Famous for his film roles as Sheng Kuan and Thunderleg in, respectively, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Drunken Master, this Japanese-Korean actor and martial artist also appeared in Ninja in the Dragon's Den, Bruce Lee's Secret, and numerous other action movies.

Before Fame

At age fourteen, he began his training in the martial art of Tae kwon do. His earliest film credits include Secret Envoy and Year of the Dragon.

Trivia

After ending his acting career in the 1990s, he opened a golf supplies company and operated a bodyguard business.

Family Life

Though born in Aomori, Japan, he was raised in his parents' native Korea.

Associated With

His two most famous roles were both in Jackie Chan movies.

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