Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 5, 1952 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
- Active Years
- 1981–2018 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 120 credits in database
Biography
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai, also known as Ke, is a Hong Kong actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. Born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong on February 5, 1952, he studied graphic design in the United Kingdom before returning to Hong Kong to work in advertising. In 1980, he co-founded the film companies Century Films and Wu Zhou Century Films with director Dennis Yu, producing classics during the New Wave Cinema era. Supported by actor-producer Alan Tang, Lau made his directorial debut with The Haunted Cop Shop, showcasing a distinctive style in supernatural comedies that became prominent in Hong Kong cinema alongside vampire and horror counterparts. He later partnered with Corey Yuen in 1997 to found Cinem.
Career overview
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai is a Hong Kong actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. Born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong on February 5, 1952, he studied graphic design in the United Kingdom before returning to Hong Kong to work in advertising. In 1980, he co-founded the film companies Century Films and Wu Zhou Century Films alongside director Dennis Yu, with whom he produced various classics during the New Wave Cinema era.
With the support of actor and producer Alan Tang, Lau made his directorial debut with The Haunted Cop Shop, which showcased his distinctive style in supernatural comedies. This genre, along with its vampire and horror counterparts, subsequently became prominent in Hong Kong cinema. Lau later partnered with Corey Yuen in 1997 to found Cinem.
Known primarily for directing, Lau holds numerous known credits within the film industry and is also known by the alternative name Ke. His career spans multiple roles in filmmaking, encompassing acting, screenwriting, producing, and directing.
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Full Filmography
120 titles- Kung Fu League (2018) Writer
- Kung Fu League (2018) Director
- You'd Better Run (2017) Director
- Soccer Killer (2017) as Minister Qin Nu
- Soccer Killer (2017) Writer
- Soccer Killer (2017) Director
- A Chinese Odyssey Part Three (2016) Director
- A Chinese Odyssey Part Three (2016) Writer
- Just Another Margin (2014) Director
- Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down (2014) Director
- Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down (2014) Writer
- East Meets West (2011) Writer
- East Meets West (2011) Director
- Just Another Pandora's Box (2010) as Grapes
- Just Another Pandora's Box (2010) Director
- Just Another Pandora's Box (2010) Writer
- The Fantastic Water Babes (2010) as Man responsible for Hanna's father death
- The Fantastic Water Babes (2010) Director
- The Fantastic Water Babes (2010) Writer
- The Fantastic Water Babes (2010) Producer
- Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg (2009) Writer
- Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg (2009) Director
- A Chinese Tall Story (2005) Director
- A Chinese Tall Story (2005) Writer
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) Producer
- So Close (2002) Writer
- Chinese Odyssey 2002 (2002) as President Chen
- Chinese Odyssey 2002 (2002) Screenplay
- Chinese Odyssey 2002 (2002) Director
- Second Time Around (2002) Director
- Second Time Around (2002) Writer
- Timeless Romance (1998) Screenplay
- And Now You're Dead (1998) Writer
- Hero (1997) Screenplay
- Mahjong Dragon (1997) Director
- Mahjong Dragon (1997) Writer
- Black Rose II (1997) Director
- Black Rose II (1997) Writer
- A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995) as Grape Buddha
- A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995) Director
- A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995) Writer
- A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995) Screenplay
- A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995) as Grape Buddha
- A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995) Writer
- A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995) Director
- Fallen Angels (1995) Producer
- Out of the Dark (1995) Writer
- Out of the Dark (1995) Director
- Teenage Master (1995) Writer
- Chungking Express (1994) Producer
- Ashes of Time (1994) Producer
- Treasure Hunt (1994) as Nakajima
- Treasure Hunt (1994) Writer
- Treasure Hunt (1994) Director
- Love and the City (1994) Writer
- Love and the City (1994) Director
- The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993) Director
- The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993) Screenplay
- The Legend (1993) Screenplay
- The Legend II (1993) Screenplay
- Days of Tomorrow (1993) Director
- Days of Tomorrow (1993) Writer
- Rose Rose I Love You (1993) Producer
- Combination Platter (1993) as Robert
- Gameboy Kids (1992) as Uncle 8 Taels
- Fist of Fury 1991 II (1992) Screenplay
- Fist of Fury 1991 II (1992) Producer
- The Legendary La Rose Noire (1992) Director
- The Legendary La Rose Noire (1992) Writer
- God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai (1991) Characters
- Fist of Fury 1991 (1991) Writer
- Fist of Fury 1991 (1991) Producer
- The Top Bet (1991) as Chan Chung
- The Top Bet (1991) Writer
- The Top Bet (1991) Director
- The Top Bet (1991) Producer
- Saviour of the Soul (1991) Writer
- Saviour of the Soul (1991) Director
- You Bet Your Life (1991) Producer
- You Bet Your Life (1991) Writer
- Today's Hero (1991) Writer
- Today's Hero (1991) Producer
- Lover at Large (1991) Producer
- Days of Being Wild (1990) Writer
- All for the Winner (1990) as Chan
- All for the Winner (1990) Director
- All for the Winner (1990) Writer
- All for the Winner (1990) Producer
- Love Is Love (1990) Producer
- Mortuary Blues (1990) Writer
- Mortuary Blues (1990) Director
- Funny Ghost (1989) Screenplay
- Thunder Cops II (1989) as Jeff Lau
- Thunder Cops II (1989) Writer
- Thunder Cops II (1989) Director
- Operation Pink Squad II (1989) as Moving out of building
- Operation Pink Squad II (1989) Director
- Operation Pink Squad II (1989) Writer
- As Tears Go By (1988) Writer
- The Haunted Cop Shop II (1988) as Police Sgt.
- The Haunted Cop Shop II (1988) Director
- The Haunted Cop Shop II (1988) Writer
- Operation Pink Squad (1988) Writer
- Operation Pink Squad (1988) Director
- Carry On Hotel (1988)
- Carry On Hotel (1988) Writer
- Carry On Hotel (1988) Director
- The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) as Ghost Blowing Kiss
- The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Director
- The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Writer
- Why, Why, Tell Me Why!! (1986) Writer
- The Comedy (1984) Producer
- Nomad (1982) Executive Producer
- Coolie Killer (1982) Producer
- Marianna (1982) Producer
- Man on the Brink (1981) Other
- The Imp (1981) Producer
- Assassins and the Missing Gold Director
- The Legend of Nezha Screenplay
- The Legend of Nezha Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai best known for?
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kung Fu League (2018), Kung Fu League (2018), A Chinese Odyssey Part Three (2016), A Chinese Odyssey Part Three (2016).
When and where was Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai born?
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai was born on February 5, 1952 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China].
How many credits does Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai have?
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2018.
What is Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai's background in cinema and television?
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai, also known as Ke, is a Hong Kong actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. Born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong on February 5, 1952, he studied graphic design in the United Kingdom before returning to Hong Kong to work in advertising. In 1980, he co-founded the film companies Century F...
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995) as Grape Buddha — aged about 43
- A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995) as Grape Buddha — aged about 43
- All for the Winner (1990) as Chan — aged about 38
- The Top Bet (1991) as Chan Chung — aged about 39
- Gameboy Kids (1992) as Uncle 8 Taels — aged about 40
- The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) as Ghost Blowing Kiss — aged about 35
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