Lo Mang
Hong Kong martial artist and actor
羅莽 · ロー・マン · 나망
- Born
- 23 July 1952, Hong Kong
- Citizenship
- People's Republic of China
- Sport
- martial arts
- Occupation
- actor, martial artist
Lo Mang (born 23 July 1952) is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor. Primarily known for starring in Shaw Brothers kung fu movies during the latter part of the 1970s and into the 1980s. He is a member of the famous ensemble known as the Venom Mob who were renowned for their martial arts and acting skills.
His most famous roles include The Toad in The Five Deadly Venoms (1978) and the titular character in Kid with the Golden Arm (1979). He is a skilled martial artist and practiced Taijiquan for years, as well as Chow Gar Tong Long Southern Praying Mantis for over 13 years before starting an acting career. He had a well built physique despite doing no weight training. Sometimes referred to as the "Shaolin Hercules," he is renowned for playing the strongest personality in his films, but being the first one to be killed.
He is still active in the Hong Kong TV industry. Nowadays he has revamped his acting style as a comedy actor and is involved in directing action choreography for some productions.
Films
| Film | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Soul Brothers of Kung Fu | 1977 | cast |
| Five Deadly Venoms | 1978 | cast |
| Invincible Shaolin | 1978 | cast |
| Ten Tigers from Kwangtung | 1979 | cast |
| Shaolin Rescuers | 1979 | cast |
| Secret Service of the Imperial Court | 1984 | cast |
| Gallants | 2010 | cast |
| The Grandmaster | 2013 | cast |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q6663140 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.