Blackie Ko

Blackie Ko (Chinese: 柯受良; pinyin: Kē Shòu Liáng) (February 22, 1953 – December 9, 2003) was a Taiwanese film director, producer, stuntman, singer and actor. Blackie was considered as the greatest automotive stunt choreographer in Asia.

Blackie Ko
Born(1953-02-22)February 22, 1953
DiedDecember 9, 2003(2003-12-09) (aged 50)
Shanghai, China
Years active1965-2003
Musical career
Also known asBlackie Ko Shou-liang
Blacky Ko
Sau-leung Ko
Shou-liang Ko
Kao Sau-leung
Ko Sau-leung
Ko Shou-liang
Blacky Ko Sau-leung

Personal life

In 1956, he moved to Taiwan with his family during Battle of Dachen Archipelago. He is the father of actor and singer Alan Ko. In 1997, Ko drove a car over the Hukou Waterfall on the Huang He " Yellow River" to celebrate the handover of Hong Kong in Shanxi Province.[1]

Death

On December 9, 2003, Ko died of blood poisoning in Shanghai, he was 50 years old.[2]

Filmography

Actor

Director

Stuntman, stunt arranger, stunt designer or stunt coordinator

  • The Trail (1993, stunt arranger, stunt coordinator)
  • Dragon from Russia (1990, stunt coordinator)
  • Curry and Pepper (1990, stunt designer)
  • Dynamite Fighters (1987, car stunt)
  • In the Line of Duty (1986, stunt coordinator)
  • Yes, Madam (1985, car stunt)

Action director

Producer

  • Girls in the Hood (1995)
  • Chez 'n Ham (1993)

References

  1. "Widow sheds light on Blacky's dark days - AsianFanatics Forum". Asianfanatics.net. 2004-01-19. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
  2. "Blackie Shou Liang Ko - Biography - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
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