Kao Pao-shu
Known For
Acting
Born
1939-02-02 in Suzhou, China
Died
2000-07-20
Biography
Kao Pao-shu or Gao Baoshu (Chinese: 高寶樹; 1932–2000) was a Chinese actress, producer, writer and film director who appeared in over 100 films during her career. Originally from China, Kao moved to Hong Kong in 1951, where she acted in minor role before joining Shaw Brothers Studio in 1958. Here, she starred in over 80 films, working alongside directors Yueh Feng and Cheng Kang, and she made her directorial debut in 1970 in Lady with a Sword. Later she started her own company, producing films throughout the 1970s before she retired in the 1980s. In July 2000, she died at the age of 68.
Most Known For
Bitter Sweet
Squadron 77
as Kuo Chiang's Mother
The Love Eterne
as Ms. Meng
Malayan Affair
Trilogy of Swordsmanship
as Ying Ying's Mother
Temple of the Red Lotus
as Jin Su Mei, Lian Zhu's aunt
The Adulteress
as Magistrate Liu's Wife
The Monkey Goes West
as Green Snake Demon
Sons of the Good Earth
as Mrs Chang Erh Hu
The Golden Sword
as 7th Lady
The Dream of the Red Chamber
as Elder Brother's Wife Wang Xifeng
Empress Wu
as Lady Shang Kuan
Love Without End
as Meng Li
King Drummer
as Sun's mother
Female Fugitive
The Dancing Millionairess
as Mrs. Sun
Between Tears and Smiles
as Mrs. Tao
Return of the Phoenix
as Mrs. Cheng
The Twin Swords
as Gan Sumei
The Lark
as Bao's Wife