Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
Acting Born Nov 27, 1954 Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China] 133 credits
Biography
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui works in acting. Born November 27, 1954 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]. Archytele tracks 133 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
2 shared titles
Dion Lam
2 shared titles
Ng Man-Tat
2 shared titles
Vindy Chan Wai-Yee
2 shared titles
Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin
1 shared title
Sonny Chiba
1 shared title
Kristy Yang Gongru
1 shared title
Shu Qi
1 shared title
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
1 shared title
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
1 shared title
Career timeline
Golden BoyMy First of May
An Abandoned TeamOut of the Shadow
Into the WildTales from the Occult
Fraudstars77 HeartwarmingsTME Live「想你 張國榮」線上音樂會
The Impossible 3Find Your Voice
A Home with a View尋找阿Lam的那些年
Agent Mr. ChanWhen Sun Meets Moon
77 HeartbreaksThe Sinking City: Capsule OdysseyThe Yuppie Fantasia 3The Yuppie Fantasia 3 · ScreenplayThe Yuppie Fantasia 3 · Director
ICAC Investigators 2016
Am I healthyLost in Hong KongSuper Models
Never Dance AloneShades of LifeICAC Investigators 2014Break Up 100Break Up 100 · Director
Bends
Vulgaria
Lan Kwai FongHi, FidelityThe Allure of Tears · Writer
Bruce Lee, My BrotherThe Stool PigeonBreak Up ClubBreak Up Club · ProducerBreak Up Club · Screenplay
On the Road (Sr. 3)Happy Funeral · ProducerOcean Flame
舞动奇迹
Welcome to the HouseBe My GuestCocktail
The Eye 3: Infinity · ProducerMob SisterBug Me Not!
Sunshine HeartbeatSix Strong Guys
Golden Chicken 2Truth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear FlatTruth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear Flat · ProducerTruth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear Flat · Story
The Eye · Producer
Born Wild
The Storm Riders
A Road And A WillThose Were the Days
The Chauvinist's DiaryRomantic DreamThe Meaning of LifeHeaven Can't Wait
The True HeroHe's a Woman, She's a ManThe Modern LoveHe & SheHe & She · Writer
Man of WisdomHe Ain't Heavy, He's My FatherFinale in BloodThe Eight Hilarious GodsTom, Dick and Hairy
ICAC InvestigatorsBig Little ManThe Modern Love StoryKing of BeggarsGameboy Kids
Inspector Pink DragonInspector Pink Dragon · ProducerPretty Ghost
Full Filmography
133 titles- Golden Boy (2025) as MC
- My First of May (2025)
- An Abandoned Team (2024) as Yam Chun Kai
- Out of the Shadow (2024)
- Into the Wild (2022) as Lee Sai Ho
- Tales from the Occult (2022) as Dr. Ronald Cheng (The Chink)
- Fraudstars (2021) as Herman
- 77 Heartwarmings (2021) as Tsang Po Wah
- TME Live「想你 張國榮」線上音樂會 (2021) as self
- The Impossible 3 (2020)
- Find Your Voice (2020)
- A Home with a View (2019) as District Council Representative
- 尋找阿Lam的那些年 (2019)
- Agent Mr. Chan (2018) as Tsang Kwok Chung
- When Sun Meets Moon (2018)
- 77 Heartbreaks (2017) as Eva's Father
- The Sinking City: Capsule Odyssey (2017) as Ho Yi's father
- The Yuppie Fantasia 3 (2017)
- The Yuppie Fantasia 3 (2017) Screenplay
- The Yuppie Fantasia 3 (2017) Director
- 29+1 (2017) as Uncle Dan
- ICAC Investigators 2016 (2016)
- Am I healthy (2015)
- Lost in Hong Kong (2015) as Host of Art Exhibition
- Super Models (2015)
- Never Dance Alone (2014)
- Shades of Life (2014)
- ICAC Investigators 2014 (2014)
- Break Up 100 (2014)
- Break Up 100 (2014) Director
- Break Up 100 (2014) Screenplay
- Bends (2013) as Leo
- Vulgaria (2012) as Professor Cheng
- Lan Kwai Fong (2011) as Lin Lin's boyfriend
- Hi, Fidelity (2011)
- The Allure of Tears (2011) Writer
- Bruce Lee, My Brother (2010)
- The Stool Pigeon (2010) as Cher's Brother
- Break Up Club (2010) as Lawrence Cheng
- Break Up Club (2010) Producer
- Break Up Club (2010) Screenplay
- On the Road (Sr. 3) (2008)
- Happy Funeral (2008) Producer
- Ocean Flame (2008) as Yao's Blackmailed Victim
- 舞动奇迹 (2007)
- Welcome to the House (2006)
- Be My Guest (2006)
- Cocktail (2006) as Tsuen
- The Eye 3: Infinity (2005) Producer
- Mob Sister (2005) as Boss Wang
- Bug Me Not! (2005)
- Sunshine Heartbeat (2004) as The 3 Girls' Dad
- Six Strong Guys (2004)
- Golden Chicken 2 (2003) as Fortune Teller
- Truth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear Flat (2003) as Jason
- Truth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear Flat (2003) Producer
- Truth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear Flat (2003) Story
- The Eye (2002) Producer
- Born Wild (2001) as Sandy's Eye Doctor
- The Storm Riders (1998) as Jester
- A Road And A Will (1997)
- Those Were the Days (1997) as Ko
- The Chauvinist's Diary (1995)
- Romantic Dream (1995) as Yip Hoi
- The Meaning of Life (1995) as Lam Chi-Wing
- Heaven Can't Wait (1995) as Hui Chi On
- The True Hero (1994) as Joe
- He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994) as Mo Chow Chu
- The Modern Love (1994) as Fong Suk-Ping
- He & She (1994) as Martin Cheng Sai Kit
- He & She (1994) Writer
- He & She (1994) Director
- Man of Wisdom (1993) as 戴亚斗
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) as Chuen / Adult Lone
- Finale in Blood (1993) as Cheng Ming Pao
- The Eight Hilarious Gods (1993) as Uncle Cheung
- Tom, Dick and Hairy (1993) as Hairy
- Murder (1993) as Chu Chung Hong
- Murder (1993) Director
- Murder (1993) Writer
- ICAC Investigators (1992)
- Big Little Man (1992)
- The Modern Love Story (1992)
- King of Beggars (1992) as Professor
- Gameboy Kids (1992) as Store Manager
- She Starts the Fire (1992) as Charles Xiao
- She Starts the Fire (1992) Director
- Never Ending Summer (1992) as Chan Tai Yuen
- Never Ending Summer (1992) Director
- Never Ending Summer (1992) Writer
- Freedom Run Q (1992) as Albert
- Inspector Pink Dragon (1991) as Sgt Ma Ju-Lung / Pink Dragon
- Inspector Pink Dragon (1991) Producer
- Pretty Ghost (1991) as Priest
- The Fun, the Luck & the Tycoon (1990) as Jimmy Hsu
- Shanghai Shanghai (1990) as Chen Ta-wen
- A Tale from the East (1990) as Dunn
- Brief Encounter In Shinjuku (1990) as Leung Foon
- Brief Encounter In Shinjuku (1990) Executive Producer
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Daily Sun Reporter
- The Romancing Star III (1989) as Lo Kar Ling
- In Between Loves (1989) as Chin Cheng
- The Yuppie Fantasia (1989) as Leung Foon
- The Yuppie Fantasia (1989) Producer
- Little Cop (1989) as Representative
- Happy Together (1989) as Robert
- The Bachelor's Swan Song (1989) as Tan
- The Eighth Happiness (1988) as Beautiful's Boyfriend
- Profiles of Pleasure (1988) as Tall Kao
- Guests in the House (1988) as Ging Goh / Wu Kuo-Ching
- Mother Vs Mother (1988) as Man on bus with Xi
- Heart to Hearts (1988) as Alex's Friend at Party
- Couples, Couples, Couples (1988) as John's friend in lounge
- Happy Bigamist (1987) as Hsin's colleague
- Wonder Women (1987) as Tan
- Carry On Doctors and Nurses (1985) as Nurse Dan
- Love with the Perfect Stranger (1985) as Ah Dan
- The Boxer (1984) Writer
- Behind the Yellow Line (1984) as Cafe Captain
- Behind the Yellow Line (1984) Writer
- My Darling Genie (1984) Screenplay
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1983) Writer
- The Red Panther (1983) as Kiang
- The Drummer (1983)
- 血債血償 (1982) Creator
- Hell Has No Boundary (1982) Writer
- The Family of Lust (1981)
- One Heart One Spirit (1981)
- The Desperados (1980) Screenplay
- Encore (1980)
- Operation Manhunt (II) (1978) as 阿旦
- 歷年TVB台慶經典回顧 (1968)
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui best known for?
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Guardian (2006), The Eye 3: Infinity (2005), The Eye (2002), The Storm Riders (1998).
When and where was Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui born?
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui was born on November 27, 1954 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China].
How many credits does Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui have?
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui has accumulated over 133 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui's background in cinema and television?
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui (Chinese:鄭丹瑞 , born 27 November 1954) is a Hong Kong film actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and master of ceremonies. He was a Hong Kong DJ and radio channel executive. Cheng became famous after he created the radio drama series The Yuppie Fantasia in 1986 which he also starred in. In 19...
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui by the numbers
133credits
108films
25TV series
1962–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Host — aged about 7
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) as Chuen / Adult Lone — aged about 38
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Daily Sun Reporter — aged about 34
- ICAC Investigators (1992) — aged about 37
- King of Beggars (1992) as Professor — aged about 37
- The Storm Riders (1998) as Jester — aged about 43
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