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Anders Nelsson

Anders Nelsson

Born in US as child of Swedish missionaries, he moved to Hong Kong in 1950 and grew up there (thus became fluent in Cantonese). As a musician who emerged in 60s HK music scene he befriended musician Robert Lee (Bruce Lee's younger brother). Thus he was introduced to Bruce Lee who was looking for some 'Gwailos' (Foreigner) to act as Italian thugs in his movie 'Way of the Dragon' (Which was not entirely shot in Italy due to the high costs)

Known for

Chasing the Dragon
Chasing the Dragon
2017 • Mr Glen
Bruce Lee: Tracking the Dragon
Bruce Lee: Tracking the Dragon
2016 • Self
Shanghai Noir
Shanghai Noir
2015
Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon
Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon
2011 • Self
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989 • Supreme Court Judge Nelsen
The Greatest Lover
The Greatest Lover
1988 • Mr. Gladyman
The Seventh Curse
The Seventh Curse
1986 • Guest at Pool Party
Goodbye My Hero
Goodbye My Hero
1986

Full filmography

Miracles: The Canton Godfather
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989 • Supreme Court Judge Nelsen
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The Greatest Lover
The Greatest Lover
1988 • Mr. Gladyman
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The Seventh Curse
The Seventh Curse
1986 • Guest at Pool Party
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All the Wrong Spies
All the Wrong Spies
1983 • The American
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The Way of the Dragon
The Way of the Dragon
1972 • Thug (uncredited)
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Anders Nelsson – Biography, Known For & Filmography