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Gordon Liu is a Actor and Director Hongkongais born on 22 august 1951 at Guangdong (Chine)

Gordon Liu

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Birth name 刘贺辉Lau Ga Fai
Nationality Hong kong
Birth 22 august 1951 (72 years) at Guangdong (Chine)

Gordon Liu (劉家輝; Lau Ka-Fai; pinyin: Liu Jiahui, formerly spelled Liu Chia-Hui, birth name Xian Jinxi; born August 22, 1955) is a Chinese martial arts film actor and martial artist. He became famous for playing the lead role of San Te in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and its sequels. He also played kung fu master Pai Mei in Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), and Johnny Mo in Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), the head general of the Crazy 88, O-Ren Ishii's (Lucy Liu) personal army.

Biography

Liu was born in Guangdong Province, China. He trained at Lau Cham's martial arts school of Hung Gar discipline, which descended from Wong Fei Hung's grand student (father to Lau Kar Leung). Liu is often wrongly cited as being the adopted son of Lau Cham, and adoptive brother of famed directors / actors Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia-Liang) and Lau Kar-wing (Liu Chia-Yung). In fact, he was not adopted by the Lau brothers' family, he is actually just Lau Cham's godson. In his youth, he skipped school to train in Chinese martial arts without his parents' knowledge. Lau Cham's wife assisted in his training and due to the friendship and respect he felt for his sifu and his wife, he took on the name Lau Kar Fai. As he grew up, he found a job as a shipping clerk to make ends meet. His interests had always been towards martial arts and he was eventually offered a role by Lau Kar Leung. His name prior to being adopted was Xian Jinxi (冼錦熙). Gordon went through two marriages. He has two daughters from his first marriage, and a son and daughter from his second marriage.


Stroke & Recovery
In August 2011, while in To Kwa Wan performing with his band, it was reported that Gordon suffered a stroke and hit his head. It was revealed that he had partial right-sided paralysis and a speech impairment as a consequence of the stroke. To complicate matters, his estranged family (from his second marriage) had begun pressuring him for money. Depressed at his physical state and family complications, he isolated himself in a nursing home. In June 2012, Gordon decided to divorce his second wife and continues on the road to recovery.

During his medical crisis, Gordon entrusted his assets to his assistant, Eva Fung. However, after he recovered sufficiently to manage his finances, Eva refused to return his assets. Gordon attempted to settle the matter in court against Eva; by April 29, 2014, just a day before disputing it in court, Eva agreed to return Gordon's assets with interest. He legally made actress Amy Fan, his guardian; she has been helping Gordon manage his affairs as he has physical limitations because of his health. He was last seen in company with some TVB friends during spring 2014.

Usually with

Liu Chia-liang
Liu Chia-liang
(23 films)
Hsiao Ho
Hsiao Ho
(14 films)
Lau Kar Wing
Lau Kar Wing
(11 films)
Run Run Shaw
Run Run Shaw
(12 films)
Mona Fong
Mona Fong
(14 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Gordon Liu (51 films)

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The Man with the Iron Fists, 1h36
Directed by RZA
Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Kung fu, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Wuxia films
Actors Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, Jamie Chung, Pam Grier, Byron Mann, Rick Yune
Roles The Abbott
Rating54% 2.700922.700922.700922.700922.70092
In nineteenth century China, Jungle Village is home to several warring clans. The village blacksmith creates deadly weapons for the clans, intending to use his payments to purchase the freedom of his lover Lady Silk, and leave the village. The region's governor tasks the Lion Clan's leader Gold Lion with protecting a large shipment of gold that must pass through the village. Gold is betrayed by his lieutenants Silver Lion and Bronze Lion, who plan to steal the gold. They use the chaos ensuing from a fight with the Hyena Clan to allow their co-conspirator Poison Dagger—the governor's aide—to assassinate Gold, after which Silver becomes the Lions' leader. Gold's son Zen-Yi learns of his father's murder and sets off to the village to seek revenge.
Nightfall
Nightfall (2012)
, 1h48
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Action, Crime
Actors Simon Yam, Nick Cheung, Michael Wong, Candice Yu, Gordon Liu, Tian Zhuangzhuang
Roles Retired CID officer
Rating63% 3.199463.199463.199463.199463.19946
20 years ago, a 19-year-old Wong Yuen-yeung was convicted of murdering an 18-year-old Eva and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Now, after being released on parole, he starts stalking Zoe, young pianist. Zoe is the daughter of Han Tsui, a famous musician, and she resembles Eva in appearance. Han Tsui is very abusive and controlling towards Zoe. He does not allow her to have any male friends, and justifies his actions as "protecting" her from harm.
Painted Skin: The Resurrection, 2h
Directed by Wu Ershan
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Action
Actors Zhao Wei, 周迅 (Zhou Xun), Chen Kun, Yang Mi, Morgan Benoit, Gordon Liu
Rating61% 3.0967853.0967853.0967853.0967853.096785
In the 500 years that have passed since the events of the previous film, the fox demon Xiaowei has been imprisoned in ice for violating the demon code. Que'er, a quirky bird demon, rescues Xiaowei, and two leave in search of a man who is willing to give his heart to Xiaowei so that she may become human. They first encounter a boorish prince who scoffs at the suggestion, so they take his heart. Xiaowei uses her magical powers to bait another potential donor, a general who dons a gold mask that covers half of his face. Curious about the general's identity, Xiaowei incapacitates him, but discovers later that her rescuer is not a man, but a woman with half of her face disfigured.
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, 2h1
Directed by Tsui Hark, Jacob Cheung(張之亮)
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Wuxia films
Actors Jet Li, 周迅 (Zhou Xun), Chen Kun, Kwai Lun-mei, Louis Fan, Mavis Fan
Roles Eunuch Wan Yulou
Rating59% 2.9544252.9544252.9544252.9544252.954425
The Emperor's eunuchs have gained power and influence, the East Bureau and West Bureau spy and police the nation. They visit the shipyards, but only as a cover to execute those who would try and report their taking of bribes to the Emperor. Wandering hero Zhao Huai'an fights the leader of the East Bureau, defeating him and putting his head in a box and hanging it as a warning to other corrupt officials.
Love in Space, 1h40
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Aaron Kwok, Eason Chan, Kate Tsui, Rene Liu, Kwai Lun-mei, Angelababy
Roles Mr. Chen
Rating56% 2.804362.804362.804362.804362.80436
The film tells the stories of a mother and her three daughters about their own struggles in love. All the women had achieved progress in some way except in love. However, each of them found their own Mr.Right in the end. The woman named Mary (acted by XuFan) was a widow and came back to China from abroad. She was a generous woman and she learnt to cook with the help of a driver called Uncle Hua. After being together for a period of time, they fell in love.
True Legend, 1h55
Directed by Yuen Woo-ping
Origin Hong kong
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Michelle Yeoh, 周迅 (Zhou Xun), Jay Chou, Chiu Man-cheuk, David Carradine, Andy On
Roles Old Sage
Rating64% 3.2006953.2006953.2006953.2006953.200695
Su Can is a general who leads a military force to save a prince from a large fortress of enemies in the mountains. In return, the prince promises that the Emperor will make him governor of Hu Bei. Su's step brother Yuan is envious of Su, but Su loves him and asks the prince to make Yuan governor instead. Su wants to leave the military and lead a life pursuing the perfection of Wu Shu, eventually in the hopes of starting his school and teaching his skills. Su gives his great prestigious sword to a comrade Ma, then tells Yuan of his plans. Yuan expresses that he is always in Su's shadow but accepts the governorship. Early next morning, Su leaves on a horse.
Chandni Chowk to China, 2h34
Directed by Nikhil Advani
Origin Inde
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical theatre, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about religion, Sports films, Martial arts films, Musical films, Kung fu films, Bollywood
Actors Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Mithun Chakraborty, Gordon Liu, Ranvir Shorey, Kiran Juneja
Roles Hojo
Rating42% 2.1029552.1029552.1029552.1029552.102955
Sidhu (Akshay Kumar) is a lowly vegetable cutter at a roadside food stall in the Chandni Chowk section of Delhi, who consults astrologers, tarot card readers, and fake fakirs despite his foster father Dada's (Mithun Chakraborty) exhortations. When two strangers from China claim him as a reincarnation of war hero 'Liu Shen' and take him to China, Sidhu, encouraged by trickster Chopstick (Ranvir Shorey), believes he will be feted as a hero, unaware of his own recruitment to assassinate the smuggler Hojo (Gordon Liu).
Mr. 3 Minutes
Directed by Gordon Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Cherrie Ying, Teresa Mo, Gordon Liu, Hui Shiu-hung, Lawrence Ng
Roles Mahjogn debt collector
Rating52% 2.635272.635272.635272.635272.63527
Thirty-two-year-old Scott is the son of a rich businessman, who runs a modern bridal salon. Scott is a sluggish and hedonistic gentleman and a lot of ladies are willing to surrender themselves to him. He's the most sought after bachelor in town. He dislikes to be restrained by either family or marriage. His life is all about efficiency and he's excellent at making decisions and accomplishing tasks in 3 minutes. In Scott's list of the most disgusting things on earth, kids are considered the all time Number one. However, during a rehearsal of a wedding gown show, Scott mistakenly took a six-year-old child, Wayne, as a thief of his wallet, but the kid suddenly calls him dad.
A Chinese Tall Story
Directed by Jeffrey Lau
Origin Hong kong
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films based on mythology
Actors Nicholas Tse, Charlene Choi, Fàn Bīngbīng (范冰冰), Chen Bo-Lin, Kara Hui, Yuen Wah
Roles Jade Emperor
Rating49% 2.46082.46082.46082.46082.4608
It is a twisted story about the monk Tripitaka and his three disciples who are journeying west to acquire Buddhist scriptures. While stopping in Shache City (present day Yarkand), they come under attack by minions of the evil Tree Demon. The demons capture his three disciples.
Dragon Squad, 1h51
Directed by Daniel Lee
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Films about terrorism, Martial arts films
Actors Vanness Wu, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Xia Yu, Sammo Hung, Maggie Q, Michael Biehn
Roles Ko
Rating53% 2.6588452.6588452.6588452.6588452.658845
Interpol agent Wang Sun-Ho states that this is his first mission in a messy laundry hallway filled with fluff as if a gunfight had taken place there. The start shows a team of young INTERPOL agents arriving in Hong Kong to give testimony against recently captured crime boss Tiger Duen. Among the agents are Officer Wang Sun-Ho, an ex-SWAT officer trained in the United States, two HKPD officers Hung Kei Lok and Pak Yat Suet, ex-PLA sniper Luo Zai-Jun, and ex-SAS operator James "Jie" Lam. They are greeted by Hon Sun, the one in charge of the case. However the escort of Tiger turns into a situation as the older Duen brother Panther Duen plans to rescue Tiger. The rescue attempt is aborted when the agents mistake an innocent civilian as the criminal attempting to break Tiger free and also discover that the convoy they are guarding is a decoy. Panther pulls out and disappears.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2, 2h16
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Feminist films, Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Samurai films, Political films, Kung fu films
Actors Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah
Roles Pai Mei
Rating79% 3.998973.998973.998973.998973.99897
The pregnant Bride and her groom rehearse their wedding. Bill, the Bride's former lover, father of her child, and leader of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, arrives unexpectedly. On Bill's orders, the Deadly Vipers kill everyone at the wedding, but the Bride survives and swears revenge.
Drunken Monkey, 1h38
Directed by Liu Chia-liang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Comedy, Kung fu, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Liu Chia-liang, Wu Jing, Chi Kuan-chun, Gordon Liu, Lau Kar Wing
Roles Detective Hung Yat Fu
Rating59% 2.952592.952592.952592.952592.95259
This script must be run from the command line
Kill Bill: Vol. 1, 1h51
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Crime
Themes Feminist films, Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Samurai films, Yakuza films, Political films, Kung fu films, Gangster films
Actors Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Michael Madsen
Roles Johnny Mo
Rating79% 3.9910253.9910253.9910253.9910253.991025
A woman in a wedding dress, the Bride, lies wounded in a church in El Paso, having been attacked by the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. She tells their leader, Bill, that she is carrying his baby. He shoots her.