Shum Lo

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Shum Lo

Acting 101 March 1, 1925

Kaifeng, Henan Province, China

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 ove…

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

7.5 1978 Movie
The Five Venoms

The Five Venoms

6.6 1978 Movie
Come Drink with Me

Come Drink with Me

6.7 1966 Movie
Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

6.3 1985 Movie
The New One-Armed Swordsman

The New One-Armed Swordsman

6.9 1971 Movie
Executioners from Shaolin

Executioners from Shaolin

6.7 1977 Movie
Dirty Ho

Dirty Ho

7.3 1979 Movie
The Boxer from Shantung

The Boxer from Shantung

6.9 1972 Movie
Human Lanterns

Human Lanterns

6.1 1982 Movie
The Flying Guillotine

The Flying Guillotine

6.7 1975 Movie
Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

6.4 1973 Movie
Shaolin Temple

Shaolin Temple

6.2 1976 Movie

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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".

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1990
    Sleazy Dizzy

    Movie

  2. 1987
    Killer's Nocturne

    Movie

  3. 1987
    Sworn Brothers

    Movie Chui's Father-in-Law

  4. 1985
    Pursuit of a Killer

    Movie Brother San

  5. 1985
    Disciples of the 36th Chamber

    Movie Teacher

  6. 1985
    The Master Strikes Back

    Movie Villager

  7. 1985
    The Young Vagabond

    Movie Bank Manager

  8. 1984
    Secret Service of the Imperial Court

    Movie Chao Clan Member

  9. 1984
    The Supreme Swordsman

    Movie Uncle Shum

  10. 1984
    Opium and the Kung Fu Master

    Movie Villager (uncredited)

  11. 1984
    Return of Bastard Swordsman

    Movie Invincible Clan Division Chief

  12. 1983
    Descendant of the Sun

    Movie Royal Painter

  13. 1983
    Shaolin Intruders

    Movie Tavern boss

  14. 1983
    Bastard Swordsman

    Movie Thundering Prognosticator (uncredited)

  15. 1983
    The Lady Is the Boss

    Movie Wah Chaing Martial Arts Association Member (uncredited)

  16. 1983
    Tales of a Eunuch

    Movie Han Prince

More credits
  1. 1983
    Roving Swordsman

    Movie Manager of Happy Forest

  2. 1982
    My Rebellious Son

    Movie Boss at eatery

  3. 1982
    The Emperor and the Minister

    Movie Official

  4. 1982
    Tiger Killer

    Movie Mr Hu

  5. 1982
    Buddha's Palm

    Movie Jia Ru of Dark Moon Clan

  6. 1982
    The Fake Ghost Catchers

    Movie Magistrate

  7. 1982
    Human Lanterns

    Movie Restaurant Boss

  8. 1982
    Passing Flickers

    Movie Movie producer

  9. 1982
    Teenage Dreamers

    Movie Parent at Police Station

  10. 1982
    House of Traps

    Movie Mr. Xu

  11. 1982
    Shaolin Prince

    Movie Master Xia

  12. 1981
    The Duel of the Century

    Movie Hermit Pine

  13. 1981
    Bloody Parrot

    Movie Innkeeper

  14. 1981
    The Emperor and His Brother

    Movie Ma Shan Chun

  15. 1981
    Corpse Mania

    Movie Mr. Ma

  16. 1981
    Challenge of the Gamesters

    Movie Jiu

  17. 1981
    The Tiger and the Widow

    Movie Third Lord

  18. 1981
    Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

    Movie Boss at Eatery

  19. 1981
    A Bride's Nightmare

    Movie

  20. 1981
    Gambler's Delight

    Movie Pak Hok Kuen

  21. 1980
    Bat Without Wings

    Movie Waiter

  22. 1980
    Lost Souls

    Movie Refugee's relative

  23. 1980
    Hex

    Movie Old Man Fishing at Pond

  24. 1980
    The Kid with a Tattoo

    Movie Restaurant manager