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Wei Ping-ao

Bio: Wei Ping-ao (Chinese: 魏平澳, 29 November 1929 – 3 December 1989), also known as Paul Wei, was a Hong Kong-based Chinese actor who started his career in the Shaw Brothers Studio. He is best known for playing cunning interpreters in Bruce Lee's 1972 films Fist of Fury and Way of the Dragon, in which he dubbed his own voice, and also appeared in films such as Deaf Mute Heroine (1971), Hapkido (1972) and Fists of Bruce Lee (1978)
Born: Fri, Nov 29 1929
Birthplace: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Death: Sun, Dec 03 1989
Wei Ping-ao is 60 years old
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Poster of Sex of the Imperial
Sex of the Imperial
Wei Ping-ao was 58 in Sex of the Imperial
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1988
Poster of The 5 Kung Fu Kids
The 5 Kung Fu Kids
Wei Ping-ao was 58 in The 5 Kung Fu Kids
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1988
Poster of Turbo Dragon
Turbo Dragon
Wei Ping-ao was 55 in Turbo Dragon
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1985
Poster of Secrets of the Inner Chamber
Secrets of the Inner Chamber
Wei Ping-ao was 55 in Secrets of the Inner Chamber as 'Master Charng'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Last Night of Madam Chin
The Last Night of Madam Chin
Wei Ping-ao was 54 in The Last Night of Madam Chin
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1984
Poster of Raiders of the Shaolin Temple
Raiders of the Shaolin Temple
Wei Ping-ao was 52 in Raiders of the Shaolin Temple
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1982
Poster of The Flute Player of Wrath
The Flute Player of Wrath
Wei Ping-ao was 52 in The Flute Player of Wrath
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1982
Poster of Monkey War
Monkey War
Wei Ping-ao was 52 in Monkey War
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1982
Poster of The Chinese Stuntman
The Chinese Stuntman
Wei Ping-ao was 52 in The Chinese Stuntman as 'The Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1982
Poster of Calamity of Snakes
Calamity of Snakes
Wei Ping-ao was 52 in Calamity of Snakes
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1982
Poster of Ninja in the Dragon's Den
Ninja in the Dragon's Den
Wei Ping-ao was 52 in Ninja in the Dragon's Den as 'Chemist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1982
Poster of 36 Super Kids
36 Super Kids
Wei Ping-ao was 52 in 36 Super Kids
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1982
Poster of Can't Stop the War
Can't Stop the War
Wei Ping-ao was 52 in Can't Stop the War
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Spooky Kookies
Spooky Kookies
Wei Ping-ao was 51 in Spooky Kookies as 'Bo's Dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1981
Poster of Three Funny Detectives
Three Funny Detectives
Wei Ping-ao was 51 in Three Funny Detectives
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Wei Ping-ao was 49 in The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1979
Poster of Fists Of Bruce Lee
Fists Of Bruce Lee
Wei Ping-ao was 49 in Fists Of Bruce Lee as 'Octopus'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1979
Poster of The Marvelous Kung Fu
The Marvelous Kung Fu
Wei Ping-ao was 49 in The Marvelous Kung Fu
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Filthy Guy
Filthy Guy
Wei Ping-ao was 49 in Filthy Guy
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1978
Poster of Duel with the Devils
Duel with the Devils
Wei Ping-ao was 47 in Duel with the Devils
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of One Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalry
One Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalry
Wei Ping-ao was 47 in One Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalry
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1977
Poster of Golden Nun
Golden Nun
Wei Ping-ao was 47 in Golden Nun
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of The Prominent Eunuch Chen Ho
The Prominent Eunuch Chen Ho
Wei Ping-ao was 47 in The Prominent Eunuch Chen Ho
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Laugh In
Laugh In
Wei Ping-ao was 46 in Laugh In
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1976
Poster of The Ghost
The Ghost
Wei Ping-ao was 46 in The Ghost
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1976
Poster of The Legend of Bruce Lee
The Legend of Bruce Lee
Wei Ping-ao was 46 in The Legend of Bruce Lee as 'Movie Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Shantung Man in Hong Kong
Shantung Man in Hong Kong
Wei Ping-ao was 45 in Shantung Man in Hong Kong
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1975
Poster of The Phantom Lute
The Phantom Lute
Wei Ping-ao was 45 in The Phantom Lute as 'Hsin Kwei'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Dragon Gate
Dragon Gate
Wei Ping-ao was 45 in Dragon Gate as 'His Majesty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Naughty! Naughty!
Naughty! Naughty!
Wei Ping-ao was 44 in Naughty! Naughty! as 'Wei Ping Ao'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1974
Poster of Tornado of Chu-chiang
Tornado of Chu-chiang
Wei Ping-ao was 44 in Tornado of Chu-chiang
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1974
Poster of The Snake Girl Drops In
The Snake Girl Drops In
Wei Ping-ao was 44 in The Snake Girl Drops In as 'Witch'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Fate of Lee Khan
The Fate of Lee Khan
Wei Ping-ao was 44 in The Fate of Lee Khan as 'Wen Mei Chi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1973
Poster of Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Wei Ping-ao was 43 in Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1973
Poster of Spring in Pattaya
Spring in Pattaya
Wei Ping-ao was 43 in Spring in Pattaya as 'Pin Hao'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1973
Poster of Adventure in Denmark
Adventure in Denmark
Wei Ping-ao was 43 in Adventure in Denmark as 'Travel Agent'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of Fist of Unicorn
Fist of Unicorn
Wei Ping-ao was 43 in Fist of Unicorn as 'San Tin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of Tales of Larceny
Tales of Larceny
Wei Ping-ao was 43 in Tales of Larceny as 'Retinue Officer Bo Sin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Way of the Dragon
The Way of the Dragon
Wei Ping-ao was 43 in The Way of the Dragon as 'Ho'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of Hapkido
Hapkido
Wei Ping-ao was 42 in Hapkido as 'Black Bear Secretary Zhang'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1972
Poster of Love Is an Elusive Wind
Love Is an Elusive Wind
Wei Ping-ao was 42 in Love Is an Elusive Wind
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1972
Poster of Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury
Wei Ping-ao was 42 in Fist of Fury as 'Interpreter Wu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1972
Poster of The Brave Young Generation
The Brave Young Generation
Wei Ping-ao was 41 in The Brave Young Generation
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1971
Poster of Deaf and Mute Heroine
Deaf and Mute Heroine
Wei Ping-ao was 41 in Deaf and Mute Heroine
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Valley of the Fangs
Valley of the Fangs
Wei Ping-ao was 40 in Valley of the Fangs as 'Hu San'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1970
Poster of Wrath of the Sword
Wrath of the Sword
Wei Ping-ao was 40 in Wrath of the Sword as 'Zhang Xiao-Shan'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1970
Poster of The Winged Tiger
The Winged Tiger
Wei Ping-ao was 40 in The Winged Tiger as 'You Ming'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1970
Poster of Double Bliss
Double Bliss
Wei Ping-ao was 40 in Double Bliss as 'Zhou Rongzong (Chu Yung-Chung)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of River of Tears
River of Tears
Wei Ping-ao was 39 in River of Tears as 'Li Laosan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1969
Poster of The Three Smiles
The Three Smiles
Wei Ping-ao was 39 in The Three Smiles as 'Zhu Zhi Shan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The Millionaire Chase
The Millionaire Chase
Wei Ping-ao was 39 in The Millionaire Chase as 'Jiang Wen Qiang'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1969
Poster of Divorce, Hong Kong Style
Divorce, Hong Kong Style
Wei Ping-ao was 39 in Divorce, Hong Kong Style as 'Hsiao Pai'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1968
Poster of Hong Kong Rhapsody
Hong Kong Rhapsody
Wei Ping-ao was 38 in Hong Kong Rhapsody as 'Wei Chung Liang'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1968
Poster of King Drummer
King Drummer
Wei Ping-ao was 37 in King Drummer as 'Li Yuan-Ming'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1967
Poster of Song of Tomorrow
Song of Tomorrow
Wei Ping-ao was 37 in Song of Tomorrow as 'TV host'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1967
Poster of Kiss and Kill
Kiss and Kill
Wei Ping-ao was 37 in Kiss and Kill as 'Chien Kun'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1967
Poster of The Trail of the Broken Blade
The Trail of the Broken Blade
Wei Ping-ao was 37 in The Trail of the Broken Blade as 'Shi Gan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 1967
Poster of Poisonous Rose
Poisonous Rose
Wei Ping-ao was 36 in Poisonous Rose as 'Fourth Brother'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 1966
Poster of Downhill They Ride
Downhill They Ride
Wei Ping-ao was 36 in Downhill They Ride
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1966
Poster of Good Neighbors
Good Neighbors
Wei Ping-ao was 31 in Good Neighbors as 'Chen Hsi-Ting'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Conscience and Guilt
Conscience and Guilt
Wei Ping-ao was 30 in Conscience and Guilt
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1960
Poster of Journey to Kwan Shan
Journey to Kwan Shan
Wei Ping-ao was 26 in Journey to Kwan Shan
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of Remote Love
Remote Love
Wei Ping-ao was 26 in Remote Love as 'Bu La-Te'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1956

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