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Ricky Hui Koon-Ying

Acting Born Aug 3, 1946 Died Nov 8, 2011 Panyu, Guangdong province, China 64 credits
64
Total Credits
1972–2004
33 Years Career Span
18
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ricky Hui Koon-Ying was a Hong Kong actor and singer. He was born on August 3, 1946, in Panyu, Guangdong province, China, and died on November 8, 2011, at the age of 65 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Known for acting with sixty-five known credits listed on The Movie Database, he was active as a film star in the 1970s through the 1990s. Throughout his career, he frequently collaborated with his brothers, Michael and Sam, and together they made several comedy blockbusters during the 1970s and 1980s. His stage name is written as 許冠英.

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Career

Career overview

Ricky Hui Koon-Ying was a Hong Kong actor and singer. He was born on August 3, 1946, in Panyu, Guangdong province, China, and died on November 8, 2011, at the age of 65 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. He was known for acting with 65 known credits listed on the Movie Database, where his stage name is recorded as 許冠英.

Throughout his career, he frequently worked alongside his brothers, Michael and Sam. Together, they made several comedy blockbusters in the 1970s and 1980s. His career as a film star spanned across the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in Hong Kong.

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Career timeline

Super ModelForever Yours
Winner Takes All
First Love Unlimited
All's Well End's Well, TooLaughter Of Water Margins
Mr Vampire 1992The Magic Touch
Ghost for Sale
Front Page
Miracles: The Canton GodfatherThe Inspector Wears Skirts IIMr. CoconutHow to Be a MillionaireForever Young
The Inspector Wears SkirtsChicken and Duck TalkThe Haunted Cop Shop IIStumbling CopsOperation Pink Squad
Project A Part IIThe Haunted Cop ShopWho Is The Craftiest
Naughty BoysHappy Din DonInspector Chocolate
Mr. VampireInfatuation
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
The Trail
To Hell with the DevilPlain Jane to the Rescue
Security Unlimited
From Riches to Rags
The ContractDog Bites Dog BoneThe Big Number
Money Crazy
The Private EyesChallenge of the MastersChina Armed Escort
The Flying GuillotineThe Last MessageBig Brother ChengThe Gambling Syndicate
Games Gamblers PlaySinful ConfessionHong Kong 73KidnapRivals of Kung Fu
Illicit DesireIron BodyguardThe Kiss of DeathThe DelinquentThe House of 72 Tenants
The 14 AmazonsThe LizardThe Thunderbolt Fist

Full Filmography

64 titles
  • Super Model (2004) as King Model
  • Forever Yours (2004) as Leo
  • Winner Takes All (2000) as 黄大千哥哥
  • First Love Unlimited (1997) as Uncle Wing
  • All's Well End's Well, Too (1993) as Mama Chow
  • Laughter Of Water Margins (1993) as Hsimen Kuan
  • Mr Vampire 1992 (1992) as Man Choi
  • The Magic Touch (1992) as Ah Fat
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  • Ghost for Sale (1991) as Oi Oi
  • Front Page (1990) as Fly
  • Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Lady Rose's Friend
  • The Inspector Wears Skirts II (1989) as Police mess cook
  • Mr. Coconut (1989) as Lime
  • How to Be a Millionaire (1989) as Charles
  • Forever Young (1989) as 通天明
  • The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988) as Police mess cook
  • Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) as Cuttlefish
  • The Haunted Cop Shop II (1988) as Man Chiu
  • Stumbling Cops (1988) as CID Ah Ying [guest]
  • Operation Pink Squad (1988) as Dumb Ying
  • Project A Part II (1987) as Policeman #268
  • The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) as Man Chiu
  • Who Is The Craftiest (1987) as Mon
  • Naughty Boys (1986) as Taxi Driver
  • Happy Din Don (1986) as Butcher's son
  • Inspector Chocolate (1986) as Egg Tart
  • Mr. Vampire (1985) as Man Choi
  • Infatuation (1985) as Brainlet
  • Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street (1984) as Puffer Fish
  • The Trail (1983) as Ying
  • To Hell with the Devil (1982) as Bruce
  • Plain Jane to the Rescue (1982) as Tsang Fei Fang
  • Security Unlimited (1981) as Bruce Tang
  • From Riches to Rags (1980) as Ricky
  • The Contract (1978) as Sit Chi Ying
  • Dog Bites Dog Bone (1978)
  • The Big Number (1978)
  • Money Crazy (1977) as Poison
  • The Private Eyes (1976) as Pighead
  • Challenge of the Masters (1976) as Ah Lung
  • China Armed Escort (1976)
  • The Flying Guillotine (1975) as Cheng Ziping F.G. sqad member
  • The Last Message (1975) as Waiter on Skates
  • Big Brother Cheng (1975)
  • The Gambling Syndicate (1975) as Casino traitor
  • Games Gamblers Play (1974) as Gambler at Beach
  • Sinful Confession (1974) as Panty thief
  • Hong Kong 73 (1974) as Lee's Brother
  • Kidnap (1974) as Gambling den staff
  • Rivals of Kung Fu (1974) as Little Rat
  • Gossip Street (1974) as Thief
  • Cheeky Little Angels (1974) as Wedding Guest
  • Illicit Desire (1973) as Prince
  • Iron Bodyguard (1973) as Thief
  • The Kiss of Death (1973) as Nightclub Patron
  • The Delinquent (1973) as Student at Martial Arts School (uncredited)
  • The House of 72 Tenants (1973) as Fireman
  • The Mandarin (1973)
  • The Sugar Daddies (1973) as Siao Suen
  • The Ghost Lovers (1973) as Han Impostor #1
  • The Generation Gap (1973) as Xi's classmate
  • The 14 Amazons (1972) as Hsia Soldier - King's Tent
  • The Lizard (1972) as Policeman
  • The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) as Gin Chi's Follower

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ricky Hui Koon-Ying best known for?

Ricky Hui Koon-Ying is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr Vampire 1992 (1992), Front Page (1990), Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989), The Inspector Wears Skirts II (1989).

When and where was Ricky Hui Koon-Ying born?

Ricky Hui Koon-Ying was born on August 3, 1946 in Panyu, Guangdong province, China. They passed away on November 8, 2011.

How many credits does Ricky Hui Koon-Ying have?

Ricky Hui Koon-Ying has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2004.

What is Ricky Hui Koon-Ying's background in cinema and television?

Ricky Hui Koon-Ying was a Hong Kong actor and singer. He was born on August 3, 1946, in Panyu, Guangdong province, China, and died on November 8, 2011, at the age of 65 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Known for acting with sixty-five known credits listed on The Movie Database, he was active as a film star in the 1970s through t...

Ricky Hui Koon-Ying by the numbers

64credits
64films
0TV series
1972–2004active years

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