Lo Mang

Lo Mang is a Hong Kong based veteran martial artist who was born as Lo Kwan Lam in Hong Kong on 23 July 1952.[1] Primarily known for starring in Shaw Brothers kung fu movies during the latter part of the 1970s and into the 1980s. He is a member of the famous ensemble known as the Venom Mob who were renowned for their martial arts and acting skills.

Lo Mang
羅莽
Lo Mang in 2020
Born
Lo Kwan Lam
羅坤霖

(1952-07-23) 23 July 1952
Hong Kong
Occupationactor, comedian, martial artist hoạt động 1976 - nay
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese羅莽
Simplified Chinese罗莽
Musical career
Also known asJohnson Law
Turbo Law
Ramone Law
Ramon Lo
Law Mong

His most famous roles are the Toad, #5 in Chang Cheh's The Five Deadly Venoms and Golden Arm Kid in Kid with the Golden Arm. He is a skilled martial artist and practiced Taijiquan for years, as well as Chu Gar Tong Long Southern Praying Mantis for over 13 years before starting an acting career. He had a well built physique despite doing no weight training. Sometimes referred to as the "Shaolin Hercules," he is renowned for playing the strongest personality in his films, but being the first one to be killed.

He is still active in the Hong Kong TV industry. Nowadays he has revamped his acting style as a comedy actor and is involved in directing action choreography for some productions.

Filmography
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  • Shaolin Temple (1976) a.k.a. U.S. title: Death Chamber - Shaolin monk
  • The Naval Commandos (1977)
  • The Last Strike (1977) a.k.a. U.S. title: Soul Brothers Of Kung Fu
  • Chinatown Kid (1977) - Green Drangons gang leader
  • The Brave Archer (1977) a.k.a. U.S. title: Kung Fu Warlords - Han Pao Chu of the Seven Weirdos of Chiang-Nan
  • The Brave Archer 2 (1978) a.k.a. U.S. title: Kung Fu Warlords Part II - Iron Palm Chief
  • Five Deadly Venoms (1978) - Li Hao the Toad (#5)
  • Invincible Shaolin (1978) a.k.a. U.S. title: Unbeatable Dragon - Ho Ming Pao
  • Kid With The Golden Arm (1979) - Golden Arm, Chief #1 of the Chih Sah Gang
  • Crippled Avengers (1979) a.k.a. U.S. title: Mortal Combat; a.k.a. Dragon Dynasty region 1 DVD title: Return of the 5 Deadly Venoms - the deaf & mute blacksmith Wei
  • Shaolin Rescuers (1979) a.k.a. U.S. title: Avenging Warriors Of Shaolin - Chin Ah Chen
  • Magnificent Ruffians (1979) a.k.a. U.S. title: The Destroyers - Kuan Yun
  • The Daredevils (1979) a.k.a. U.S. title: Daredevils Of Kung Fu - Yang Ta-Ying
  • Life Gamble (1979) (shot in 1977) - Mo Chun-Feng
  • Heaven and Hell (1980) a.k.a. U.S. title: Shaolin Hellgate (shot in 1976) - Wei Han Ting
  • The Rebel Intruders (1980) a.k.a. U.S. title: Killer Army - Chi Chun-Peng
  • 2 Champions Of Shaolin (1980) - Tong Chien-Chin "the Shaolin Hercules"
  • Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979) - Iron Fingers Chen Tie Fou
  • The Brave Archer 3 (1981) a.k.a. U.S. title: Blast Of The Iron Palm - Iron Palm Chief
  • Lion Vs. Lion (1981) a.k.a. U.S. title: Roar Of The Lion - Ah Yu
  • Battle for the Republic of China (1981)
  • Clan Feuds (1982) aka: The Great Banner - Yun Cheng
  • Five Element Ninjas (1982) a.k.a. U.S. title: Super Ninjas - Liang Chi-Sheng
  • Human Lanterns (1982) - Kuei Sze-Yin
  • Hex After Hex (1982) - Tsang Ma Su
  • 82 Tenants (1982) - Johnny Lo
  • Bastard Swordsman (1983)
  • Fast Fingers (1983) - Captain Tieh Li Wei
  • Men from the Gutter (1983) - Sgt. Chao
  • Secret Service of the Imperial Court (1984) - Chao Pu Kuan
  • Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985) a.k.a. U.S. VHS title: Enter The 36th Chamber - Hung Hsi-Kuan
  • Pursuit of a Killer (1985) - Ye Hong
  • This Man Is Dangerous (1985) - Chief Inspector Luo
  • Naughty Boys (1986)
  • Hard Boiled (1992)
  • Sex and Zen III (1998)
  • Fire of Conscience (2010) - Tram witness
  • Ip Man 2 (2010)
  • Gallants (2010) - Qilin
  • Beach Spike (2011)
  • The Grandmaster (2013)
  • Ip Man 3 (2015)
  • Buddy Cops (2016)
  • Vampire Cleanup Department (2017)
  • Made in Chinatown (2019)
  • Ip Man 4 (2019)

Television series

References
  1. Shaw Brother's legend Lo Mang visits Philadelphia - August 2007

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