Overview
Lo Mang is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor who was born as Lo Kwan Lam in Hong Kong on 23 July 1952. 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.
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
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.
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