Anders Nelsson

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Anders Nelsson

Sound 80 June 10, 1946

Berkeley, California, USA

Born in US as child of Swedish missionaries, he moved to Hong Kong in 1950 and grew up there (thus became fluent in Cantonese). As a musician who emerged in 60s HK music scene he…

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The Way of the Dragon

The Way of the Dragon

7.4 1972 Movie
Miracles: The Canton Godfather

Miracles: The Canton Godfather

7.1 1989 Movie
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

6.5 1985 Movie
Mr. Vampire

Mr. Vampire

6.9 1985 Movie
Chasing the Dragon

Chasing the Dragon

7.0 2017 Movie
The Seventh Curse

The Seventh Curse

6.7 1986 Movie
Millionaires' Express

Millionaires' Express

6.7 1986 Movie
Mr. Vampire II

Mr. Vampire II

5.9 1986 Movie
Mr. Vampire III

Mr. Vampire III

6.7 1987 Movie
The Haunted Cop Shop

The Haunted Cop Shop

5.9 1987 Movie
Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune

1982 TV Show
My Cousin, the Ghost

My Cousin, the Ghost

6.6 1987 Movie

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Born in US as child of Swedish missionaries, he moved to Hong Kong in 1950 and grew up there (thus became fluent in Cantonese). As a musician who emerged in 60s HK music scene he befriended musician Robert Lee (Bruce Lee's younger brother). Thus he was introduced to Bruce Lee who was looking for some 'Gwailos' (Foreigner) to act as Italian thugs in his movie 'Way of the Dragon' (Which was not entirely shot in Italy due to the high costs)

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2017
    Chasing the Dragon

    Movie Mr Glen

  2. 2016
    Bruce Lee: Tracking the Dragon

    Movie Self

  3. 2015
    Shanghai Noir

    Movie

  4. 2011
    Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon

    Movie Self

  5. 1989
    Miracles: The Canton Godfather

    Movie Supreme Court Judge Nelsen

  6. 1989
    Burning Sensation

    Movie Original Music Composer

  7. 1988
    Spooky, Spooky

    Movie Original Music Composer

  8. 1988
    The Greatest Lover

    Movie Mr. Gladyman

  9. 1988
    Three Warriors

    Movie Music

  10. 1988
    Chaos By Design

    Movie Original Music Composer

  11. 1987
    Mr. Vampire III

    Movie Original Music Composer

  12. 1987
    Return of the Demon

    Movie Compositor

  13. 1987
    The Haunted Cop Shop

    Movie Original Music Composer

  14. 1987
    Scared Stiff

    Movie Original Music Composer

  15. 1987
    Seven Years Itch

    Movie Original Music Composer

  16. 1987
    My Cousin, the Ghost

    Movie Original Music Composer

More credits
  1. 1986
    The Seventh Curse

    Movie Guest at Pool Party

  2. 1986
    Mr. Vampire II

    Movie Original Music Composer

  3. 1986
    Goodbye My Hero

    Movie

  4. 1986
    Millionaires' Express

    Movie Original Music Composer

  5. 1985
    Mr. Vampire

    Movie Original Music Composer

  6. 1985
    My Name Ain't Suzie

    Movie Original Music Composer

  7. 1985
    Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

    Movie Original Music Composer

  8. 1983
    All the Wrong Spies

    Movie The American

  9. 1982
    Soldier of Fortune

    TV show

  10. 1982
    Marianna

    Movie Original Music Composer

  11. 1981
    Hong Kong Gentlemen (I)

    TV show 威廉臣

  12. 1976
    The Dragon Lives

    Movie Original Music Composer

  13. 1972
    The Way of the Dragon

    Movie Thug (uncredited)