Zhao Lei

Zhao Lei (simplified Chinese: 赵雷; traditional Chinese: 趙雷) was a Chinese actor born in 1928 as Wang Yumin (王育民). He moved to Hong Kong in 1947, joined the Shaw Brothers Studio in 1953. He was one of the most popular male leads in the cinema of Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 1950s and 60s. He frequently played the role of an Emperor and is often called the "Film Emperor". He died in Hong Kong on 24 June 1996.

Zhao Lei is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 34 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Just Heroes (1989), A Rescue from Hades (1982), The Imperious Princess (1980), In The Beginning (1979), Immortal Warriors (1978), Dream of the Red Chamber (1978), Beauty of Beauties (1965), Empress Wu (1963). The recorded credits span 1952 to 1989, including 33 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.