Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Biography
Austin Wai Tin-chi was a Hong Kong actor and choreographer born on 13 August 1957. He was the elder brother of actress Kara Wai. During his career, he appeared in several notable martial arts films. His filmography included roles in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, 5 Superfighters, The Avenging Eagle, and Flash Point. Wai passed away on 4 October 2012. His professional contributions are recognized within the Hong Kong film industry for his work both in front of the camera and as a choreographer. This summary reflects his documented career and personal timeline as recorded in archival sources.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- Kung Fu Wing Chun (2010) as Lau Kam
- Rebellion (2009) as Mr. Tai
- I Corrupt All Cops (2009)
- Flash Point (2007) as Four Eyes
- Who's Next (2007)
- SPL: Kill Zone (2005) as Cheung Chun Fei
- Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia (2005)
- One Nite in Mongkok (2004) as Milo's Superior
- Fist Power (2000) as Thug
- D7 SDU (2000)
- Moonlight Express (1999) as Officer Ko
- The King of Debt Collecting Agent (1999)
- No Time for Two (1999) as Fung
- Generation Pendragon (1999)
- High Tension Crime (1997)
- Generation Consultant (1996)
- The Blade (1995) as Siu Ling's Father
- The True Hero (1994) as Brother Four
- Master of Zen (1994) as Prince
- The Deadly Island (1994)
- Reincarnated (II) (1993) as 萨高孟多
- The Unpublicizable File (1993)
- All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard (1993) as Flying Tiger [cameo]
- Woman in Lust (1993)
- Happy Partner (1993) Action Director
- The Secret File (1993)
- Pom Pom and Hot Hot (1992) as Wu Yuen-Shen
- Once a Black Sheep (1992) as Chan Tung
- The Twilight of the Forbidden City (1992)
- The Banquet (1991)
- Tri in Triad (1991)
- Action in Border (1991)
- Firefox's Killer (1990)
- The Fortune Code (1990) as Little Tortoise
- Ghostly Love (1989) as Scholar Tsin Fai
- Burning Ambition (1989) as Chau Chi-Chung
- Burning Ambition (1989) Action Director
- Vampire Buster (1989) as Cheung's ancestor
- Whampoa Blues (1989)
- Road To The Throne (1988) as Chai rong
- The SIB Files (1987)
- Back To The Beyond (1987) as Master Ching-Muk
- The Final Test (1987) as Sum Ying Mo
- The Master of Shaolin (1986)
- The Return Of Luk Siu Fung (1986)
- 陸小鳳之鳳舞九天 (數碼修復版) (1986) as 西门吹雪
- Lu Siniang: Legend of Ching Lady (1985)
- The Battlefield (1985)
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
- The Foundation (1984) as 孟青平
- The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung (1984) as 中原一点红
- 楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇 (數碼修復版) (1984) as 中原一点红
- The Supreme Swordsman (1984) as Xue Xian-Nan
- The Sacred Commandment (1984)
- The Bold Ones (1983)
- Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) as Ah Tung, Lazy Young Man
- Two More Heroes (1983)
- The Wild Bunch (1982) as 史敬思
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982)
- Gang Master (1982) as Fu Zhong Yuan (Fu Chung-Yuan)
- Ambitious Kung Fu Girl (1981) as Liu Feng Gu
- The Convict Killer (1980) as Xiao Tong
- Heroes Shed No Tears (1980) as Sun Tong / Head of guards
- Swift Sword (1980)
- Reincarnated (1979) as 萨高孟多
- The Ghost Story (1979)
- The Three Avengers (1979) as Thug
- Full Moon Scimitar (1979) as Swordsman in White in Prologue
- The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979) as Invincible
- The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) as Sword Spirits Duo (Red) (uncredited)
- The Kung Fu Instructor (1979) as (uncredited)
- Five Superfighters (1979) as Ah Fu
- To Kill a Mastermind (1979) as Zhou's Bodyguard
- Kung Fu vs. Yoga (1979)
- Crazy Partner (1979)
- Game of Death (1978)
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) as Soldier
- The Avenging Eagle (1978) as Owl Eagle Cao Gao Shing
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II (1978) as Wind
- The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung (1978)
- Bruce Lee The Invincible (1978)
- Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) as Lin Hao's Man
- Magnificent Wonderman (1978)
- Magnificent Wonderman (1978) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword (1978) as Thug
- Magnificent Spearman (1978)
- The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977) as Monk
- The Four Shaolin Challengers (1977)
- The Fatal Flying Guillotines (1977)
- He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977)
- The Shaolin Plot (1977) as Monk
- Water Margin (1976)
- No End of Surprises (1975) as Japanese
- The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) as Tie Wa As a Boy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Austin Wai Tin-Chi best known for?
Austin Wai Tin-Chi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Flash Point (2007), SPL: Kill Zone (2005), The Blade (1995), Master of Zen (1994).
When and where was Austin Wai Tin-Chi born?
Austin Wai Tin-Chi was born on August 13, 1957 in Weihai, Shandong Province, China. They passed away on October 4, 2012.
How many credits does Austin Wai Tin-Chi have?
Austin Wai Tin-Chi has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2010.
What is Austin Wai Tin-Chi's background in cinema and television?
Austin Wai Tin-chi was a Hong Kong actor and choreographer born on 13 August 1957. He was the elder brother of actress Kara Wai. During his career, he appeared in several notable martial arts films. His filmography included roles in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, 5 Superfighters, The Avenging Eagle, and Flash Point. Wai ...
Austin Wai Tin-Chi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ghost Story (1979) — aged about 21
- Master of Zen (1994) as Prince — aged about 36
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) as Soldier — aged about 20
- The Avenging Eagle (1978) as Owl Eagle Cao Gao Shing — aged about 20
- The Blade (1995) as Siu Ling's Father — aged about 37
- Flash Point (2007) as Four Eyes — aged about 49
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