Gordon Liu

Movie Actor

Birthday August 22, 1955

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Foshan, China

Age 68 years old

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About

He became a legendary Hong Kong action star who has appeared in Shaolin Martial Arts, Shaolin Challenges Ninja, and Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Volume 1. In 2012, he played The Abbot in The Man with the Iron Fists.

Before Fame

After finishing school, he briefly worked as a file clerk, but decided to use the martial arts training he received as a child in an acting career.

Trivia

In 2011, he suffered a massive stroke that left him half-paralyzed. In an attempt to keep up with his tough on-screen persona, he initially refused treatment.

Family Life

He was born in the Guangdong province of China, and moved with his family to Hong Kong at an early age.

Associated With

He gained international fame with his roles of Johnny Mo and Master Pai Mei in two Kill Bill films, which were directed by Quentin Tarantino.