Kao Pao-shu

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.

Known For

The Love Eterne

as Ms. Meng

Temple of the Red Lotus

as Jin Su Mei, Lian Zhu's aunt

The Golden Sword

as 7th Lady

The Twin Swords

as Gan Sumei

Sons of the Good Earth

as Mrs Chang Erh Hu

Vengeance Is a Golden Blade

as Mrs Li Yuexiang

The Blue and the Black

as Madame Kao's eldest daughter-in-law

The Story of Sue San

as Madam Pi

The Thirteen That Go Astray

as Ah Jin

Empress Wu

as Lady Shang Kuan