Jang Lee Hwang Net Worth

Hwang Jang-Lee is a legendary martial artist and actor known for his powerful and deadly kicks. Born in Japan, he moved to Korea at a young age and began training in Tae Kwon Do. After serving in the Korean Army, he began his film career in Korea and eventually moved to Hong Kong, where he established himself as the best on screen kicker. He starred in films such as The Secret Rivals, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, and Drunken Master, and even directed, produced, and starred in Hitman in the Hand of Buddha. After retiring in 1990, Hwang ran a golf-tee manufacturing company and hotel in Seoul, and also a bodyguard agency. He returned to the screen in 1994 with two low budget Korean films. Hwang has earned the title of Lord of the Superkickers and is remembered as the king of the Bootmasters.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day December 21, 1944
Birth Place  Osaka, Japan, Japan
Age 79 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Martial artist, actor
Years active 1974–1996; 2009
Hangul 황정리
Hanja 黃正利
Revised Romanization Hwang Jeong-ri
McCune–Reischauer Hwang Chǒng-ri

💰 Net worth

Jang Lee Hwang, a versatile talent in the entertainment industry, has an estimated net worth of $100K - $1M in 2024. Known for his exceptional skills as an actor, director, and miscellaneous crew member in Japan, Hwang has amassed considerable wealth throughout his successful career. With his versatility and expertise across various roles in the industry, he has undoubtedly become a highly sought-after figure in Japanese film and television. As his net worth continues to grow, Jang Lee Hwang's contributions to the entertainment world are expected to continue making a significant impact.

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Biography/Timeline

1965

Hwang took Taekwondo lessons from age 14 and achieved his 7th dan (rank) black belt. In 1965 at age 21, Hwang became a martial arts instructor for the Korean and South Vietnamese Armies, specializing in taekwondo. In January 2003, Hwang received his 9th dan black belt in taekwondo. In addition, he currently holds a 9th dan rank with the World Tang Soo Do General Federation.

1970

In the mid 1970s, Hwang performed in two Jackie Chan movies Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Drunken Master. as "Sheng Kuan" and "Thunderfoot" ("Thunderleg"). In 2002, Mike Leeder, a Writer and Producer, interviewed Hwang for the "Contender films" Hong Kong Legends DVD range.

1976

Hwang began his acting career in Korean movies. In 1976, Ng See-yuen offered Hwang employment in Hong Kong. Hwang took the lead in many martial arts movies, usually playing a villain. The Secret Rivals was the first film where Hwang appeared as the "Silver Fox". Hwang's nicknames, "King of the Legfighters" and "Thunderleg" relate to his style of martial arts performance where he uses his legs in a particular way.

1981

In 1981, Hwang directed his first movie, Hitman in the Hand of Buddha, and was credited as Wong Chin.

1989

In 1989, taekwondo grandmaster Jun Chong invited Hwang to come to the United States to appear as a villain in the film Street Soldiers. To bring an international flavor to the film, Hwang is credited in the film as "Jason Hwang", named after his son. In the early 1990s, Hwang returned to South Korea, where he ran a golf-tee Manufacturing company and an hotel in Seoul. Later on, Hwang managed a bodyguard agency. Since then he has made only occasional film appearances, in movies such as Emperor of the Underworld (1994) and Boss (1996). In July 1996, Hwang retired from acting at the age of 51.