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Anders Nelsson Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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Born:
1946-06-10

Birthplace:
Berkeley, California, USA

Credits:
11 Total Roles

Anders Nelsson

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Biography

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)

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Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2017 Chasing the Dragon MOVIE Mr Glen
2016 Bruce Lee: Tracking the Dragon MOVIE Self
2015 Shanghai Noir MOVIE Self
2011 Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon MOVIE Self
1989 Miracles: The Canton Godfather MOVIE Supreme Court Judge Nelsen
1988 The Greatest Lover MOVIE Mr. Gladyman
1986 The Seventh Curse MOVIE Guest at Pool Party
1986 Goodbye My Hero MOVIE Self
1983 All the Wrong Spies MOVIE The American
1982 Soldier of Fortune TV Self

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