Ricky Hui
Ricky Hui (actually: Ricky Hui Koon - Ying born August 3, 1946 in Guangzhou, Panyu, China, † November 8, 2011 in Kowloon, Hong Kong ) was a Chinese film actor. He and his two brothers Michael and Sam appeared in several successful comedies of the 1970s and 1980s.
Life
The Hui family emigrated in 1950 from China to Hong Kong and settled in the then poor area of Diamond Hill. Ricky Hui has four siblings: Samuel Hui, Michael, Stanley and Judy. Early played in the family art an important role: Ricky's father played the violin, and his mother loved Cantonese opera. Ricky Hui worked as a correspondent for the French press agency in Hong Kong.
From 1972 to 1976 he made films for the Chinese film company Shaw Brothers. Most active he was in the 1970s and 1980s. He has worked with directors such as John Woo, Tsui Hark or Jackie Chan, and with many well-known actors such as Lam Ching Ying, Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, Simon Yam, Jacky Cheung, Richard Ng, Eric Tsang.
With his brothers Sam and Michael, he formed the Chinese Marx Brothers. Michael always came in the role of About legends and mighty word ( Groucho Marx ) that Sam was the daredevil and golden boy of the Force ( Chico Marx), Ricky took over the role of the ( Harpo Marx ) of the torn. Four of her " Mr.Boo " - films found some fans in Germany and are also going to have now on DVD.
Ricky Hui was active not only as an actor but also as a singer. He took in the 1970s and 1980s seven albums. Also for his brother Sam he wrote some songs. Ricky appeared as a guest on his brother at the concerts. He also sang in duets with him.
On November 8, 2011 Ricky Hui died of a heart attack at the age of 65 years