Anthony Chan Yau
Biography
Anthony Chan Yau is a Hong Kong actor. He is known for his work in the film industry. Born on October 1, 1952, in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, Chan has appeared in numerous films. He is also a musician, serving as the drummer for the band Wynners. Chan has been involved in various film production projects, including Let's Make Laugh and A Fishy Story, which starred Kenny Bee and Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk. Chan has a total of 85 known credits in the film industry.
Career overview
Anthony Chan Yau is a Hong Kong actor. He has been involved in the film industry for many years, with a significant number of acting credits. Chan's career has included work with various production companies, including Shaw Brothers, which he joined in 1983. He formed a production company with Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, who directed one of Chan's notable projects, Let's Make Laugh.
Chan's acting credits include starring roles in films such as A Fishy Story, which featured Kenny Bee and Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk. Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk won a best actress award at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her performance in this film. Chan's work has been recognized through his involvement in various projects, including Monkey Business, which he produced in 1981.
Anthony Chan Yau has had a long and prolific acting career, with a significant number of credits to his name. He has worked in the Hong Kong film industry for many years, collaborating with other notable actors and directors.
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- Sons of the Neon Night (2025) Thanks
- 今晚有歌廳 (2025)
- The Last Jiangshi (2025)
- Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party (2023)
- Embrace (2021)
- Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) as Chief Commissioner
- Master of Four Eyes (2019) as 友叔
- Master of Four Eyes 2 (2019)
- House of the Rising Sons (2018)
- House of the Rising Sons (2018) Director
- House of the Rising Sons (2018) Writer
- House of the Rising Sons (2018) Script
- House of the Rising Sons (2018) Producer
- The Yuppie Fantasia 3 (2017)
- Never Say Goodbye - The Wynners Live In Concert 2016 (2016)
- Paris Holiday (2015) as Mr Chow
- Rigor Mortis (2013) as Yau
- I Love Hong Kong 2013 (2013)
- East Meets West (2011) as The Wynner
- 温拿38大跃进演唱会 (2011) as Anthony Chan Yau
- Fortune King Is Coming to Town! (2010) as Taxi Driver
- 3 Days of a Blind Girl (1993) as Dr. Jack Ng
- The Tigers: The Legend of Canton (1993) as Shum Si Koon
- Big Little Man (1992)
- Twin Dragons (1992) as Hotel Concierge
- Hero of the Beggars (1992) as Hotel Manager
- Hero of the Beggars (1992) Director
- My Americanize Wife (1992)
- My Americanize Wife (1992) Writer
- My Americanize Wife (1992) Director
- My Americanize Wife (1992) Producer
- Changing Partner (1992) as Yau
- Second to None (1992) as Chan Chi Keung
- Miracle 90 Days (1992) as Frankie
- 梅艷芳飛越舞台十載情 (1991)
- The Banquet (1991) as Mr. Chan's Friend
- Till Death Shall We Start (1990) as David
- When Fortune Smiles (1990) as Private Eye Wong
- When Fortune Smiles (1990) Director
- When Fortune Smiles (1990) Producer
- Her Fatal Ways (1990) Producer
- The Nocturnal Demon (1990) as Officer Chan
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Reporter at Pier
- Four Loves (1989) as Chan Mo/Chen Wu
- Little Cop (1989) as Mental Hospital Doctor
- Mr. Fortune (1989) as Yau
- The Bachelor's Swan Song (1989) Producer
- A Fishy Story (1989) as Paul Chow
- A Fishy Story (1989) Director
- A Fishy Story (1989) Writer
- Mr Vampire Saga 4 (1988) as Four Eyed Taoist
- On the Run (1988) Producer
- In the Blood (1988) as Hold-up Man
- Paper Marriage (1988) Producer
- One Husband Too Many (1988) as Hsia Chin-Hsin
- One Husband Too Many (1988) Director
- Three Wishes (1988) as Chan Hong Tai
- Spooky, Spooky (1988) as Inspector
- Project A Part II (1987) as Policeman #365
- The Romancing Star (1987) as Man in office
- To Err Is Humane (1987) as Detective Wong
- Happy Bigamist (1987) as Hsia Hsin
- Happy Bigamist (1987) Director
- The Good, The Bad & The Beauty (1987) as Supt Chan [cameo]
- The Good, The Bad & The Beauty (1987) as Superintendent Chan
- Last Eunuch In China (1987)
- Armour of God (1986) as Member of The Losers (uncredited)
- Millionaires' Express (1986)
- Lucky Stars Go Places (1986) as Long Legs
- 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife (1986) as Chen Chih Tao
- The Strange Bedfellow (1986)
- Why, Why, Tell Me Why!! (1986) as Tallie Yau
- Mr. Vampire (1985) as Taoist Priest
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) as Lotta
- Heart of Dragon (1985) as Danny's Tutor
- Girl with the Diamond Slipper (1985) as Acting coach at Ju's audition
- Let's Make Laugh II (1985) as Mr Chan
- Carry On Doctors and Nurses (1985) as Dr. Chen
- Carry On Doctors and Nurses (1985) Director
- The Flying Mr. B (1985)
- Funny Triple (1985) as Gold Finger
- The Return of Pom Pom (1984) as Hawker on the run [cameo]
- Behind the Yellow Line (1984) as Ng Wai
- Mr. Virgin (1984) as Doctor
- Mr. Virgin (1984) Director
- Family Light Affair (1984) as Pai
- The Trail (1983) as Reader
- Let's Make Laugh (1983) as Bailiff
- Six Is Company (1982)
- Monkey Business (1982) as Snake
- Play While You Play (1981) as Lou Jiewen
- Lucky by Chance (1981) as Ma Lan-Tu
- The Merry Couple (1981)
- Crazy World (1981)
- Cute Girl (1980) as Ma Qian
- Part Time Job (1980)
- Spring in Autumn (1980)
- Rainbow In My Heart (1978)
- Making It (1978)
- Gonna Get You (1976)
- Let's Rock (1975)
- 溫拿 Never Say Goodbye 2016 香港紅館演唱會