Stephen Tung Wai
Biography
Stephen Tung Wai is a Hong Kong actor born in Shanghai, China. His family moved to Hong Kong when he was four years old. Tung Wai began learning the opera of Beijing at the age of eight under the direction of Ms. Fan Fok Fa. He learned the martial arts of the north during this time. Tung Wai first appeared on the big screen in the 1965 film Squadron 77. He is known for his physical abilities displayed in various movies. Born on February 2, 1954, Tung Wai is a male actor with a known stage name of董瑋 and also known as Tung Yun-Wei, Tung Wei, and Stephen Tun.
Career overview
Stephen Tung Wai is a Hong Kong actor born in Shanghai, China. His family moved to Hong Kong when he was four years old. He began learning the opera of Beijing at the age of eight under the direction of Ms. Fan Fok Fa. This training included the martial arts of the north.
Stephen Tung Wai first appeared on the big screen in the 1965 film Squadron 77. His physical abilities were showcased in various movies, including The Mar's Villa, Golden Mask, and Ten Brothers of Shaolin. These films were released after 1965, but the exact dates are not specified.
Stephen Tung Wai has a long and extensive career in acting, with over 112 known credits. He is known for his work in the film industry, particularly in Hong Kong cinema.
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Full Filmography
122 titles- Night King (2026)
- Night King Director’s Cut (2026)
- Before the End (2025)
- Measure in Love (2025) as Pops
- Stuntman (2024) as Lee Sam
- Bursting Point (2023) Action Director
- Wolf Pack (2022) Stunts
- The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021) Choreographer
- Kung Fu Stuntmen (2021)
- Double World (2020) Action Director
- In Your Dreams (2017) as Mr. Cheung
- Operation Mekong (2016) Choreographer
- The Assassin (2015) Choreographer
- A Tale of Three Cities (2015) Stunts
- Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Stunts
- Saving General Yang (2013) Stunts
- Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) Choreographer
- The Law of Attraction (2011) Stunts
- Reign of Assassins (2010) Stunt Coordinator
- The Sniper (2009) as OJ's Dad
- Empire of Silver (2009) Choreographer
- Beast Stalker (2008) Action Director
- Beast Stalker (2008) Choreographer
- Who's Next (2007)
- Battle of the Warriors (2006) Stunts
- Silk (2006) Stunts
- My Name Is Fame (2006)
- My Name Is Fame (2006) Stunt Coordinator
- Seven Swords (2005) Stunt Coordinator
- 2046 (2004) Stunts
- Jiang Hu (2004) Stunts
- Koma (2004) Choreographer
- Bulletproof Monk (2003) Stunts
- Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2003) Stunts
- Heroic Duo (2003) Action Director
- Heroic Duo (2003) Choreographer
- Scooby-Doo (2002) Stunts
- Hero (2002) Choreographer
- Together (2002) Songs
- Time 4 Hope (2002) as Stephen Tung
- The Accidental Spy (2001) Stunts
- Extreme Challenge (2001) as Takashi Shinen
- Extreme Challenge (2001) Director
- Purple Storm (1999)
- Metade Fumaça (1999) as Gui Jian Chou in '70
- The Kid (1999)
- 新少林五祖 (1998)
- Contract Killer (1998) Director
- Hot War (1998) Choreographer
- Task Force (1997) as Sun
- Downtown Torpedoes (1997) Choreographer
- Intimates (1997) as Chan Yiu-Chung
- Shanghai Grand (1996) Choreographer
- The Blade (1995) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Fox Hunter (1995) Director
- Fox Hunter (1995) Writer
- Once Upon a Time in China V (1994) as Junior Cheung
- A Taste of Killing and Romance (1994) Stunts
- The Assassin (1993) Choreographer
- Love Among the Triad (1993) Action Director
- Hard Boiled (1992) as Little Ko / Fox
- Twin Dragons (1992) as White Van Driver
- The Twilight of the Forbidden City (1992) Stunts
- Pom Pom and Hot Hot (1992) as Curry Chicken
- Night Life Hero (1992) as Red Car Owner
- The Tigers (1991) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Hong Kong Godfather (1991) as Police Truck Driver
- Magic Cop (1990) Director
- Days of Being Wild (1990) Choreographer
- Return Engagement (1990) as Cheung Yat Lui
- Return Engagement (1990) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Crocodile Hunter (1989) Action Director
- Crocodile Hunter (1989) Stunts
- Life Goes On (1989)
- As Tears Go By (1988) Action Director
- As Tears Go By (1988) Choreographer
- The Peacock King (1988) Martial Arts Choreographer
- 18 Times (1988) Action Director
- Mr. Vampire III (1987) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Mr. Handsome (1987)
- A Better Tomorrow (1986) Action Director
- Journey of the Doomed (1985) as Lin's Brother
- Oh! My God (1985)
- The Smiling Proud Wanderer (1984)
- 笑傲江湖 (數碼修復版) (1984) as 林平之
- The Sacred Commandment (1984)
- The Other Side of Gentleman (1984) as Oxy
- Hocus Pocus (1984) as Kuei
- It Takes Three (1983) as 狗仔
- The Bold Ones (1983)
- The Old Miao Myth (1983) as 谢尚玮
- The Wild Bunch (1982) as 李存直
- The Restless Trio (1982)
- The Hawk (1981) as 丁少白
- The Young Heroes Of Shaolin (1981)
- The Understudy (1981)
- Revenge in Hong Kong (1981) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Killer Wears White (1980) as Ah Keung
- The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979) as Sei Lengjai
- 18 Fatal Strikes (1978)
- Shaolin Devil and Shaolin Angel (1978) as Chen Wan
- Executioners from Shaolin (1977) as Governor's Fighter (uncredited)
- Two Assassins of the Darkness (1977) as Kao Pei Ching
- The Fatal Flying Guillotines (1977)
- The Mar's Villa (1977) as Fan Yu-Tang
- The Mar's Villa (1977) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Warriors of the Sacred Temple (1977) as General's Son
- Along Comes a Tiger (1977)
- Tiger Love (1977) as Lin Shao-Chang
- The Lady Killer (1977)
- The Golden Mask (1977) as Lee Shao Ying
- The Golden Mask (1977) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Elmo Takes a Bride (1976)
- No End of Surprises (1975) as Newsboy / Japanese
- The Valiant Ones (1975) as Captured Pirate Archer
- All in the Family (1975) as Rickshaw Driver
- Enter the Dragon (1973)
- Freedom Strikes a Blow (1973) as (uncredited)
- Kung Fu King (1973)
- The Warlord (1972) as Bad Luck
- The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) as Gu Gang As a Boy
- Squadron 77 (1965) as Danni's Son (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen Tung Wai best known for?
Stephen Tung Wai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Night King (2026), The Assassin (2015), Kung Fu Jungle (2014), My Little Old Boy (2016).
When and where was Stephen Tung Wai born?
Stephen Tung Wai was born on February 2, 1954 in Shanghai, China.
How many credits does Stephen Tung Wai have?
Stephen Tung Wai has accumulated over 122 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2026.
What is Stephen Tung Wai's background in cinema and television?
Stephen Tung Wai is a Hong Kong actor born in Shanghai, China. His family moved to Hong Kong when he was four years old. Tung Wai began learning the opera of Beijing at the age of eight under the direction of Ms. Fan Fok Fa. He learned the martial arts of the north during this time. Tung Wai first appeared on the big s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hard Boiled (1992) as Little Ko / Fox — aged about 38
- Enter the Dragon (1973) — aged about 19
- Return Engagement (1990) as Cheung Yat Lui — aged about 36
- Night King (2026) — aged about 72
- The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979) as Sei Lengjai — aged about 25
- The Valiant Ones (1975) as Captured Pirate Archer — aged about 21
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