Hong Kong actor, film director, and action choreographer. Jimmy was best known to moviegoers for his frequent portrayal of villains in various Hong Kong films, most notably in films made by Wong Jing. Jimmy retired from the film industry, and died from lung cancer in 2008. Jimmy Lee was born Li Chien-Min. He started his career by playing small roles in porno's and martial arts films during the 1970s. In 1981, he left his acting career, after starring in a series of unsuccessful films. In 1989, d ...