About
George Wang (born Wang Yie, 12 November 1918 – 27 March 2015) was a Taiwanese actor and producer who appeared in a multitude of Italian films. Born in Dandong, Liaoning, Wang enrolled the Shanghai drama school China Film Studio in 1938 and the following year he made his film debut in Defending Our Homeland (保家鄉). In 1949, Wang moved to Taiwan, becoming one of the most important stars in the early years of Taiwanese cinema. At the end of the 1950s he moved to Italy, where he was a very active character actor in genre films, mainly spy films, adventure films and Spaghetti Westerns, being mostly cast in roles of villains. Thanks to his good knowledge of English, he was also active in a number of English language productions, notably appearing in Nicholas Ray's 55 Days at Peking. In 1976 Wang moved to Hong Kong, where with his son Don he founded the film production company "Wang Film...
Known for
The GrandmasterMovie • 2013
TepepaMovie • 1969
Eat Drink Man WomanMovie • 1994
To Kill with IntrigueMovie • 1977
55 Days at PekingMovie • 1963
The 10th VictimMovie • 1965
Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl BombsMovie • 1966
Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will PayMovie • 1970
The Fighting Fist of Shanghai JoeMovie • 1973