Tai Chung Kim
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Kim Tai Chung also known as Kim Tai Jong or Tong Lung (唐龍; Chinese stage name), was a Korea
n born taekwondo
practitioner martial artist actor and businessman. Kim is perhaps best known as Ghost Bruce Lee
in 1986 martial arts film No Retreat, No Surrender
.
(who performed the acrobatics and stunts), Kim played Lee's character so well that the producers used him again a few years later.
In 1980s, Kim played Bobby Lo in 1981 kung fu mystery film Game of Death II
along with Hwang Jang Lee
, Roy Horan
, To Wai Wo and Lee Hoi San.
After Game of Death II, Kim returned to Korea and playing Master Bruce in 1982 kung fu film Jackie vs. Bruce to the Rescue (also known as Fist of Death) along with Jackie Chang (look like
Drunken Master
film star Jackie Chan
), and another Korean film Miss, Please be Patient, it was released in November 1981.
In June 1985, Chinese film producer Ng See Yuen
was looking for an actor to play ghost Bruce Lee in 1986 martial arts film No Retreat, No Surrender
his American debut and final film, which marked the film debut of Belgium martial artist actor Jean-Claude Van Damme
. Kim played Bruce Lee to training Kurt McKinney
's martial artist.
In 2008, Kim made a rare public appearance in Korea as part of a screening of Miss, Please be Patient (아가씨 참으세요), which had originally been released in 1981. Kim had played a leading role in that film.
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n born taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
practitioner martial artist actor and businessman. Kim is perhaps best known as Ghost Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement...
in 1986 martial arts film No Retreat, No Surrender
No Retreat, No Surrender
No Retreat, No Surrender is a 1986 American martial arts sports film written and directed by Corey Yuen his American directorial debut, and starring Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Tai Chung Kim.-Plot:...
.
Acting
In 1970s, Kim played Bruce Lee’s character Billy Lo in 1978 martial arts thriller film Game of Death his first Hong Kong film debut, along with Yuen BiaoYuen Biao
Yuen Biao is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist. He specialises in acrobatics and Chinese martial arts and has worked on over 80 films as actor, stuntman and action choreographer...
(who performed the acrobatics and stunts), Kim played Lee's character so well that the producers used him again a few years later.
In 1980s, Kim played Bobby Lo in 1981 kung fu mystery film Game of Death II
Game of Death II
Game of Death II is a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Ng See-yuen, starring Tong Lung, Huong Cheng Li, Roy Horan, To Wai Wo and Lee Hoi San. This film was marketed as a sequel to Bruce Lee's last and partially completed film Game of Death...
along with Hwang Jang Lee
Hwang Jang Lee
Hwang Jang Lee is a Korean martial artist and actor. Hwang is perhaps best known as Sheng Kuan in 1978 film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Wong Chin in 1981 film Hitman in the Hand of Buddha. Variations of his name are often written as Wong Cheng Lee or Wong Cheng Li, in their Cantonese-Chinese...
, Roy Horan
Roy Horan
Roy Horan is a martial artist and actor. Horan is perhaps best known for his role as Lewis in 1981 martial arts film Game of Death II and Priest Russian in 1978 martial arts film Snake in the Eagle's Shadow.-Family:...
, To Wai Wo and Lee Hoi San.
After Game of Death II, Kim returned to Korea and playing Master Bruce in 1982 kung fu film Jackie vs. Bruce to the Rescue (also known as Fist of Death) along with Jackie Chang (look like
Look-alike
A look-alike is a person who closely resembles another person. In popular Western culture, a look-alike is a person who bears a close physical resemblance to a celebrity, politician or member of royalty. Many look-alikes earn a living by making guest appearances at public events or performing on...
Drunken Master
Drunken Master
Drunken Master, also known as Drunk Monkey In The Tiger's Eye, is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, and starring Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tien, and Hwang Jang Lee...
film star Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
), and another Korean film Miss, Please be Patient, it was released in November 1981.
In June 1985, Chinese film producer Ng See Yuen
Ng See-Yuen
Ng See-yuen, born 1944 in Shanghai is a Chinese director of independent film companies in Hong Kong. He has worked in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970, particularly in Hong Kong action cinema, with roles including film director, producer and screenwriter.Ng is the chairman of the Federation...
was looking for an actor to play ghost Bruce Lee in 1986 martial arts film No Retreat, No Surrender
No Retreat, No Surrender
No Retreat, No Surrender is a 1986 American martial arts sports film written and directed by Corey Yuen his American directorial debut, and starring Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Tai Chung Kim.-Plot:...
his American debut and final film, which marked the film debut of Belgium martial artist actor Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg , professionally known as Jean-Claude Van Damme, is a Belgian martial artist and actor, best known for his martial arts action films, the most successful of which include Bloodsport , Kickboxer , Double Impact , Universal Soldier , Hard Target , Timecop ,...
. Kim played Bruce Lee to training Kurt McKinney
Kurt McKinney
Kurt Robin McKinney is an American former actor. McKinney is perhaps best known for his role as Jason Stillwell in 1986 martial arts film No Retreat, No Surrender.-Prior to acting:...
's martial artist.
Retired from acting
After No Retreat, No Surrender, Kim returned to Korea and retired from acting at the age of 33 and became a businessman.In 2008, Kim made a rare public appearance in Korea as part of a screening of Miss, Please be Patient (아가씨 참으세요), which had originally been released in 1981. Kim had played a leading role in that film.
Movies
- Game of Death (1978)
- Game of Death IIGame of Death IIGame of Death II is a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Ng See-yuen, starring Tong Lung, Huong Cheng Li, Roy Horan, To Wai Wo and Lee Hoi San. This film was marketed as a sequel to Bruce Lee's last and partially completed film Game of Death...
(1981) - Miss, Please be Patient (1981)
- Jackie vs. Bruce to the Rescue (1982)
- No Retreat, No SurrenderNo Retreat, No SurrenderNo Retreat, No Surrender is a 1986 American martial arts sports film written and directed by Corey Yuen his American directorial debut, and starring Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Tai Chung Kim.-Plot:...
(1986)