Roy Horan
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Roy Horan is a martial artist
and actor. Horan is perhaps best known for his role as Lewis in 1981 martial arts film Game of Death II
and Priest Russian in 1978 martial arts film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
.
along with Tai Chi Boxer, Kill Zone
, Invisible Target
and Fatal Contact
film star Wu Jing.
as Charlie. Horan went on to play Tolstoy in the 1977 film Snuff Bottle Connection
, and the Russian priest in in the 1978 film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
along with Jackie Chan
and Hwang Jang Lee
.
In 1980s, Horan appeared as Lewis in the 1981 film Game of Death II
along with Tong Lung and Hwang Jang Lee. He also directed the 1981 documentary Art of High Impact Kicking.
along with Hwang Jang Lee, Loren Avedon
, Matthias Hues
, Max Thayer
and Cynthia Rothrock
, which he also wrote and produced.
After No Retreat, No Surrender 2, Horan retired from acting. He is currently teaching at the University of Hong Kong
.
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
and actor. Horan is perhaps best known for his role as Lewis in 1981 martial arts film Game of Death II
Game of Death II
Game of Death II is a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Ng See-yuen, starring Tong Lung, Huong Cheng Li, Roy Horan, To Wai Wo and Lee Hoi San. This film was marketed as a sequel to Bruce Lee's last and partially completed film Game of Death...
and Priest Russian in 1978 martial arts film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping his directorial debut, who has since gained international stardom as the action choreographer for films such as Iron Monkey, Fist of Legend, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix series, Kill...
.
Family
Horan has a daughter named Celina Jade (Celina Horan) who made her film debut in the 2008 action thriller Legendary AssassinLegendary Assassin
Legendary Assassin |thriller film]] directed by and starring Wu Jing made his directorial debut along with fight choreographer Nicky Li. The film also marks the screen debut of singer, songwriter and model Celina Jade...
along with Tai Chi Boxer, Kill Zone
SPL: Sha Po Lang
SPL: Sha Po Lang , , is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts and crime film written and directed by Wilson Yip, starring Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam and Jing Wu...
, Invisible Target
Invisible Target
Invisible Target is a 2007 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Benny Chan. The film stars Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue and Jaycee Chan as three police officers who are thrown together due to their backgrounds to bring down a criminal gang of seven led by Tien Yeng-seng -Plot:An armoured...
and Fatal Contact
Fatal Contact (film)
Fatal Contact is a 2006 Hong Kong martial arts film that was written and directed by Dennis Law and stars Wu Jing as a young man who is trained with the fighting techniques of Sanshou martial arts, and lured into the world of illegal martial arts fighting...
film star Wu Jing.
Acting
Horan made his film debut in the 1976 movie Bruce Lee's SecretBruce Lee's Secret
Bruce Lee's Secret is a 1976 Bruceploitation martial arts film, which is also a pseudo-biopic of Bruce Lee. It stars Bruce Li as "Bob" Lee, whose life is essentially the same as Lee's and is on two occasions actually referred to as 'Bruce'...
as Charlie. Horan went on to play Tolstoy in the 1977 film Snuff Bottle Connection
Snuff Bottle Connection
Snuff Bottle Connection is a 1977 martial arts-action film starring Hwang Jang Lee, John Liu and Roy Horan.-Plot:The Russians are consorting with the traitorous Manchus, who plan to turn over a map of the strategic points the Russians could use to invade Chinese territories...
, and the Russian priest in in the 1978 film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping his directorial debut, who has since gained international stardom as the action choreographer for films such as Iron Monkey, Fist of Legend, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix series, Kill...
along with Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
and Hwang Jang Lee
Hwang Jang Lee
Hwang Jang Lee is a Korean martial artist and actor. Hwang is perhaps best known as Sheng Kuan in 1978 film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Wong Chin in 1981 film Hitman in the Hand of Buddha. Variations of his name are often written as Wong Cheng Lee or Wong Cheng Li, in their Cantonese-Chinese...
.
In 1980s, Horan appeared as Lewis in the 1981 film Game of Death II
Game of Death II
Game of Death II is a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Ng See-yuen, starring Tong Lung, Huong Cheng Li, Roy Horan, To Wai Wo and Lee Hoi San. This film was marketed as a sequel to Bruce Lee's last and partially completed film Game of Death...
along with Tong Lung and Hwang Jang Lee. He also directed the 1981 documentary Art of High Impact Kicking.
Final film and retirement from acting
Horan's final movie appearance was in the 1987 film No Retreat, No Surrender 2No Retreat, No Surrender 2
No Retreat, No Surrender 2 is an American Hong Kong martial arts film directed in 1987 by Corey Yuen. This film does not continue the story of the original No Retreat, No Surrender...
along with Hwang Jang Lee, Loren Avedon
Loren Avedon
Loren A. Avedon is an American martial arts film actor. He has also acted in several popular American TV shows, including Baywatch.-Biography:...
, Matthias Hues
Matthias Hues
-Biography:Hues was born in Waltrop, Germany, and was raised on a ranch by his doctor-father Josef...who, according to the younger Hues, did not even own a television set. Matthias 's first Hollywood acting role was as Yuri in the film No Retreat, No Surrender 2...
, Max Thayer
Max Thayer
-Filmography:*Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks , the sequel of the infamous Ilsa: She-Wolf of the SS.*Planet of Dinosaurs*Hot Ice - this was the last movie where Ed Wood appeared, directed by Steven Apostolof.*The Retrievers...
and Cynthia Rothrock
Cynthia Rothrock
Cynthia Rothrock is an American martial artist and actress specializing in martial arts films. -Martial arts achievements:Rothrock is five-time World Karate Champion in forms and weapons between 1981 and 1985...
, which he also wrote and produced.
After No Retreat, No Surrender 2, Horan retired from acting. He is currently teaching at the University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. Its motto is "Sapientia et Virtus" in Latin, meaning "wisdom and virtue", and "" in Chinese...
.
Movies
- Bruce Lee's SecretBruce Lee's SecretBruce Lee's Secret is a 1976 Bruceploitation martial arts film, which is also a pseudo-biopic of Bruce Lee. It stars Bruce Li as "Bob" Lee, whose life is essentially the same as Lee's and is on two occasions actually referred to as 'Bruce'...
(1976) - Snuff Bottle ConnectionSnuff Bottle ConnectionSnuff Bottle Connection is a 1977 martial arts-action film starring Hwang Jang Lee, John Liu and Roy Horan.-Plot:The Russians are consorting with the traitorous Manchus, who plan to turn over a map of the strategic points the Russians could use to invade Chinese territories...
(1977) - Snake in the Eagle's ShadowSnake in the Eagle's ShadowSnake in the Eagle's Shadow is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping his directorial debut, who has since gained international stardom as the action choreographer for films such as Iron Monkey, Fist of Legend, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix series, Kill...
(1978) - Ring of Death (1980)
- Game of Death IIGame of Death IIGame of Death II is a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Ng See-yuen, starring Tong Lung, Huong Cheng Li, Roy Horan, To Wai Wo and Lee Hoi San. This film was marketed as a sequel to Bruce Lee's last and partially completed film Game of Death...
(1981) - Gun is Law (1983)
- No Retreat, No Surrender 2No Retreat, No Surrender 2No Retreat, No Surrender 2 is an American Hong Kong martial arts film directed in 1987 by Corey Yuen. This film does not continue the story of the original No Retreat, No Surrender...
(1987)