Biography.guide
Home › People › Actor › Lo Mang
Portrait of Lo Mang

Lo Mang

b. 1952

Hong Kong martial artist and actor

Actor Martial artistComedian
Don't just read it — keep itBiographies to ownE-book · Audio · Video From $7 →

About Lo Mang

Born 1952. Lo Mang is a Chinese actor, martial artist and comedian.

Lo Mang is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor who was born 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 include The Toad in The Five Deadly Venoms (1978) and the titular character in Kid with the Golden Arm (1979). He is a skilled martial artist and practiced Taijiquan for years, as well as Chow 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. title: Blast of the Iron Palm - Iron Palm Chief Lion Vs. Lion (1981) a.k.a. U.S. title: Roar of the Lion - Ah Yu Battle for the Republic of China (1981) Clan Feuds (1982) aka: The Great Banner - Yun Cheng Five Element Ninjas (1982) a.k.a. U.S. title: Super Ninjas - Liang Chi-Sheng Human Lanterns (1982) - Kuei Sze-Yin Hex After Hex (1982) - Tsang Ma Su 82 Tenants (1982) - Johnny Lo Bastard Swordsman (1983) Fast Fingers (1983) - Captain Tieh Li Wei Men from the Gutter (1983) - Sgt. Chao Secret Service of the Imperial Court (1984) - Chao Pu Kuan Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985) a.k.a. U.S. VHS title: Enter The 36th Chamber - Hung Hsi-Kuan Pursuit of a Killer (1985) - Ye Hong This Man Is Dangerous (1985) - Chief Inspector Luo Naughty Boys (1986) Magnificent Warriors (1987) - General Toga's Henchman #2 Hard Boiled (1992) Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) - Black Ox Sex and Zen III (1998) as Hung Chi The Tricky King (1998) - King of Tricks The Masked Prosecutor (1999) - Kwong Cho-foon Fire of Conscience (2010) - Tram witness Ip Man 2 (2010) Gallants (2010) - Qilin Beach Spike (2011) The Grandmaster (2013) Ip Man 3 (2015) Buddy Cops (2016) Vampire Cleanup Department (2017) Made in Chinatown (2019) Ip Man 4 (2019)

Television series Mystery of the Twin Swords II (1992) The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back (1993) Heroes from Shaolin (1993) The Condor Heroes Return (1993) The Romance of the White Hair Maiden (1995) A Recipe for the Heart (1997) Journey to the West II (1998) Witness to a Prosecution (1999) The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2000) Colourful Life (2001) Word Twisters' Adventures (2007) The Seventh Day (2008) A Journey Called Life (2008) D.I.E. (2008) Catch Me Now (2008) You're Hired (2009) - Employee of debt collector's company The Season of Fate (2010) - Shing-tin's bodyguard My Better Half (2010) In the Eye of the Beholder (2010) - Cameo ep. 10 Fly with Me (2010) The Mysteries of Love (2010) - Guest star ep. 11 Grace Under Fire (2011) - Guest star ep. 1, 21–22 L'Escargot (2012) Til Love Do Us Lie (2012) Three Kingdoms RPG (2012) Divas in Distress (2012) Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles (2012) Inbound Troubles (2013) ep. 4 and 16 Come Home Love (2013) A Change of Heart (2013) Always and Ever (2013) Queen Divas (2014) Line Walker (2014) ep. 17, 18, 25 and 26 Raising the Bar (2015) - Sit Kim Blue Veins (2016) - Chan Tai-ping

Music video MC $oHo & KidNey - 'Black Mirror' (2021) MC $oHo & KidNey - 'Black Mirror' Making of (2021)

Biography shop

Don’t just read it —
keep it.

Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.

  • E-book
  • Audio
  • Video
Browse the shop — from $7

Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free

Important facts

Birth century
Also known as
Law Mang, Lo Kwan Lam, Meng Lo, Johnson Law, Turbo Law, Ramone Law
moreLaw Mong, Law Mon, Lo Mong, Law Kwan-Lam, Ramon Lo, Luo Mang, Monk Law, Law Monk, Law Meng, Kuan Lun, Lun Kuan, Lo Kun-lin, Kwan-Lam Law, Mon Law, Mang Lo, Lo Meng

People in Lo Mang's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Lo Mang's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lo Mang?

Hong Kong martial artist and actor

When was Lo Mang born?

Lo Mang was born on 23 July 1952 in Hong Kong.

What is Lo Mang's occupation?

Lo Mang is an actor, martial artist and comedian.

What nationality is Lo Mang?

Lo Mang is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lo Mang

· Wikidata: Q6663140

· DBpedia: Lo Mang

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lo Mang. https://biography.guide/lo-mang/

MLA: "Lo Mang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lo-mang/.

Chicago: "Lo Mang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lo-mang/.

Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.

Page generated 2026-09-27 05:31 UTC