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Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Acting

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Born 1939-12-18
Guangdong, China
Department: Acting

Biography

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon (17 December 1939 – 9 April 2023), also known as Richard Woo, was a Hong Kong actor known for playing comedic roles, particularly in Hong Kong films of the 1980s and 1990s. Ng appeared in 80 films to date. He was twice nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards, for his roles in Winners and Sinners and Beyond the Sunset. He worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hong Kong action cinema including Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Andy Lau, and Jet Li. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Ng, licensed under CC BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

2003
TMDB2.9
Skiptrace
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Skiptrace

2016
TMDB2.9
Red Dwarf
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Red Dwarf

1988
TMDB4.0
Echelon Conspiracy
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Echelon Conspiracy

2009
TMDB3.0
Wheels on Meals
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Wheels on Meals

1984
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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

2010
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My Lucky Stars
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My Lucky Stars

1985
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Winners & Sinners
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Winners & Sinners

1983
TMDB3.5
Rigor Mortis
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Rigor Mortis

2013
TMDB3.0
Thirty-Minute Theatre
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Thirty-Minute Theatre

1965
TMDB2.1

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (146 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Where the Wind BlowsWhere the Wind BlowsTsai LinMovie2023
A Place of DuskA Place of DuskUncle JiaMovie2021
All's Well, End's Well 2020All's Well, End's Well 2020Old Man WuMovie2020
A Moment of HappinessA Moment of HappinessBungalow OwnerMovie2020
Dead PacketDead PacketRichardMovie2019
Walk With MeWalk With MeMa Yau Sum's FatherMovie2019
The Invincible DragonThe Invincible DragonWong Bing-cheongMovie2019
Fragments of SummerFragments of SummerSelf / AppearanceMovie2019
Go Back to ChinaGo Back to ChinaTeddy LiMovie2019
A Lifetime TreasureA Lifetime TreasureRichardMovie2019
Dearest AnitaDearest AnitaSelf / AppearanceMovie2019
Hotel Soul GoodHotel Soul GoodUncle BillMovie2018
A House of HappinessA House of HappinessShuiMovie2018
Indiana Five StarsIndiana Five StarsProfessor WuMovie2017
Bio RaidersBio RaidersMo Tian ShiMovie2017
Vampire Cleanup DepartmentVampire Cleanup DepartmentChungMovie2017
Celestial ReturnCelestial ReturnSelf / AppearanceMovie2017
The MomentThe MomentRichard ChanMovie2016
SkiptraceSkiptraceChinese man on busMovie2016
Storage StoriesStorage StoriesSelf / AppearanceTV Series2016
Already Tomorrow in Hong KongAlready Tomorrow in Hong KongFortune TellerMovie2016
Lost in Hong KongLost in Hong KongElevator PatronMovie2015
Little Big MasterLittle Big MasterMr. HoMovie2015
Rigor MortisRigor MortisUncle TungMovie2013
Twinkle LightsSelf / AppearanceMovie2013
SupercapitalistSupercapitalistDonald ChangMovie2012
Shadows of LoveShadows of LoveZhou ShuMovie2012
The Fortune BuddiesThe Fortune BuddiesSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
Men Suddenly in LoveMen Suddenly in LoveTeacher ChuMovie2011
Perfect WeddingPerfect WeddingMr. YeungMovie2010
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom FlameDetective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom FlameWang Lu (before face-lift)Movie2010
Flirting Scholar 2Flirting Scholar 2Casino tools bossMovie2010
Fortune King Is Coming to Town!Fortune King Is Coming to Town!Culture GodMovie2010
Red Dwarf: Back to EarthRed Dwarf: Back to EarthSwallowMovie2009
Echelon ConspiracyEchelon ConspiracyWongMovie2009
Jessica Caught on TapeJessica Caught on TapeSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
A Decade of LoveA Decade of LoveSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
Pulau HantuPulau HantuHeng's FatherMovie2008
Phoo ActionPhoo ActionSifu ChienTV Series2008
Bodyguard: A New BeginningBodyguard: A New BeginningWongMovie2008
The Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall of ChinaJiajing EmperorMovie2007
ExpressoExpressoMr WooMovie2007
Magazine Gap RoadDr. LeeMovie2007
Happy BirthdayHappy BirthdayMai's FatherMovie2007
Mr. 3 MinutesMr. 3 MinutesChung Gai CheungMovie2006
Be My GuestBe My GuestSelf / AppearanceTV Series2006
The First EmperorThe First EmperorChief MinisterMovie2006
Legend of the DragonLegend of the DragonSelf / AppearanceMovie2005
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley FletcherLife Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley FletcherChan Kai LeongMovie2003
News HeartNews HeartSelf / AppearanceMovie2003
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of LifeLara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of LifeBuyerMovie2003
My Dream GirlMy Dream GirlZhang Tian / Cheung TinMovie2003
My Wife Is 18My Wife Is 18ProfessorMovie2002
Beijing RocksBeijing RocksWu De-huiMovie2001
The Lost EmpireThe Lost EmpireCommunist OfficialTV Series2001
Jiang Hu: The Triad ZoneJiang Hu: The Triad ZoneBritish Street VendorMovie2000
SausalitoSausalitoRobertMovie2000
The Pale SkyThe Pale SkySelf / AppearanceMovie1998
Hong Kong Night ClubHong Kong Night ClubYu Ten SenMovie1997
Once Upon a Time in China and AmericaOnce Upon a Time in China and AmericaUncle HanMovie1997
The Stunt WomanThe Stunt WomanDetectiveMovie1996
How to Meet the Lucky StarsHow to Meet the Lucky StarsSandyMovie1996
Whatever Will Be, Will BeWhatever Will Be, Will BeSelf / AppearanceMovie1995
Heaven Can't WaitHeaven Can't WaitTaoist PriestMovie1995
Once in a LifetimeOnce in a LifetimeSelf / AppearanceMovie1995
Doctor MackDoctor MackProfessor BaoMovie1995
Don't Give a DamnDon't Give a DamnOld Man on the BusMovie1995
Twinkling StarTwinkling StarSelf / AppearanceMovie1995
Kung Fu Cult MasterKung Fu Cult Master韦一笑Movie1993
Boys Are EasyBoys Are EasyChing SingMovie1993
Perfect CouplesPerfect CouplesLi Tai-ChoiMovie1993
Future CopsFuture CopsRichard YuMovie1993
Handsome SiblingsHandsome SiblingsFirst Twin Villain / SupremesMovie1992
Saviour Of The Soul IISaviour Of The Soul IIKing of EvilMovie1992
Ghost PuntingGhost PuntingJin Shui / SandyMovie1992
Now You See Love... Now You Don'tNow You See Love... Now You Don'tEnglish teacherMovie1992
Banana SpiritBanana SpiritUncle TangMovie1992
The BanquetThe BanquetTsang's FatherMovie1991
Slickers vs. KillersSlickers vs. KillersMr. ChowMovie1991
The Gambling GhostThe Gambling GhostCheck Point PolicemanMovie1991
The Nocturnal DemonThe Nocturnal DemonTaxi driverMovie1990
Red DustRed DustYuMovie1990
License to StealLicense to StealInspector Ta Hsiang KenMovie1990
Till Death Shall We StartTill Death Shall We StartLandalMovie1990
Family HonorFamily HonorMing's husbandMovie1990
Hey Big BrotherHey Big Brother方海珠TV Series1989
Excuse Me, Please!Excuse Me, Please!ChickenMovie1989
Run, Don't WalkRun, Don't WalkNg Sing ChoiMovie1989
Mr. SunshineMr. SunshineBlack Face Huang Zu-RenMovie1989
Beyond the SunsetBeyond the SunsetWong Bye FooMovie1989
Miracles: The Canton GodfatherMiracles: The Canton GodfatherChief Inspector HoMovie1989
Return of the Lucky StarsReturn of the Lucky StarsTai Shan / SandyMovie1989
Little CopLittle CopStation Insp.Movie1989
Unfaithfully YoursUnfaithfully YoursSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Faithfully YoursFaithfully YoursChuk Tai-ChungMovie1988
Spooky, SpookySpooky, SpookyEast Bay InspectorMovie1988
Mistaken IdentityMistaken IdentityCheung Kan-SingMovie1988
In the Line of Duty 3In the Line of Duty 3Customer at RestaurantMovie1988
King of Stanley MarketKing of Stanley MarketFuMovie1988
In the BloodIn the BloodParkingmeter ManMovie1988
Carry On HotelCarry On HotelDonald NgMovie1988
Carry On DancingCarry On DancingDr. Alan LamMovie1988
Red DwarfRed DwarfSwallowTV Series1988
Gaston & Leo in Hong KongGaston & Leo in Hong KongAgent 008Movie1988
Mr. Vampire IIIMr. Vampire IIIMao MingMovie1987
Golden SwallowGolden SwallowRight SwordMovie1987
Mr. HandsomeMr. HandsomeDr. Richard ChowMovie1987
The Wrong CouplesThe Wrong CouplesYu Tai DaiMovie1987
Magnificent WarriorsMagnificent WarriorsDrifter ConmanMovie1987
The Goofy GangThe Goofy GangYacht Repairman [cameo]Movie1987
My Cousin, the GhostMy Cousin, the GhostCousin Big / Wu Te TaMovie1987
Pom Pom Strikes BackPom Pom Strikes BackChauMovie1986
Lucky Stars Go PlacesLucky Stars Go PlacesSandyMovie1986
My FamilyMy FamilyDr Richard NgMovie1986
Millionaires' ExpressMillionaires' ExpressHonMovie1986
From Here to ProsperityFrom Here to ProsperityMui ChoiMovie1986
Yes, Madam!Yes, Madam!Weak Heart (uncredited)Movie1985
Mr. Boo Meets Pom PomMr. Boo Meets Pom PomChauMovie1985
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsSandyMovie1985
Those Merry SoulsThose Merry SoulsFernando NgMovie1985
My Lucky StarsMy Lucky StarsSandyMovie1985
Wheels on MealsWheels on MealsMental Patient (Brilliant)Movie1984
The Return of Pom PomThe Return of Pom PomChauMovie1984
Heaven Can HelpHeaven Can HelpInspector Chan Siu MingMovie1984
Pom PomPom PomChauMovie1984
Winners & SinnersWinners & SinnersExhaust PipeMovie1983
It Takes TwoIt Takes TwoAi Don LowMovie1982
Carry On PickpocketCarry On PickpocketSergeant WuMovie1982
Super Fool!Super Fool!Great Dragon / Heung KanMovie1981
Super Fool!Super Fool!ScreenplayMovie1981
Murder Most FoulMurder Most FoulHankMovie1979
Murder Most FoulMurder Most FoulDirectorMovie1979
Itchy FingersItchy FingersHsienMovie1979
Itchy FingersItchy FingersWriterMovie1979
Winner Takes All!Winner Takes All!Self / AppearanceMovie1977
Winner Takes All!Winner Takes All!ProducerMovie1977
Money CrazyMoney CrazyDragon / Liu FuMovie1977
The Yellow PantherThe Yellow PantherSelf / AppearanceMovie1977
The Private EyesThe Private EyesPolice SergeantMovie1976
The Good, the Bad and the LoserThe Good, the Bad and the LoserAssassinMovie1976
The Good, the Bad and the LoserThe Good, the Bad and the LoserProducerMovie1976
Superstar Specials: Wong Chuen-yuSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
Golden NeedlesGolden NeedlesLin To's manMovie1974
ToomorrowToomorrowFrank (uncredited)Movie1970
The GamblersThe GamblersKoboyashiMovie1970
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreLy ThoTV Series1965