Lee Siu Kei(Actor)

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Lee Siu Kei, was a Hong Kong film actor known for portraying gangster roles.

Biography

Nicknamed "Ko Fei", Lee Siu Kei was formerly a member of the juvenile gang "Tsz Wan Shan 13 Brothers" before entering the industry in the 1970s.^[1]^[2] He had a history of drug use, but later successfully quit and returned to society. In the 1980s, he was invited by director Ringo Lam to act in films, successfully distancing himself from triad life. He also worked behind the scenes and acted in dramas at TVB.

Known as "Brother Kei", his background and grassroots appearance made him suited for roles as foolish or low-level gangsters, rarely as major figures. Mostly a supporting actor, his best-known role was the fence-sitter "Chui Shui Kei" in the *Young and Dangerous* film series. He also appeared in Stephen Chow’s films such as *God of Cookery*, *Lawyer Lawyer*, and *The Lucky Guy*. Due to his gangster image and acting, he was ranked alongside William Ho, Shing Fui-on, and Kwan Hoi-san as one of the "Four Villains of Hong Kong Cinema".

In addition to acting, he ran a film investment company, serving as producer and screenwriter, mostly focusing on triad or underworld themes. Around 2015, he stopped appearing due to a stroke.^[3] In November 2018, he was diagnosed with liver cancer. Though he considered giving up treatment, encouragement from friends and family led to surgery to remove the tumor.^[4]

On 12 February 2019, he registered marriage with his 58-year-old girlfriend Yau Hau Ching.^[5] On June 2 of the same year, liver cancer spread to his lungs, and he died at 6:30 PM at Queen Elizabeth Hospital at the age of 69.^[4]^[6] His wake was held on July 9 at Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour.^[7]^[8]

Filmography

Television Films

1989: *Storm in the Refugee Camp* – Stinky Mouth Kei
1989: *Neon Sisters* – Nightclub guest Mr. Chan
1990: *Flying over the Prison*
1995: *Burning Passion*

Variety Shows

1998: *Crimebuster Showdown*

Commercials

2000: City Sauna

Portrayals in Media

*Tsz Wan Shan 13 Brothers* (1995 film): Portrayed by Chan Ho.
*Dealer/Healer* (2017 film): Portrayed by Gordon Lam as “Laba” (based on Lee Siu Kei), younger version by Lai Cheung Leung.

References

↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E5%85%86%E5%9F%BA_(%E6%BC%94%E5%93%A1)#cite_ref-1
↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E5%85%86%E5%9F%BA_(%E6%BC%94%E5%93%A1)#cite_ref-2
↑ [Exclusive 61-year-old triad actor Keith Lee suffers stroke, survives on help from triad brothers: “I have no means, no income”] . Next Magazine. 2017-02-08
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 [Exclusive "Villain Kei" Keith Lee dies of liver cancer] . Next Magazine. 2019-06-02
↑ After two strokes and liver cancer, 69-year-old Keith Lee remarries for joy . Ming Pao OL. 2019-02-19
↑ Actor Keith Lee dies of liver cancer at 69. Hong Kong Economic Times. 2019-06-02
↑ Actor Keith Lee’s wake; widow sends pink floral tribute. Ming Pao Weekly. 2019-07-09
↑ Actor Keith Lee’s wake; Chan Shun Chi says friends and neighbors came to bid farewell. Sing Tao Daily. 2019-07-09

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[3] [Exclusive 61-year-old triad actor Keith Lee suffers stroke, survives on help from triad brothers: “I have no means, no income”] . Next Magazine. 2017-02-08

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[5] After two strokes and liver cancer, 69-year-old Keith Lee remarries for joy . Ming Pao OL. 2019-02-19

[6] Actor Keith Lee dies of liver cancer at 69. Hong Kong Economic Times. 2019-06-02

[7] Actor Keith Lee’s wake; widow sends pink floral tribute. Ming Pao Weekly. 2019-07-09

[8] Actor Keith Lee’s wake; Chan Shun Chi says friends and neighbors came to bid farewell. Sing Tao Daily. 2019-07-09

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