One of the premiere superstars of old school Shaolin-style martial arts cinema, Gordon Chia-hui Liu has been a household name in Asia for nearly thirty years. This bald-headed, sharp-featured Hong Kong legend broke into movies in the early 1970’s, first as a stuntman, then as a martial-arts choreographer. Born in Guangdong, China in 1955, Gordon Chia-hui Liu was adopted as an infant into the famed Liu clan - a family of acrobatic opera stars. Educated in English at some of Hong Kong’s finest schools, Liu spent most the 1960’s working as a file clerk. But with performing in his blood, the
Joined the movie industry to work with his brothers Liu Chia-yung, Liu Chia-jung, and Liu Chia-liang as a martial artist and stuntman
1974
First major role was in Chang Cheh's "Shaolin Martial Arts"
1976
Starred in "The Challenge of the Masters" (1976), "Shaolin Challenges Ninja" (1978) and "Legendary Weapons of China" (1981), all which were directed by his brother Liu Chia-liang
1979
Proved his comedic ability in Liu Chia-liang's landmark Kung Fu comedies "Dirty Ho" (1979) and "Return to the 36th Chamber" (1980)
1984
Directed several films, including the highly regarded "Shaolin and Wutang" (1984), a revisionist look at one of bitterest rivalries in all of martial arts
