Bolo Yeung
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Bolo Yeung | |
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Born | Yeung Sze July 3, 1946 Guangzhou,Guangdong,Republic of China |
Native name | Dương tư |
Other names | Yang Si Yang Sze |
Years active | 1970–present |
Occupation | Actor, martial artist, bodybuilder |
Children | 3 |
Yeung Sze(simplified Chinese:Dương tư;traditional Chinese:Dương tư;pinyin:Yáng Sī;Jyutping:Yeung4 Si1;born July 3, 1946[1]), better known asBolo Yeung,is a Hong Kong former competitivebodybuilder,martial artist,and martial arts film actor. Primarily cast as the villain in the movies he stars in, Sze is globally known for his performances as Bolo inEnter the Dragon(1973), starringBruce Lee,and as Chong Li inBloodsport(1988), starringJean-Claude Van Damme,as well as other numerous appearances and a long career inHong Kong martial arts films.
Biography[edit]
Yeung began hismartial artstraining at the age of 10 inCanton,where he trained under severalkung fumasters. Growing up, he took an interest inbodybuilding,and later becameMr. Hong Kongbodybuilding champion. He held the title for ten years. Because of his muscular physique, he was chosen for several bad guy roles in films produced byShaw BrothersStudios, such asThe Heroic Ones,The Deadly Duo,Angry Guestand others. He left Shaw Brothers in 1971.[citation needed]
Yeung metBruce Leewhile the two were filming aWinston cigarettescommercial.[2]A friendship emerged and Lee invited him to star inEnter the Dragon,after which he became known as "Bolo", the name of the character he portrayed. The two became close friends during the filming ofEnter the Dragon,during which Lee and Yeung worked very closely on technique training. Yeung once stated in an interview, many years after Lee's death, "There will never be another Bruce Lee; I am privileged to have had the honour of calling him my friend."[citation needed]
During the 1970s and 1980s, Yeung starred in numerous martial arts films, but his breakout film wasBloodsport.Shot on a 1.5 million USD budget, it became a box office hit in the spring of 1988.Jean-Claude Van Dammehad the leading role as Frank Dux, while Yeung played the role of Chong Li. A strong friendship formed between the two actors on the set ofBloodsport,and Van Damme invited Yeung to appear in his subsequent filmDouble Impact.[citation needed]
Canadian action film actor, director and producerJalal Merhimet Yeung inHong Kongwhile shooting his first filmFearless Tiger,then again on the set ofDouble Impact.Merhi was impressed with Yeung's personality and ability, and decided to create a part specifically for him.[3]Later Merhi worked with Yeung on more films such asTiger Claws,TC 2000andTiger Claws 2.
In 2007, Yeung made an appearance inBlizhniy Boy: The Ultimate Fighter.Merhi directed the first 60 minutes of the film that was shot inToronto.Due to other commitments, he could not complete the remaining part of the film in Russia. Producer Erken Ialgashev directed the remainder of the film.[citation needed]
Filmography[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Note(s) |
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2017 | Diamond Cartel(a.k.a.The Whole World at Our Feet)[4] | Bula | |
2007 | Blizhniy Boy: The Ultimate Fighter | Erik's Trainer | |
1997 | Tiger Claws II | Chong | |
1996 | Fists of Legends 2 Iron Bodyguards | Mongolian fighter | |
1995 | Shootfighter 2 | Shingo | |
1994 | Fearless Tiger | Master on mountain | |
1993 | TC 2000 | Master Sumai | |
1992 | The Magnificent Duo | Bolo | |
1992 | Tiger Claws | Chong | |
1992 | Ironheart | 'Ice' | |
1992 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Shingo | |
1992 | Mega Force from Highland | The Wu Tang Swordsman | |
1991 | Double Impact | Moon | |
1991 | Breathing Fire | 'Thunder' | Credited as Bolo Young |
1989 | Bloodfight | Chang Lee, The Vietnamese Cobra | |
1988 | Bloodsport | Chong Li | |
1988 | One Husband Too Many | Dung Ken, Muscleman | |
1987 | Killer's Nocturne | Pit fighter | |
1987 | To Err is Humane(a.k.a.To Err is Human) | Unknown | |
1986 | Legacy of Rage | Thug | |
1986 | Lucky Stars Go Places(a.k.a.Luckiest Stars) | Movie Patron | |
1986 | Millionaires Express(a.k.a.Shanghai Express) | Millionaire Chan | Uncredited, cameo |
1985 | Seven Angels | Bar Customer In Green Shirt | |
1985 | Bruce Lee's Dragons Fight Back | Unknown | |
1985 | My Lucky Stars | Millionaire Chan | |
1985 | Working Class(a.k.a.Hit Work Emperor) | Giant Kickboxer | |
1985 | Lucky Diamond(a.k.a.Wish You Good Luck) | Unknown | |
1984 | Silent Romance | Unknown | |
1983 | Just for Fun | Unknown | |
1983 | The Boxers Omen(a.k.a.Mo) | Mr. Bu Bo, The Thai Boxer | |
1982 | The Supergang | 'Big King' | |
1982 | The Ninja Strikes Back(a.k.a.Bruce Le Fights/Strikes BackorEye of the Dragon) | Unknown | |
1981 | All the Wrong Clues (for the Right Solution) | Unknown | |
1980 | Way of the Dragon 2(a.k.a.Bruce Le's Greatest Revenge) | Unknown | Credited as Yang Sze |
1980 | The 36 Deadly Styles | Cheung's Brother | |
1980 | Bruce, the King of Kung Fu(a.k.a.The Young Bruce Lee) | Unknown | |
1980 | Fearless Master(a.k.a.Fearless Hyena 3) | Unknown | Credited as Yang Sze |
1980 | Challenge of the Tiger(a.k.a.Dragon Bruce LeorGymkata Killer) | Unknown | Credited as Yang Sze |
1980 | Invincible(a.k.a.Fighting Dragon) | Unknown | |
1980 | Treasure of Bruce Lee(a.k.a.King Boxer 2) | Unknown | |
1979 | Bruce the Superhero | Peter Sze, The Bullkiller | Credited as Yang Sze |
1979 | Ruthless Revenge(a.k.a.Invincible Kung FuorThe Two Tricky Kids) | Unknown | |
1979 | The Dragon, the Hero(a.k.a.Dragon on Fire) | Unknown | |
1979 | Enter Three Dragons(a.k.a.Three Avengers) | Bolo | |
1979 | The Fists, the Kicks, and the Evil | Master Lung | |
1979 | Snake Deadly Act | The Giant | |
1979 | Writing Kung Fu | Ah Yen | Credited as Yang Sze |
1978 | Enter the Game of Death(a.k.a.Cross Hands Martial ArtsorThe King of Kung Fu) | Yang See | |
1978 | Enter Three Dragons | Bolo | |
1978 | Bruce Li in New Guinea | Unknown | |
1978 | Amsterdam Connection | Louie 'Big Louie' | Credited as Yang Sze |
1978 | Black Belt Jones 2(a.k.a.Tattoo Connection) | Tan Yu Lu's Henchman | |
1978 | The Image of Bruce Lee(a.k.a.Storming Attacks) | Kimura | |
1977 | 10 Magnificent Killers | Ling Chu | Credited as Yang Sze |
1977 | Bolo the Brute(a.k.a. Bolo) | Bolo | |
1977 | The Clones of Bruce Lee | Martial Arts Trainer | |
1977 | Bruce and Shaolin Kung Fu(a.k.a.Bruce vs Black Dragon) | Lam Chi Chu | |
1977 | Soul of Chiba | Nepal | Credited as Yang Sze |
1976 | A Queen's Ransom(a.k.a.International Assassin(s)) | Ram | |
1975 | Hong Kong Superman(a.k.a.Bruce: Hong Kong Master) | Unknown | |
1975 | Kung Fu Massacre | Unknown | Credited as Yang Sze |
1975 | G-Men '75 | Unknown | TV series |
1975 | He Loved Once Too Many | Unknown | Credited as Bolo Yang Sze |
1975 | All Men Are Brothers(a.k.a.Seven Soldiers of Kung Fu) | Si Xingfang | |
1975 | The Fighting Dragon | Red Tiger | TV series |
1974 | Super Kung Fu Kid | Tiger | Credited as Yang Sze |
1973 | Chinese Hercules | Chinese Hercules | |
1973 | Thunderkick | Unknown | |
1973 | Kung Fu's Hero | Unknown | Credited as Yang Sze |
1973 | Enter the Dragon | Bolo | Credited as Yang Sze |
1973 | Freedom Strikes A Blow | Chiang Tai | Credited as Yang Sze |
1973 | Greatest Thai Bo xing | Unknown | |
1973 | Tiger | Unknown | |
1973 | Ninja Killer | Mr. Yang | Credited as Yang Sze |
1972 | Man of Iron(a.k.a.Iron ManorWarrior of Steel) | Jin Xi Fu | |
1972 | Trilogy of Swordsmanship | Unknown | |
1972 | Young People | Unknown | |
1972 | King Boxer(a.k.a.Five Fingers of Death) | Pa Tu Er, Mongolian Fighter | |
1972 | The 14 Amazons | Western Xia Wrestler | |
1972 | Angry Guest | Yang Sze | |
1971 | The Rescue | Chief Cha Te | |
1971 | The Lady Professional | Bald Killer | |
1971 | The Oath of Death | Officer Shi | |
1971 | The Deadly Duo | The River Dragon of Jin | |
1970 | The Heroic Ones | General Meng Juehai | |
1970 | The Wandering Swordsman | Unicorn Du Kuo Lung |
References[edit]
- ^Bolo Yeung reveals his real age at Budo Gala 2010 in BaselonYouTube
- ^Logan, BeyHong Kong Action Cinema (Overlook Press, 1995)
- ^"Jalal Merhi Exclusive Interview".Budomate.June 5, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon January 22, 2011.
- ^JJ Bona (April 27, 2017)."Diamond Cartel - DVD (Cleopatra Entertainment)".cityonfire.Archivedfrom the original on December 22, 2017.RetrievedMay 7,2018.
Further reading[edit]
- Hong Kong Action Cinema by Bey Logan (Sep 21, 1995)
- Martial Arts Illustrated (UK), 1990 September, Vol 3, Num 4
- Inside Kung Fu,1991 September, Vol 18, Num 9
- Inside Kung Fu, 1992 June, Vol 19, Num 6
- Martial Arts Illustrated (UK), 1992 November, Vol 5, Num 6
- Inside Karate, 1993 January, Vol 14, Num 1
- Masters of Kung Fu, 1993 December, Vol 1, Num 7
- Inside Karate, 1994 March, Vol 15, Num 3
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