Sam Lee
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Sam Lee Chan-Sam is an actor
from Hong Kong
. He started his film career when he was first spotted by director Fruit Chan
who cast him in Made in Hong Kong
. Since his debut, Sam has been working hard on many films. In 1999, he made thirteen films in that year alone. He appeared in a Japanese film Ping Pong
as one of the contestants in the movie. Sam Lee is best known for the role of Sha Jang in the epic series of The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra
(2002).
Outside of his film career, Sam is a seasonal member of a Hong Kong hip hop
band Lazy Mutha Fucka
(LMF) where he is the rapper. Sam Lee is also known as DJ Becareful.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
from Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. He started his film career when he was first spotted by director Fruit Chan
Fruit Chan
Fruit Chan Gor is an independent Hong Kong Second Wave screenwriter, filmmaker and producer, who is best known for his style of film reflecting the everyday life of Hong Kong people. He is well known for using amateur actors in his films...
who cast him in Made in Hong Kong
Made in Hong Kong (film)
Made in Hong Kong is a 1997 Hong Kong film written and directed by Fruit Chan, executive produced by Andy Lau and starring Sam Lee, Yim Hui-Chi, Wenders Li, and Tam Ka-Chuen...
. Since his debut, Sam has been working hard on many films. In 1999, he made thirteen films in that year alone. He appeared in a Japanese film Ping Pong
Ping Pong (film)
is a 2002 sports film directed by the Japanese filmmaker Fumihiko Sori. It is based on Taiyō Matsumoto's manga of the same name and is about the friendship between two high school table tennis players....
as one of the contestants in the movie. Sam Lee is best known for the role of Sha Jang in the epic series of The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra
The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra
The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra is a 2002 Hong Kong/Taiwanese TV series based on the classic Chinese novel: Journey to the West. It is also a remake of the 90's TVB version....
(2002).
Outside of his film career, Sam is a seasonal member of a Hong Kong hip hop
Hong Kong hip hop
Hip hop can be traced in Hong Kong from the early 90s with singers such as Sandy Lam and Shirley Kwan. The Hong Kong hip hop scene developed in 1991 with Softhard and in 1999 with the formation of LMF, the first rap/rock group signed by a major record label, Warner Music. The group consisted of ten...
band Lazy Mutha Fucka
Lazy Mutha Fucka
LMF also known as Lazy Mutha Fucka or Lazy Muthafucka, is a Cantonese hip-hop group in Hong Kong. The group, signed by Warner Music, was founded in 1993, disbanded in 2003 and regrouped in 2009...
(LMF) where he is the rapper. Sam Lee is also known as DJ Becareful.
Filmography
- Made in Hong KongMade in Hong Kong (film)Made in Hong Kong is a 1997 Hong Kong film written and directed by Fruit Chan, executive produced by Andy Lau and starring Sam Lee, Yim Hui-Chi, Wenders Li, and Tam Ka-Chuen...
(1997) - Nude Fear (1998)
- Beast Cops (1998)
- Bio ZombieBio ZombieBio Zombie is a 1998 Hong Kong zombie-comedy film, starring Jordan Bem Chan. It spoofs George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead and shows many similarities to Peter Jackson's Braindead.- Plot :...
(1998) - Young and Dangerous: The PrequelYoung and Dangerous: The PrequelYoung and Dangerous: The Prequel is a 1998 Hong Kong Triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second prequel in the Young and Dangerous film series....
(1998) - A True Mob Story (1998)
- The Longest SummerThe Longest SummerThe Longest Summer is Hong Kong independent director Fruit Chan's second feature in the "1997 trilogy", first released in 1998. The first film in the trilogy is Made in Hong Kong...
(19981998 in film-Events:* February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein.* Former child star Gary Coleman is charged with assaulting a young female bus driver at a California shopping mall.-Top grossing films:...
) - Afraid of Nothing, The Jobless King (1999)
- When I Look Upon the Stars (1999)
- Gorgeous (1999)[cameo]
- Trust Me U Die (1999)
- Believe It or Not (1999)
- The King of Debt Collecting Agent (1999)
- Moonlight ExpressMoonlight ExpressMoonlight Express is a 1999 joint Hong Kong/Japanese film directed by Daniel Lee and starring Leslie Cheung and Takako Tokiwa.-Cast:* Leslie Cheung - Shek Kar Bo / Tetsuya Misawa* Takako Tokiwa - Hitomi* Michelle Yeoh - Sis...
(1999)[cameo] - Rules of the Game (1999)
- Gen-X CopsGen-X CopsGen-X Cops is a 1999 Hong Kong action/crime film directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung and Sam Lee.-Synopsis:Jet fuel is stolen by weapons smugglers. The fuel is reacquired by the Hong Kong police but then once again stolen by a yakuza boss named Akatora who is trying to sell...
(1999) - A Man Called HeroA Man Called HeroA Man Called Hero is a 1999 Hong Kong film based on the manhua series Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, the film starred Ekin Cheng, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang, Nicholas Tse and Yuen Biao. The film's theme song Tin Sat Ku Hsing was performed by Ekin...
(1999) - Metade FumacaMetade FumacaMetade Fumaca is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Kam-Hung Yip.-Cast and roles:* Eric Tsang - Roy 'Mountain Leopard'* Nicholas Tse - Smokey* Shu Qi - Ah Nam* Kelly Chen - Policewoman...
(1999) - The Untold Story 3 (1999)
- Heaven of Hope (1999)
- Wan Chai Express (1999)
- Rave Fever (19991999 in filmThe year 1999 in film involved several noteworthy events and has been called "The Year That Changed Movies". Several significant feature films, including Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, Pedro Almodóvar's first Oscar-winning film All About My Mother, science fiction The Matrix, Deep...
) - Life (2000)
- Phantom Call (2000)
- True Love (2000)
- Fist PowerFist PowerFist Power is a 2000 Hong Kong action film directed by Aman Chang, starring Vincent Zhao, Anthony Wong, Gigi Lai and Sam Lee. The film was first released in Hong Kong on January 21, 2000.-Plot:...
(2000) - A War Named Desire (2000)
- Bio-Cops (2000)
- Skyline Cruisers (2000)
- Gen-Y Cops (2000)
- Scaremonger (2001)
- Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster (2001)
- Final Romance (2001)
- Visible SecretVisible SecretVisible Secret is a 2001 Hong Kong horror comedy film directed by Ann Hui, starring Eason Chan, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong, Sam Lee, James Wong, Wayne Lai, Kara Hui, Tony Liu and Cheung Tat-ming.-Plot:...
(2001) - Fing's Raver (2001)
- A Gambler's Story (2001)
- 20022002 (film)2002 is a 2001 Hong Kong science fiction film starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung, and Sam Lee. The film was directed by Wilson Yip.-Plot:...
(2001) - Color of Pain (20022002 in filmThe year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of...
) - U-Man (2002)
- The Stewardess (2002)
- Devil Face Angel Heart (2002)
- No Problem 2 (JAPAN 2002)
- Just One LookJust One LookJust One Look is a 2002 Hong Kong film written and directed by Yip Kam-Hung, and starring Shawn Yue, Anthony Wong and Gillian Chung.-Plot:A young man contemplates revenge on the gangster he believes responsible for his father's death...
(2002) - Ping PongPing Pong (film)is a 2002 sports film directed by the Japanese filmmaker Fumihiko Sori. It is based on Taiyō Matsumoto's manga of the same name and is about the friendship between two high school table tennis players....
(JAPAN 2002) - Possessed (2002)
- Deals with the Dark (2002)
- Troublesome Night 17Troublesome Night 17Troublesome Night 17 is a 2002 Hong Kong horror comedy film produced by Nam Yin and directed by Lam Wai-yin. It is the 17th of the 19 films in the Troublesome Night film series.-Plot:...
(2002) - Love is Over (2003)
- The Trouble-MakersThe Trouble-MakersThe Trouble-Makers is a 2003 film directed by Aman Chang in Cantonese. The movie has a run time of 85 minutes, and involves the actors Terence Yin, Sam Lee, and Maggie Q.-Plot summary:...
(2003) - I want to get married (2003)
- Fate Fighter (2003)
- Dream and Desire (2003)
- We're Not The Worst (2003)
- Public ToiletPublic Toilet (film)Public Toilet is a 2002 movie by Hong Kong director Fruit Chan, his first in digital format. The story talks about a Beijing man, "Dong-dong", who was born in a toilet...
(2003) - Dragon Loaded 2003 (2003)
- Fatal Training Course (2003)
- A Wedding or a Funeral (20042004 in filmThe year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
) - Enter the PhoenixEnter the PhoenixEnter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:...
(2004) [cameo] - Osaka Wrestling RestaurantOsaka Wrestling RestaurantOsaka Wrestling Restaurant Osaka Wrestling Restaurant Osaka Wrestling Restaurant (Chinese: 大阪達一餐 or 香港厨神 (Daai Baan Taat Yat Chaan, literally, "Osaka Flogs One Meal") is a 2004 Hong Kong comedy film starring Timmy Hung, Sammo Hung and Mang Hoi. This was Mang Hoi's final film appearance, who has...
(2004) - One Nite in MongkokOne Nite in MongkokOne Nite in Mongkok is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Derek Yee Tung-Shing.-Cast and roles: * Cecilia Cheung - Dandan * Daniel Wu - Lai-fu * Alex Fong - Milo* Anson Leung - Ben* Chin Kar-lok - Brandon...
(2004) - Super Model (2004)
- Gun Affinity (2004)
- Instant Marriage (2004)
- The Key to Destiny (2004)
- My Sweetie (2004)[cameo]
- Crazy N' The City (2005)
- DivergenceDivergence (film)Divergence is a 2005 Hong Kong action-crime film produced and directed by Benny Chan, from a screenplay by Ivy Ho. The film stars Ekin Cheng, Aaron Kwok and Daniel Wu.-Plot:...
(2005) - Demonic Flash (2005)
- Dragon Reloaded (2005)
- b420B420b420 is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Mathew Tang. The film is set in Macau.-Cast and roles:* Ben Hung - Simon* Sam Lee - Willy* Miki Yeung - Koey-External links:* *...
(2005) - Feel It Say It... (20062006 in film- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
) - Dog Bite DogDog Bite DogDog Bite Dog is a 2006 Hong Kong action crime thriller directed by Soi Cheang and starring Edison Chen as a brutal Cambodian assassin, desperately trying to evade police after completing an assignment in Hong Kong...
(2006) - Half Twin (2006)
- Two Stupid Eggs (2007)
- House of MahjongHouse of MahjongHouse of Mahjong is a 2007 comedy film directed by Marco Mak and written by Shing Mo Cheng, Chiu-Wang Lam, and Ka-ming Lau. It was released in Hong Kong on February 1, 2007.-Plot:...
(2007) - Twins MissionTwins MissionTwins Mission is a 2007 Hong Kong martial arts-action-comedy film directed by action choreographer Kong Tao-Hoi and starring Sammo Hung, Gillian Chung, Charlene Choi and Wu Jing among others...
(2007) - UndercoverUndercoverBeing undercover is disguising one's own identity or using an assumed identity for the purposes of gaining the trust of an individual or organization to learn secret information or to gain the trust of targeted individuals in order to gain information or evidence...
(2007) - The Longest Night in ShanghaiThe Longest Night in ShanghaiThe Longest Night in Shanghai is a 2007 Chinese/Japanese film produced by Japan's Movie Eye Entertainment and directed by Chinese director Zhang Yibai. It is a rare collaboration between China and Japan....
(2007) - Invisible TargetInvisible TargetInvisible 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...
(2007) - The Fatality (2008)
- Sasori (2008)
- Scare 2 Die (2008)
- The Vampire Who Admires MeThe Vampire Who Admires MeThe Vampire Who Admires Me is a 2008 Hong Kong horror/comedy/mystery film directed by Cub Chin starring Samuel Pang and Roger Kwok and actresses JJ Jia Maggie Li, Natalie Meng, model Ankie Beilke, Winnie Leung, and model Tanya Ng.-Cast:* Samuel Pang as King...
(2008) - CowebCowebCoweb is a 2009 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Xiong Xin Xin. It is Xiong Xin Xin's debut as a director in this film starring newcomer Jiang Lui Xia, Sam Lee, and Eddie Cheung.-Cast:* Jiang Lui Xia* Sam Lee* Eddie Cheung* Kane Kosugi...
(2009) - 72 Tenants of Prosperity72 Tenants of Prosperity72 Tenants of Prosperity is a 2010 Hong Kong comedy film by Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Limited, United Filmmakers Organization, Sil-Metropole Organisation and Sun Wah Media Group. Directed by Eric Tsang and starring Eric Tsang, Jacky Cheung and Anita Yuen...
(2010)
Television
- Law 2002 (2002)
- The Monkey King: Quest for the SutraThe Monkey King: Quest for the SutraThe Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra is a 2002 Hong Kong/Taiwanese TV series based on the classic Chinese novel: Journey to the West. It is also a remake of the 90's TVB version....
(2002) - Chinese PaladinChinese Paladin (TV series)-Track list:#Yongheng De Jiyi #Zhongyu Mingbai performed by Power Station#Xiaoyao Tan performed by Hu Ge#Shapolang performed by JS...
(2005) - Ghetto JusticeGhetto JusticeGhetto Justice Ghetto Justice Ghetto Justice (Traditional Chinese: (怒火街頭) is an TVB modern drama series.-Plot:Law Lik-ah (aka LA Law) (Kevin Cheng) is a Barrister who used to practice law for personal fame and glory but after setting up a Legal Advice Centre with his cousin George Mike (Jazz Lam)...
(2011)
Awards won
- 1998: Hong Kong Film Award: Best New Performer for Made in Hong KongMade in Hong Kong (film)Made in Hong Kong is a 1997 Hong Kong film written and directed by Fruit Chan, executive produced by Andy Lau and starring Sam Lee, Yim Hui-Chi, Wenders Li, and Tam Ka-Chuen...
Awards nominated
- 1997: Golden Horse Award: Best Actor for Made in Hong KongMade in Hong Kong (film)Made in Hong Kong is a 1997 Hong Kong film written and directed by Fruit Chan, executive produced by Andy Lau and starring Sam Lee, Yim Hui-Chi, Wenders Li, and Tam Ka-Chuen...
- 1999: Hong Kong Film Award: Best Supporting Actor for The Longest SummerThe Longest SummerThe Longest Summer is Hong Kong independent director Fruit Chan's second feature in the "1997 trilogy", first released in 1998. The first film in the trilogy is Made in Hong Kong...