Lo Mang

Lo Mang
Chinese name 羅莽 (traditional)
Chinese name 罗莽 (simplified)
Pinyin luo2 mang3 (Mandarin)
Born Lo Hin Lam
(1952-07-23) 23 July 1952
Hong Kong
Other names Johnson Law
Turbo Law
Ramone Law
Ramon Lo
Law Mong
Occupation actor, comedian, martial artist hoạt động 1976 - nay
Ancestry Huiyang, Huizhou, Guangdong

Lo Mang is a Hong Kong based veteran martial artist who was born as Lo Hin Lam in Hong Kong on 23 July 1952.[1] Primarily known for starring in Shaw Brothers kung fu movies during the latter part of the 1970s and into the 1980s. He is a member of the famous ensemble known as the Venom Mob who were renowned for their martial arts and acting skills.

His most famous roles are the Toad, #5 in Chang Cheh's The Five Deadly Venoms and Golden Arm Kid in Kid with the Golden Arm. He is a skilled martial artist and practiced Taijiquan for years, as well as Chu Gar Tong Long Southern Praying Mantis for over 13 years before starting an acting career. He had a well built physique despite doing no weight training. Sometimes referred as "Shaolin Hercules," he is renowned for playing the strongest personality in the movies but being the first one to be killed.

He is still active in the Hong Kong TV industry. Nowadays he has revamped his acting style as a comedy actor and is involved in directing action choreography for some productions.

Filmography

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Television series

References

  1. ↑ Shaw Brother's legend Lo Mang visits Philadelphia - August 2007

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