Johnny Cheung Wa
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 5, 1955 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
- Active Years
- 1974–2025 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 153 credits in database
Biography
Johnny Cheung Wa, also known as Johnn, is a male actor born on December 5, 1955, in Hong Kong, which was then a British Crown Colony and is now part of China. He has a known credit total of 150. In the film industry, he was a member of Jackie Chan's Stuntmen Association. His career includes work in both movies and television shows. Information regarding his personal life and career is documented across film databases such as The Movie Database and the Czech film database ČSFD.cz.
Career overview
Johnny Cheung Wa, also known as Johnny Wa Cheung, is a male actor and member of Jackie Chan's Stuntmen Association. Born on December 5, 1955, in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, now China, he has accumulated 150 known credits in the entertainment industry, with acting recognized as his primary area of work.
Throughout his career, Cheung Wa has established a significant presence in film and television, maintaining a substantial portfolio of known credits. His association with Jackie Chan's Stuntmen Association highlights his background in the action and stunt community connected to the prominent Hong Kong film circle.
Detailed biographical and professional records document his active career spanning decades, originating from his birth in Hong Kong. As a performer with a large volume of credited work, Cheung Wa remains recognized within the database records for his extensive involvement in media productions.
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Full Filmography
153 titles- Operation Iron Fireworks (2025)
- I Did It My Way (2023) as Ho's Subordinate
- Bursting Point (2023) as Tiger's Attendant
- Man on the Edge (2022)
- Bodies at Rest (2019) as Thai Triad
- A Lifetime Treasure (2019)
- Little Q (2019) as Shing
- Skiptrace (2016) as (uncredited)
- Robbery (2016)
- Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2 (2014) Stunts
- Doomsday Party (2013)
- Kick Ass Girls (2013) Stunts
- On My Way (2012) Stunts
- 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010) as Follower of Laughing Gor
- Black Ransom (2010)
- I Corrupt All Cops (2009)
- Triad Wars (2008)
- Legendary Assassin (2008)
- Invisible Target (2007) as Cheng's Bodyguard
- Bullet and Brain (2007) Stunts
- Rob-B-Hood (2006) as McDaddy's Henchman
- My Wife is a Gangster 3 (2006) as Thug
- The Shopaholics (2006)
- Midnight Running (2006)
- Divergence (2005) as Killer on ship
- New Police Story (2004) as Disco Bouncer #7 (uncredited)
- Around the World in 80 Days (2004) as Scorpion
- The Conman 2002 (2002) as Sheep
- Flying Dragon, Leaping Tiger (2002) Stunts
- The Avenging Fist (2001) as Combat 21's Thug
- 9th September (2000) Stunts
- Treasure Hunter (2000)
- Ghost Promise (2000) Stunts
- Heaven of Hope (1999)
- Gen-X Cops (1999)
- Jackie Chan: My Stunts (1999) as Self - Jackie Chan Stunt Team
- Purple Storm (1999)
- The H.K. Triad (1999) as Triad Elder
- Knock Off (1998) as (uncredited)
- The Conman (1998) as Bad Temper's Gangster
- The Suspect (1998) as Gary
- All of a Sudden (1996) Stunts
- How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996)
- Thunderbolt (1995)
- High Voltage (1995)
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) as Henry's Thug (uncredited)
- The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai (1994)
- The True Hero (1994)
- Hero of Hong Kong 1949 (1994)
- Ancient Chinese Whorehouse (1994) Stunts
- Deadly Target (1994)
- To Love Ferrari (1994)
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) as Chef
- Crime Story (1993) as Black Dragon's Gangster
- The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993) as (uncredited)
- Raped by an Angel (1993) as Triad Member
- Heroic Trio 2: Executioners (1993)
- Women on the Run (1993) as King Kong's Thug
- The Bare-Footed Kid (1993) as City Guard
- My Hero II (1993)
- Fight Back to School 2 (1992)
- Twin Dragons (1992) as (uncredited)
- Fun and Fury (1992) as Kap's hired Viet thug
- Heroin Tunnel (1992)
- Gangs '92 (1992) Stunts
- Fight Back to School (1991)
- Angry Ranger (1991)
- Bullet for Hire (1991) as Mr. Dick's Thug
- Kickboxer (1989) as Freddy Li's Guard
- God of Gamblers (1989) as Kwong
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Tiger Lo's Man
- The Inspector Wears Skirts II (1989) as Hua
- Triads: The Inside Story (1989)
- Into the Fire (1989)
- Spiritually a Cop (1989)
- Police Story 2 (1988) as Policeman
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Thug in First Fight (uncredited)
- The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988)
- Project A Part II (1987) as Pirate
- Project A Part II (1987) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Killer's Nocturne (1987)
- A Man from Holland (1986)
- Who's the Crook (1986)
- Police Story (1985) as One of Koo's Men (uncredited)
- Police Story (1985) Martial Arts Choreographer
- My Lucky Stars (1985) as Chief's Thug
- The Protector (1985) as Thug (uncredited)
- Yes, Madam! (1985) as Armoured Car Guard (uncredited)
- Hong Kong Godfather (1985) as Security Guard
- Pursuit of a Killer (1985)
- Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom (1985)
- The Owl vs Bombo (1984) as Thug in Alley
- Pom Pom (1984) as Sha's Thug
- Hocus Pocus (1984)
- Law with Two Phases (1984)
- Project A (1983) as Ling's Thug (uncredited)
- Winners & Sinners (1983) as Robber at Maxim
- The Champions (1983) as King's Soccer Player
- The Lady Is the Boss (1983) as Shiang's Thug (uncredited)
- The Stuntman (1983) Writer
- Ghosts Galore (1983)
- Horror Holiday (1983)
- Gun Is Law (1983)
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Smuggler (uncredited)
- Carry On Pickpocket (1982) as Fence's Thug (uncredited)
- Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982) as (uncredited)
- Kid from Kwangtung (1982)
- Energetic-21 (1982) as Boney
- The Perfect Match (1982) as Man repairing car on road
- 复仇者 (1982)
- Game of Death II (1981) as Tower Entrance Guard
- The Prodigal Son (1981) as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
- Martial Club (1981) as Student (uncredited)
- Challenge of the Gamesters (1981) as Lie's gunman (uncredited)
- The Phantom Killer (1981)
- Super Fool! (1981)
- The Gold Hunters (1981)
- The Eagle's Killer (1981)
- Hired Guns (1981)
- The Young Master (1980) as Master Tien's Student (uncredited)
- Absolute Monarch (1980) as Assassin in Prison
- The Victim (1980) as Jo Wing's Man
- Snake Deadly Act (1980) as Rascal
- By Hook or By Crook (1980) as Gangster
- Two Toothless Tigers (1980)
- The Cheeky Chap (1980)
- Duel of the Brave Ones (1980)
- The Ring of Death (1980)
- Knockabout (1979) as Dealer at Casino (uncredited)
- Goose Boxer (1979)
- The Shadow Boxing (1979) as Casino Gambler (uncredited)
- The Story of the Drunken Master (1979)
- The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979)
- The Kung Fu Instructor (1979) as (uncredited)
- Fist of Fury 3 (1979)
- The Fighting Fool (1979) as Eagle Mansion man
- The Reckless Cricket (1979) as Thug [extra]
- Crazy Partner (1979)
- His Name is Nobody (1979)
- Writing Kung Fu (1979)
- Writing Kung Fu (1979) Stunt Coordinator
- Writing Kung Fu (1979) Stunts
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) as Shaolin Monk (uncredited)
- Enter the Fat Dragon (1978) as Fighter at the Party
- Shaolin Mantis (1978) as Guard (uncredited)
- Storming Attacks (1978) as Thug
- Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog (1978) as One of Coffin King's Men (uncredited)
- Kung Fu Master Named Drunk Cat (1978)
- The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977) as (uncredited)
- Executioners from Shaolin (1977) as Shaolin Student (uncredited)
- Mantis Fists & Tiger Claws of Shaolin (1977) as Bald Thug
- Bruce's Deadly Fingers (1976)
- Games Gamblers Play (1974) as Gambler at Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Johnny Cheung Wa best known for?
Johnny Cheung Wa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Did It My Way (2023), Man on the Edge (2022), A Lifetime Treasure (2019), Skiptrace (2016).
When and where was Johnny Cheung Wa born?
Johnny Cheung Wa was born on December 5, 1955 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China].
How many credits does Johnny Cheung Wa have?
Johnny Cheung Wa has accumulated over 153 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2025.
What is Johnny Cheung Wa's background in cinema and television?
Johnny Cheung Wa, also known as Johnn, is a male actor born on December 5, 1955, in Hong Kong, which was then a British Crown Colony and is now part of China. He has a known credit total of 150. In the film industry, he was a member of Jackie Chan's Stuntmen Association. His career includes work in both movies and tele...
Johnny Cheung Wa by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) as Henry's Thug (uncredited) — aged about 38
- Police Story (1985) as One of Koo's Men (uncredited) — aged about 29
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) as Shaolin Monk (uncredited) — aged about 22
- New Police Story (2004) as Disco Bouncer #7 (uncredited) — aged about 48
- God of Gamblers (1989) as Kwong — aged about 33
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Thug in First Fight (uncredited) — aged about 32
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