Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Acting Born Nov 30, 1951 Hong Kong, British Crown Colony 326 credits
Biography
Frankie Chan Fan-kei is a Hong Kong-born Chinese martial artist, actor, film director, producer, action director, and composer. Born in Hong Kong in the British Crown Colony on November 30, 1951, he originates from Xinhui in the Guangdong province. Also known by the name Frankie Chan Fa, he is recognized for his work in the film industry, with known credits in acting and other behind-the-scenes disciplines. His career encompasses multiple roles in filmmaking, including producing, directing, and action direction, as documented by film databases tracking his extensive professional output and biographical background.
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Career overview
Frankie Chan Fan-kei, also known as Frankie Chan Fan-Kei and Frankie Chan Fa, is a Hong Kong-born Chinese martial artist, actor, film director, producer, action director, and composer. Born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong on November 30, 1951, he originates from Xinhui in the Guangdong province.
Active in the film industry with numerous known credits, Chan has contributed to cinema across multiple disciplines, with his work recognized in databases such as The Movie Database and FDb.cz. His professional involvement spans performance and behind-the-scenes roles, including acting, action directing, and producing.
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Career timeline
Blossoms Shanghai · Original Music Composer
Super Model Fantasy · DirectorSuper Model Fantasy · Writer
Lock Me Up, Tie Him DownImpetuous Love in ActionImpetuous Love in Action · DirectorImpetuous Love in Action · Writer
Game of Assassins
Chinese Zodiac · Writer
Legendary Amazons · WriterLegendary Amazons · DirectorLegendary Amazons · Presenter
Qun Ying HuiQun Ying Hui · Director
Chinese Odyssey 2002 · Original Music ComposerLive and Die in ChicagoLive and Die in Chicago · Director
I.Q. DudettesI.Q. Dudettes · Director
Shanghai Tan GeHow to Meet the Lucky Stars · DirectorDr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words · Original Music Composer
Fallen Angels · Original Music ComposerDon't Give a Damn · Original Music ComposerFull Throttle · Original Music ComposerTragic Commitment · DirectorThe Invincible Power of Kindness
Chungking Express · Original Music ComposerAshes of Time · Original Music ComposerOh! Yes Sir!!!Oh! Yes Sir!!! · DirectorOh! Yes Sir!!! · Producer
A Warrior's TragedyA Warrior's Tragedy · DirectorA Warrior's Tragedy · ProducerA Warrior's Tragedy · WriterCome Fly the Dragon
Fun and FuryFun and Fury · Director
Encounters of the Spooky Kind II · Original Music ComposerThe Fortune CodeOutlaw BrothersOutlaw Brothers · ProducerOutlaw Brothers · Director
Burning AmbitionBurning Ambition · ProducerBurning Ambition · DirectorBurning Ambition · ScreenplayDream of Desire
The Criminal Hunter · WriterThe Criminal Hunter · Director
The Good, The Bad & The BeautyThe Good, The Bad & The Beauty · DirectorThe Good, The Bad & The Beauty · Writer
The Law Enforcer · ProducerParking Service · Executive ProducerSweet SurrenderSweet Surrender · ProducerSweet Surrender · Director
Modern Detective · Original Music ComposerUnforgettable FantasyUnforgettable Fantasy · DirectorUnforgettable Fantasy · Producer
Law with Two Phases · ProducerSilent RomanceSilent Romance · ProducerSilent Romance · DirectorThe Intellectual Trio · Producer
Winners & Sinners · Original Music ComposerGive Me Back · Original Music ComposerOh, My Cops! · ProducerJust For FunJust For Fun · Writer
Carry On PickpocketCarry On Pickpocket · Original Music ComposerCarry On Pickpocket · ProducerThe Bloody Mission · Original Music ComposerDragon Lord · Original Music Composer
Story of Taxi Dancers · Original Music ComposerThe Mad Cold-Blooded Murder · Original Music ComposerGame of Death II · Original Music ComposerThe Prodigal SonThe Prodigal Son · Original Music Composer
Absolute Monarch · MusicYoung Hero · MusicEncounters of the Spooky Kind · Original Music ComposerThe Victim · Original Music ComposerThe Young Master · Original Music Composer
Monkey Kung Fu · Original Music ComposerThe Deadly Breaking Sword · Original Music ComposerFull Moon Scimitar · MusicFearless Hyena · MusicThe Shadow Boxing · Original Music Composer
Sensual Pleasures · Original Music ComposerSwordsman and Enchantress · Original Music ComposerEnter the Fat Dragon · Original Music ComposerFlying Guillotine II · Original Music ComposerWarriors Two · Original Music Composer
Clans of Intrigue · Original Music ComposerThe Battle Wizard · Original Music ComposerChinatown Kid · Original Music ComposerThe Brave Archer · Original Music ComposerThe Sentimental Swordsman · Original Music Composer
The Big Family · Original Music ComposerThe Oily Maniac · Original Music ComposerBoxer Rebellion · Original Music ComposerKiller Clans · Original Music ComposerThe Shaolin Avengers · Original Music Composer
Fists for Revenge · Original Music ComposerBlack Magic · Original Music ComposerThe Golden Lion · Original Music ComposerThe Spiritual Boxer · Original Music ComposerAll Men Are Brothers · Original Music Composer
Full Filmography
326 titles- Blossoms Shanghai (2023) Original Music Composer
- Super Model Fantasy (2018) Director
- Super Model Fantasy (2018) Writer
- Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down (2014) as Tiffany's Father
- Impetuous Love in Action (2014)
- Impetuous Love in Action (2014) Director
- Impetuous Love in Action (2014) Writer
- Game of Assassins (2013)
- Chinese Zodiac (2012) Writer
- Legendary Amazons (2011) Writer
- Legendary Amazons (2011) Director
- Legendary Amazons (2011) Presenter
- Qun Ying Hui (2003) as Ning Tian
- Qun Ying Hui (2003) Director
- Chinese Odyssey 2002 (2002) Original Music Composer
- Live and Die in Chicago (2002)
- Live and Die in Chicago (2002) Director
- I.Q. Dudettes (2000) as Mr. Au
- I.Q. Dudettes (2000) Director
- Shanghai Tan Ge (1996) as Ren Tianxiang
- How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996) Director
- Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words (1996) Original Music Composer
- Fallen Angels (1995) Original Music Composer
- Don't Give a Damn (1995) Original Music Composer
- Full Throttle (1995) Original Music Composer
- Tragic Commitment (1995) Director
- The Invincible Power of Kindness (1995) as Fan-Kei
- The Invincible Power of Kindness (1995) Producer
- The Invincible Power of Kindness (1995) Director
- Chungking Express (1994) Original Music Composer
- Ashes of Time (1994) Original Music Composer
- Oh! Yes Sir!!! (1994) as Power Chan
- Oh! Yes Sir!!! (1994) Director
- Oh! Yes Sir!!! (1994) Producer
- The Wrath of Silence (1994) as Brother Yee
- The Wrath of Silence (1994) Director
- The Wrath of Silence (1994) Writer
- The Wrath of Silence (1994) Producer
- A Warrior's Tragedy (1993) as Yip Hoi
- A Warrior's Tragedy (1993) Director
- A Warrior's Tragedy (1993) Producer
- A Warrior's Tragedy (1993) Writer
- Come Fly the Dragon (1993) as Li Yan-Chak
- Come Fly the Dragon (1993) Action Director
- Fun and Fury (1992) as Yeung Yee
- Fun and Fury (1992) Director
- Encounters of the Spooky Kind II (1990) Original Music Composer
- The Fortune Code (1990) as Japanese Commander in White
- Outlaw Brothers (1990) as James
- Outlaw Brothers (1990) Producer
- Outlaw Brothers (1990) Director
- Burning Ambition (1989) as Chi-Shau
- Burning Ambition (1989) Producer
- Burning Ambition (1989) Director
- Burning Ambition (1989) Screenplay
- Dream of Desire (1989) as Frankie Chan / Water Melon Peel
- The Criminal Hunter (1988) Writer
- The Criminal Hunter (1988) Director
- The Good, The Bad & The Beauty (1987) as Inspector Ho Sun Chun
- The Good, The Bad & The Beauty (1987) Director
- The Good, The Bad & The Beauty (1987) Writer
- The Law Enforcer (1986) Producer
- Parking Service (1986) Executive Producer
- Sweet Surrender (1986) as Ko Yiu Si
- Sweet Surrender (1986) Producer
- Sweet Surrender (1986) Director
- Sweet Surrender (1986) Writer
- Goodbye My Hero (1986) as Chung Mo Yee
- Goodbye My Hero (1986) Producer
- Goodbye My Hero (1986) Director
- Goodbye My Hero (1986) Writer
- Modern Detective (1985) Original Music Composer
- Unforgettable Fantasy (1985) as Robert
- Unforgettable Fantasy (1985) Director
- Unforgettable Fantasy (1985) Producer
- Law with Two Phases (1984) Producer
- Silent Romance (1984) as Dummy
- Silent Romance (1984) Producer
- Silent Romance (1984) Director
- The Intellectual Trio (1984) Producer
- Winners & Sinners (1983) Original Music Composer
- Give Me Back (1983) Original Music Composer
- Oh, My Cops! (1983) Producer
- Just For Fun (1983) as Big Lightbulb
- Just For Fun (1983) Writer
- Just For Fun (1983) Producer
- Just For Fun (1983) Director
- Carry On Pickpocket (1982) as Chimney
- Carry On Pickpocket (1982) Original Music Composer
- Carry On Pickpocket (1982) Producer
- The Bloody Mission (1982) Original Music Composer
- Dragon Lord (1982) Original Music Composer
- 36 Secrets of Courtship (1982) Original Music Composer
- The Perfect Match (1982) as Spare Tyre
- The Perfect Match (1982) Producer
- The Perfect Match (1982) Director
- The Perfect Match (1982) Screenplay
- The Perfect Match (1982) Original Music Composer
- Once Upon a Mirage (1982) Original Music Composer
- Story of Taxi Dancers (1981) Original Music Composer
- The Mad Cold-Blooded Murder (1981) Original Music Composer
- Game of Death II (1981) Original Music Composer
- The Prodigal Son (1981) as Ngai Fei
- The Prodigal Son (1981) Original Music Composer
- Dangerous Person (1981) Music
- On Trial (1981) Original Music Composer
- Don't Kill Me, Brother! (1981) Music
- Beware Of Pickpockets (1981) Music
- Little Thing Means a Lot (1981) Original Music Composer
- Sexy Career Girls (1981) Original Music Composer
- Absolute Monarch (1980) Music
- Young Hero (1980) Music
- Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980) Original Music Composer
- The Victim (1980) Original Music Composer
- The Young Master (1980) Original Music Composer
- Read Lips (1980) as Frankie Fan
- Read Lips (1980) Original Music Composer
- Heaven and Hell (1980) Original Music Composer
- Emperor of Shaolin Kung Fu (1980) Original Music Composer
- Crazy Crooks (1980) Music
- By Hook or By Crook (1980) Music
- Haunted Tales (1980) Original Music Composer
- Laughing Times (1980) Original Music Composer
- The Master Strikes (1980) Music
- Carry on Wise Guy (1980) Sound
- We're Going to Eat You (1980) Original Music Composer
- Rebellious Reign (1980) Music
- The Stud and the Nympho (1980) Original Music Composer
- The Way to Hell (1980) Music
- Snake Deadly Act (1980) Music
- Without a Promised Land (1980) Original Music Composer
- God Father (1980) Original Music Composer
- Taipei My Love (1980) Original Music Composer
- Monkey Kung Fu (1979) Original Music Composer
- The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) Original Music Composer
- Full Moon Scimitar (1979) Music
- Fearless Hyena (1979) Music
- The Shadow Boxing (1979) Original Music Composer
- Dance of the Drunk Mantis (1979) Original Music Composer
- The Magnificent Butcher (1979) Music
- Shaolin Rescuers (1979) Original Music Composer
- The Last Judgement (1979) Music
- Dragon Fist (1979) Original Music Composer
- Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979) Music
- Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire (1979) Music
- The Brothers (1979) Music Score Producer
- The Gold Connection (1979) Original Music Composer
- The Foxy Ladies (1979) Original Music Composer
- Knockabout (1979) Original Music Composer
- Odd Couple (1979) Music
- Dragon's Claws (1979) Music
- The Reckless Cricket (1979) Music
- Crazy Partner (1979) Music
- The Butterfly Murders (1979) Original Music Composer
- Naughty Scandals (1979) Original Music Composer
- The Best Hustler Wins (1979) Music
- The Wickedness in Poverty (1979) Music
- Sensual Pleasures (1978) Original Music Composer
- Swordsman and Enchantress (1978) Original Music Composer
- Enter the Fat Dragon (1978) Original Music Composer
- Flying Guillotine II (1978) Original Music Composer
- Warriors Two (1978) Original Music Composer
- The Brave Archer 2 (1978) Original Music Composer
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) Original Music Composer
- The Avenging Eagle (1978) Original Music Composer
- Shaolin Mantis (1978) Original Music Composer
- Clan of Amazons (1978) Original Music Composer
- Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog (1978) Original Music Composer
- Legend of the Bat (1978) Music
- The Vengeful Beauty (1978) Original Music Composer
- Soul of the Sword (1978) Original Music Composer
- Life Gamble (1978) Original Music Composer
- The Tattoo Connection (1978) Original Music Composer
- Magnificent Bodyguards (1978) Original Music Composer
- Spiritual Kung Fu (1978) Original Music Composer
- The Five Venoms (1978) Original Music Composer
- The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung (1978) Original Music Composer
- Heroes of the East (1978) Music
- Born Invincible (1978) Music
- Crippled Avengers (1978) Original Music Composer
- Invincible Shaolin (1978) Original Music Composer
- Dirty Kung Fu (1978) Music
- Storming Attacks (1978) Original Music Composer
- Hello, Late Homecomers (1978) Music
- Gang of Four (1978) Music
- Follow the Star (1978) Original Music Composer
- Godfather's Fury (1978) Music
- Mr. Funnybone Strikes Again (1978) Original Music Composer
- Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) Original Music Composer
- Edge of Fury (1978) Original Music Composer
- Kung Fu Master Named Drunk Cat (1978) Music
- The Gate of the Hell (1978) Original Music Composer
- Their Private Lives (1978) Original Music Composer
- Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword (1978) Music
- The Golden Key (1978) Music
- Miss "O" (1978) Music
- The Rascal Billionaire (1978) Music
- Clans of Intrigue (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Battle Wizard (1977) Original Music Composer
- Chinatown Kid (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Brave Archer (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Sentimental Swordsman (1977) Original Music Composer
- Broken Oath (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung (1977) Music
- Pursuit of Vengeance (1977) Music
- Executioners from Shaolin (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Jade Tiger (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977) Original Music Composer
- To Kill with Intrigue (1977) Music
- To Kill a Jaguar (1977) Music
- Hot Blood (1977) Original Music Composer
- Magnificent Wanderers (1977) Original Music Composer
- Innocent Lust (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Mighty Peking Man (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Naval Commandos (1977) Original Music Composer
- Winner Takes All! (1977) Music
- Judgement of an Assassin (1977) Music
- The Four Shaolin Challengers (1977) Original Music Composer
- Layout (1977) Original Music Composer
- Starlets for Sale (1977) Original Music Composer
- Mantis Fists & Tiger Claws of Shaolin (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Discharged (1977) Original Music Composer
- Money Crazy (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Devil Strikes (1977) Original Music Composer
- Bed for Day, Bed for Night (1977) Original Music Composer
- The Big Family (1976) Original Music Composer
- The Oily Maniac (1976) Original Music Composer
- Boxer Rebellion (1976) Original Music Composer
- Killer Clans (1976) Original Music Composer
- The Shaolin Avengers (1976) Original Music Composer
- The Web of Death (1976) Original Music Composer
- Black Magic 2 (1976) Original Music Composer
- Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Music
- The Dragon Missile (1976) Original Music Composer
- Shaolin Temple (1976) Original Music Composer
- Mr. Funny Bone (1976) Music
- The New Shaolin Boxers (1976) Original Music Composer
- Spirit of the Raped (1976) Original Music Composer
- Challenge of the Masters (1976) Original Music Composer
- 7-Man Army (1976) Original Music Composer
- The Magic Blade (1976) Original Music Composer
- Killers on Wheels (1976) Original Music Composer
- The Last Tempest (1976) Original Music Composer
- The Escort Girls (1976) Music
- The Reincarnation (1976) Original Music Composer
- The Hunter, the Butterfly and the Crocodile (1976) Original Music Composer
- Body for Sale (1976) Music
- Fists for Revenge (1975) Original Music Composer
- Black Magic (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Golden Lion (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Spiritual Boxer (1975) Original Music Composer
- All Men Are Brothers (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Fantastic Magic Baby (1975) Original Music Composer
- Lady of the Law (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Four Assassins (1975) Original Music Composer
- Bald-Headed Betty (1975) Original Music Composer
- Disciples of Shaolin (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Gambling Syndicate (1975) Music
- The Empress Dowager (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Protectors (1975) Original Music Composer
- Big Brother Cheng (1975) Original Music Composer
- Bruce Lee Against Supermen (1975) Original Music Composer
- Fearful Interlude (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Taxi Driver (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Super Inframan (1975) Original Music Composer
- "Fertility" Bank (1975) Original Music Composer
- Cohabitation (1975) Original Music Composer
- Shantung Man in Hong Kong (1975) Original Music Composer
- Little Sister-in-law (1975) Music
- The Kung Fu Monks (1975) Music
- Temperament of Life (1975) Original Music Composer
- The Devil in Her (1974) Music
- The Golden Lotus (1974) Original Music Composer
- The Savage Five (1974) Original Music Composer
- Five Shaolin Masters (1974) Original Music Composer
- Young Lovers on Flying Wheels (1974) Music
- Ghost Eyes (1974) Original Music Composer
- The Shadow Boxer (1974) Original Music Composer
- Friends (1974) Original Music Composer
- Na Cha the Great (1974) Original Music Composer
- The Killer Snakes (1974) Original Music Composer
- The Wolf Girl (1974) Original Music Composer
- Wild Whirlwind (1974) Original Music Composer
- Evidence (1974) Original Music Composer
- White Butterfly Killer (1973) Music
- Illicit Desire (1973) Music
- Blood Brothers (1973) Original Music Composer
- The Sugar Daddies (1973) Original Music Composer
- The Pirate (1973) Original Music Composer
- The House of 72 Tenants (1973) Original Music Composer
- Heroes of Sung (1973) Original Music Composer
- The Kiss of Death (1973) Original Music Composer
- Woman of the Night (1973) Original Music Composer
- The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung (1973) Music
- The Generation Gap (1973) Original Music Composer
- The Delinquent (1973) Original Music Composer
- Infernal Street (1973) Music
- The Delightful Forest (1972) Original Music Composer
- The Boxer from Shantung (1972) Original Music Composer
- Four Riders (1972) Original Music Composer
- Trilogy of Swordsmanship (1972) Original Music Composer
- The Angry Guest (1972) Original Music Composer
- Man of Iron (1972) Original Music Composer
- The Devil's Mirror (1972) Original Music Composer
- The Black Tavern (1972) Original Music Composer
- The Lizard (1972) Original Music Composer
- Five Fingers of Death (1972) Original Music Composer
- Young People (1972) Original Music Composer
- The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) Original Music Composer
- Pursuit (1972) Original Music Composer
- The Water Margin (1972) Original Music Composer
- The Merry Wife (1972) Original Music Composer
- Flower in the Rain (1972) Original Music Composer
- Six Assassins (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Anonymous Heroes (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Deadly Duo (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Duel (1971) Original Music Composer
- The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) Original Music Composer
- Duel of Fists (1971) Original Music Composer
- Duel for Gold (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Oath of Death (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Jade Faced Assassin (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Lady Professional (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Lady Hermit (1971) Original Music Composer
- Sunset (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Singing Killer (1970) Original Music Composer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frankie Chan Fan-Kei best known for?
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Blossoms Shanghai (2023), 6000 LB Shark (2024), Chinese Zodiac (2012), How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996).
When and where was Frankie Chan Fan-Kei born?
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei was born on November 30, 1951 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony.
How many credits does Frankie Chan Fan-Kei have?
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei has accumulated over 326 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2023.
What is Frankie Chan Fan-Kei's background in cinema and television?
Frankie Chan Fan-kei is a Hong Kong-born Chinese martial artist, actor, film director, producer, action director, and composer. Born in Hong Kong in the British Crown Colony on November 30, 1951, he originates from Xinhui in the Guangdong province. Also known by the name Frankie Chan Fa, he is recognized for his work i...
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei by the numbers
326credits
322films
4TV series
1970–2023active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Prodigal Son (1981) as Ngai Fei — aged about 29
- Carry On Pickpocket (1982) as Chimney — aged about 30
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