Simon Yam
Born March 19, 1955 (Age: 71)
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Hong Kong, China
Biography
Simon Yam Tat-Wah (Chinese: 任達華) was born 19 March, 1955, is a veteran Hong Kong-based actor and film producer. He started off as a supermodel before becoming an actor in the mid 1970s. He then signed with the Hong Kong television network TVB, starring and co-starring in a number of television series prior to "apply his trades" in the film industry in 1987. His elder brother is Yam Tak-wing, a retired former Deputy Commissioner of Hong Kong Police In 1989, he starred in the Japanese-Hong Kong co-production of Fainaru Faito - Saigo no Ichigeki (1989). This was the first of its kind in which English was spoken throughout the entire film. In 1992, Yam gained critical acclaim for his role as the maniacal Judge in the crime film Hap do Ko Fei (1992), where he faced off in a bloody battle against Chow Yun-Fat's character. In 1993, he starred as "Dhalsim" in the action-comedy film Chiu Kap Hok Hau Ba Wong (1993), a parody of Street Fighter directed by Jing Wong. In 1996, Yam began his role as Chiang Tin-Sung, the leader of the Hung Hing triads in the first three installments of the Goo Wak Chai: Yan Joi Gong Woo (1996) film series. In 2000, Yam starred as Cheung-sun, the progenitor of all vampires, in the television series Ngo Wo Geun See Yau Gor Yue Wui II (2000), produced by ATV. In 2003, Yam made his Hollywood film debut in Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (2003) as Shaolin crime lord. Yam received international acclaim for his performances in international film festival hits and box offices such as Chik Loh Goh Yeung (1992), Saat Po Long (2005), Hak Se Wooi (2005), Hak Se Wui: Yi Woo Wai Kwai (2006), Fong Juk (2006), Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (2003), Dodookdeul (2012). In 2019 in the city of Zhongshan, during a China promotional event, Simon Yam was assaulted by an attacker who stabbed him in the chest and slashed his arms. The security guards arrested the attacker and Simon Yam was taken to the hospital until he made a full recovery.
Simon Yam Tat-Wah (Chinese: 任達華) was born 19 March, 1955, is a veteran Hong Kong-based actor and film producer. He started off as a supermodel before becoming an actor in the mid 1970s. He then signed with the Hong Kong television network TVB, starring and co-starring in a number of television series prior to "apply his trades" in the film industry in 1987. His elder brother is Yam Tak-wing, a retired former Deputy Commissioner of Hong Kong Police
In 1989, he starred in the Japanese-Hong Kong co-production of Fainaru Faito - Saigo no Ichigeki (1989). This was the first of its kind in which English was spoken throughout the entire film. In 1992, Yam gained critical acclaim for his role as the maniacal Judge in the crime film Hap do Ko Fei (1992), where he faced off in a bloody battle against Chow Yun-Fat's character. In 1993, he starred as "Dhalsim" in the action-comedy film Chiu Kap Hok Hau Ba Wong (1993), a parody of Street Fighter directed by Jing Wong. In 1996, Yam began his role as Chiang Tin-Sung, the leader of the Hung Hing triads in the first three installments of the Goo Wak Chai: Yan Joi Gong Woo (1996) film series.
In 2000, Yam starred as Cheung-sun, the progenitor of all vampires, in the television series Ngo Wo Geun See Yau Gor Yue Wui II (2000), produced by ATV. In 2003, Yam made his Hollywood film debut in Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (2003) as Shaolin crime lord.
Yam received international acclaim for his performances in international film festival hits and box offices such as Chik Loh Goh Yeung (1992), Saat Po Long (2005), Hak Se Wooi (2005), Hak Se Wui: Yi Woo Wai Kwai (2006), Fong Juk (2006), Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (2003), Dodookdeul (2012).
In 2019 in the city of Zhongshan, during a China promotional event, Simon Yam was assaulted by an attacker who stabbed him in the chest and slashed his arms. The security guards arrested the attacker and Simon Yam was taken to the hospital until he made a full recovery.
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Filmography
West by Northwest
2026
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as
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Age: 71
The Goldfinger
2023
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as K.K. Zeng
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Age: 68
I Did It My Way
2023
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as Chung Kam Ming
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Age: 68
Death Notice
2023
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as Tsang
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Age: 68
Cyber Heist
2023
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as Suen Ban
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Age: 67
Raging Fire
2021
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as SACP Lok
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Age: 66
My People, My Country
2019
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as Watchmaker Wah (segment "The Going Home")
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Age: 64
Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch
2019
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as Li Qiang
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Age: 64
Operation Red Sea
2018
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as Newspaper Editor Alfred
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Age: 62
Father and Son
2017
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as OK哥
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Age: 62
Lovers & Movies
2015
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as Qiu Guitang
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Age: 60
Iceman
2014
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as Yuanlong
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Age: 59
A Chilling Cosplay
2013
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as Fang Youwei
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Age: 58
Man of Tai Chi
2013
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as Superintendent Wong
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Age: 58
Cold Eyes
2013
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as Man in Suit
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Age: 58
The Thieves
2012
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as Chen
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Age: 57
Tarantino, le disciple de Hong-Kong
2011
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as
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Age: 56
Ip Man 2
2010
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as Zhou Qing Quan
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Age: 55
Echoes of the Rainbow
2010
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as Mr. Law
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Age: 54
Bodyguards and Assassins
2009
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as General Fang Tian
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Age: 54
Ip Man
2008
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as Zhou Qing Quan
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Age: 53
Triangle
2007
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as Lee Bo Sam
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Age: 52
Dragon Squad
2005
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as Commander Hon Sun
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Age: 50
The Unusual Youth
2005
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as Supt.
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Age: 50
Wake of Death
2004
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as Sun Quan
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Age: 49
Crossings: John Woo
2004
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as Self
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Age: 49
Explosive City
2004
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as Supt Charles Cheung Chi Shing
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Age: 48
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
2003
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as Chen Lo
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Age: 48
My Left Eye Sees Ghosts
2002
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as Ben
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Age: 47
Partners
2002
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as Yeung Kwan
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Age: 47
The Prisoner
2002
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as
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Age: 46
Fulltime Killer
2001
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as Albert Lee
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Age: 46
Deathnet.Com
2000
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as Ted Chan
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Age: 45
Cold War
2000
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as Ka Chu
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Age: 45
Man Wanted 3
2000
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as John Paul
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Age: 45
Horoscope II: The Woman From Hell
2000
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as Simon
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Age: 45
To Where He Belongs
2000
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as Hui
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Age: 45
Model from Hell
2000
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as Leon
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Age: 44
Juliet in Love
2000
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as N.T. On
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Age: 44
Night Club
1999
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as Manager Cheung
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Age: 44
Operation Billionaire
1998
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as Cheung Chi Ho
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Age: 43
The Suspect
1998
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as Chan Hung / Dante Aquino
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Age: 43
Expect the Unexpected
1998
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as Ken
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Age: 43
Casino
1998
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as Wan Chi Gui / Giant Wan
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Age: 43
Contract Killer
1998
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as Officer Chan
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Age: 43
Trust Me U Die
1998
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as Dr. Gred Fong Kin-Wah
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Age: 42
King of Robbery
1996
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as Ye Kuan
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Age: 41
Bloody Friday
1996
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as Officer Ko
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Age: 41
To Be No. 1
1996
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as Magic Lamp
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Age: 41
Young and Dangerous 3
1996
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as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung
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Age: 41
All of a Sudden
1996
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as Tsui Chin-Tung
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Age: 41
Street Angels
1996
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as Walkie Pi
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Age: 41
Young and Dangerous 2
1996
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as Chiang Tin-Sung
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Age: 41
Young and Dangerous
1996
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as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung
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Age: 40
Scarred Memory
1996
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as Lee Yuen Lung
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Age: 40
A Day Without Policemen
1993
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as Chan Wai
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Age: 38
The Black Panther Warriors
1993
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as Chen Ren
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Age: 38
The Prince of Portland Street
1993
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as Pao
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Age: 38
The Final Judgement
1993
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as Au Ping Keung
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Age: 38
Future Cops
1993
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as Sing
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Age: 38
Holy Weapon
1993
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as Super Sword
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Age: 38
The Killer's Love
1993
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as Cheung Wai-Lun
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Age: 38
Raped by an Angel
1993
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as Tso Tat Wah
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Age: 38
The Incorruptible
1993
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as Cheng Wah
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Age: 38
Don't Stop My Crazy Love for You
1993
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as Fred Suen
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Age: 38
Rose Rose I Love You
1993
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as Micky
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Age: 38
Love Among the Triad
1993
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as Ching Kit
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Age: 38
Insanity
1993
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as Tang Sau
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Age: 37
Run and Kill
1993
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as Ching Fung
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Age: 37
The First Shot
1993
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as Sam Mok
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Age: 37
Guns & Roses
1993
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as Fa Chin
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Age: 37
The Night Rider
1992
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as Tommy
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Age: 37
Naked Killer
1992
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as Tinam
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Age: 37
Friday Gigolo
1992
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as Donald
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Age: 37
Dr. Lamb
1992
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as Lam Gor Yu
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Age: 37
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
1992
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as Leung Foon
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Age: 37
Full Contact
1992
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as Judge
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Age: 37
Gun n' Rose
1992
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as Simon Lung
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Age: 37
Cash on Delivery
1992
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as Simon Yip
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Age: 37
Gigolo and Whore II
1992
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as Jack Cheung
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Age: 36
Powerful Four
1992
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as Liu Kit
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Age: 36
Hard To Kill
1992
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as
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Age: 36
The Banquet
1991
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as Gigolo
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Age: 36
The Good, the Bad and the Bandit
1991
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as
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Age: 36
Sea Wolves
1991
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as John Lam
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Age: 36
Bullet for Hire
1991
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as Han
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Age: 36
Black Cat
1991
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as Brian
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Age: 36
Mission of Condor
1991
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as Lion
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Age: 36
Gigolo and Whore
1991
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as Sam
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Age: 36
The Great Pretenders
1991
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as Yam Sai Sung
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Age: 36
The Plot
1991
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as Kwanty
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Age: 36
The Queen of Gamble
1991
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as Fu Hon Hua
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Age: 36
Deadly Deal
1991
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as
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Age: 35
Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Female Butcher
1991
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as
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Age: 35
Hong Kong Gigolo
1990
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as David Lee Kwok-wai
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Age: 35
The Cyprus Tigers
1990
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as Dick
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Age: 35
Queen's High
1990
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as Chung
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Age: 35
Bullet in the Head
1990
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as Luke / Lok
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Age: 35
Doctor's Heart
1990
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as Dr. Lawrence Chu
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Age: 35
Killer's Romance
1990
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as Jeffrey
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Age: 35
Shadow of China
1990
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as Po Kok
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Age: 35
Return Engagement
1990
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as Li Pang
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Age: 34
Fatal Termination
1990
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as Jimmy Li
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Age: 34
Lucky Stars
1989
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as
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Age: 34
Framed
1989
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as Cheung Kai-Wah
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Age: 34
Big Man Little Affair
1989
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as Lo's Boss
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Age: 34
Live Hard
1989
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as Officer Hui Tat Ming
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Age: 34
Bloodfight
1989
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as Ryu Tenmei
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Age: 34
The Wild Ones
1989
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as 约翰
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Age: 34
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989
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as Policeman
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Age: 34
Burning Ambition
1989
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as Hwa
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Age: 34
Final Run
1989
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as Yan Yu-Yiang
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Age: 34
Chinese Cop Out
1989
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as Ray Ban
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Age: 34
Four Loves
1989
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as Peter
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Age: 33
Mr. Coconut
1989
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as Timothy Hui
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Age: 33
Human Sentiment Law
1988
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as Ching
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Age: 33
Mistaken Identity
1988
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as Chow Tak-Kan / Chow Man-Heng
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Age: 33
Women's Prison
1988
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as Wayne Lau
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Age: 33
Tiger Cage
1988
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as Inspector Michael Wong
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Age: 33
Burning Snow
1988
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as Wah
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Age: 32
The Digger The Suona Player
1988
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as
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Age: 32
The Green Trees
1988
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as
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Age: 32
Operation Foxhunt
1988
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as
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Age: 32
The Big Brother
1987
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as Kar Ho Tsuen
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Age: 32
Osmanthus Alley
1987
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as
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Age: 32
Green Killer
1982
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as
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Age: 26
Twins of Kung Fu
1981
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as
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Age: 25
The Informer
1981
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as
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Age: 25
The Informer
1980
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as
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Age: 25
House of the Lute
1980
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as Ah Shek
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Age: 25
The Sausage Chase
1978
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as
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Age: 23
Fortune Hunter's Plot
1977
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as
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Age: 22
CID: Four Moments of Life (Dawn, Noon, Dusk, Night)
1976
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as
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Age: 21
No Image
CID：兩飛女
1976
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as
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Age: 21