Ti Lung is probably one of the most famous faces in old school Kung Fu movies, starring in over 100, Lung shows he can stand the test of time and still be watched by millions all over the world.
Name: 狄龍 (狄龙) / Ti Lung (Di Long)
Also known as: Dik Lung / Dick Long / Tommy Tam
Korean name: 적룡 / Juk Ryong
Real name: 譚富榮 (谭富荣) / Tam Fook Wing (Tan Fu Rong)
Profession: Actor
Birthdate: 1946-Aug-03
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Height: 180cm
Weight: 82kg
Star sign: Leo
Chinese zodiac: Dog
Blood type: B
Born:3 August 1946 (age 66)
Selected Filmography:
1970:The Heroic Ones
1973:Blood Brothers
1978:Swordsman And Enchantress
1984:Opium And The Kung Fu Master
1985:Shanghai 13
1986:A Better Tomorrow
1993:The Bare-footed Kid
1994:Drunken Master 2
Background
He studied Wing Chun under the martial arts master Chu Wan. In 1969, Ti was found by the Shaw Brothers and cast in Return of the One-Armed Swordsman opposite Jimmy Wang Yu, a role which would launch his career as one of the best known faces in classic Wuxia film. He became a common face associated with David Chiang, Alexander Fu Sheng, Ku Feng, Gordon Liu, the Venom Mob, and other Shaw Bros. stars at the time, often cast as a dashing, noble hero as well as a capable martial artist.
The studio saw potential in the earnest young man and trained him in the arts of swordplay, acting and horseback riding.
The investment paid off, as Lung's relationship with Shaw Bros. remained fruitful for many years to come. Lung went on to become one of Shaw Bros. top Kung Fu stars alongside frequent co-star David Chiang in many of Chang Cheh's epic films, including Blood Brothers and Five Masters of Death. After the demise of Shaw Studios, Ti Lung made a few films in Tawain and then returned to Hong Kong in the eighties with John Woo's A Better Tomorrow.
Ti Lung made a big appearance in the 1994 hit movie “Drunken Master 2”, playing the father of Jackie Chan and doing a great job. Both actors worked very well together and you could see that on the screen.
Ti Lung has a reputation for being very serious and is one of the most respected actors working in Hong Kong today. Ti has been married to wife To Man-Ming for many years, and has a son named Shaun Tam Jun-Yin.
In the past 10 years or so, Ti as only appeared in about 10 movies or so, he had a good role in the 2008 movie “Three Kingdoms” along side Sammo Hung. Others include Run, papa Run, My Wife Is A Gangster 3, Butterfly Lovers and Frozen.
Here is a list of the Tv series that Ti Lung as starred in:
Qin Xiang Lian 秦香莲 as Bao Zheng (2011)
Fugitive: Plan B (KBS2, 2010)
Xia Ying Xian Zong as Wang Xi Zhi (2005)
Blue Dragon 青龙好汉 as Lin Wen Hao (2005, guest star)
Warriors of the Yang Clan as Yang Ye (2004)
Princess Returning Pearl 3 as Emperor Qian Long (2002)
Mission in Trouble as Tai Pan (ATV, 2002)
ICAC Investigators (TVB, 1998)
Justice Pao as Justice Pao (TVB, 1995)
Source:Wikipedia, lovehkfilm
