Dragon Lee (actor)
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Dragon Lee | |
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| Born | Moon Kyoung-seok August 12, 1940 |
| Nationality | South Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 문경석 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Mun Gyeong-seok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Mun Kyŏngsŏk |
| Nickname in South Korea | |
| Hangul | 거룡 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Geo Ryeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kŏ Ryong |
Dragon Lee, (born August 12, 1940)[1][2][3]originally known in South Korea as Keo Ryong (거룡, literally. "giant dragon") and born Moon Kyoung-seok, is an actor and practitioner of taekwondo and hapkido.[4] He made a name for himself as a martial arts film star in the 1970s and 80s.
Career
[edit]Dragon Lee studied taekwondo with friend and actor Kim Tai-chung, who was Bruce Lee's double in the final scenes of "Game of Death." It was at this stage of his life that Dragon Lee also began studying the Korean martial art of hapkido under Hwang In-shik, who appeared with Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon.
When Dragon Lee was at a theater, a man told him that he resembled Bruce Lee, a big compliment because the latter was popular at the time. The man knew film directors in Hong Kong and helped Dragon Lee advance his career.
In his early 20s, Dragon Lee moved to Hong Kong and starred in many martial arts films, often credited as Bruce Lei because of his resemblance to Bruce Lee. Among his many film credits is the semi-documentary The Real Bruce Lee (1977).
Later life
[edit]Dragon Lee moved back to Seoul and is now a television actor and producer. He also heads a national actors' association.
Partial filmography
[edit]- Enter the Clones of Bruce (2023) - Himself
- I'm Not Bruce (2015)
- King's Women (2000)
- Emperor of the Underworld (1994)
- The Nationwide Constituency (1991)
- The Nationwide Constituency 2 (1994)
- Crime Stopper (1990)
- Ninja Champion (1986)
- Martial Monks of Shaolin Temple (1983)
- Dragon Claws (1982)
- Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger (1982)
- The Dragon's Snake Fist (1981)
- Dragon Lee Fights Back (1981)
- Strike of Thunderkick Tiger (1981)
- Enter the Invincible Hero (1981)
- The Dragon's Showdown (1980)
- Champ Against Champ (1980)
- Mission For the Dragon (1980)
- The Clones of Bruce Lee (1981)
- Golden Dragon, Silver Snake (1980)
- Fist of Fury '81 (1979)
- Kung Fu Fever (1979)
- The Dragon, the Hero (1979)
- Fist of Dragon (1978)
- Enter the Deadly Dragon (1978)
- Enter Three Dragons (1978)
- Dragon Lee vs. The Five Brothers (1978)
- The 18 Amazones (1977)
- The Real Bruce Lee (1977)
- The Magnificent Duo (1976)
- Wild Dragon Lady (1976)
- Superfist (1975)
As producer
[edit]- Two Man (1995)
Documentary
[edit]- Amazing Masters (2000)
References
[edit]- ^ "Dragon Lee Fan Casting".
- ^ "Dragon Lee 거룡 – the Clones of Bruce Lee".
- ^ https://www.interview365.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=108006.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Topel, Fred (September 22, 2023). "Fantastic Fest review: 'Enter the Clones' doc honors Bruce Lee successors". UPI. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Clones of Bruce Lee - The Ultimate Guide To Bruce Lee Exploitation Cinema
- Dragon Lee at Hong Kong Cinemagic
- Dragon Lee at IMDb
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- 1940 births
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- Actors from Seosan
- Bruce Lee imitators
- Male actors from South Chungcheong Province
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