Danny Lee Sau-Yin - Actor Profile

Danny Lee Sau-Yin

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 6, 1952
Birth Place: Shanghai, China

About Danny Lee Sau-Yin

Danny Lee Sau-Yin (Chinese: 李修賢, born August 6, 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, film producer, screenwriter, director, action director and presenter. He is best known for frequently portraying Hong Kong police officers in films such as "Law With Two Phases" (1984), "The Killer" (1989) and "The Untold Story" (1993). He won the award for Best Leading Actor at the 1984 Golden Horse Awards.

Danny Lee Sau-Yin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Danny Lee Sau-Yin reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Danny Lee Sau-Yin's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Danny Lee Sau-Yin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains River Of Fury, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Danny Lee Sau-Yin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Danny Lee Sau-Yin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Danny Lee Sau-Yin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Red River Boss Sha Ba Hit Similar →
2001 Hong Kong History Y - Super Hit Similar →
1999 He is My Enemy, Partner and Father-In-Law Sgt. Bruce Lee / Y2K Hit Similar →
1996 To Be No. 1 Officer Kent Hit Similar →
1995 City Cop Insp. Lee Tit Kin Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Case of the Cold Fish Commander Lee Super Hit Similar →
1994 Shoot to Kill - Super Hit Similar →
1993 The Sword Stained with Royal Blood Golden Snake Man / Ha Suet Yee Hit Similar →
1992 Invincible Brother Fire Hit Similar →
1992 Rhythm of Destiny Bee / Lee Ka Yin Super Hit Similar →
1992 Powerful Four Luk Kong Super Hit Similar →
1991 Blue Lightning Lam Sau Yat Super Hit Similar →
1990 Against All Tom Cheung Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Big Score Inspector Kung Ching Super Hit Similar →
1990 No Way Back - Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Unmatchable Match Inspector Lee Hit Similar →
1990 Takes Two to Mingle Lee Super Hit Similar →
1989 The Killer Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Criminal Hunter Officer Li Ta Hsiu Super Hit Similar →
1988 No Compromise Captain Lee Ta Wei Super Hit Similar →
1987 Code of Honor Superintendent Super Hit Similar →
1987 City on Fire Fu / Tiger Hit Similar →
1986 The Innocent Interloper Sergeant Lee Hit Similar →
1986 Brotherhood Lui Hit Similar →
1986 Parking Service Stanley Hit Similar →
1985 Cop of the Town Romeo Lee Wai Ming Super Hit Similar →
1985 Chase a Fortune Mr. Tse Hit Similar →
1984 Law with Two Phases Chief B Hit Similar →
1982 The Perfect Match Insp. Li Super Hit Similar →
1982 Funny Boys - Hit Similar →
1982 Coolie Killer Chung's Boss Hit Similar →
1982 Behind the Storm - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Stunning Gambling - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Murderer Pursues Ah Shen Hit Similar →
1981 The Executor Pang Hit Similar →
1980 Night of the Assassins Kwang Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Informer Shiu Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Brothers Insp. Zhang Zhiqiang Hit Similar →
1976 Killers on Wheels Si Wei Hit Similar →
1975 All Mixed Up Tianxiong Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Big Holdup Chen Jiuzai Hit Similar →
1975 The Imposter Tseng Yung Hit Similar →
1975 All Men Are Brothers Chang Shun Hit Similar →
1975 The Gambling Syndicate Fang Da Super Hit Similar →
1975 Temperament of Life - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Two Faces of Love - Super Hit Similar →
1974 This Time I'll Make You Rich - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Gossip Street Brother Chau Hit Similar →
1973 River Of Fury Ye Zhuang-Zi Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Water Margin White Stripe, Chang Shun Hit Similar →

Danny Lee Sau-Yin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Danny Lee Sau-Yin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Danny Lee Sau-Yin is "River Of Fury" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Danny Lee Sau-Yin acted in?

Danny Lee Sau-Yin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Danny Lee Sau-Yin?

Other notable films include "The Gambling Syndicate", "Behind the Storm", and "The Criminal Hunter".

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