Roy Chiao
Acting Born Mar 16, 1927 Died Apr 15, 1999 Shanghai, China 106 credits
Biography
Roy Chiao was a male actor born in Shanghai, China on March 16, 1927. Also known as Hong Q, his stage name was 喬宏. During his career, he accumulated 107 known credits in movies and television shows. He passed away on April 15, 1999 at the age of 72.
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Career overview
Roy Chiao was an actor born in Shanghai, China, on March 16, 1927. His stage name was written as 喬宏, and he was also known as Hong Q. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 107 known credits in the field of acting.
Chiao passed away on April 15, 1999, at the age of 72.
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Career timeline
Sometimes, Miracles do Happen
All's Well, End's Well '97
The Age of MiraclesBlind Romance
Only Fools Fall in LoveSummer Snow
Treasure Hunt
Happy Odd CoupleAngel of the Road
A Kid from TibetCageman
Bamboo In Winter
Shadow of ChinaKing of Gambler
Lady ReporterBurning AmbitionMr. Fortune
BloodsportDragons Forever
Life is a Moment
Righting WrongsAces Go Places IV: You Never Die TwiceInspector ChocolateThe Family Strikes Back
The ProtectorThe Musical Singer
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
The Lost GenerationThe Land Of RebirthI Do!Shadow Ninja
Happy SixteenOnce Upon a Mirage
Game of Death IIThe Wheeler DealerThe Mad, Mad, Mad SailorsKrazy KopsSecond Class Resident
Blowing in the WindGod FatherKiller Wears WhiteDo-Re-Me
Itchy FingersMurder Most FoulCrazy HustlersA Title Rewon
Game of DeathEnter the Fat DragonGuardian AngelICAC: InvestigationFollow the Star
Foxbat
Rise of Tang DynastyThe Ming PatriotsThe Good, the Bad and the Loser
The Last MessageThe Valiant Ones老夫子Let's RockGhost Under the Cold Moonlight
The Blue Lamp in Winter NightGames Gamblers PlayGolden NeedlesBlood ReincarnationLucky, Lucky
Enter the DragonCheat to CheatThe Fate of Lee KhanThe Call GirlsBlack Dragon
Cheating in Panorama
A Touch of Zen嫁不嫁Dial for Murder雪路血路
Escorts Over Tiger HillThe Arch
Travels with a Sword雁翎刀
Full Filmography
106 titles- Sometimes, Miracles do Happen (1999)
- All's Well, End's Well '97 (1997) as Mr. Lo
- The Age of Miracles (1996) as Messenger of Death in White Suit
- Blind Romance (1996) as Tung's Grandfather
- Only Fools Fall in Love (1995) as Ford's Great Uncle
- Summer Snow (1995) as Lin Sun
- Treasure Hunt (1994) as Uncle Bill
- Happy Odd Couple (1993)
- Angel of the Road (1993)
- A Kid from Tibet (1992) as Lawyer Robinson
- Cageman (1992) as Fatso
- Bamboo In Winter (1991)
- Shadow of China (1990) as Lee Hok Chow
- King of Gambler (1990) as Boss Ho
- Lady Reporter (1989) as Prosecutor Yu
- Burning Ambition (1989) as Hwa's Father
- Mr. Fortune (1989) as Boss Cha
- Bloodsport (1988) as Tanaka
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Judge Lo Chun Wai
- Life is a Moment (1987) as Astrologer
- Righting Wrongs (1986) as Judge
- Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice (1986) as Professor
- Inspector Chocolate (1986) as Captain K.W. Kiu
- The Family Strikes Back (1986) as Professor
- The Protector (1985) as Mr. Ko
- The Musical Singer (1985)
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) as Lao Che
- The Lost Generation (1983) as Concert Guest
- The Land Of Rebirth (1983)
- I Do! (1983) as (segment "Please, Please Me")
- Shadow Ninja (1983)
- Happy Sixteen (1982)
- Once Upon a Mirage (1982)
- Game of Death II (1981) as The Abbot
- The Wheeler Dealer (1981)
- The Mad, Mad, Mad Sailors (1981)
- Krazy Kops (1981)
- Second Class Resident (1981)
- Blowing in the Wind (1980)
- God Father (1980) as Ghost Eye Chu Tung Shen
- Killer Wears White (1980)
- Do-Re-Me (1980)
- Itchy Fingers (1979) as Inspector
- Murder Most Foul (1979) as Himself as a pilot
- Crazy Hustlers (1979)
- A Title Rewon (1979)
- Game of Death (1978) as Henry Lo
- Enter the Fat Dragon (1978) as Uncle Chiu
- Guardian Angel (1978)
- ICAC: Investigation (1978)
- Follow the Star (1978) as Drunken Sheng
- Old Soldiers Never Die (1978)
- Foxbat (1977) as Doctor Vod
- Rise of Tang Dynasty (1976)
- The Ming Patriots (1976)
- The Good, the Bad and the Loser (1976) as The Loser
- The Last Message (1975) as Mr. Chiang Wo
- The Valiant Ones (1975) as Yu Da You
- 老夫子 (1975)
- Let's Rock (1975)
- Ghost Under the Cold Moonlight (1975)
- The Blue Lamp in Winter Night (1974)
- Games Gamblers Play (1974) as Man at Milk Bar Getting Parking Ticket
- Golden Needles (1974) as Lin Tao
- Blood Reincarnation (1974)
- Lucky, Lucky (1974)
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Shaolin Abbott (uncredited)
- Cheat to Cheat (1973)
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) as Tsao Yu-kun
- The Call Girls (1973)
- Black Dragon (1973)
- Cheating in Panorama (1972)
- A Touch of Zen (1970) as Abbot Hui-yuan
- 嫁不嫁 (1970)
- Dial for Murder (1970) as Inspector Chan
- 雪路血路 (1970)
- Escorts Over Tiger Hill (1969)
- The Arch (1969) as Captain Yang
- Travels with a Sword (1968) as Cockeyed Tiger
- 雁翎刀 (1968)
- Five Golden Dragons (1967) as Inspector Chiao
- You Are My Love (1967) as Ling Chi-Chiu 凌志超
- The Blue Poisonous Bees (1967) as Lung King-tin
- Gold Button (1966)
- The Black Musketeer 'F' (1966) as Bureau Chief Fong
- A Debt of Blood (1966) as Ma Jen-shan
- Double Exposure (1966) as 林伯器
- Romance of the Forbidden City (1964) as Hong Chengchou
- The Story of Three Loves: Part 1 (1964)
- The Imperial Lady (1964)
- The Story of Three Loves: Part 2 (1964)
- Because of Her (1963) as Jin Shiming
- Four Brave Ones (1963)
- Lily of the Valley (1962)
- It's Always Spring (1962) as Xu Zhaofeng
- Ladies First (1962) as Wang Shu
- June Bride (1960) as Mai Qin
- Happily Ever After (1960)
- Death Traps (1960) as Luo Shou-Li
- Sister Long Legs (1960) as Hsiao Chin
- Devotion (1960) as Yuan Chi Tang
- Between Tears and Laughter (1960) as Zheng Dajiang
- Spring Song (1959) as Buffalo
- Ferry to Hong Kong (1959) as Johnny Sing-Up
- Air Hostess (1959) as Lei Tai-Ying
- The Alishan Uprising (1950)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roy Chiao best known for?
Roy Chiao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Age of Miracles (1996), David Blaine: Do Not Attempt (2025), Bloodsport (1988), Dragons Forever (1988).
When and where was Roy Chiao born?
Roy Chiao was born on March 16, 1927 in Shanghai, China. They passed away on April 15, 1999.
How many credits does Roy Chiao have?
Roy Chiao has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1999.
What is Roy Chiao's background in cinema and television?
Roy Chiao was a male actor born in Shanghai, China on March 16, 1927. Also known as Hong Q, his stage name was 喬宏. During his career, he accumulated 107 known credits in movies and television shows. He passed away on April 15, 1999 at the age of 72.
Roy Chiao by the numbers
106credits
101films
5TV series
1950–1999active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Righting Wrongs (1986) as Judge — aged about 59
- A Touch of Zen (1970) as Abbot Hui-yuan — aged about 43
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Shaolin Abbott (uncredited) — aged about 46
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) as Lao Che — aged about 57
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Judge Lo Chun Wai — aged about 61
- Bloodsport (1988) as Tanaka — aged about 61
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