Stanley Fung Shui-fan (born June 1, 1945) is a
Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...
actor and film director known for playing comedic roles. He was one of the
Lucky Stars
''Lucky Stars'' (or ''Five Lucky Stars''); () was a Hong Kong action comedy film series in the 1980s and 1990s, blending Chinese martial arts with bawdy comedy. The films featured an ensemble cast, with many of the actors appearing in succ ...
.
Career
In 1967, Fung became an actor in Hong Kong films. Fung first appeared in To Rose with Love, a 1967 Action film directed by
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen (), born Cheung Po-kin (; 8 October 1934 – 21 February 2022), was a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and actor. Chor is credited with over 120 films as director, over 70 films as a writer and over 40 films as an actor.
Early ...
. In 1974, Fung became a director and writer. Fung's directorial debut was with ''The Looks of Hong Kong'', a 1974 Mandarin Drama film. Fung is credited with over 135 films as an actor, 10 films as a director, 4 films as a writer and 3 films as a producer.
Personal life
Fung relocated to
Taiwan
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in 1989 and acquired Taiwanese citizenship in 1996.
Fung is a longtime supporter of the
Republic of China
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and the
KMT, and does not believe in
Taiwanese independence
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, but instead pushes for
cross-strait reunification, under a
democratic system
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as opposed to one implemented by the
Chinese Communist Party
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.
Filmography
Films
* 1967 ''To Rose with Love''
* 1968 ''Du yan xia''
* 1968 ''Won't You Give Me a Kiss?''
* 1968 ''Right to Love''
* 1968 ''Yu nu tian ding''
* 1968 ''Xia sheng''
* 1968 ''Young, Pregnant and Unmarried'' - Fung Chi-Wai
* 1969 ''Man Li Man Li Wo Ai Ni'' - King of Alishan
*''The Fragrant Sword'' (1969)
* 1969 ''Wise Wives and Foolish Husbands''
* 1969 ''The Joys and Sorrows of Youth''
* 1969 ''Cong ming tai tai ben zhang fu'' (1969)
* 1969 ''Tian long bao''
*''The Prodigal'' (1969)
*''Yu mian sha xing'' (1969)
*''Ming jian Tian Jiao'' (1969)
*''Huan le ren sheng'' (1970)
*''Zong you yi tian zhuo dao ni'' (1970)
*''Cai Li Fo yong qin se mo'' (1970)
*''
The Singing Killer'' (1970)
*''Fei xia shen dao'' (1971)
*''
The Comet Strikes'' (1971)
*''Feng kuang sha shou'' (1971) - Kung Chao Nan
*''
The Deadly Duo
''The Deadly Duo'' is a 1971 Hong Kong Wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh, and starring David Chiang and Ti Lung.
There is another film of similar genre titled Deadly Duo (a.k.a. The Blade of Fury) acted by Chen Shing and Mao Ying, directed by ...
'' (1971)
*''
Mad Killer'' (1971)
*''Jin xuan feng'' (1972)
*''Pi li shen shun'' (1972)
*''Xiao lao hu'' (1973) - Kao Dai-liang
*''Dai heung lei'' (1974)
*''Tian tang'' (1974)
*''Xiang Gang wu yan xia'' (1974) - Shi-di Fen-hung
*''Xiang Gang chao ren'' (1975)
*''
Lover's Destiny'' (1975) - Warlord Chang
*''
Bruce: Hong Kong Master'' (1975)
*''Ba bai zhuang shi'' (1976)
*''
The Return of the Condor Heroes
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'' (1976, TV Series)
*''
The Proud Youth
''The Proud Youth'' is a 1978 Hong Kong film loosely based on Louis Cha's novel ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer''. It was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Sun Chung and starred Wong Yue, Shih Szu, Michael Chan and Ling Yun.
C ...
'' (1978) - Lo Chao-Jun
*''
The Twins'' (1979, TV Series) - Kong Bik-hok
*''
Don't Look Now
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'' (1980, TV Series) - Gor (1980)
*''
In Love and War'' (1981, TV Mini-Series) - Yeung Seung-su
*''
No One Is Innocent
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'' (1981, TV Mini-Series) - Monatan
*''
Security Unlimited
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'' (1981) - Fan
*''
To Hell with the Devil
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'' (1981) - Imp
*''Yue nan zi'' (1982)
*''Xue zhong xue'' (1983)
*''
Winners and Sinners
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'' (1983) - Rookie
*''
Oh! My Cops'' (1983)
*''Bai yan mei'' (1983)
*''
Mad Mad 83'' (1983)
*''
Radio Tycoon'' (1983, TV Series) - Yan Ka-ying
*''Feng shui er shi nian'' (1983) - Feng Tsui Fan
*''
Pom Pom
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The term may refer to large tufts used by cheerleaders, or a small, tighter ball attached to the top of a hat, also known as ...
'' (1984) - Cameo appearance
*''
My Darling Genie'' (1984) - Uncle Fan
*''
United We Stand
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Arts and entertainment Films
* ''United'' (2003 film), a Norwegian film
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'' (1984, TV Series) - Lui Jen-kong
*''
Intellectual Trio'' (1984) - Chan's Superior
*''
Wheels on Meals
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'' (1984) - Motorcycle Punk (uncredited)
*''Yau friend mou ging'' (1984) - Fung Wah
*''Dian feng kuang long'' (1984)
*''Lai xin sha zhan'' (1984)
*''
The Owl vs Bombo
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'' (1984) - Inspector Fung / Uncle Chung
*''
My Lucky Stars
''My Lucky Stars'' () is a 1985 Hong Kong action comedy film starring and directed by Sammo Hung. The film was written by Barry Wong, and produced by Leonard Ho. The film co-stars Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Sibelle Hu, Richard Ng, Charlie ...
'' (1985) - Rawhide / Rhino
*''Shi lai yun dao'' (1985) - Uncle Chiu (Lung's father)
*''
From the Great Beyond'' (1985)
*''
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
''Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars'' () is a 1985 Hong Kong action comedy film starring and directed by Sammo Hung. The film co-stars Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao. It is the third installment in the ''Lucky Stars'' series, following '' Winners and ...
'' (1985) - Rawhide / Rhino
*''
Unforgettable Fantasy'' (1985) - Jiu-Fu
*''
Where's Officer Tuba?
''Where's Officer Tuba?'' () is a 1986 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Philip Chan and Ricky Lau. The screenplay was written by Barry Wong, and starring Sammo Hung, who was also a producer for the film. The film co-stars Jacky Cheung, ...
'' (1986) - Police Band Drummer
*''Gui gan you yuan'' (1986) - Lulu's Grandfather
*''
The Lunatics
''The Lunatics'' () is a 1986 Hong Kong drama film written and directed by Yee Tung-Shing in his directorial debut.
Plot
A mentally ill man named Doggie causes a disturbance while playing at a fish market when the police think that he has take ...
'' (1986) - Dr. Tsui
*''
Lucky Stars Go Places
''Lucky Stars Go Places'' (), also known as ''The Luckiest Stars'', is a 1986 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Eric Tsang. It is the fourth film in the ''Lucky Stars'' series. It was an attempt to combine the original Lucky Stars troupe ...
'' (1986) - Rawhide / Rhino
*''Nui ji za pai jun'' (1986) - Detective
*''
Pom Pom Strikes Back
''Pom Pom Strikes Back'' is a 1986 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Wu Ma and starring Richard Ng and John Shum. It is the fourth and final film in the ''Pom Pom'' film series which is a spin-off the ''Lucky Stars'' series.
Plot
Police office ...
'' (1986) - Sick Man in Television
*''
Mr. Vampire II
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'' (1986) - Archaeologist
*''Bi gui zhuo'' (1986) - Fan Pien-Chou
*''
Sweet Surrender'' (1986)
*''Huan le ren zu'' (1987)
*''Lan du ying xiong'' (1987)
*''
The Romancing Star
''The Romancing Star'' ( zh, t=精裝追女仔) is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy film written and directed by Wong Jing and starring Chow Yun-fat, Eric Tsang, Natalis Chan, Stanley Fung and Maggie Cheung. The film was followed by two seque ...
'' (1987) - Uncle Ken
*''Cheng chong chui lui chai'' (1987) - Uncle Ken
*''Quan li fan tan'' (1987) - Canteen operator
*''
Call Girl 1988'' (1988) - Fang
*''
The Romancing Star II'' (1988) - Uncle Ken
*''
Shyly Spirit'' (1988) - Captain Hao
*''
Dragons Forever
''Dragons Forever'' () is a 1988 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film directed by Sammo Hung, who also starred in the film, and co-directed by Corey Yuen. The film co-stars Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Pauline Yeung, Deannie Yip, Yuen Wah, R ...
'' (1988) - Psychiatrist (uncredited)
*''
Love Soldier of Fortune'' (1988) - Go San-Liu
*''
The Crazy Companies
''The Crazy Companies'' () is a 1988 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Wong Jing, and starring Andy Lau and Natalis Chan. It was followed by a sequel, ''The Crazy Companies II'', which was released in 1989.
Summary
When Tsui Tung Kwai (Andy Lau ...
'' (1988) - Frank
*''
The Inspector Wears Skirts
''The Inspector Wears Skirts'' (, released in the United States as ''Top Squad'' and the Philippines as ''Lady Enforcer'') is a 1988 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Wellson Chin. The film was written by Cheng Kam-fu and produced by Jack ...
'' (1988) - Inspector Kan
*''
Watch Out'' (1988) - Lulu's Grandfather
*''
Bet on Fire
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'' (1988) - V7 Guy No. 2
*''Chou tan qi ge ban'' (1988)
*''
How to Pick Girls Up'' (1988) - Fei Changfan
*''
The Dragon Family
''The Dragon Family'' () is a 1988 Hong Kong action film directed by Lau Kar-wing starring Andy Lau, Alan Tam and Max Mok.
Plot
Lung Ying ( Ko Chun-hsiung), patriarch of the Lung family and leader of the four Triad families, have decided to ...
'' (1988) - Fung
*''
Yes, Madam 2'' (1988) - Airport Security Officer
*''Da hua shen tan'' (1988)
*''
The Crazy Companies II
''The Crazy Companies II'' (最佳損友闖情關) is a 1988 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Wong Jing starring Andy Lau, Sandra Ng and Natalis Chan.
Summary
The sequel to '' The Crazy Companies'' sees Kwai (Andy Lau) and his buddies return. ...
'' (1988) - Frank
*''Ye feng kuang'' (1989)
*''
The Inspector Wears Skirts 2'' (1989) - Kan
*''
They Came to Rob Hong Kong
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'' (1989) - Yuen
*''
Armageddon
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'' (1989)
*''
Return of the Lucky Stars'' (1989) - Rhino
*''
Vampire Buster'' (1989) - Councillor Stephen Kai
*''Dan shen gui zu'' (1989)
*''
Iceman Cometh'' (1989) - Santa Claus
*''Cheng shi pan guan'' (1989) - Kam Shing
*''Shi mian mai fu'' (1989)
*''
The Romancing Star III
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'' (1989) - Uncle Ken
*''
Haunted Jail House'' (1990) - Feng
*''
Ghostly Vixen'' (1990) - Thrill Seeker from Hong Kong
*''
Figures from Earth'' (1990) - Master Thunderbolt
*''
Look Out, Officer!'' (1990) - Chin
*''Jing cha pa shou liang jia qin'' (1990)
*''
The Inspector Wears Skirts III'' (1990) - Inspector Kan
*''
Blood Stained Tradewinds
''Blood Stained Tradewinds'' is a 1990 Hong Kong action film directed by Chor Yuen and starring Waise Lee, Idy Chan, Alex Fong and Carrie Ng.
Plot
Sing ( Alex Fong) and Hung (Waise Lee) grew up in a triad gang where they developed a great re ...
'' (1990) - Uncle Drunk
*''
Family Day
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'' (1990)
*''
The Gambling Ghost
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'' (1991) - Motorcycle Cop
*''
Devil's Vindata'' (1991) - Principal You Tse-Nam
*''
Spiritually a Cop'' (1991)
*''
Ghost Punting'' (1992) - Rawhide
*''
The Musical Vampire
''The Musical Vampire'' ( zh, t=音樂殭屍) is a 1992 comedy horror Hong Kong film directed by Wilson Tong and starring Lam Ching-ying. It is a spin-off of the 1985 Hong Kong film ''Mr. Vampire''. Lam Ching-ying reprises his role as a Taoist ...
'' (1992) - The Master Mah Mah-Tay
*''
Ghost in Me'' (1992) - Dai Lan Choi
*''
Thrilling Story'' (1993)
*''
How to Meet the Lucky Stars
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* ''How'' (book), a 2007 book by Dov Seidman ...
'' (1996) - Rhino Skin
*''
Love Is a Many Stupid Thing
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'' (2004)
*''
Hooked On You'' (2007) - Miu's Dad
*''
Vengeance
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* ''Vengeance'' (1930 film), action adventure film directed by Archie Mayo
* ''Vengeance'' (1937 film) or ''W ...
'' (2009) - Tony
*''
Accident
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'' (2009) - Uncle
*''
I Love Hong Kong
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'' (2011) - Ng Tung
*''
I Love Hong Kong 2012
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'' (2012) - Kwok Ching
*''
Marry a Perfect Man'' (2012)
*''
Tai Chi 0
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'' (2012) - Grand Uncle
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Tai Chi Hero
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'' (2012) - Grand Uncle
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I Love Hong Kong 2013
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'' (2013)
*''Mortician'' (2013) - Mr. Wang
*''
Little Big Master
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'' (2015) - Yuen Tin Kindergarten Chancellor
*''ATM'' (2015)
*''Robbery'' (2015)
*''