Biography
Kao Pao-Shu (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.
Acted in 64
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
Lost Swordship
Movie
- 1976
Low Society
Tang Li
- 1975
Female Fugitive
Movie
- 1973
- 1972
Trilogy of Swordsmanship
Ying Ying's Mother
- 1970
A Place to Call Home
Julie Liou
Double Bliss
Mrs. Li
1960s
- 1969
The Golden Sword
7th Lady
Vengeance Is a Golden Blade
Li Yuexiang
- 1968
Spring Blossoms
Mrs Zhao
Mist over Dream Lake
Hsu Chieh Chun
- 1967
King Drummer
Sun's mother
Trapeze Girl
Jin-Hua
The Midnight Murder
Madame Wang
That Tender Age
Wen-Chieh's mother
Too Late for Love
Li Juan
The Goddess of Mercy
Princess Miao Yun
The Pearl Phoenix
Mrs Huo
- 1966
The Joy of Spring
Teacher
The Blue and the Black 2
Madame Kao's Eldest Daughter-in-Law
The Blue and the Black
Madame Kao's eldest daughter-in-law
- 1965
The Twin Swords
Gan Sumei
Squadron 77
Kuo Chiang's Mother
Inside the Forbidden City
Empress Liu
Temple of the Red Lotus
Jin Su Mei, Lian Zhu's aunt
The Lark
Bao's Wife
Sons of the Good Earth
Mrs Chang Erh Hu
The Butterfly Chalice
Madam Lu
- 1964
The Female Prince
Madame Hsia
The Story of Sue San
Madam Pi
Comedy of Mismatches
Weiliang's mother
The Coin
Movie
The Dancing Millionairess
Mrs. Sun
Between Tears and Smiles
Mrs. Tao
- 1963
Three Sinners
Yi Li-Chiao
The Lady and the Thief
Movie
The Adulteress
Magistrate Liu's Wife
Return of the Phoenix
Mrs. Cheng
Bitter Sweet
Movie
Empress Wu
Lady Shang Kuan
My Lucky Star
Susan
The Love Eterne
Ms. Meng
Stranger Than Fiction
Movie
Love Parade
Lady Snow
- 1962
The Tryst
Mrs. Han
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Elder Brother's Wife Wang Xifeng
- 1961
When the Poles Meet
Movie
The Serpent and the Lovers
Mother Bai
Love Without End
Meng Li
Oh Boys! Oh Girls!
Movie
Les Belles
Mrs Ma
- 1960
How to Marry a Millionaire
Movie
Malayan Affair
Movie
Twilight Hours
Movie
1950s
- 1959
The Girl with a Thousand Faces
Mei Ju-Ming
- 1958
Where Is My Bride?
Aunt Zhang
- 1957
The Frosty Night
Movie
The Dog-Murderer
Movie
Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi
Yu Wa's Mother
- 1956
Rainstorm in Chinatown
Hsiao Yan
A Lonely Heart
Wet nurse
- 1955
Heart Break Well
Movie
Directed 10
1980s
- 1980
The Master Strikes
Director
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
The Damned
Director
- 1976
Low Society
Director
- 1975
Female Fugitive
Director
- 1974
The Virgin Mart
Director
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
Lady with a Sword
Director
Wrote 5
1980s
- 1980
The Master Strikes
Writer
1970s
- 1977
The Damned
Writer
- 1976
Low Society
Screenplay
- 1975
Female Fugitive
Screenplay
- 1971
Produced 1
1980s
- 1980
The Master Strikes
Producer