Sam Lee
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Sam Lee Chan-Sam (Chinese: 李燦森) is a Hong Kong actor born on September 27, 1975. He started his film career when he was first spotted by director Fruit Chan who cast him in the 1997 film Made in Hong Kong (香港製造). In 2002, he appeared the Japanese film Ping Pong (ピンポン) as one of the contestants. Sam Lee is best known for the role of Sha Jang in the epic 2002 television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra (齊天大聖孫悟空). Outside of his film career, he is a seasonal member of a metal/hip-hop band Lazy Mutha Fucka (LMF) where he is the rapper. Sam Lee is also known as DJ Becareful.
Sam Lee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sam Lee reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sam Lee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Sam Lee'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 making of dog bite dog, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sam Lee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sam Lee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sam Lee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Time | Fung's Son | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Witness Out of the Blue | Clark Auyeung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The White Storm 2: Drug Lords | Drug dealer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Still Human | Cheung Fai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Our Time Will Come | Spy | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Man of Tai Chi | De-Ming | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Loan Shark | Ah Long | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Two Stupid Eggs | Ah Mao | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Invisible Target | Ho Wing Keung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Undercover | Fai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Longest Night in Shanghai | Xiao Shen | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | the making of dog bite dog | himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dog Bite Dog | Inspector Wai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | b420 | Willy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dragon Reloaded | Hei | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Divergence | Leung Tak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crazy n' the City | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Super Model | Condom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | One Nite in Mongkok | Franky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Enter the Phoenix | Gay Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dragon Loaded 2003 | Ng Sue-Hei | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | 1:99 Shorts | (segment "My Sow Is Not Feeling Well") | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Fate Fighter | Dark Hole Angel | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | I Want to Get Married | Wayne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Public Toilet | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Just One Look | Fan's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ping Pong | Kong "China" Wenge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | No Problem 2 | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | U-Man | Ken / May | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Color of Pain | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Gambler's Story | Chung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Scaremonger | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Visible Secret | Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Skyline Cruisers | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | A War Named Desire | Keith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | True Love | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fist Power | Senna | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Little Cheung | Autumn Moon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Metade Fumaça | Nine Dragons in '70 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Heaven of Hope | Fei Ying | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Man Called Hero | Fire | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Moonlight Express | Mahjong Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gorgeous | Gay Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Afraid of Nothing, the Jobless King | Brother Iron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Longest Summer | Ga Suen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A True Mob Story | Skinny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bio Zombie | Crazy Bee | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Nude Fear | Lee Ming Chun | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Beast Cops | Lee Chak-Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Made in Hong Kong | To Chung-Chau | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sam Lee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sam Lee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Lee is "the making of dog bite dog" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sam Lee acted in?
Sam Lee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sam Lee?
Other notable films include "Dragon Loaded 2003", "True Love", and "Color of Pain".