AKA: Tang Ji Li, Tong Kwei Lai, Stanley Tong Gwai Lai
Nationality: Chinese
Birthplace: Hong Kong
biography
Stuntman-turned-director Stanley Tong must share some of the credit for Jackie Chan's long overdue successful incursion into the lucrative US film market with the 1996 release of a dubbed and mildly edited version of "Rumble in the Bronx" (released throughout Asia in 1995). Although Chan had previously attempted to duplicate his awesome Asian success in the USA, it took Tong to showcase the action comedy star's acrobatic clowning, fighting and winning personality. American audiences embraced this likably goofy story about a Chinese cop who visits "The Bronx" (actually Vancouver, British
Began martial arts training at age 12; studies included Hung Boxing, Tai Chi and Kick Boxing
Moved to Canada at age 17; worked as a martial arts instructor while going to school; became interested in fast cars and precision driving
1979
Returned to Hong Kong to help with the family business
1980
With the help of his brother-in-law, veteran actor Lo Lich, started film career as a part-time stuntman at the Shaw Brothers Studios (date approximate)
