Wei Ping-ao
November 29, 1929 (95 years old) in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Wei Ping-ao (Chinese: ้ญๅนณๆพณ, 29 November 1929 โ 3 December 1989), also known as Paul Wei, was a Hong Kong-based Chinese actor who started his career in the Shaw Brothers Studio. He is best known for playing cunning interpreters in Bruce Lee's 1972 films Fist of Fury and Way of the Dragon, in which he dubbed his own voice, and also appeared in films such as Deaf Mute Heroine (1971), Hapkido (1972) and Fists of Bruce Lee (1978). He suffered from jaundice in his later years. He died on 3 December 1989 in Hong Kong.
Known For
Credits
- 1988 ยทSex of the Imperialas
- 1988 ยทThe 5 Kung Fu Kidsas
- 1985 ยทTurbo Dragonas
- 1985 ยทSecrets of the Inner Chamberas Master Charng
- 1984 ยทThe Last Night of Madam Chinas
- 1982 ยทRaiders of the Shaolin Templeas
- 1982 ยทThe Flute Player of Wrathas
- 1982 ยทMonkey Waras
- 1982 ยทThe Chinese Stuntmanas The Director
- 1982 ยทCalamity of Snakesas
- 1982 ยทNinja in the Dragon's Denas Chemist
- 1982 ยท36 Super Kidsas
- 1982 ยทCan't Stop the Waras
- 1981 ยทSpooky Kookiesas Bo's Dad
- 1981 ยทThree Funny Detectivesas
- 1979 ยทThe Art of War by Sun Tzuas
- 1979 ยทFists Of Bruce Leeas Octopus
- 1979 ยทThe Marvelous Kung Fuas
- 1978 ยทFilthy Guyas
- 1977 ยทDuel with the Devilsas
- 1977 ยทOne Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalryas
- 1977 ยทThe Prominent Eunuch Chen Hoas
- 1977 ยทGolden Nunas
- 1976 ยทLaugh Inas
- 1976 ยทThe Ghostas
- 1976 ยทThe Legend of Bruce Leeas Movie Producer
- 1975 ยทShantung Man in Hong Kongas
- 1975 ยทDragon Gateas His Majesty
- 1975 ยทThe Phantom Luteas Hsin Kwei
- 1974 ยทNaughty! Naughty!as Wei Ping Ao
- 1974 ยทTornado of Chu-chiangas
- 1974 ยทThe Snake Girl Drops Inas Witch
- 1973 ยทThe Fate of Lee Khanas Wen Mei Chi
- 1973 ยทBruce Lee: The Man and the Legendas Self
- 1973 ยทSpring in Pattayaas Pin Hao
- 1973 ยทAdventure in Denmarkas Travel Agent
- 1973 ยทFist of Unicornas San Tin
- 1973 ยทTales of Larcenyas Retinue Officer Bo Sin
- 1972 ยทThe Way of the Dragonas Ho
- 1972 ยทHapkidoas Black Bear Secretary Zhang
- 1972 ยทLove Is an Elusive Windas
- 1972 ยทFist of Furyas Interpreter Wu
- 1971 ยทThe Brave Young Generationas
- 1971 ยทDeaf and Mute Heroineas
- 1970 ยทValley of the Fangsas Hu San
- 1970 ยทWrath of the Swordas Zhang Xiao-Shan
- 1970 ยทThe Winged Tigeras You Ming
- 1970 ยทDouble Blissas Zhou Rongzong (Chu Yung-Chung)
- 1969 ยทRiver of Tearsas Li Laosan
- 1969 ยทThe Three Smilesas Zhu Zhi Shan
- 1969 ยทThe Millionaire Chaseas Jiang Wen Qiang
- 1968 ยทDivorce, Hong Kong Styleas Hsiao Pai
- 1968 ยทHong Kong Rhapsodyas Wei Chung Liang
- 1967 ยทKing Drummeras Li Yuan-Ming
- 1967 ยทSong of Tomorrowas TV host
- 1967 ยทKiss and Killas Chien Kun
- 1967 ยทThe Trail of the Broken Bladeas Shi Gan
- 1966 ยทPoisonous Roseas Fourth Brother
- 1966 ยทDownhill They Rideas
- 1961 ยทGood Neighborsas Chen Hsi-Ting
- 1960 ยทConscience and Guiltas
- 1956 ยทJourney to Kwan Shanas
- 1956 ยทRemote Loveas Bu La-Te