Hwang Jung-lee (Korean: 황정리; born December 21, 1944), known to many with the spelling of Hwang Jang-lee is a Japanese-born Korean martial artist and actor. Hwang is perhaps best known for his role as "Thunderleg" in 1978's Drunken Master, "Sheng Kuan" in 1978's Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Wong Chin in 1981's Hitman in the Hand of Buddha.[1][2] Variations of his name include Wong Cheng-lee and Wong Cheng-li, in the Cantonese Chinese equivalents. His nicknames are Silver Fox (the name of his most popular movie character); "Thunderleg" and "Thunderfoot" (from his role in 1978 film Drunken Master).
Hwang was born in Aomori, Honshu Island, Japan to Korean parents. His family moved back to Korea when he was a baby.
Martial arts
Hwang took Taekwondo lessons from age 14 and achieved his 7th dan (rank) black belt. In 1965 at age 21, Hwang became a martial arts instructor for the Korean and South Vietnamese Armies, specializing in taekwondo. In January 2003, Hwang received his 9th dan black belt in taekwondo. In addition, he currently holds a 9th dan rank with the World Tang Soo Do General Federation.
Hwang still actively teaches martial arts. He is currently an instructor with the World Tang Soo Do General Federation and serves as Technical Advisor.[3] He recently has completed a tour of the US and Canada in which he, along with other Korean Grandmasters, promoted the study and practice of traditional martial arts.[4]
Career
Acting
Hwang began his acting career in Korean movies. In 1976, Ng See-yuen offered Hwang employment in Hong Kong, where he first appeared in Secret Rivals as the villain Silver Fox.[5]: 249 Hwang took the lead in many martial arts movies, usually playing an antagonist. Hwang's nicknames, "King of the Legfighters" and "Thunderleg" relate to his style of martial arts performance where he uses his legs in a particular way.
In 1981, Hwang directed his first movie, Hitman in the Hand of Buddha, and was credited as Wong Chin.
Other films and retirement from acting
In 1987, Hwang trained German actor Matthias Hues in preparation for his film debut as "Yuri, the Russian" in No Retreat, No Surrender 2. Cast at the suggestion of producer Roy Horan, who was also a student of Hwang's, Hues had no martial arts experience and trained in martial arts with Hwang. Hues enjoyed the experience so much that upon his arrival in Los Angeles, Hues would continue training in martial arts throughout his career. In the film, Hwang's opening scene, involving a firing squad, was cut from the U.S. version. Hwang would play Yuri's enforcer, General Ty, who engages in a brief fight against Cynthia Rothrock.
In 1989, taekwondo grandmaster Jun Chong invited Hwang to come to the United States to appear as a villain in the film Street Soldiers. To bring an international flavor to the film, Hwang is credited in the film as "Jason Hwang", named after his son. In the early 1990s, Hwang returned to South Korea, where he ran a golf-tee manufacturing company and an hotel in Seoul. Later on, Hwang managed a bodyguard agency. Since then he has made only occasional film appearances, in movies such as Emperor of the Underworld (1994) and Boss (1996). In July 1996, Hwang retired from acting at the age of 51.
Return to acting
After a long absence from acting, Hwang appeared in the TV Series The Return of Iljimae. Hwang featured in the documentary film, "The Anonymous King" in which Jon James Hodson examines Hwang's personal life in Seoul, Korea and Hong Kong.
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born Korean martial artist and actor Hwang is perhaps best known for his role as Thunderleg in 1978 s Drunken Master Sheng Kuan in 1978 s Snake in the Eagle s Shadow and Wong Chin in 1981 s Hitman in the Hand of Buddha 1 2 Variations of his name include Wong Cheng lee and Wong Cheng li in the Cantonese Chinese equivalents His nicknames are Silver Fox the name of his most popular movie character Thunderleg and Thunderfoot from his role in 1978 film Drunken Master Hwang Jang leeBorn 1944 12 21 December 21 1944 age 78 Aomori Honshu JapanOccupation s Martial artist actorYears active1974 1996 2009Korean nameHangul황정리Hanja黃正利Revised RomanizationHwang Jeong riMcCune ReischauerHwang Chǒngri Contents 1 Early life 2 Martial arts 3 Career 3 1 Acting 3 2 Directing 3 3 Other films and retirement from acting 3 4 Return to acting 4 Filmography 4 1 Movies 4 2 Director 4 3 Documentaries 4 4 Television series 5 References 6 External linksEarly lifeHwang was born in Aomori Honshu Island Japan to Korean parents His family moved back to Korea when he was a baby Martial artsHwang took Taekwondo lessons from age 14 and achieved his 7th dan rank black belt In 1965 at age 21 Hwang became a martial arts instructor for the Korean and South Vietnamese Armies specializing in taekwondo In January 2003 Hwang received his 9th dan black belt in taekwondo In addition he currently holds a 9th dan rank with the World Tang Soo Do General Federation Hwang still actively teaches martial arts He is currently an instructor with the World Tang Soo Do General Federation and serves as Technical Advisor 3 He recently has completed a tour of the US and Canada in which he along with other Korean Grandmasters promoted the study and practice of traditional martial arts 4 CareerActing Hwang began his acting career in Korean movies In 1976 Ng See yuen offered Hwang employment in Hong Kong where he first appeared in Secret Rivals as the villain Silver Fox 5 249 Hwang took the lead in many martial arts movies usually playing an antagonist Hwang s nicknames King of the Legfighters and Thunderleg relate to his style of martial arts performance where he uses his legs in a particular way In the mid 1970s Hwang performed in two Jackie Chan movies Snake in the Eagle s Shadow and Drunken Master as Sheng Kuan and Thunderfoot Thunderleg In 2002 Mike Leeder a writer and producer interviewed Hwang for the Contender films Hong Kong Legends DVD range Directing In 1981 Hwang directed his first movie Hitman in the Hand of Buddha and was credited as Wong Chin Other films and retirement from acting In 1987 Hwang trained German actor Matthias Hues in preparation for his film debut as Yuri the Russian in No Retreat No Surrender 2 Cast at the suggestion of producer Roy Horan who was also a student of Hwang s Hues had no martial arts experience and trained in martial arts with Hwang Hues enjoyed the experience so much that upon his arrival in Los Angeles Hues would continue training in martial arts throughout his career In the film Hwang s opening scene involving a firing squad was cut from the U S version Hwang would play Yuri s enforcer General Ty who engages in a brief fight against Cynthia Rothrock In 1989 taekwondo grandmaster Jun Chong invited Hwang to come to the United States to appear as a villain in the film Street Soldiers To bring an international flavor to the film Hwang is credited in the film as Jason Hwang named after his son In the early 1990s Hwang returned to South Korea where he ran a golf tee manufacturing company and an hotel in Seoul Later on Hwang managed a bodyguard agency Since then he has made only occasional film appearances in movies such as Emperor of the Underworld 1994 and Boss 1996 In July 1996 Hwang retired from acting at the age of 51 Return to acting After a long absence from acting Hwang appeared in the TV Series The Return of Iljimae Hwang featured in the documentary film The Anonymous King in which Jon James Hodson examines Hwang s personal life in Seoul Korea and Hong Kong FilmographyMovies Year Title Role Notes1974 Secret EnvoyBlack Leopard Tortured HeroKorean Connection Kazio Yamamoto s Guard Korean Connection 2Left Foot of Wrath1975 Viper Venomous SnakeYear of the Dragon Hero s Father Final Challenge Fighter Kill the ShogunInvitation From HellFury of the SunDeath Game Paeng Mar Kow Mortal BattleJailhouse1976 Secret Agent Drunkard StudentSecret Rivals Silver FoxBruce Lee s Secret Jin Yong JiBruce Lee Fights Back from the GraveShaolin Wooden Men Brief AppearanceBlack Dragon River The Martialmates1977 Secret Rivals 2 Chin Hu Gold Fox Invincible Armour Minister ChengHeroes of Shaolin Tien Lung Chong Heroes of the WildSnuff Bottle Connection General Shantung Magistrate The Instant Kung Fu Man Yi Lang1978 Great Martial Arts TeacherSnake in the Eagle s Shadow Master Shang Kuan YinDrunken Master Thunderleg Yen Tieh Hsin Thunderfoot 1979 The Fearless Duo Ghost Leg Killer Fearless Master FighterDance of the Drunk Mantis Rubber LegsHell s Wind Staff Lu Shan Tu The Dragon and the Tiger Kids36 Deadly Styles Cheung Sze First Brother Dragon s Claws Ling Ko FungThe Eagle s Killer Ghost Hand Lo HsinDemon Strike Chai Chau Tien Lord Death Duel of Silver Fox1980 Lackey and the Lady Tiger Sek BaTwo Fists Against the Law Master TaiTiger Over Wall ChuYoung Hero Leader of Japanese InvadersTwo Heroes SangwoongThe Ring of Death Russian FighterBuddha Assassinator Prince YiChallenge of the Tiger Comrade YangEagle vs Silver Fox Sa Sung Silver Fox Martial Monks of Shaolin Temple Kurt Wong Chief of Wudong School Champ vs Champ1981 Hitman in the Hand of Buddha Wong Chin Director ProducerGame of Death II Chin KuThe Phantom Thief as Jeong ri Hwang Buddhist Fist amp Tiger Claws Half Piece of MapReturn of the Deadly Blade Kam Invincible Golden Rings Guest Star Brief Appearance Hard Bastard Raging Rivals1982 Blood Child Wong Hung Five Fingers of SteelNinja Strikes Back Wang FeiNinja in the Dragon s Den Wizard Kung Fu MasterSecret Ninja Roaring Tiger Tiger SoKid from Kwang Tung Luo YihuSecret ExecutionersMasters of Tiger Crane Silver Fox Keum wung Villain Eagle Claw vs Butterfly Palm Sing Kun s Master1983 Five Pattern Dragon Claw Kam Fu ThunderfistDuel of Ultimate Weapons Dong Wan Ki ryongGhosts Galore Japanese MagicianCanton Viper Kal Ma ryong Kwangdong ViperAngry Young Man Master Kang1984 Shaolin The Blood Mission Dan Bang General Yuen Fong1985 Ninja Terminator Tiger Uninvited Guest Footage 1986 The First Vampire in China Ghost of MarchThe Innocent Interloper PalefaceWhere s Officer Tuba Extortion Gang Member Blackmailer Millionaire s Express Yukio Fushiki1987 Iron Angels Boss Chang Lung Fighting MadamMagnificent Warriors General Toga s Henchman Collaborator Dynamite FightersNo Retreat No Surrender 2 Ty1988 Bed Companion Lee Chiu SinFuture Hunters Silverfox1989 Darkside of Chinatown Sheung Siu Tung s HitmanLive Hard Chief Inspector Terry Chiu1991 Street Soldiers Tok1994 Emperor of the Underworld Yoo Deok pal Director1996 Boss Seong CheonDirector Hitman in the Hand of Buddha 1981 Canton Viper 1983 Not Again 1990 Emperor of the Underworld 1994 Documentaries Art of High Impact Kicking 1982 The Good Bad Boy 2014 Television series Shaolin Temple Taiwanese TV series 1984 Mighty Weapon 1985 The Return of Iljimae 2009 References Exclusive Interview with Hwang Jang lee PDF Cityonfire com Retrieved 2016 09 17 Hwang Jang lee interview easternkicks com Easternkicks com 18 September 2014 Retrieved 2016 09 17 THE WORLD TANG SOO DO GENERAL FEDERATION List of Board of Directors PDF Moodukwonkorea org Retrieved 2016 09 17 Tang Soo do World Archived from the original on 2013 11 02 Retrieved 2013 10 30 Rovin Jeff Tracy Kathy 1997 The Essential Jackie Chan Sourcebook New York Pocket Books ISBN 9780671008437 External linksHwang Jang lee at IMDb Hwang Jang lee at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase Hwang Jang lee at Hong Kong Cinemagic French biography with movie reviews Selective filmography Cineseoul profile Youtube Channel 취권 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