Wong Fei-hung

Martial Artist

Birthday July 9, 1847

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace China

DEATH DATE Apr 17, 1925 (77)

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About

Martial artist and physician who is best known for being the protagonist of numerous martial arts films and television series. He was portrayed in films such as Rise of the Legend, Drunken Master II, and Around the World in 80 Days. The Wong Fei-hung Lion Dance Martial Arts Museum was built in his hometown in 1996. 

Before Fame

He is from Foshan, China. 

Trivia

He was considered an expert in the Hung Ga style of Chinese martial arts. He also was a physician who practiced and taught acupuncture and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine.

Family Life

His parents were Wong Kei-ying and Pok Lai-ngo. He was married four times, his first three wives all passed away. He married his fourth wife Mok Kwai-lan in 1915. He had four sons and two daughters. 

Associated With

He was portrayed on film by actor Jet Li