
Actor
James Yi Lui
Born 1939 · Guangdong, China
James Yi Lui was born in 1943, the son of famed comic actor Yi Chau-shui. At age 17, he joined Shaw Brothers as a bit part actor, starting with Sweet Girl in Terror in 1958. A breakout role in Teddy Girls (1969) moved him up to lead and major supporting roles until he achieved stardom with his comedic turn in Adventure in Denmark (1973). He continued to appear in films (nearly 100 total) until 1989 and also formed his own production company, Daai Sing, which enabled him to direct and produced several films. He retired after directing and starring in the ghost comedy Excuse Me, Please! in 1989 and passed away ten years later from heart disease.
Directed
Acting
My Darling Slave
Lo Ah Fuk · 1974

Flaming Brothers
Richard Lui · 1987

Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles
Ah Kiu · 1981
The Money-tree
Suzy's Boyfriend · 1973

The Clumsy Gambler
Jimmy Chan · 1977

The Extras
Hakky Ho · 1978

The Haunted Cop Shop II
Romeo · 1988

Excuse Me, Please!
Ah Tang · 1989

To Sir with Troubles
Teacher · 1981

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Eden / Yi Tien · 1983

Foxbat
Cheung · 1977

The Red Panther
Lei · 1983

My Darling Genie
Lin Guo Ren · 1984

Black List
Ho · 1972

Hex vs. Witchcraft
Cai Tou · 1980

Operation Pink Squad
Man at Airport · 1988

A Haunted House
Lei I · 1975

Carry On Police
Captain Po · 1982

The Lost Generation
Ya-ch'uan · 1983

Adventure in Denmark
George - Tour Winner #2 · 1973

Friends & Enemies
纪英俊 · 1988

Horror by the Sea
Lee Cheng · 1964

Money Is Lovely
Lei Tu-Hai · 1981
Spy No. 13
Tong Kwong-kwan · 1964

