Wong Yat-fei

Wong Yat-fei

78 · Born: Aug 19, 1946

Personal Details

BornAug 19, 1946 Hong Kong, China

Biography

Wong Yat-fei, a highly acclaimed and accomplished Hong Kong cinema actor, has made a lasting impact on the film industry through his extensive and impressive career, characterized by numerous notable and influential appearances in prominent Cantonese films.

Throughout his illustrious career, Wong Yat-fei has consistently demonstrated his exceptional acting abilities, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and cementing his status as a talented and respected actor.

One of his most iconic and memorable roles was that of Iron Head in the critically acclaimed film, Shaolin Soccer, which earned him widespread recognition and numerous prestigious awards, further solidifying his reputation as a skilled and accomplished actor.

This remarkable performance not only showcased Wong Yat-fei's impressive acting range but also solidified his position as a prominent figure in the Hong Kong cinema industry, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and influence new generations of actors and filmmakers.

Wong Yat-fei's cinematic journey has been a prolonged and distinguished one, marked by an extraordinary proliferation of appearances in a staggering multitude of 139 films or more, thereby underscoring his impressive adaptability and scope as a performer, as he has consistently demonstrated an uncanny ability to effortlessly transition between diverse roles and genres.

Career

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2021
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2010
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2009
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2008
Kung Fu Dunk
Kung Fu Dunk as Councillor Zhou
{"id":119457,"title":"Sai chiu","year":"2006","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sai-chiu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119457.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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2005
A Chinese Tall Story
A Chinese Tall Story as One of Five Great Sect
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2004
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2003
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2001
Shaolin Soccer
Shaolin Soccer as Iron Head (First Brother)
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2000
The Duel
The Duel as Minister
{"id":227719,"title":"The Lucky Guy","year":"1998","character":"Tall Wai","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lucky-guy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227719.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Lucky Guy
The Lucky Guy as Tall Wai
{"id":56969,"title":"Forbidden City Cop","year":"1996","character":"Yip Koo Shing","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forbidden-city-cop","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56969.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56969.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Forbidden City Cop
Forbidden City Cop as Yip Koo Shing
{"id":34895,"title":"Out of the Dark","year":"1995","character":"Tit Dam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/out-of-the-dark-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34895.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34895.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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Ten Brothers
Ten Brothers as Ford and Chan Ta-fook
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{"id":225858,"title":"The Chinese Feast","year":"1995","character":"Father of Wedding Couple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chinese-feast","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225858.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225858.jpg"},"released":1}
The Chinese Feast
The Chinese Feast as Father of Wedding Couple
{"id":58389,"title":"Whatever You Want","year":"1994","character":"Sau-Ping's Boss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whatever-you-want","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58389.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58389.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Whatever You Want
Whatever You Want as Sau-Ping's Boss
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Poh wai ji wong
Poh wai ji wong as Cafe Boss
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From Beijing with Love
From Beijing with Love as Man about to be Executed
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Hail the Judge
Hail the Judge as Magistrate Chan Pak Cheung
{"id":98266,"title":"The Bare-Footed Kid","year":"1993","character":"Kwai","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bare-footed-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_98266.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_98266.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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The Mad Monk
The Mad Monk as Unicorn
{"id":58515,"title":"The Heroic Trio","year":"1993","character":"Car Thief","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-heroic-trio","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58515.jpg"},"released":1}
The Heroic Trio
The Heroic Trio as Car Thief
{"id":222250,"title":"Casino Tycoon","year":"1992","character":"Dentist Ceng Zhi Wei","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/casino-tycoon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222250.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222250.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Casino Tycoon
Casino Tycoon as Dentist Ceng Zhi Wei
{"id":220547,"title":"Justice, My Foot!","year":"1992","character":"Ah Fook","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/justice-my-foot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220547.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":223196,"title":"Casino Raiders II","year":"1991","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/casino-raiders-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223196.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223196.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
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Lee Rock
Lee Rock as Rose's Father
{"id":123276,"title":"Tian cai gong fu","year":"1979","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tian-cai-gong-fu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123276.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123276.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":64139,"title":"The Tattoo Connection","year":"1978","character":"Paramedic","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tattoo-connection","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64139.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64139.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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1977