Lau Kar-Yung
Biography
Lau Kar-Yung is a male actor born on March 21, 1958, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. He is known for his work in the film industry, with 32 known credits. His stage name is Liu Jia Yong. Lau Kar-Yung is also known as Lau Kar-Yun, Lau Ka-Yun, and Lau Ka-Yu. He is the son of Lau Shiu-Yee and the nephew of Lau Kar-Leung and Lau Kar-Wing. Lau Kar-Yung's grandfather, Lau Cham, was famous for his strength and taught his family Hung Kuen, lion dancing, and Chinese herbal medicine. Lau Kar-Yung is the fifth-generation grandmaster of Wong Fei Hung Hung Kuen.
Career overview
Lau Kar-Yung is a male actor known for his work in the film industry. He was born on March 21, 1958, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Lau Kar-Yung has appeared in at least 32 known credits throughout his career.
As an actor, Lau Kar-Yung has worked in various capacities, including acting. He began training in kung fu at a young age, with his mother teaching him when he was eight years old. He later worked under the guidance of his uncle, Lau Kar Leung, at Shaw Brothers. Lau Kar-Yung's career as an actor and action choreographer spans multiple decades, with his work taking place outside of Shaw Brothers in the late 1970s.
Lau Kar-Yung's acting credits are not specified in the provided sources, but he has appeared in films alongside notable actors such as Jackie Chan, Ti Lung, and Andy Lau. One film in which Lau Kar-Yung acted is "Legenda o opilém Mistrovi", which premiered in Hong Kong on February 3, 1994, and in the United States on October 20, 2000.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
39 titles- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) as Wenwu's Captain
- Unbreakable (2018) as Xiao Zhantian
- Unbreakable (2018) Director
- Trivisa (2016) as Master Sai
- The Grandmaster (2013) as Master Yong
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) as Fishmonger Tsan's Student
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) Stunts
- Drunken Master III (1994)
- Drunken Master III (1994) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Crystal Fortune Run (1994)
- Lantern (1994) Director
- New Kids in Town (1990) Director
- New Kids in Town (1990) Writer
- New Kids in Town (1990) Producer
- The Black Wall (1989)
- The Black Wall (1989) Screenplay
- The Black Wall (1989) Director
- The Master Strategist (1987)
- The Master of Shaolin (1986)
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Tournament Participant (uncredited)
- Crazy Nuts (1981)
- Carry on Wise Guy (1980)
- The Shaolin Disciple (1980)
- The Tigress of Shaolin (1979) as Ah San
- Crazy Couple (1979)
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow (1979)
- Dragon's Claws (1979) as Lung Hsia
- Green Hat Guy (1979)
- The Fearless Duo (1979)
- Heroes of the East (1978) as Student (uncredited)
- Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog (1978) as One of Coffin King's Men (uncredited)
- Bruce Lee in New Guinea (1978)
- Mr. Funnybone Strikes Again (1978) as Kitchen Fighter
- Amsterdam Connection (1978)
- Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword (1978) as Strange Fellow / Queer Strikes
- The Heroic Defenders (1978)
- Jackie Chan and the 36 Crazy Fist (1977) as Shan Ho Kuan
- The Four Shaolin Challengers (1977) as Student
- The Spiritual Boxer (1975) as Bun / Noodle Stall Assistant (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lau Kar-Yung best known for?
Lau Kar-Yung is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), The Grandmaster (2013), The Legend of Drunken Master (1994), The Legend of Drunken Master (1994).
When and where was Lau Kar-Yung born?
Lau Kar-Yung was born on March 21, 1958 in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
How many credits does Lau Kar-Yung have?
Lau Kar-Yung has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2021.
What is Lau Kar-Yung's background in cinema and television?
Lau Kar-Yung is a male actor born on March 21, 1958, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. He is known for his work in the film industry, with 32 known credits. His stage name is Liu Jia Yong. Lau Kar-Yung is also known as Lau Kar-Yun, Lau Ka-Yun, and Lau Ka-Yu. He is the son of Lau Shiu-Yee and the nephew of Lau Kar-Leung and Lau Ka...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) as Wenwu's Captain — aged about 63
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) as Fishmonger Tsan's Student — aged about 36
- Heroes of the East (1978) as Student (uncredited) — aged about 20
- The Grandmaster (2013) as Master Yong — aged about 55
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Tournament Participant (uncredited) — aged about 24
- Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog (1978) as One of Coffin King's Men (uncredited) — aged about 20
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