Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

62 · Born: Jun 27, 1962

Personal Details

BornJun 27, 1962 Hong Kong
Relatives
  • Sibling (Sibling)

Biography

Tony Leung Chiu Wai, a renowned Hong Kong-born actor, was born on June 27, 1962. He and his younger sister were raised by their mother, who single-handedly took care of them after their father's departure. This early life experience undoubtedly shaped Tony's perspective and resilience.

In 1982, Tony successfully completed the training courses at TVB and began his acting career in television, quickly gaining fame for his impressive comedy skills in shows such as "Tales of a Eunuch" (1983) and "The Proud Twins" (1979). However, Tony's talent and dedication did not go unnoticed, and he soon expanded his repertoire to film, showcasing his versatility in movies like "My Heart Is That Eternal Rose" (1989) and "A City of Sadness" (1989).

Tony's collaboration with acclaimed director Kar Wai Wong marked a significant turning point in his career. His performances in films such as "Chungking Express" (1994) and "Happy Together" (1997) earned him widespread recognition and respect within the industry. This momentum culminated in Tony receiving the prestigious Best Actor Award at the Cannes International Film Festival for his outstanding performance in "In the Mood for Love" (2000).

Beyond his impressive acting career, Tony is also a talented singer, further solidifying his status as a multifaceted artist.

Career

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2021
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2018
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Europe Raiders
Europe Raiders as Lin Zai Feng
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2013
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2012
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2011
The Great Magician
The Great Magician as Chang Hsien
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2009
Red Cliff II
Red Cliff II as Zhou Yu
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2008
Red Cliff
Red Cliff as Zhou Yu
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2007
Lust, Caution
Lust, Caution as Mr. Yee
{"id":47679,"title":"Confession of Pain","year":"2006","character":"Detective Lau Ching Hei","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/confession-of-pain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47679.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Confession of Pain
Confession of Pain as Detective Lau Ching Hei
{"id":18974,"title":"2046","year":"2005","character":"Chow Mo-wan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/2046","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18974.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18974.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
2046
2046 as Chow Mo-wan
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{"id":228212,"title":"Super Model","year":"2004","character":"Interviewee Praising Mandom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/super-model-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228212.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228212.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Super Model
Super Model as Interviewee Praising Mandom
{"id":35218,"title":"Infernal Affairs III","year":"2003","character":"Chan Wing Yan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/infernal-affairs-iii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35218.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35218.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Infernal Affairs III
Infernal Affairs III as Chan Wing Yan
{"id":221010,"title":"My Lucky Star","year":"2003","character":"Lai Liu Po","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-lucky-star-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221010.jpg"},"released":1}
My Lucky Star
My Lucky Star as Lai Liu Po
{"id":10457,"title":"Infernal Affairs","year":"2002","character":"Chen Wing Yan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/infernal-affairs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/353dlqsbj85g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/353dlqsbj85g.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Infernal Affairs
Infernal Affairs as Chen Wing Yan
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Hero
Hero as Broken Sword
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2000
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1999
Gorgeous
Gorgeous as Albert
{"id":221674,"title":"Flowers of Shanghai","year":"1998","character":"Wang Lingsheng","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flowers-of-shanghai","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221674.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221674.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Flowers of Shanghai
Flowers of Shanghai as Wang Lingsheng
{"id":8895,"title":"Happy Together","year":"1997","character":"Lai Yiu-fai","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/happy-together-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8895.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8895.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Happy Together
Happy Together as Lai Yiu-fai
{"id":57654,"title":"Doctor Mack","year":"1995","character":"Dr. Lau Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-mack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57654.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57654.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Doctor Mack
Doctor Mack as Dr. Lau Man
{"id":19230,"title":"Ashes of Time","year":"1994","character":"Blind Swordsman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ashes-of-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_19230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_19230.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Ashes of Time
Ashes of Time as Blind Swordsman
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{"id":121348,"title":"The Eagle Shooting Heroes","year":"1993","character":"Ou-yang Feng","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-eagle-shooting-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121348.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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Butterfly and Sword
Butterfly and Sword as Meng Sing-Wan
{"id":19643,"title":"Hard Boiled","year":"1992","character":"Alan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hard-boiled","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3jjvd5e51ijg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3jjvd5e51ijg.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
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1991
The Tigers
The Tigers as Tau-Pi
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{"id":34360,"title":"Bullet in the Head","year":"1990","character":"Ben and Siu Bun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bullet-in-the-head","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34360.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34360.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Bullet in the Head
Bullet in the Head as Ben and Siu Bun
{"id":59429,"title":"Days of Being Wild","year":"1990","character":"Chow Mo-wan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/days-of-being-wild","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59429.jpg"},"released":1}
Days of Being Wild
Days of Being Wild as Chow Mo-wan
{"id":224461,"title":"A City of Sadness","year":"1989","character":"Wen-ching","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-city-of-sadness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224461.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224461.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":7438,"title":"Forced Vengeance","year":"1982","character":"Young Intern","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forced-vengeance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7438.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7438.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Forced Vengeance
Forced Vengeance as Young Intern
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2004
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1999