Quentin Tarantino, would cast him in the Kill Bill series. Before accepting the role Liu, who had never heard of Tarantino, thought "I'm an Asian star from the '70s, why would anyone want me to be in a 21st century movie?" The series would bring Liu's international celebrity status beyond that of the cult following he gained from his kung-fu films of the 70's.

TV Shows

Journey to the West (1996)
Journey to the West II (1998)
Witness to a Prosecution (1999)
A Step into the Past (2001)
The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow (2003)
The Gâteau Affairs (2005)
War of In-Laws (2005)
The Prince's Shadow (2005)
Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion (2006)
Liao Zhai 2 (2007)
On the First Beat (2007)
Man in Charge (Announced)

Selected Filmography

5 Shaolin Masters (1974)
Shaolin Martial Arts (1974)
4 Assassins (1975)
Challenge Of The Masters (1976)
7 Man Army (1976)
Bloody Avengers (1976)
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977)
Executioners from Shaolin (1977)
Breakout from Oppression (1978, filmed in 1973)
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
Heroes of the East (1978)
Deadly Mantis (1978)
Fury in the Shaolin Temple (1979)
Dirty Ho (1979)
Spiritual Boxer II (1979)
Clan of the White Lotus (1980)
Return to the 36th Chamber aka Master Killer II (1980)
Fists and Guts (1980)
Elders (1981)
Shaolin and Wu Tang (1981)
Martial Club (1981)
Raiders of Buddhist Kung Fu (1982)
The Shaolin Drunken Monk (1982)
Legendary Weapons of China (1982)
Treasure Hunters (1982)
Young Vagabond (1982)
Cat Vs Rat (1982)
Lady Is The Boss (1983)
Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1983)
Tales of a Eunuch (1983)
Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1983)
Shaolin Warrior (1984)
Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1987)
Legend of the Phoenix (1988)
Tiger on the Beat (1988)
A Fiery Family (1989)
Code of Fortune (1989)
Avenging Trio (1989)
Ghost Ballroom (1989)
Killer Angels (1989)
Tiger on the Beat II (1990)
A Bloody Fight (1990)
China Heat (1991)
Killing in the Dream (1992)
Cheetah on Fire (1993)
Flirting Scholar (1993)
Flirting Scholar 2 (1993)
Deadly China Hero (1993)
Legend of the Liquid Sword (1993)
Bogus Cops (1993)
Drunken Master III (1994)
American Shaolin (1994)
Funny Shaolin Kids (1994)
Lethal Girls 2 (1995)
Generation Pendragon (1999)
The Island Tales (1999)
Drunken Monkey (2002)
Star Runner (2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)Johnny Mo
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)Pai Mei
Shaolin Vs. Evil Dead (2004)
Dragon Squad (2005)
A Chinese Tall Story (2005)
Mr. 3 Minutes (2006)
Shaolin Vs. Dead: Ultimate Power (2007)
Heroes of Shaolin (2008)

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