Richard Ng Man-Tat

Richard Ng Man-Tat

Born January 02, 1952 (Age: 74) Xiamen, Fujian, China

Biography

Richard Ng Man-Tat (Chinese: 吳孟達, 2 January 1952 - 27 February 2021) was a veteran actor in the Hong Kong film industry, with dozens of titles under his belt. Ng worked with famous actor and director Stephen Chow in a series of "mo lei tau" movies ("mo lei tau" translates to "brainless"/"senseless or random," and it is a genre of slapstick comedy unique to Hong Kong). Ng co-starred with Stephen Chow in a Hong Kong TVB television series called Dun Fei Final Combat (1989), and also the popular 1990 film All for the Winner, where he played the role of Chow's uncle. From then on, the two would grow to star in many more "mo lei tau" films in the same style as All for the Winner. Although Ng Man-Tat owed much of his popularity from co-starring with Chow in "mo lei tau" films, he showed himself to be a versatile enough actor to successfully portray various different roles. A perfect example of his talent was in his portrayal of Sister 13's father in Portland Street Blues, where he played a man who could not feel anything but abuse and rejection. This role proved to be the perfect complement to his usual "mo lei tau" style with Stephen Chow. He also played Andy Lau's sidekick in the Lee Rock series in a more serious role. In Hong Kong, Ng Man-Tat was often known as "Uncle Tat", a nickname most likely influenced from his roles as Stephen Chow's sidekick (often as his uncle) in their films. Ng was sometimes credited as Richard Ng. Even though he was Stephen Chow's good friend, he stopped starring in his movies because he didn't want to be known as "Stephen Chow's Sidekick".
Richard Ng Man-Tat (Chinese: 吳孟達, 2 January 1952 - 27 February 2021) was a veteran actor in the Hong Kong film industry, with dozens of titles under his belt. Ng worked with famous actor and director Stephen Chow in a series of "mo lei tau" movies ("mo lei tau" translates to "brainless"/"senseless or random," and it is a genre of slapstick comedy unique to Hong Kong). Ng co-starred with Stephen Chow in a Hong Kong TVB television series called Dun Fei Final Combat (1989), and also the popular 1990 film All for the Winner, where he played the role of Chow's uncle. From then on, the two would grow to star in many more "mo lei tau" films in the same style as All for the Winner. Although Ng Man-Tat owed much of his popularity from co-starring with Chow in "mo lei tau" films, he showed himself to be a versatile enough actor to successfully portray various different roles. A perfect example of his talent was in his portrayal of Sister 13's father in Portland Street Blues, where he played a man who could not feel anything but abuse and rejection. This role proved to be the perfect complement to his usual "mo lei tau" style with Stephen Chow. He also played Andy Lau's sidekick in the Lee Rock series in a more serious role. In Hong Kong, Ng Man-Tat was often known as "Uncle Tat", a nickname most likely influenced from his roles as Stephen Chow's sidekick (often as his uncle) in their films. Ng was sometimes credited as Richard Ng. Even though he was Stephen Chow's good friend, he stopped starring in his movies because he didn't want to be known as "Stephen Chow's Sidekick".
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Filmography

The Tipping Point

The Tipping Point

2022 as Uncle Da Age: 70
瓦舍秘闻

瓦舍秘闻

2021 as Age: 69
The Wandering Earth: Beyond 2020 Special Edition

The Wandering Earth: Beyond 2020 Special Edition

2020 as 韩子昂 Age: 68
Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School

Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School

2018 as Chang Meishifu / Master Long Eyebrow Age: 66
Crazy Bull

Crazy Bull

2018 as Age: 66
To My Wife

To My Wife

2012 as Age: 60
Crazy Drift Temporary Daddy

Crazy Drift Temporary Daddy

2012 as Age: 59
Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu

Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu

2011 as Age: 59
厨缘

厨缘

2010 as Age: 58
The Star and the Sea

The Star and the Sea

2009 as Age: 57
Kung Fu Dunk

Kung Fu Dunk

2008 as Master Wu Age: 56
Happy New Year

Happy New Year

2007 as Age: 54
One Stone and Two Birds 3

One Stone and Two Birds 3

2006 as Age: 53
One Stone and Two Birds 2

One Stone and Two Birds 2

2005 as Age: 52
Shaolin Soccer

Shaolin Soccer

2001 as Fung Age: 49
The Marvellous Cook

The Marvellous Cook

2000 as Age: 48
Home for Erotic Ghosts II

Home for Erotic Ghosts II

2000 as Taoist priest Age: 47
生死情缘

生死情缘

1999 as Age: 47
King of Comedy

King of Comedy

1999 as Mao Age: 47
Portland Street Blues

Portland Street Blues

1998 as Tat Age: 46
The Lucky Guy

The Lucky Guy

1998 as Boss Li Age: 46
Chinese Midnight Express

Chinese Midnight Express

1997 as Plane Age: 45
Happy Together

Happy Together

1997 as Mr Ng Age: 45
Ninja Kids

Ninja Kids

1997 as 一元老师 Age: 45
Jail in Burning Island

Jail in Burning Island

1997 as Uncle Da Age: 45
The Kid Vs the Cop

The Kid Vs the Cop

1997 as Age: 44
The God of Cookery

The God of Cookery

1996 as Benbry's Uncle Age: 44
Adventurous Treasure Island

Adventurous Treasure Island

1996 as Chi Yi Shing Age: 44
On Fire

On Fire

1996 as Mickey Age: 44
The Killer Has No Return

The Killer Has No Return

1996 as Uncle Tat Age: 44
The King of Comic

The King of Comic

1996 as Age: 44
Super Mischieves

Super Mischieves

1995 as Monk Brother Age: 43
The Saint of Gamblers

The Saint of Gamblers

1995 as Uncle Tat Age: 43
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella

A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella

1995 as Piggy Age: 43
A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box

A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box

1995 as Piggy Age: 43
Lantern

Lantern

1994 as Age: 42
The Kung Fu Scholar

The Kung Fu Scholar

1994 as Headmaster Age: 42
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

1993 as Wah Su Kuei Age: 41
The Eight Hilarious Gods

The Eight Hilarious Gods

1993 as Lousy Han Age: 41
Heroes Among Heroes

Heroes Among Heroes

1993 as Master So Age: 41
Taxi Hunter

Taxi Hunter

1993 as Mak Si Gao Age: 41
Chez n' Ham

Chez n' Ham

1993 as Bobby Age: 41
End of the Road

End of the Road

1993 as Chei Age: 41
Man of the Times

Man of the Times

1993 as 阿型 Age: 41
The Mad Monk

The Mad Monk

1993 as Tiger Fighter Han Lo Age: 41
Even Mountains Meet

Even Mountains Meet

1993 as Cho Tat-Wai Age: 41
Laughter Of Water Margins

Laughter Of Water Margins

1993 as Wu Da-liang Age: 41
Holy Weapon

Holy Weapon

1993 as Ghost Doctor Age: 41
Master Wong vs. Master Wong

Master Wong vs. Master Wong

1993 as Ah So Age: 41
Flying Dagger

Flying Dagger

1993 as Pang Ting Hong (Innkeeper) Age: 41
My Hero II

My Hero II

1993 as Brother Tat Age: 41
Angel of the Road

Angel of the Road

1993 as Age: 41
All's Well End's Well, Too

All's Well End's Well, Too

1993 as Snow White's father Age: 41
Millionaire Cop

Millionaire Cop

1993 as Fish Age: 40
King of Beggars

King of Beggars

1992 as General Su of Guangzhou Age: 40
The Night Rider

The Night Rider

1992 as Uncle Harley Age: 40
Handsome Siblings

Handsome Siblings

1992 as Big Mouth Lee Age: 40
Angel Hunter

Angel Hunter

1992 as Professor Cheung Age: 40
True Love

True Love

1992 as Stephen Age: 40
To Miss with Love

To Miss with Love

1992 as Director Ching Monita Age: 40
It's Now or Never

It's Now or Never

1992 as Tat Age: 40
The Prince of Temple Street

The Prince of Temple Street

1992 as Tong Chao Tao Age: 40
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

1992 as Ah So Age: 40
Royal Tramp

Royal Tramp

1992 as Hoi Tai Fook Age: 40
Justice, My Foot!

Justice, My Foot!

1992 as Guangzhou Magistrate Ho Yue-Da Age: 40
Gameboy Kids

Gameboy Kids

1992 as Seven and Half Taels Age: 40
Best of the Best

Best of the Best

1992 as Little Ball Age: 40
With or Without You

With or Without You

1992 as Wan Neng Tat Age: 40
Fight Back to School 2

Fight Back to School 2

1992 as Tso Tat Wah Age: 40
Shogun and Little Kitchen

Shogun and Little Kitchen

1992 as Uncle Bo Age: 40
Lee Rock III

Lee Rock III

1992 as Piggy Age: 40
Truant Heroes

Truant Heroes

1992 as Blackie Tat Age: 40
The Thief of Time

The Thief of Time

1992 as Siu Daat Zi Age: 39
Dances with Dragon

Dances with Dragon

1991 as Uncle Fly Age: 39
Mainland Dundee

Mainland Dundee

1991 as Kau Age: 39
The Banquet

The Banquet

1991 as Chef Age: 39
Queen of Underworld

Queen of Underworld

1991 as Brother Zai Age: 39
Son on the Run

Son on the Run

1991 as Hung's father Age: 39
Lee Rock II

Lee Rock II

1991 as Lardo Age: 39
Lee Rock

Lee Rock

1991 as Piggy Age: 39
God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai

God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai

1991 as Uncle Tat Age: 39
Fight Back to School

Fight Back to School

1991 as Tso Tat Wah Age: 39
To Catch A Thief

To Catch A Thief

1991 as Uncle Tat Age: 39
The Gods Must Be Crazy: Crazy Safari

The Gods Must Be Crazy: Crazy Safari

1991 as [Narrator] Age: 39
Money Maker

Money Maker

1991 as 3rd Uncle Age: 39
To Be Number One

To Be Number One

1991 as Ping Age: 39
The Queen of Gamble

The Queen of Gamble

1991 as Mr. Fu Age: 39
Fist of Fury 1991

Fist of Fury 1991

1991 as Saint of Gamblers Assistant Age: 39
The Top Bet

The Top Bet

1991 as Uncle San Age: 39
Tricky Brains

Tricky Brains

1991 as Yan Chi Age: 39
The Royal Scoundrel

The Royal Scoundrel

1991 as Chow Age: 39
God of Gamblers II

God of Gamblers II

1990 as Uncle Tat Age: 38
That's Money

That's Money

1990 as Chow Fong Ming Age: 38
Blood Stained Tradewind

Blood Stained Tradewind

1990 as Uncle Da Age: 38
Hong Kong Gigolo

Hong Kong Gigolo

1990 as Age: 38
Midnight Angel

Midnight Angel

1990 as Age: 38
Triad Story

Triad Story

1990 as Tat Age: 38
The Story of My Son

The Story of My Son

1990 as Paul He Age: 38
Gangland Odyssey

Gangland Odyssey

1990 as Uncle Eleven Age: 38
All for the Winner

All for the Winner

1990 as Uncle Tat Age: 38
A Moment of Romance

A Moment of Romance

1990 as Rambo Age: 38
Lung Fung Restaurant

Lung Fung Restaurant

1990 as Boss Kent Age: 38
Behind Bars

Behind Bars

1990 as Hui Man Cheung Age: 37
God of Gamblers

God of Gamblers

1989 as Loanshark Shing Age: 37
Miracles: The Canton Godfather

Miracles: The Canton Godfather

1989 as Chen Wah's Man Age: 37
A Fiery Family

A Fiery Family

1989 as Witness to Solicitor Murest's murder Age: 37
阿輝

阿輝

1989 as Age: 37
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

1989 as Inspector Tang Age: 37
Chinese Cop Out

Chinese Cop Out

1989 as Age: 37
All About Ah-Long

All About Ah-Long

1989 as Dragon Age: 37
Blood Ritual

Blood Ritual

1989 as Old Fung Age: 37
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III

1989 as Uncle Gold Fish Age: 37
Satanic Crystals

Satanic Crystals

1989 as Age: 36
Operation Pink Squad

Operation Pink Squad

1988 as Policeman Age: 36
Tiger Cage

Tiger Cage

1988 as Sgt Uncle Te Age: 36
It's No Heaven

It's No Heaven

1988 as Club Patron Age: 35
A Better Tomorrow II

A Better Tomorrow II

1987 as Boss Wong Age: 35
To Err Is Humane

To Err Is Humane

1987 as Police Superintendent Age: 35
The Seven Angels

The Seven Angels

1985 as Photographer Age: 33
Smile Again

Smile Again

1985 as Man with valise Age: 33
Working Class

Working Class

1985 as Factory Foreman Yue Age: 33
Crazy Romance

Crazy Romance

1985 as Inspector at Airport Age: 33
I Do

I Do

1985 as Printing supervisor Age: 33
Crazy Games

Crazy Games

1985 as Age: 33
The Company

The Company

1984 as Robber Age: 32
The Crazy Chase

The Crazy Chase

1981 as Shak Ta Hsi Age: 29
The Executor

The Executor

1981 as Mak Kay Age: 29
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978 as Doctor Wu Ching Niu Age: 26
No Image

Under the Eaves: The Story of Ah King

1978 as Age: 26
Dog Bites Dog Bone

Dog Bites Dog Bone

1978 as Age: 26
No Image

ICAC: Section Nine

1978 as Age: 26
No Image

ICAC: Investigation

1978 as Age: 26
Fortune Hunter's Plot

Fortune Hunter's Plot

1977 as Age: 25
The Chase

The Chase

1977 as Age: 25
The Great Man

The Great Man

1977 as Age: 25
Hong Kong Emmanuelle

Hong Kong Emmanuelle

1977 as Ho, Liang's assistant Age: 25
女人呢样野

女人呢样野

1976 as Age: 24
Social Worker: Ah Sze

Social Worker: Ah Sze

1976 as Age: 24
You Are Wonderful

You Are Wonderful

1976 as Age: 24
The Running Mob

The Running Mob

1975 as Age: 23