--- name: "Gordon Liu" canonical: "https://film.one/person/gordon-liu" fi1m_id: "gordon-liu" imdb_id: "nm0514904" tmdb_id: 240171 wikidata_id: "Q1071583" roles: ["Actor"] born: "22 August 1951" reviewed_on_fi1m: 3 average_fi1m_score: 77 average_as: "actor" average_over: 3 updated: "2026-09-26T00:29:19.536513+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Gordon Liu ## Identity Gordon Liu - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/gordon-liu - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** gordon-liu - **IMDb ID:** nm0514904 - **TMDB ID:** 240171 - **Wikidata ID:** Q1071583 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Liu, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1071583, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0514904/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/240171 Actor. Born 22 August 1951 in Foshan, China. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 22 August 1951, Foshan, China - **Active:** 1978–2004 - **Also known as:** Master Killer, Jin-hsi Shin, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Liu Chia-Hui, Liu Jiahui, Sin Kam-hei - **Frequently works with:** [Daryl Hannah](https://film.one/person/daryl-hannah.md), [David Carradine](https://film.one/person/david-carradine.md), [Lawrence Bender](https://film.one/person/lawrence-bender.md), [Quentin Tarantino](https://film.one/person/quentin-tarantino.md), [Uma Thurman](https://film.one/person/uma-thurman.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 77, as actor, over 3 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 83 (1), 2000s 74 (2) - **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 1 of 3 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Action 3, Crime 2, Adventure 1, Thriller 1 - **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $333m across 2 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Liu, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1071583, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0514904/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/240171 ## Streaming the US now - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The 36th Chamber of Shaolin*](https://film.one/film/the-36th-chamber-of-shaolin.md) (83), [*Kill Bill: Vol. 2*](https://film.one/film/kill-bill-vol-2.md) (77), [*Kill Bill: Vol. 1*](https://film.one/film/kill-bill-vol-1.md) (72) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Gordon Liu is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist. Born Sin Kam-hei on 22 August 1951 in Foshan, Guangdong, China, he trained in Hung Ga kung fu and began his career as a stuntman before starring in Shaw Brothers martial arts films. He became known for playing San Te in *The 36th Chamber of Shaolin* (1978) and its sequels. He later appeared as Johnny Mo in *Kill Bill: Vol. 1* (2003) and as Pai Mei in *Kill Bill: Vol. 2* (2004). Liu suffered a stroke in 2011 and has since been recuperating. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, scmp.com.* ## On Fi1m (3) - *Kill Bill: Vol. 2* (2004), Fi1m 77, as Johnny Mo / Pai Mei — [page](https://film.one/film/kill-bill-vol-2.md) - *Kill Bill: Vol. 1* (2003), Fi1m 72, as Johnny Mo — [page](https://film.one/film/kill-bill-vol-1.md) - *The 36th Chamber of Shaolin* (1978), Fi1m 83, as Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta — [page](https://film.one/film/the-36th-chamber-of-shaolin.md) ## Complete filmography (201) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *拳霸少年2* (2020), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse 8: Pavillion of Life and Death* (2018), as Shi Gandang - *Dragon Gate Posthouse 1: Sunflower* (2018), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse 2: Thunder Without Rain* (2018), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse 3: Red Turban* (2018), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse 5: Flying Butterfly* (2018), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse 6: Concubine Tears* (2018), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse: Wolf Warrior* (2018), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse: Howling Moon* (2018), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse 9: Unexpected Romance* (2018), Actor - *Dragon Gate Posthouse 7: New Wedding Dress* (2018), Actor - *Wall Lords* (2016), Actor - *High Kickers* (2013), as Zhao Yumin - *Kill 'em All* (2012), as Snakehead - *No Retreat* (2012), Actor - *The Man with the Iron Fists* (2012), as The Abbott - *Blood Money* (2012), as Shaolin Monk - *Painted Skin: The Resurrection* (2012), Actor - *Nightfall* (2012), as Retired CID officer - *Warrior* (2012), Actor - *Flying Swords of Dragon Gate* (2011), as Eunuch Wan Yulou - *Curse of the Royal Harem* (2011), series, as Xiao Shencheng's father - *Love in Space* (2011), as Mr. Chen - *Tarantino, le disciple de Hong-Kong* (2011), Actor - *Relic of an Emissary* (2011), series, as 严进 - *Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair* (2011), as Johnny Mo / Pai Mei - *Long Cheng Liberation* (2011), as Bai Chongxi - *Links to Temptation* (2010), series, Actor - *Elite Brigade* (2010), series, as 連永堅 - *The Immemorial Magic* (2010), Actor - *Beauty Knows No Pain* (2010), series, Actor - *Hot Summer Days* (2010), Actor - *True Legend* (2010), as Old Sage - *有房出租* (2009), series, as 吴奚 - *Chinese Paladin 3* (2009), series, as Immortal Evil Sword Spirit - *Man in Charge* (2009), series, as Tai Yau-Kung - *Chandni Chowk to China* (2009), as Hojo - *Citizen King* (2008), Actor - *The Four* (2008), series, as Lam Po-tian - *Anaconda Frightened* (2008), as 毛大师 - *The Price of Greed* (2008), series, Actor - *Kong Hong: Lost in Love* (2008), Actor - *龙拳天下* (2008), Actor - *我的功夫老爸* (2008), Actor - *戚家军* (2007), Actor - *On The First Beat* (2007), series, as Yuen Moon 袁滿 - *Six Strange Tales of Liao Zhai 2* (2007), series, Actor - *Best Bet* (2007), series, Actor - *A Legend of Shaolin Temple* (2007), series, as Ji Shiyu - *Kung Fu Monkey* (2007), Actor - *Ten Lucky Stars* (2007), Actor - *Mr. 3 Minutes* (2006), Actor - *Shaolin vs. Evil Dead 2: Ultimate Power* (2006), as Chau Yau - *A Pillow Case of Mystery* (2006), series, as Sima Jui-fung - *Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion* (2006), series, as 厉若海 - *Hung Kuen vs. Wing Chun* (2006), Actor - *A Chinese Tall Story* (2005), as Jade Emperor - *Dragon Squad* (2005), as Ko - *Dragon Get Angry* (2005), Actor - *Real Kung Fu* (2005), series, Actor - *Wars of In-laws* (2005), series, Actor - *Women on the Run* (2005), series, Actor - *The Gâteau Affairs* (2005), series, as Tong Sum - *The Academy* (2005), series, as Yuen Moon 袁滿 - *The Prince's Shadow* (2005), series, Actor - *The Vigilante In The Mask* (2005), series, Actor - *Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia* (2005), Actor - *Shades of Truth* (2004), series, Actor - *Shaolin vs. Evil Dead* (2004), as Pak / Brother White - *Twin of Brothers* (2004), series, as 李孝常 - *Snake Curse* (2004), as Dr Gao Er - *Kill Bill: Vol. 2* (2004), as Johnny Mo / Pai Mei — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/kill-bill-vol-2.md) - *Net Deception* (2004), series, Actor - *Wong Fei Hung – Master of Kung Fu* (2004), series, Actor - *Dragon in Fury* (2004), Actor - *Star Runner* (2003), as Coach Lau - *Kill Bill: Vol. 1* (2003), as Johnny Mo — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/kill-bill-vol-1.md) - *Seed Of Hope* (2003), series, Actor - *Find the Light* (2003), series, Actor - *Better Halves* (2003), series, as Wat Yan - *Drunken Monkey* (2003), as Detective Hung Yat Fu - *The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow* (2003), series, as 向阳 - *Treasure Raiders* (2002), series, Actor - *The Trust Of A Life Time* (2002), series, Actor - *A Step Into The Past* (2001), series, as 曹秋道 - *A Taste of Love* (2001), series, Actor - *Broadcast Life* (2000), series, Actor - *The Legendary Four Aces* (2000), series, as 李龙 - *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber* (2000), series, as 成昆 Seng Kwan - *The Legend of Lady Yang* (2000), series, Actor - *The Island Tales* (2000), as Bo - *The Kung Fu Master* (2000), series, as 朱剛 - *Witness to a Prosecution* (1999), series, as 聂人龙 - *Dragon Love* (1999), series, as 泾河龙王 - *Game of Deceit* (1999), series, as 和珅 - *Life For Life* (1999), series, Actor - *Fist Of Hero* (1999), series, as 容百川 - *Heaven of Hope* (1999), as Coffin Leung - *Generation Pendragon* (1999), Actor - *The Set Up* (1999), Actor - *Behind the Beauty* (1999), Actor - *Gambler Series: Fraudelent Culture* (1999), Actor - *Burning Flame* (1998), series, as Chung Kong Shing - *Super Cops* (1998), as Uncle Shing - *Armed Reaction* (1998), series, as 蒲勇, 任重远 - *Thunder Scout* (1998), Actor - *Justice Sung* (1997), series, Actor - *Drunken Angels* (1997), series, Actor - *A Road And A Will* (1997), series, Actor - *Lady Flower Fist* (1997), series, as 魯古格 - *Taming Of The Princess* (1997), series, as 八王爷 - *千秋家国梦* (1997), series, as 陈炯明 - *Food of Love* (1996), series, Actor - *The Price to Pay* (1996), series, Actor - *Outburst* (1996), series, as 高輝 - *Dark Tales* (1996), series, as 高渐耳 - *Generation Consultant* (1996), Actor - *The Condor Heroes 95* (1995), series, as 金轮法王 Kam-lun Fat-wong - *Swordsman Lai Bo Yee* (1995), series, Actor - *Detective Investigation Files* (1995), series, as 程根 Ching Kan, 洛镇彪 Lok Chun Biu - *The Kung Fu Kid* (1994), series, Actor - *If You Were Here* (1994), Actor - *Drunken Master III* (1994), as Governor Lee - *The Shaolin Kids in Hong Kong* (1994), Actor - *Treasure Hunt* (1994), as Abbot Hung Chi - *The Kung Fu Scholar* (1994), as Excellency - *Bogus Cops* (1993), as Robber - *The Heroes From Shaolin* (1993), series, Actor - *Flirting Scholar* (1993), as Evil Scholar - *The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back* (1993), series, as 火云邪神/敖千山 - *Last Hero in China* (1993), as Master Liu Hung - *Legend Of The Liquid Sword* (1993), as Shaolin Monk - *精武五虎* (1993), series, as 刘镇山 - *Passionate Killing in the Dream* (1992), as Chit-Chit - *Land Of The Condors* (1992), series, Actor - *大地飛鷹 (數碼修復版)* (1992), series, as 卜鹰 - *Story of The Water Margin* (1992), series, Actor - *The File Of Justice* (1992), series, as 欧国坚 - *Crystal Hunt* (1992), as Policeman - *Cheetah on Fire* (1992), as Mainland Gang Leader - *The Story of the Gun* (1992), as Officer Lau Fai - *Cry Killer* (1992), Actor - *Yesterday Once More* (1992), Actor - *The Banquet* (1991), Actor - *A Fate of Love* (1991), Actor - *Mystery of the Twin Swords* (1991), series, Actor - *The Killer* (1991), Actor - *The Legend of The Invincible* (1990), series, Actor - *Tiger on the Beat 2* (1990), as Lau Fai - *The Fortune Code* (1990), as Japanese Commander in Blue - *Ghost Ballroom* (1989), as Chai - *Fury of a Tiger* (1989), as Detective · Martial Arts Choreographer - *A Fiery Family* (1989), as Wei - *My Heart Is That Eternal Rose* (1989), as Liu - *Avenging Trio* (1989), Actor - *Killer Angels* (1989), as Michael - *The Peacock King* (1988), as Kubira - *Road To The Throne* (1988), series, as Zhao kuang yin - *Shaolin vs. Vampire* (1988), as Daiyu · Director - *A Bloody Fight* (1988), as Insp Lau Fai - *Tiger on the Beat* (1988), as Lau Fai · Martial Arts Choreographer - *Let's Rage the Gangland* (1988), Actor - *The Story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen* (1986), Actor - *The Two Jolly Cops* (1985), as Producer - *Disciples of the 36th Chamber* (1985), as Monk San Te - *Crazy Shaolin Disciples* (1985), as Monk Wu Qing - *The Young Vagabond* (1985), as Beggar Su Chan - *The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter* (1984), as Yang 5th Brother - *Shaolin and Wu Tang* (1983), as Hung Jun-kit · Director - *The Lady Is the Boss* (1983), as Lee Hon Man - *Tales of a Eunuch* (1983), as Emperor / Siu Yuen Tzu - *Shaolin Drunken Monk* (1982), as Lao Chung - *Cat vs. Rat* (1982), as Emperor Yang Xi - *The 82 Tenants* (1982), as Ah Hui - *Godfather from Canton* (1982), as Lin Si Hai - *Fury in Shaolin Temple* (1982), Actor - *Legendary Weapons of China* (1982), as Ti Tan - *Martial Club* (1981), as Wong Fei Hung - *The Treasure Hunters* (1981), as Monk Wu Sun - *Raiders of Buddhist Kung Fu* (1981), Actor - *My Young Auntie* (1981), as James - *Return to the 36th Chamber* (1980), as Chou Chun Chi - *Carry on Wise Guy* (1980), as Fa Tien - *Clan of the White Lotus* (1980), as Hung Wei Ting - *Fists and Guts* (1979), as San - *Dirty Ho* (1979), as 11th Prince, Wang Chin Chen - *The Shadow Boxing* (1979), as Zhang Jie - *Heroes of the East* (1978), as Ho To - *Shaolin Mantis* (1978), as Shaolin Fighting Monk - *Breakout from Oppression* (1978), as Tsao Chan · Director, Martial Arts Choreographer - *The 36th Chamber of Shaolin* (1978), as Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/the-36th-chamber-of-shaolin.md) - *He Has Nothing But Kung Fu* (1977), as Shang Kai-Yuan - *Executioners from Shaolin* (1977), as Tong Qianjin - *Challenge of the Masters* (1976), as Wong Fei Hung - *7-Man Army* (1976), as Mongolian Mercenary (uncredited) - *Boxer Rebellion* (1976), as Boxer - *The Four Assassins* (1975), as Abulahua - *The Kung Fu Monks* (1975), as Foon Ying's thug/Monk - *Five Shaolin Masters* (1974), as Chang Yun (cameo) - *Shaolin Martial Arts* (1974), as He Zhen Gang - *The Hero of Chiu Chow* (1972), Actor ## Gallery - ![Gordon Liu](https://film.one/media/person/9087/gallery-8ca1f81af56f.jpg) Gordon Liu — Image via TMDB - ![Gordon Liu](https://film.one/media/person/9087/gallery-ab3b33cb24e0.jpg) Gordon Liu — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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