Tai Bo
Acting Born Oct 21, 1950 Hong Kong, British Crown Colony 194 credits
Biography
Tai Bo is a male actor also known as Chang Chia-Nien. He was born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong on October 21, 1950, and is seventy-five years old. His stage name is written as 太保. His professional career is credited with one hundred and ninety known credits in acting across movies and television shows. Official platform information documents his personal details, including his birth date, his birthplace in Hong Kong, his gender as male, and his alternate name Chang Chia-Nien.
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Career overview
Tai Bo is a Hong Kong-Taiwanese actor born as Chang Chia-Nien on October 21, 1950. He was born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. His stage name is written as 太保, and he is also known by the name Chang Chia-Nien C.
Active in the entertainment industry primarily in acting, Tai Bo has a substantial body of work recorded in database profiles. His known credits total 190. Information regarding his personal info and career highlights is maintained across international film databases and reference platforms.
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Career timeline
Cold War 1994
GATAO: Big BrothersMobiusDetective Chinatown 1900A Day in Kwun TongThe Dumpling Queen
GATAO: Like Father Like SonPapaAll Shall Be WellBorrowed Time
The GoldfingerWhere the Wind BlowsBack HomeYUM InvestigationThe Sunny Side of the Street
Heaven on the 4th FloorGatao: The Last StrayHand Rolled CigaretteCoffin Homes
The Silent ForestHospitalTwilight's KissThe Last Ferry from Grass IslandUndercurrent
The Lady ImproperViatical SettlementThe FearlessFragments of SummerGang of Bra
Floating WeedsMonga 2018
The BrinkTo Pluto
When You're Smiling
Port of Call
The ApostlesThe Boar King
躲貓貓梦想10献·微电影蓝光特典Ye-ZaiHide and Seek: The Game Must Go On...A Story About Banana
Flying Dragon, Dancing PhoenixZombie 108
The Spin Kid
7 Days in Heaven
Glamorous YouthHow Are You, Dad?
Justice for Love
Da-Yu: The Touch of FateTripping
Love ContractComes the Black Dog
Her Name Is Cat 2: Journey To DeathThe Vampire Combat
The CabbieA Chance to DieTricky Guys
Heaven of Hope
A Cop Is a Cop
Too Many Ways to Be No. 1Crazy MissionChallengeGot No ChoiceRed Pirate
How to Meet the Lucky StarsDangerous DutyStooge, My Love
Wong Fei Hung SeriesA Touch of EvilHeaven Can't WaitGhostly Bus
The Legend of Drunken MasterThe Gods Must Be Funny in ChinaHunting ListThe Chinese GhostbusterA Soul Haunted by Painting
City on FireAll Men Are Brothers - Blood of the LeopardKickboxerThe Sword Stained with Royal BloodDrug Tiger
The Musical VampireBeauty InvestigatorDust of AngelsLucky Way
Full Filmography
194 titles- Cold War 1994 (2026) as C.K. Chan, Elder in Lo Yuen
- GATAO: Big Brothers (2025) as Hada
- Mobius (2025) as Han Song
- Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) as Uncle Si
- A Day in Kwun Tong (2025) as Chan Wing-keung
- The Dumpling Queen (2025) as Happy Uncle
- Montages of a Modern Motherhood (2025)
- True Love, For Once in My Life (2025)
- Second Life (2025)
- For Alice (2025)
- GATAO: Like Father Like Son (2024) as Ha Ta
- Papa (2024) as Ho Kim
- All Shall Be Well (2024) as Shing
- Borrowed Time (2024) as Ngai's Father
- The Goldfinger (2023) as Wu Ren Song
- Where the Wind Blows (2023) as Nian
- Back Home (2023) as Uncle Chung
- YUM Investigation (2023) as Mr. Ho
- The Sunny Side of the Street (2023) as Chui
- Heaven on the 4th Floor (2021)
- Gatao: The Last Stray (2021) as Hada
- Hand Rolled Cigarette (2021) as Bamboo
- Coffin Homes (2021) as Cheung
- The Silent Forest (2020) as Bei Bei's Grandfather
- Hospital (2020) as Taoist Priest
- Twilight's Kiss (2020) as Pak
- The Last Ferry from Grass Island (2020)
- Undercurrent (2020)
- The Lady Improper (2019) as Uncle Keung
- Viatical Settlement (2019)
- The Fearless (2019) as Mr. Kao
- Fragments of Summer (2019)
- Gang of Bra (2019)
- The Crazy Spy (2019)
- Floating Weeds (2018)
- Monga 2018 (2018)
- The Brink (2017) as Chen Shui-Sheng
- To Pluto (2017) as 張先生
- When You're Smiling (2016)
- Port of Call (2015)
- The Apostles (2014) as Boss
- The Boar King (2014)
- 躲貓貓 (2013) as 张永
- 梦想10献·微电影蓝光特典 (2013)
- Ye-Zai (2013)
- Hide and Seek: The Game Must Go On... (2013)
- A Story About Banana (2013)
- Flying Dragon, Dancing Phoenix (2012)
- Zombie 108 (2012) as SWAT Captain
- The Spin Kid (2011) as Lang
- 7 Days in Heaven (2010) as Father
- Glamorous Youth (2009)
- How Are You, Dad? (2009)
- Justice for Love (2008) as 吴振源
- Da-Yu: The Touch of Fate (2006) as Liao
- Tripping (2006)
- Love Contract (2004)
- Comes the Black Dog (2004)
- Her Name Is Cat 2: Journey To Death (2001) as Kam Bo
- The Vampire Combat (2001) as Inspector
- The Cabbie (2000) as Chuan's Father
- A Chance to Die (2000)
- Tricky Guys (2000)
- Heaven of Hope (1999)
- A Cop Is a Cop (1998)
- Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 (1997)
- Crazy Mission (1997)
- Challenge (1997)
- Got No Choice (1997)
- Red Pirate (1997)
- How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996)
- Dangerous Duty (1996) as Hitman
- Stooge, My Love (1996)
- Wong Fei Hung Series (1995)
- A Touch of Evil (1995)
- Heaven Can't Wait (1995) as Pregnant Woman's Husband
- Ghostly Bus (1995) as Leon
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) as Man in Crowd Outside Cafe
- The Gods Must Be Funny in China (1994)
- Hunting List (1994) as Shiung
- The Chinese Ghostbuster (1994)
- A Soul Haunted by Painting (1994) as Performer
- Guardian Angel (1994)
- City on Fire (1993)
- All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard (1993) as Kao the younger's henchman
- Kickboxer (1993) as Ming
- The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1993) as Wan Lo Sai, 4th brother
- Drug Tiger (1993) as Bao
- Danger of the Wedding (1993)
- Sexual Harasser (1993)
- Flying Car Nation (1993)
- The Musical Vampire (1992) as Little Three
- Beauty Investigator (1992) as Little Man
- Dust of Angels (1992) as Pub Customer
- Lucky Way (1992) as Self
- Fist of Fury 1991 (1991) as Japanese Interpreter
- Devil's Vendetta (1991) as Chun's Cousin
- The Top Bet (1991) as Fanny's 1st Competitor
- Sea Wolves (1991) as Sergeant Sung
- The Tantana (1991) as Lama Hiu Wan
- Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues (1991)
- All Mighty Gambler (1991)
- Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon (1990) as Johnny
- Pantyhose Hero (1990) as Man Killed at Construction Site
- Prince of the Sun (1990) as Fu
- Mortuary Blues (1990) as Treasure Hunter
- Story of Kennedy Town (1990) as Chuan
- Front Page (1990) as Angry stuntman after Hui
- Midnight Angel (1990)
- Ghostly Vixen (1990) as Tony
- Return to Action (1990)
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Chen Wah's Man
- A City of Sadness (1989) as Ah Jia
- The Iceman Cometh (1989) as Pimp
- Lady Reporter (1989) as Tai Bo
- Angel Enforcers (1989) as Paul
- Into the Fire (1989) as Fattie Ming
- Carry On Yakuza (1989)
- The Bachelor's Swan Song (1989) as Robber at Nan's Wedding
- Ghost Ballroom (1989) as Bao / Teddy Boy
- A Fiery Family (1989) as Kam
- Police Story 2 (1988) as Joker
- Spiritual Princeling (1988)
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Waiter on Ship (uncredited)
- Diary of a Big Man (1988) as Criminal
- Stumbling Cops (1988) as Police officer at party
- In the Blood (1988) as Tai Bo
- Carry On Dancing (1988) as Gangster
- Miss Magic (1988) as Billy's Friend
- Into the Night (1988) as Bo
- The Vampire Partner (1988)
- A Bloody Fight (1988) as CID
- Project A Part II (1987) as Mr. B
- My Cousin, the Ghost (1987) as Pao
- Sister Cupid (1987) as Sasi
- Magic Story (1987) as Night watchman
- Reincarnation (1987) as Hsiao Liao
- Crazy Spirit (1987)
- Funny Vampire (1986)
- Righting Wrongs (1986) as Bo
- Where's Officer Tuba? (1986) as Henchman
- Rosa (1986) as Police agent Moore
- The Young Taoism Fighter (1986)
- New Mr. Vampire (1986) as Adjutant
- Goodbye Mammie (1986) as Model Helicopter Flyer
- Naughty Boys (1986) as Piao
- The Innocent Interloper (1986) as Bartender
- Happy Din Don (1986)
- Inspector Chocolate (1986) as Jesus
- Love Me Vampire (1986)
- Police Story (1985) as Snake Eyes
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
- The Protector (1985) as Thug (uncredited)
- Heart of Dragon (1985) as Kenny
- Yes, Madam! (1985) as Bo
- Yes, Madam! (1985) Assistant Director
- Mummy Dearest (1985) as Master Ying
- The Two Jolly Cops (1985)
- Lucky Diamond (1985) as Diamond Thief
- Pom Pom (1984) as Pimp Wen
- Taoism Drunkard (1984) as Mr Pang
- The Owl vs Bombo (1984) as Gang Member
- The Ghost Informer (1984) as Tai Bo
- Law with Two Phases (1984) as Druggy Shing
- Reunion (1984)
- Project A (1983) as Tai Bo
- Winners & Sinners (1983) as Archie
- Fast Fingers (1983) as Richard Lee
- Just For Fun (1983) as Melvin's sidekick
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Bo
- The Dead and the Deadly (1982) as Villager
- Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982) as Chee
- Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982) Assistant Director
- Lion vs. Lion (1981)
- The Crazy Chase (1981)
- The Gold Hunters (1981) as Tea house client
- The Club (1981)
- Crazy Nuts (1981)
- Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980) as Adviser Lau
- The Young Master (1980) as Master Tien's Student (uncredited)
- We're Going to Eat You (1980) as Villager
- Two Toothless Tigers (1980)
- Snake Deadly Act (1980)
- The Challenger (1979) as Master Mao's student
- The Challenger (1979) Assistant Director
- The Amsterdam Kill (1977) as (uncredited)
- The Manchu Boxer (1974) Assistant Director
- The Dumb Ox (1974)
- Wits to Wits (1974) as Reports ambush failure
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Ohara's Crew Who Attacks Su Lin (uncredited)
- Devil and Angel (1973)
- Devil and Angel (1973) Assistant Director
- See You My Dear
- 黑狗來了
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tai Bo best known for?
Tai Bo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cold War 1994 (2026), GATAO: Big Brothers (2025), Second Life (2025), GATAO: Like Father Like Son (2024).
When and where was Tai Bo born?
Tai Bo was born on October 21, 1950 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony.
How many credits does Tai Bo have?
Tai Bo has accumulated over 194 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2026.
What is Tai Bo's background in cinema and television?
Tai Bo is a male actor also known as Chang Chia-Nien. He was born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong on October 21, 1950, and is seventy-five years old. His stage name is written as 太保. His professional career is credited with one hundred and ninety known credits in acting across movies and television shows. Offi...
Tai Bo by the numbers
194credits
187films
7TV series
1973–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Papa (2024) as Ho Kim — aged about 73
- The Silent Forest (2020) as Bei Bei's Grandfather — aged about 69
- Righting Wrongs (1986) as Bo — aged about 35
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) as Man in Crowd Outside Cafe — aged about 43
- A City of Sadness (1989) as Ah Jia — aged about 38
- Police Story (1985) as Snake Eyes — aged about 34
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