Fan Mei-Sheng
ActingAbout Fan Mei-Sheng
Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.
Fan Mei-Sheng Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Fan Mei-Sheng 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 Fan Mei-Sheng's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Fan Mei-Sheng'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 To Kill a Jaguar, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Fan Mei-Sheng Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fan Mei-Sheng's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Fan Mei-Sheng has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky | Assistant Warden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dark Side of China Town | Cheung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Project A Part II | Black Bear | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Rich and Famous | Fan Tit Tau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Millionaires' Express | Mountain Bandit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Year of the Dragon | White Powder Ma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Postman Strikes Back | Bu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Green Killer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Dreadnaught | Marshal Pao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Eagle's Killer | Chin Pai To | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Young Master | Bull | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Magnificent Butcher | Beggar King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Great General | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Amsterdam Connection | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Pursuit of Vengeance | Yi Da-Jing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Brave Archer | Odd Immortal Leung Sin-Yung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | To Kill a Jaguar | Cheung Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Fangs of the Cobra | Xu Xiang's boss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Jade Tiger | Zhao Zhong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | King Gambler | Sha Wu Lin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | All Men Are Brothers | Black Whirlwind / Li Kui | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Gambling Syndicate | Jin Gang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Temperament of Life | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Kidnap | Chao Hai Chuan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Delinquent | Big Sean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The 14 Amazons | General Chiao Ting Kuai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Casino | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Water Margin | Black Whirlwind, Li | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pursuit | Monk Lu Zhi Shen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Duel for Gold | Chiu Fu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Swift Knight | Constable Ji Fu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Twelve Gold Medallions | Bangling Trio Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Dragon Swamp | Ding Hu (beggar) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Jade Raksha | Yan Long Er | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | That Fiery Girl | 2nd Chief of Hulu Valley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Rainbow | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Angel Strikes Again | Bomb Gang's thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Silver Fox | Ching Ching's Helper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Lady Jade Locket | Secretary Tong's servant capturing Wei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Rape of the Sword | Lo's Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The One-Armed Swordsman | Guo Sheng / Brother Hua | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The King with My Face | Wan Chao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Angel with the Iron Fists | Agent 403 at nightclub | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Knight of Knights | Zhaoqing snr monk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Monkey Goes West | 3rd Prince of West Dragon King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Squadron 77 | Chinese Patriot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Shepherd Girl | Village youth at campfire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Amorous Lotus Pan | Neighbor at wake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Between Tears and Smiles | Opera Customer | Hit | Similar → |
Fan Mei-Sheng - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fan Mei-Sheng?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fan Mei-Sheng is "To Kill a Jaguar" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fan Mei-Sheng acted in?
Fan Mei-Sheng has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fan Mei-Sheng?
Other notable films include "Squadron 77", "The Shepherd Girl", and "The Gambling Syndicate".