Shum Lo

Born: 1925-03-01

Birthplace: Kaifeng, Henan Province, China

Biography

Shum Lo was born in 1925 in Kaifeng, Henan. He joined Shaw Brothers and became various directors' favorite actor, especially in the martial arts genre. He had a filmography of over 100 titles spanning from the 1960s to 1980s, half of them martial arts films. A veteran supporting actor, Shum Lo is best summarized as "the essential green leaf behind the blossoming flowers".

Known For

Sensual Pleasures
The Cave of the Silken Web
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The 14 Amazons
Killer Clans
Dreams Of Eroticism
The Water Margin
The Sword of Swords
The Boxer from Shantung
Come Drink with Me

Top Movie Credits

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall
The 14 Amazons Hsia Tower Guard
The Water Margin Chief clerk Chang (uncredited)
The Sword of Swords Uncle Chung/Li Rong
The Boxer from Shantung Tea House Owner (uncredited)
Come Drink with Me Jade Faced Tiger's Man