American movie stars in Hong Kong
Here are 5 famous actors from United States of America who live or lived in Hong Kong:
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 Chinatown-July 20, 1973 Kowloon Tong) also known as Jun Fan Lee, 李小龍, Lee Jun-fan, Bruce Lee Siu-Lung, Mr. Bruce Lee, Lee Siu Lung, Yam Lee, Siu-Lung Lee, Xiaolong Li, Lee Siu-Lung, Little Dragon Lee, Lei5 Zan3 Faan4, 李振藩, 李源鑫, Lǐ Xiǎolóng, Li Yuanxin, 李小龙, Li Yuanjian, Li Xiaolong, 李元鑒, Lei5 Siu2 Lung4, Lǐ Zhènfān, Jun-fan, 震藩, Lee Jun Fan or Bruce Lee Jun Fan Yuen Kam was an American actor, screenwriter, film director, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film producer and martial artist. His children are called Brandon Lee and Shannon Lee. He owned a home in China, United States of America, San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Bruce Lee is widely regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of all time. He was born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong and began his martial arts training at a young age. He developed his own style known as Jeet Kune Do, which emphasized simplicity and practicality in combat.
Lee became a star in Hong Kong cinema with his roles in films such as "The Big Boss," "Fist of Fury," and "Way of the Dragon." He then gained international fame with his Hollywood-produced film, "Enter the Dragon," which would become his most famous work. In addition to his acting career, Lee was a renowned martial arts instructor and taught many famous actors such as Steve McQueen and James Coburn.
Tragically, Lee died at the young age of 32 from an allergic reaction to pain medication. His legacy, however, continues to inspire and influence people around the world, and he is remembered as a martial arts icon and cultural phenomenon.
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Brandon Lee
Brandon Lee (February 1, 1965 Oakland-March 31, 1993 Wilmington) also known as Brandon Bruce Lee was an American actor and martial artist. He owned an apartment in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Seattle, New York City and Boston.
Brandon Lee was the son of the legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. He graduated from Emerson College with a degree in theater and began his career in acting with small roles in television shows such as "Kung Fu: The Movie" and "A Family For Joe". However, his breakthrough role came in 1992 when he played the lead in the movie "The Crow". Tragically, he was killed during the filming of this movie due to an accidental shooting.
Aside from acting, Lee was an accomplished martial artist and had trained in various martial arts from a young age with his father as his primary teacher. He was also a skilled marksman and had served in the military as an officer before pursuing his acting career.
Lee's death at the age of 28 was a shock to the Hollywood community and to his fans. He was buried beside his father at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington. His legacy continues to live on through his films and his contributions to the martial arts community.
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Eyal Podell
Eyal Podell (November 11, 1975 Tel Aviv-) is an American actor. He has one child, Oren Lily Podell. He has been living in Hong Kong, Westchester County, Israel and United States of America.
Podell is best known for his roles in a variety of popular TV shows and films. He portrayed Adrian Korbel on the daytime soap opera "The Young and the Restless" and Jason Kaczmarek on the prime time series "24". He has also appeared on hit shows such as "NCIS", "House", "Desperate Housewives", "CSI", and "The Mentalist".
In addition to his on-screen work, Podell is also a writer and producer. He co-wrote and produced the feature film "The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy" and the short film "The Fisherman's Wife". He has also written several episodes of the TV series "The Brave" and "ncis: New Orleans".
Podell began his acting career in theatre productions while attending college at the University of Michigan. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television.
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Daniel Wu
Daniel Wu (September 30, 1974 Berkeley-) a.k.a. Daniel N. Wu, Ng Yin Jou, Dan, the young Andy Lau, Yin-Jo Ng, Ng Yin-Jo, Daniel Wu Yan-zu, Yanzu Wu, Yin-Cho Ng, Yan-zu Wu, Daniel Ng, Daniel Wu Yanzu, Daniel Yin-Cho Wu, Ng Yin-Cho or Wu Yan-zu is an American model, actor, film director and film producer. He has one child, Raven Wu. He has been publicly known to be living in Orinda and Hong Kong.
Wu was born in Berkeley, California to parents who emigrated from Shanghai, China. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in architecture. However, he ended up pursuing his passion for acting instead and started his career in Hong Kong in the late 1990s. Wu quickly rose to fame due to his good looks and acting skills, becoming a popular leading man in Hong Kong cinema in the early 2000s.
Aside from acting, Wu founded his own production company, Diversion Pictures, and has produced and starred in various films such as "The Heavenly Kings" and "Blood Brothers". He expanded his career even further by directing the martial arts film "The Man with the Iron Fists 2" and later joined the cast of the popular AMC television series "Into the Badlands".
Wu has also been an advocate for Asian representation in Hollywood and has spoken out against whitewashing and racism in the entertainment industry. He is also involved in philanthropic work and has been a longtime supporter of various charities in Hong Kong and the United States.
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Jin Au-Yeung
Jin Au-Yeung (June 4, 1982 Miami-) also known as MC Jin, Jin Auyeung, Ou-Yang Ching, Ouyang Jing, Jin-Au Yeung, Jin, Jin the Emcee or Jin Tha MC is an American songwriter, actor and rapper. He has one child, Chance Au-Yeung. He has been living in New York City, Queens and Hong Kong.
Jin first gained recognition as a battle rapper and was the first Asian-American rapper to be signed to a major record label. He initially gained prominence on BET's "106 & Park" freestyle battles and was crowned champion for seven consecutive weeks. In 2002, he signed to Ruff Ryders Entertainment and released his debut album "The Rest Is History" which peaked at number 54 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Since then, Jin has released several albums and collaborated with numerous artists, including Kanye West, Twista, and Wyclef Jean. Outside of music, he has also appeared in movies and television shows such as "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "Arrow". He has also worked as a host and ambassador for various organizations such as the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the NBA.
Throughout his career, Jin has been a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in the entertainment industry, particularly for Asian-Americans. He has used his platform to speak out against racial stereotypes and to promote inclusion and understanding.
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