Senior Actor Lee Hai-sheng Passes Away at ‍83

Lee Hai-sheng,‌ a veteran actor who spent ⁣many years working with ‌TVB, has passed away⁣ at‍ the age of 83. According to reports, Lee Hai-sheng’s skin ulcerated due to a sore on ⁢his back, which later became infected with bacteria, ⁤ultimately leading to his passing.

Early Life ⁢and‌ Career

Lee Hai-sheng was ‍a bodybuilder in⁢ his youth and participated in‍ the 1963 Mr. Hong Kong Pageant. ​He later turned to studying Wing Chun ‌and was a ⁢fellow student of ⁣Dickson. In the 1970s,⁣ Lee Hai-sheng joined Shaw Brothers as an action actor and martial artist, starring in several films, including ‌Shaolin Thirty-Six Rooms, Plan A, and Dragon’s Heart.

Television Career

In the ​1980s, Lee ‍Hai-sheng ‌transitioned to the television industry, often playing roles that leveraged his ⁣martial arts background and distinctive‌ appearance. He frequently portrayed​ high-ranking monks or ‌gangsters with a tough exterior. In recent⁣ years, Lee Hai-sheng was best known for⁣ his ​work on TVB dramas, including “Love” and⁣ “Conquering the Demons 2.0”, ⁢where he played a lonely ⁢old man living​ with⁢ a stray dog.

Awards ‌and Legacy

In his later years, Lee Hai-sheng continued⁤ to act and teach Wing Chun. In 2018, he received the “Outstanding Contribution Award” from the Hong​ Kong Action and Stunt Actors ‌Guild. ​Although he⁣ retired from TVB in December last year, his performances ​will ‌be remembered ⁢for ⁣years to come.

Notable Roles

• Shaolin Thirty-Six Rooms
• Plan A
• Dragon’s ⁣Heart
• Love
• Conquering the ⁤Demons 2.0

Photos

• Lee Hai-sheng as⁤ a‍ young bodybuilder
• Lee Hai-sheng in his role as a lonely ‌old man in‌ “Conquering the Demons 2.0”