Kao Pao-Shu - Actor Profile

Kao Pao-Shu

Acting
Updated: May 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 2, 1939
Birth Place: Suzhou, China

About Kao Pao-Shu

Kao Pao-Shu (Chinese: 高寶樹; 1932–2000) was a Chinese actress, producer, writer and film director who appeared in over 100 films during her career. Originally from China, Kao moved to Hong Kong in 1951, where she acted in minor role before joining Shaw Brothers Studio in 1958. Here, she starred in over 80 films, working alongside directors Yueh Feng and Cheng Kang, and she made her directorial debut in 1970 in Lady with a Sword. Later she started her own company, producing films throughout the 1970s before she retired in the 1980s. In July 2000, she died at the age of 68.

Kao Pao-Shu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kao Pao-Shu 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 Kao Pao-Shu's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 92% of Kao Pao-Shu'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 The Serpent and the Lovers, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kao Pao-Shu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kao Pao-Shu's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kao Pao-Shu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Female Fugitive - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Trilogy of Swordsmanship Ying Ying's Mother Hit Similar →
1970 A Place to Call Home Julie Liou Super Hit Similar →
1970 Double Bliss Mrs. Li Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Golden Sword 7th Lady Average Similar →
1968 Spring Blossoms Mrs Zhao Super Hit Similar →
1968 Mist over Dream Lake Hsu Chieh Chun Super Hit Similar →
1967 King Drummer Sun's mother Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Midnight Murder Madame Wang Super Hit Similar →
1967 That Tender Age Wen-Chieh's mother Super Hit Similar →
1967 Too Late for Love Li Juan Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Pearl Phoenix Mrs Huo Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Blue and the Black Madame Kao's eldest daughter-in-law Hit Similar →
1966 The Monkey Goes West Green Snake Demon Super Hit Similar →
1965 Squadron 77 Kuo Chiang's Mother Super Hit Similar →
1965 Inside the Forbidden City Empress Liu Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Lark Bao's Wife Average Similar →
1965 The Butterfly Chalice Madam Lu Average Similar →
1964 The Female Prince Madame Hsia Hit Similar →
1964 The Story of Sue San Madam Pi Hit Similar →
1964 The Coin - Hit Similar →
1964 The Dancing Millionairess Mrs. Sun Super Hit Similar →
1964 Between Tears and Smiles Mrs. Tao Hit Similar →
1963 Three Sinners Yi Li-Chiao Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Lady and the Thief - Hit Similar →
1963 The Adulteress Magistrate Liu's Wife Super Hit Similar →
1963 Return of the Phoenix Mrs. Cheng Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bitter Sweet - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Empress Wu Lady Shang Kuan Average Similar →
1963 My Lucky Star Susan Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Love Eterne Ms. Meng Hit Similar →
1963 Stranger Than Fiction - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Love Parade Lady Snow Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Dream of the Red Chamber Elder Brother's Wife Wang Xifeng Hit Similar →
1961 The Serpent and the Lovers Mother Bai Super Hit Similar →
1961 Love Without End Meng Li Hit Similar →
1961 Oh Boys! Oh Girls! - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Les Belles Mrs Ma Hit Similar →
1960 How to Marry a Millionaire - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Twilight Hours - Hit Similar →
1959 The Girl with a Thousand Faces Mei Ju-Ming Super Hit Similar →
1958 Where Is My Bride? Aunt Zhang Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Frosty Night - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Dog-Murderer - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi Yu Wa's Mother Hit Similar →
1956 Black Tulip - Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Long Lane Hsioa Yen-Tsai Super Hit Similar →
1956 Rainstorm in Chinatown Hsiao Yan Super Hit Similar →
1956 A Lonely Heart Wet nurse Super Hit Similar →
1955 Heart Break Well - Super Hit Similar →

Kao Pao-Shu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kao Pao-Shu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kao Pao-Shu is "The Serpent and the Lovers" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kao Pao-Shu acted in?

Kao Pao-Shu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kao Pao-Shu?

Other notable films include "Oh Boys! Oh Girls!", "Heart Break Well", and "Female Fugitive".

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