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James Wang Yu (28 March 1943 – 5 April 2022) [1] was a Hong Kong-Taiwanese martial artist, actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. Initially a contract player for Shaw Brothers, he rose to fame for his starring role in One-Armed Swordsman (1967) and its sequels, and was one of the first major stars of martial arts and wuxia cinema.
Jimmy Wang Yu was a Chinese martial arts film star and director, known for Master of the Flying Guillotine, Dragon and One-Armed Boxer. He died in 2022 in Taiwan at age 79.
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Apr 21, 2022 · “Jimmy Wang Yu was the biggest action star in Hong Kong, and Bruce had his sights on him,” Matthew Polly, the author of “Bruce Lee: A Life” (2018), said in a phone interview. “They didn ...
Apr 8, 2022 · Jimmy Wang Yu, Pioneering Hong Kong Martial Arts Cinema Star, Dies at 79. A wuxia icon, Wang was a breakout star for Shaw Brothers Studio, starring in classic films such as 'One-Armed Swordsman ...
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Apr 11, 2022 · Jimmy Wang Yu was a Taiwanese actor who starred in classic martial arts movies including “One-Armed Swordsman” and “The Chinese Boxer.” He died on April 5, 2022 after a long illness, and received tributes from Jackie Chan, George Lazenby and other celebrities.
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Apr 8, 2022 · Wang was a Hong Kong and Taiwan film legend who appeared in more than 60 martial arts films, including \"The One-Armed Swordsman\" and \"Dragon\". He also wrote, directed and produced films, and received several awards and nominations.
Apr 5, 2022 · Action movie star Jimmy Wang Yu, who has died, aged 79, pictured in 1968. The biggest martial arts film actor of his day, he struggled to make movies after breaking his contract with Shaw Brothers ...
