Shum Lo

Acting

Shum Lo

Born 1 March 1925 · Kaifeng, Henan Province, China · 101

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

Highlights

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin1978 · Film · Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall
Come Drink with Me1966 · Film · Jade Faced Tiger's Man
The Five Venoms1978 · Film · Fruit Vendor
The New One-Armed Swordsman1971 · Film · Blacksmith Ba
Dirty Ho1979 · Film · The Emperor
Disciples of the 36th Chamber1985 · Film · Teacher

Filmography

Movies

167 films

Sleazy Dizzy1990 · Film
Killer's Nocturne1987 · Film
Sworn Brothers1987 · Film · Chui's Father-in-Law
Pursuit of a Killer1985 · Film · Brother San
Disciples of the 36th Chamber1985 · Film · Teacher
The Master Strikes Back1985 · Film · Villager
The Young Vagabond1985 · Film · Bank Manager
Secret Service of the Imperial Court1984 · Film · Chao Clan Member
The Supreme Swordsman1984 · Film · Uncle Shum
Opium and the Kung Fu Master1984 · Film · Villager (uncredited)
Return of Bastard Swordsman1984 · Film · Invincible Clan Division Chief
Descendant of the Sun1983 · Film · Royal Painter
Shaolin Intruders1983 · Film · Tavern boss
Bastard Swordsman1983 · Film · Thundering Prognosticator (uncredited)
The Lady Is the Boss1983 · Film · Wah Chaing Martial Arts Association Member (uncredited)
Tales of a Eunuch1983 · Film · Han Prince
Roving Swordsman1983 · Film · Manager of Happy Forest
My Rebellious Son1982 · Film · Boss at eatery
The Emperor and the Minister1982 · Film · Official
Tiger Killer1982 · Film · Mr Hu
Buddha's Palm1982 · Film · Jia Ru of Dark Moon Clan
The Fake Ghost Catchers1982 · Film · Magistrate
Human Lanterns1982 · Film · Restaurant Boss
Passing Flickers1982 · Film · Movie producer
Teenage Dreamers1982 · Film · Parent at Police Station
House of Traps1982 · Film · Mr. Xu
Shaolin Prince1982 · Film · Master Xia
The Duel of the Century1981 · Film · Hermit Pine
Bloody Parrot1981 · Film · Innkeeper
The Emperor and His Brother1981 · Film · Ma Shan Chun
Corpse Mania1981 · Film · Mr. Ma
Challenge of the Gamesters1981 · Film · Jiu
The Tiger and the Widow1981 · Film · Third Lord
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman1981 · Film · Boss at Eatery
Gambler's Delight1981 · Film · Pak Hok Kuen
A Bride's Nightmare1981 · Film
Bat Without Wings1980 · Film · Waiter
Lost Souls1980 · Film · Refugee's relative
Hex1980 · Film · Old Man Fishing at Pond
The Kid with a Tattoo1980 · Film · Restaurant manager
Haunted Tales1980 · Film · Mr. Wang
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty1980 · Film · Eunuch Ho Te-Ching
Heaven and Hell1980 · Film · Alcoholic in Hell
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung1979 · Film · Li Chen Chow's Pawn Shop Staff (uncredited)
Return of the Dead1979 · Film · Qin Zhen-He
The Deadly Breaking Sword1979 · Film · Boss Luo
The Magnificent Ruffians1979 · Film · Cashier Zhuo
The Tigress of Shaolin1979 · Film · Ah San's father
Dirty Ho1979 · Film · The Emperor
Shaolin Abbot1979 · Film · Head Abbot
The Kung Fu Instructor1979 · Film · Chow Ping's Uncle
Monkey Kung Fu1979 · Film · Restaurant owner
The Last Judgement1979 · Film · Corrupt Judge
Young Lovers1979 · Film · Uncle Zhong
The Shadow Boxing1979 · Film · Restaurant Boss
The Scandalous Warlord1979 · Film · Opera Manager
Full Moon Scimitar1979 · Film · 3rd Master's Servant (uncredited)
Swordsman and Enchantress1978 · Film · Doctor Fei
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II1978 · Film · Chiu Ming's fighter
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre1978 · Film · Chiu Ming's fighter
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung1978 · Film · Flower Draw's manager
Sensual Pleasures1978 · Film
The Five Venoms1978 · Film · Fruit Vendor
The Cunning Hustler1978 · Film
Legend of the Bat1978 · Film · Yuan Yang Sword Master
The Mad Monk Strikes Again1978 · Film · Wang Xiao Bao's Father
Clan of Amazons1978 · Film · One of Lu's Friends
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin1978 · Film · Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall
Flying Guillotine II1978 · Film · Emperor's Bodyguard
Pursuit of Vengeance1977 · Film · Ding Qiu
Dreams Of Eroticism1977 · Film · Grandfather
The Dream of the Red Chamber1977 · Film · Imperial Edit's Reader
The Sentimental Swordsman1977 · Film · Hua Feng
Death Duel1977 · Film · Ferryman for Divine Sword Mansion (uncredited)
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung1977 · Film · Man offer to pay tax for Qing
Confessions of a Private Secretary1977 · Film
The Jade Tiger1977 · Film
Clans of Intrigue1977 · Film · Shaolin monk/Gambler
Executioners from Shaolin1977 · Film · Uncle Fang
The Mad Monk1977 · Film · Villager
Shaolin Temple1976 · Film · Shaolin Master of Library
Love Swindler1976 · Film · (segment "Deadly Injections")
Hustler from Canton1976 · Film
Brotherhood1976 · Film · Yu / 3rd Uncle Cai
Emperor Chien Lung1976 · Film · Chief Eunuch Jing An
The Condemned1976 · Film · Man in Sheng's house
Challenge of the Masters1976 · Film · Village Elder
Erotic Nights1976 · Film
The Dragon Missile1976 · Film · Mr. Shum
Killer Clans1976 · Film · Wang Wei
The Last Tempest1976 · Film · Eunuch Wang Shang
Heroes of the Underground1976 · Film · Inn Clerk
Cuties Parade1975 · Film
The Spiritual Boxer1975 · Film · Bun / Noodle Stall Boss
Fearful Interlude1975 · Film · (segment "The Cold Skeleton")
The Taxi Driver1975 · Film · Uncle Tsang
The Empress Dowager1975 · Film · Eunuch Wang Shang
Big Brother Cheng1975 · Film
Lady of the Law1975 · Film · Shopkeeper
Temperament of Life1975 · Film
Night of the Devil Bride1975 · Film · Doctor Chang
The Flying Guillotine1975 · Film · (uncredited)
Forbidden Tales of Two Cities1975 · Film · Head of telegraph office
Sinful Confession1974 · Film · Mahjong gambler
Sorrow of the Gentry1974 · Film · Doctor Zhou
Cheeky Little Angels1974 · Film · Nightclub Visitor
Rivals of Kung Fu1974 · Film · Uncle Bing
Hong Kong 731974 · Film · Mr Hui
The Shadow Boxer1974 · Film
The Savage Five1974 · Film · Villager (uncredited)
Village of Tigers1974 · Film · Bandit
Iron Bodyguard1973 · Film · Tong's Friend at Brothel
The Ghost Lovers1973 · Film · Priest
The Sugar Daddies1973 · Film · Boss Wang
The Happiest Moment1973 · Film · Mr Hua
The Pirate1973 · Film · Casino Clerk
Blood Brothers1973 · Film · Post Station Officer (uncredited)
The Delinquent1973 · Film · Butcher (Stepfather)
Call to Arms1973 · Film · Master Lin
The Thunderbolt Fist1972 · Film · Gin Chi's Villager
Man of Iron1972 · Film · Gambler at Poker Table
The Delightful Forest1972 · Film · Casino Manager
The Warlord1972 · Film · Hsiao Lan Fang's father
The 14 Amazons1972 · Film · Hsia Tower Guard
The Devil's Mirror1972 · Film · Supervisor Sun
Pursuit1972 · Film · Lin Zhou
Finger of Doom1972 · Film · Inn-keeper
The Water Margin1972 · Film · Chief clerk Chang (uncredited)
The Boxer from Shantung1972 · Film · Tea House Owner (uncredited)
Sunset1971 · Film · Uncle Li
The Swift Knight1971 · Film · Magistrate
The Long Years1971 · Film
The Jade Faced Assassin1971 · Film
Six Assassins1971 · Film · Minister Cui Yin
The New One-Armed Swordsman1971 · Film · Blacksmith Ba
The Night Is Young1971 · Film
The Iron Buddha1970 · Film · Wang Wu
The Price of Love1970 · Film · Grandfather Chuang
A Time for Love1970 · Film · Uncle Suen
Guess Who Killed My Twelve Lovers?1970 · Film · Village Chief Wang
The Twelve Gold Medallions1970 · Film · Fulai Innkeeper
Vengeance!1970 · Film · Innkeeper Wang Wu (uncredited)
Heads for Sale1970 · Film · Master Jin
A Place to Call Home1970 · Film · Boozard
The Flying Dagger1969 · Film · Uncle Fan Kun
The Sword of Swords1968 · Film · Uncle Chung/Li Rong
Forever Diamonds1968 · Film · Father Ding
The Bells of Death1968 · Film · Pays Ye for a Hit (uncredited)
The Magnificent Swordsman1968 · Film · Village Chief
Hong Kong Rhapsody1968 · Film · Ping's party guest
King Drummer1967 · Film · Uncle Chang
The Mirror and the Lichee1967 · Film · Uncle Li
Blue Skies1967 · Film · Chen Yu Shan
The Cave of the Silken Web1967 · Film · Earth Lord
The King with My Face1967 · Film · Lord Yuen
Sweet Is Revenge1967 · Film · Warden Tian Da Cheng
The Thundering Sword1967 · Film · Tak Mong
Operation Lipstick1967 · Film · Nightclub boss
The Sword and the Lute1967 · Film · Martial arts expert invited by Hu
Too Late for Love1967 · Film · Bing Shen
Madam Slender Plum1967 · Film · Mei's bar manager
The Pearl Phoenix1967 · Film · Magistrate Zhou
The Mating Season1966 · Film
Sweet and Wild1966 · Film · Uncle Ma
Come Drink with Me1966 · Film · Jade Faced Tiger's Man
Till the End of Time1966 · Film · Hsueh-Ling's uncle
Downhill They Ride1966 · Film