Person
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Actor · Crew· Guangdong, China
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, better known as Richard Woo, graced Hong Kong's silver screens with a prolific career spanning over a decade, particularly excelling in the comedic genre during the 1980s and 1990s. His comedic timing and versatile acting earned him two Best Actor nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards for "Winners and Sinners" and "Beyond the Sunset." Collaborations with icons like Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Andy Lau, and Jet Li underscored his significance in the city's bustling film industry, where he appeared in over eighty films, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of Hong Kong cinema.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Buyer · 2003
Skiptrace
Chinese man on bus · 2016
Echelon Conspiracy
Wong · 2009
Wheels on Meals
Mental Patient (Brilliant) · 1984
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
Wang Lu (before face-lift) · 2010
My Lucky Stars
Sandy · 1985
Winners & Sinners
Exhaust Pipe · 1983
Rigor Mortis
Uncle Tung · 2013
Filmography
73 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dearest Anita | Film | |
| 2016 | Skiptrace | Chinese man on bus | Film |
| 2015 | Little Big Master | Mr. Ho | Film |
| 2013 | Rigor Mortis | Uncle Tung | Film |
| 2012 | Supercapitalist | Donald Chang | Film |
| 2012 | Shadows of Love | Zhou Shu | Film |
| 2011 | Men Suddenly in Love | Teacher Chu | Film |
| 2010 | Fortune King Is Coming to Town! | Culture God | Film |
| 2010 | Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame | Wang Lu (before face-lift) | Film |
| 2010 | Perfect Wedding | Mr. Yeung | Film |
| 2010 | Flirting Scholar 2 | Casino tools boss | Film |
| 2009 | Echelon Conspiracy | Wong | Film |
| 2009 | Red Dwarf: Back to Earth | Swallow | Film |
| 2008 | Bodyguard: A New Beginning | Wong | Film |
| 2008 | A Decade of Love | Film | |
| 2007 | Happy Birthday | Mai's Father | Film |
| 2006 | Mr. 3 Minutes | Chung Gai Cheung | Film |
| 2003 | My Dream Girl | Zhang Tian / Cheung Tin | Film |
| 2003 | Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life | Buyer | Film |
| 2002 | My Wife Is 18 | Professor | Film |
| 2001 | Beijing Rocks | Wu De-hui | Film |
| 2000 | Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone | British Street Vendor | Film |
| 1998 | The Pale Sky | Film | |
| 1997 | Hong Kong Night Club | Yu Ten Sen | Film |
| 1997 | Once Upon a Time in China and America | Uncle Han | Film |
| 1996 | How to Meet the Lucky Stars | Sandy | Film |
| 1996 | The Stunt Woman | Detective | Film |
| 1995 | Doctor Mack | Professor Bao | Film |
| 1995 | Once in a Lifetime | Film | |
| 1993 | Kung Fu Cult Master | 韦一笑 | Film |
| 1993 | Future Cops | Richard Yu | Film |
| 1993 | Boys Are Easy | Ching Sing | Film |
| 1992 | Ghost Punting | Jin Shui / Sandy | Film |
| 1992 | Handsome Siblings | First Twin Villain / Supremes | Film |
| 1992 | Banana Spirit | Uncle Tang | Film |
| 1991 | The Gambling Ghost | Check Point Policeman | Film |
| 1991 | The Banquet | Tsang's Father | Film |
| 1991 | Slickers vs. Killers | Mr. Chow | Film |
| 1990 | License to Steal | Inspector Ta Hsiang Ken | Film |
| 1990 | Red Dust | Yu | Film |
| 1990 | The Nocturnal Demon | Taxi driver | Film |
| 1989 | Return of the Lucky Stars | Tai Shan / Sandy | Film |
| 1989 | Excuse Me, Please! | Chicken | Film |
| 1989 | Miracles: The Canton Godfather | Chief Inspector Ho | Film |
| 1989 | Beyond the Sunset | Wong Bye Foo | Film |
| 1988 | Spooky, Spooky | East Bay Inspector | Film |
| 1988 | Faithfully Yours | Chuk Tai-Chung | Film |
| 1988 | Gaston & Leo in Hong Kong | Agent 008 | Film |
| 1988 | Carry On Hotel | Donald Ng | Film |
| 1988 | In the Line of Duty 3 | Customer at Restaurant | Film |
| 1988 | King of Stanley Market | Fu | Film |
| 1988 | In the Blood | Parkingmeter Man | Film |
| 1987 | Mr. Vampire III | Mao Ming | Film |
| 1987 | Mr. Handsome | Dr. Richard Chow | Film |
| 1987 | Magnificent Warriors | Drifter Conman | Film |
| 1987 | My Cousin, the Ghost | Cousin Big / Wu Te Ta | Film |
| 1987 | Golden Swallow | Right Sword | Film |
| 1986 | Lucky Stars Go Places | Sandy | Film |
| 1986 | My Family | Dr Richard Ng | Film |
| 1986 | Pom Pom Strikes Back | Chau | Film |
| 1985 | Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom | Chau | Film |
| 1985 | Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars | Sandy | Film |
| 1985 | My Lucky Stars | Sandy | Film |
| 1984 | Heaven Can Help | Inspector Chan Siu Ming | Film |
| 1984 | Pom Pom | Chau | Film |
| 1984 | Wheels on Meals | Mental Patient (Brilliant) | Film |
| 1983 | Winners & Sinners | Exhaust Pipe | Film |
| 1982 | Carry On Pickpocket | Sergeant Wu | Film |
| 1981 | Super Fool! | Great Dragon / Heung Kan | Film |
| 1977 | Money Crazy | Dragon / Liu Fu | Film |
| 1976 | The Private Eyes | Police Sergeant | Film |
| 1974 | Golden Needles | Lin To's man | Film |
| 1970 | Toomorrow | Frank (uncredited) | Film |
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