Wei Ping-Ao

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Characters played by Wei Ping-Ao

Interpreter Wu — Fist of Fury (1972)

Japanese dojo translator who taunts Chen Zhen

Ho — The Way of the Dragon (1972)

Subordinate of the crime boss in Rome, leads armed men to take restaurant staff hostage.

Shi Gan — The Trail of the Broken Blade (1967)

Shi Gan is associated with the casino where Tu Long and his dangerous companions confront Fung Jun Zhao. He grows suspicious of Jiang Qi, whose concealed identity puts him at risk of exposure. The summary identifies Shi Gan’s suspicion and the casino setting but gives no further account of his actions in the confrontation.

Hu San — Valley of the Fangs (1970)

Hu San recognizes Song Yuan's wife and daughter while they are disguised as street entertainers. He persuades a group of workers to seize them for a reward, provoking a dispute because some workers believe the family is innocent and Song Yuan is loyal. His actions help expose the fugitives to danger.

Xiu Xiu's Brother — The Magnificent Swordsman (1968)

A bandit who is killed by Jiang Dan Feng during an ambush. As he is dying, he asks Jiang to take his personal effects to his sister, Xiu Xiu. His request leads Jiang to visit her and helps set up the conflict between Jiang and the villagers, who despise him for killing her brother.

Wen Mei Chi — The Fate of Lee Khan (1973)

Wen Mei Chi is a famous thief whose unexpected presence at the Spring Inn adds another layer of uncertainty to the rebels' defensive operation. The summary does not establish whether he supports the rebels, assists Lee Khan, or pursues an independent goal, so his precise relationship to the main conspiracy remains unclear.

Career Overview

Wei Ping-Ao has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Bruce Lee Films with 2 titles. Signature works include The Way of the Dragon, The 5 Kung Fu Kids, Calamity of Snakes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
75
Birth Date
1929-11-29
Birth Place
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7154281), public domain (CC0).