Alexander Fu Sheng: Biography of the Chinatown Kid
By Terrence J. Brady
Although overshadowed by Bruce Lee’s adulation and Jackie Chan’s longevity in the pantheon of martial arts film actors, another superstar enjoyed a brief yet prolific career on the Hong Kong silver screen.
A charismatic performer known for his impish nature, ingenuous ways, and physical adroitness, Alexander Fu Sheng was beloved worldwide. Starting his career in 1971, Fu Sheng advanced through the ranks of Shaw Brothers Studio to become one of Southeast Asia’s most treasured celebrities. His juvenile and playful flairs were in stark contrast to the studio’s leading men and turned Alex into an international sensation.
Fu Sheng’s popularity was peaking when a wrong turn proved fatal in a 1983 motor vehicle accident. He was 28-years-old.
“Alexander Fu Sheng: Biography of the Chinatown Kid” goes beyond the customary film reviews and rehashing of old tales. It provides unique insight by those who knew and worked alongside the actor. Each of Alex’s forty-three finished movies are examined, providing behind-the-scenes tales, biographical background on the filmmakers and co-stars, and the history of the films’ source materials. Unfinished projects are also revealed, his family, marriage and impending divorce are explored, and we read in Alex’s own words his thoughts about his fame and what the future might bring. You have read the books about Bruce and Jackie. Now, its Alex’s time.
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