Tony Liu
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Tony Liu Yung is a Hong Kong
actor
and martial artist. He often appeared in martial arts
films. He debuted in Bruce Lee
's The Big Boss
and later appeared in Lee's
next three films.
to Hong Kong actress Li Wen. He was educated in Hong Kong's St. Paul College. He later went to Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and studied piano
. In addition, he has also studied Judo
and Karate
and mastered them. Liu later studied Kung Fu
from Bruce Lee
.
in 1970 at the age of 18. His first role was in Bruce Lee
's The Big Boss
as the villainous "Hsiao Chiun". He then appeared in Fist of Fury
as one of the brothers of Jing Wu Men
and in Way of the Dragon
as "Tony", a Karate practitioner who later studies Kung Fu under Bruce Lee's character, "Tang Lung". He also had a cameo appearance
in Enter the Dragon
as a tournament fighter who fights John Saxon
.
He gained fame after he joined Shaw Brothers
in 1975. His first breakthrough role was in Emperor Chien Lung as the emperor and later in the sequels.
Later on, he appeared in many TV series.
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and martial artist. He often appeared in martial arts
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....
films. He debuted in Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement...
's The Big Boss
The Big Boss
The Big Boss, previously known by its U.S. title Fists Of Fury is a 1971 Hong Kong martial arts action crime thriller film. The Big Boss was Bruce Lee's first major film. It was written to star James Tien; however, Lee's strong performance relegated Tien, already a star in Hong Kong, to second...
and later appeared in Lee's
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement...
next three films.
Early life
Tony Liu was born in 1952 in Hong KongHong 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...
to Hong Kong actress Li Wen. He was educated in Hong Kong's St. Paul College. He later went to Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and studied piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
. In addition, he has also studied Judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
and Karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
and mastered them. Liu later studied Kung Fu
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
from Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement...
.
Film career
Liu joined Golden HarvestGolden Harvest
Golden Harvest is a film production, distribution, and exhibition company based in Hong Kong. It played a major role in becoming the first Chinese film company to successfully enter the western market for an extended period of time, especially with the films of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan...
in 1970 at the age of 18. His first role was in Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement...
's The Big Boss
The Big Boss
The Big Boss, previously known by its U.S. title Fists Of Fury is a 1971 Hong Kong martial arts action crime thriller film. The Big Boss was Bruce Lee's first major film. It was written to star James Tien; however, Lee's strong performance relegated Tien, already a star in Hong Kong, to second...
as the villainous "Hsiao Chiun". He then appeared in Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury, formerly known as The Chinese Connection and The Iron Hand in the United States, is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei. It starred Bruce Lee in his second major film after The Big Boss...
as one of the brothers of Jing Wu Men
Chin Woo Athletic Association
Chin Woo Athletic Association is a Chinese martial arts association founded in Shanghai on July 7, 1910, but other sources also cite dates in 1909. It can be found spelled in many ways - Jing Mo, Ching Wu, Jing Wo, Jing Wu etc....
and in Way of the Dragon
Way of the Dragon
The Way of the Dragon is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced, directed by and starring Bruce Lee.- Plot :Tang Lung is sent from Hong Kong to Rome to help his friend's niece Chen Ching Hua, and family friends, whose restaurant is being targeted by the local Mafia, which has been...
as "Tony", a Karate practitioner who later studies Kung Fu under Bruce Lee's character, "Tang Lung". He also had a cameo appearance
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
in Enter the Dragon
Enter the Dragon
Enter the Dragon is a 1973 Hong Kong martial arts co-production with Golden Harvest and Warner Bros. studios, directed by Robert Clouse; starring Bruce Lee, Jim Kelly and John Saxon. This is Bruce Lee's final film appearance before his death on July 20, 1973...
as a tournament fighter who fights John Saxon
John Saxon (actor)
John Saxon is an American actor who has worked on over 200 projects during the span of sixty years. Saxon is most known for his work in horror films such as A Nightmare on Elm Street and Black Christmas, both of which feature Saxon as a policeman in search of the killer...
.
He gained fame after he joined Shaw Brothers
Shaw Brothers Studio
The Shaw Brothers Studio , owned by Shaw Brothers Ltd., was the foremost and the largest movie production company of Hong Kong movies.From their distribution base in Singapore where they founded parent company Shaw Organization in 1924, and as a strategic development of their movie distribution...
in 1975. His first breakthrough role was in Emperor Chien Lung as the emperor and later in the sequels.
Later on, he appeared in many TV series.
as actor
- The Big BossThe Big BossThe Big Boss, previously known by its U.S. title Fists Of Fury is a 1971 Hong Kong martial arts action crime thriller film. The Big Boss was Bruce Lee's first major film. It was written to star James Tien; however, Lee's strong performance relegated Tien, already a star in Hong Kong, to second...
(1971) - Fist of FuryFist of FuryFist of Fury, formerly known as The Chinese Connection and The Iron Hand in the United States, is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei. It starred Bruce Lee in his second major film after The Big Boss...
(1972) - Way of the DragonWay of the DragonThe Way of the Dragon is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced, directed by and starring Bruce Lee.- Plot :Tang Lung is sent from Hong Kong to Rome to help his friend's niece Chen Ching Hua, and family friends, whose restaurant is being targeted by the local Mafia, which has been...
(1972) - Back Alley Princess (1973)
- Enter the DragonEnter the DragonEnter the Dragon is a 1973 Hong Kong martial arts co-production with Golden Harvest and Warner Bros. studios, directed by Robert Clouse; starring Bruce Lee, Jim Kelly and John Saxon. This is Bruce Lee's final film appearance before his death on July 20, 1973...
(1973) - The Devil's Treasure (1973)
- Manchu Boxer (1974)
- Dynamite BrothersDynamite BrothersDynamite Brothers, also known by its alternate title East Meets Watts, is a 1974 martial arts and blaxploitation film.It was filmed on location in Watts, Los Angeles, and San Francisco...
(1974) - Naughty! Naughty! (1974)
- Desire (1974)
- Seven Coffins (1975)
- Money Is Everything (1975)
- Bar Girl (1975)
- Black Alice (1975)
- Emperor Chien Lung (1976)
- The Dragon Missile (1976)
- Brotherhood (1976)
- Tiger of Northland (1976)
- Shaolin Temple (1976)
- Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung (1977)
- The Naval Commandos (1977)
- Deadly Angels (1977)
- To Kill a Jaguar (1977)
- Death Promise (1977)
- Pursuit of Vengeance (1977)
- Clan of AmazonsClan of Amazons (1978 film)Clan of Amazons, also known as Clan of the Amazons, is a 1978 Hong Kong film adapted from Xiuhua Dadao of Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series...
(1978) - The PsychopathThe PsychopathThe Psychopath is a 1966 film directed by Freddie Francis and written by Robert Bloch. It stars Patrick Wymark and Margaret Johnston.It deals with a police inspector who investigates a string of murders where the victims have dolls attached to their bodies. The trail soon leads to one Mrs...
(1978) - Legend of the BatLegend Of The BatLegend of the Bat, also known as Bat Island Adventure or Clans of Intrigue 2, is a 1978 Hong Kong film adapted from Bianfu Chuanqi of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. The film was directed and written by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Ti Lung as the lead character...
(1978) - Swordsman and Enchantress (1978)
- The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung (1978)
- The BrothersThe Brothers (1979 film)The Brothers is a 1979 Hong Kong film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. Starring Tony Liu, Guk Fung, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Chau Li Chuan. Directed by Hua Shan....
(1979) - Invincible Enforcer (1979)
- The Convict Killer (1980)
- Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty (1980)
- The Tiger and the Widow (1981)
- The Duel of the CenturyThe Duel of the CenturyThe Duel of the Century is a 1981 Hong Kong film adapted from Juezhan Qianhou of Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The film was directed by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Tony Liu as the lead character.-Cast:...
(1981) - Return of the Sentimental SwordsmanReturn of the Sentimental SwordsmanReturn of the Sentimental Swordsman, also known as The Flying Blade, is a 1981 Hong Kong wuxia film based on Gu Long's Xiaoli Feidao series of novels. The film was directed by Chor Yuen and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio...
(1981) - Notorious Eight (1981)
- Bloody Parrot (1981)
- The Bloody Mission (1982)
- Tiger Killer (1982)
- Passing Flickers (1982)
- Human Lanterns (1982)
- The Spirit of the Sword (1982)
- The Big Sting (1982)
- The Pure and the Evil (1982)
- The Emperor and the Minister (1982)
- The Enchantress (1983)
- Usurpers of Emperor's Power (1983)
- Bastard SwordsmanBastard SwordsmanBastard Swordsman, also known as Reincarnate Swordsman, is a 1983 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.-Plot:...
(1983) - Secret Service of the Imperial CourtSecret Service of the Imperial CourtSecret Service of the Imperial Court, also known as Police Pool of Blood, is a 1984 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and starring Bryan Leung...
(1984) - Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984)
- Sex Beyond the Grave (1984)
- Rise of the Great WallRise of the Great WallRise of the Great Wall is a 1986 Hong Kong television series based on the biography of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China and founder of the Qin Dynasty...
(1986) (TV series) - Poor Man's OrangePoor Man's OrangePoor Man's Orange is a novel by New Zealand born Australian author Ruth Park. Published in 1949, the book is the sequel to The Harp in the South and continues the story of the Darcy family, living in the Surry Hills area of Sydney....
(1987) (TV series) - Bloodshed Over the Forbidden City (1990) (TV series)
- Dragon Killer (1995)
- BaronessBaronessBaroness is the female equivalent of the nobility title Baron.Baroness or The Baroness may also refer to:* Baroness , a metal band from Savannah, Georgia* Baroness , a fictional villain in the G.I...
(2000) - 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) - My Ma Has Son Fever (2004)
- How to Meet the Lucky StarsHow to Meet the Lucky StarsHow to Meet the Lucky Stars is a 1996 Hong Kong film and the final film in the Lucky Stars film series. Featuring the "Lucky Stars" Sammo Hung , Eric Tsang, Richard Ng, Stanley Fung, Michael Miu and new cast member Vincent Lau as Hung's younger cousin and Françoise Yip as their love interest...
(1996) - The Valiant Ones New (2007)
- Wu Seng (2007)
- Jingwu Chen ZhenJingwu Chen ZhenJingwu Chen Zhen is a television series based on the story of Chen Zhen, a fictional martial arts student of Huo Yuanjia. The series is a sequel to the 2008 television series Huo Yuanjia, with Jordan Chan reprising his role as Chen Zhen.-Plot:...
(2008) - Taishan Kung Fu (2009)