About
Shum Lo was born in 1925 in Kaifeng, Henan. He joined Shaw Brothers and became various directors' favorite actor, especially in the martial arts genre. He had a filmography of over 100 titles spanning from the 1960s to 1980s, half of them martial arts films. A veteran supporting actor, Shum Lo is best summarized as "the essential green leaf behind the blossoming flowers".
Filmography
Sleazy Dizzy1990
Killer's Nocturne1987
Sworn Brothers1987 · Chui's Father-in-Law
Pursuit of a Killer1985 · Brother San
Disciples of the 36th Chamber1985 · Teacher
The Master Strikes Back1985 · Villager
The Young Vagabond1985 · Bank Manager
Secret Service of the Imperial Court1984 · Chao Clan Member
The Supreme Swordsman1984 · Uncle Shum
Opium and the Kung Fu Master1984 · Villager (uncredited)
Return of Bastard Swordsman1984 · Invincible Clan Division Chief
Descendant of the Sun1983 · Royal Painter
Shaolin Intruders1983 · Tavern boss
Bastard Swordsman1983 · Thundering Prognosticator (uncredited)
The Lady Is the Boss1983 · Wah Chaing Martial Arts Association Member (uncredited)
Tales of a Eunuch1983 · Han Prince
Roving Swordsman1983 · Manager of Happy Forest
My Rebellious Son1982 · Boss at eatery
The Emperor and the Minister1982 · Official
Tiger Killer1982 · Mr Hu