Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Biography
Tin Kai-Man, also spelled Tin Kai‑mun, was born on 9 June 1961 in Hong Kong, then a British Crown Colony. He is a male Hong Kong actor and production manager who works under the stage name 田啟文. Tin’s career in film began with the 1994 comedy Hail the Judge, and he is most noted for his performances in Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. He has appeared in a total of 162 credited productions, primarily as an actor. Tin is recognised as a long‑time friend of Stephen Chow, collaborating with the director‑actor on several of Chow’s successful projects. His professional activity is listed under the “Acting” category.
Career overview
Tin Kai-Man, also spelled Tin Kai‑mun, is a Hong Kong actor and production manager whose career includes more than one hundred and sixty credited roles. Born on 9 June 1961 in Hong Kong, then a British Crown Colony, he is listed under the stage name 田啟文. His professional work is recorded as primarily acting, with a total of 162 known credits. Tin entered the film industry in 1994 with an appearance in the comedy Hail the Judge, marking the start of a long association with Hong Kong cinema.
He is perhaps best known for his role in the Stephen Chow film Shaolin Soccer, a performance that has been highlighted as a notable point in his filmography. Tin’s collaboration with Chow continued when he worked on the director’s later success Kung Fu Hustle. The actor is described as a well‑known friend of Stephen Chow, reflecting a personal connection that has accompanied his professional engagements. Throughout his career, Tin Kai‑Man has contributed both in front of the camera as an actor and behind the scenes as a production manager, maintaining a steady presence in the industry over several decades.
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170 titles- Double Happiness (2026) as Wu
- Keep Rolling (2026)
- Where is My Fifteen Minutes (2025) as Producer Luk
- Under Current (2025) Producer
- Atonement (2025) Producer
- My First of May (2025)
- Remember What I Forgot (2025)
- Where is My Fifteen Minutes (2025)
- The Procurator (2023)
- Ready O/R Rot (2023) as Judge
- New Kung Fu Cult Master 2 (2022) as One of the two elders of Huashan
- New Kung Fu Cult Master (2022) as Huashan elder
- Two Stupid Men (2019)
- The New King of Comedy (2019) as Director
- Girl Dorm (2019)
- Dearest Anita (2019)
- The Legend of Pig Warrior (2019)
- Plan B (2018)
- Concerto of the Bully (2018) Producer
- Keep Calm and Be a Superstar (2018)
- Fake Partner (2018)
- The Thousand Faces of Dunjia (2017) as Nose Hair
- Buddies In India (2017)
- Love Off the Cuff (2017)
- Love Off the Cuff (2017) as Inspector
- The Mermaid (2016) as Museum Visitor
- For Ellen (2016)
- House of Wolves (2016) as Minibus Driver
- L for Love, L for Lies Too (2016) as Taxi driver
- My Wife Is a Superstar (2016) as 7-11 Store Owner
- Lost in Hong Kong (2015) as Geek
- Lucky Star 2015 (2015) as Tin Kai-Man
- Undercover Duet (2015)
- Undercover Duet (2015) Producer
- Wonder Mama (2015)
- Iceman (2014)
- Golden Brother (2014)
- Twilight Online (2014) Producer
- The Seventh Lie (2014) Producer
- Badges of Fury (2013) as Party Guest
- Hotel Deluxe (2013) as Champagne King
- I Love Hong Kong 2013 (2013)
- Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012)
- The Four (2012)
- Marrying Mr. Perfect (2012)
- I Love Hong Kong 2012 (2012)
- Ultra Reinforcement (2012)
- Natural Born Lovers (2012) as Fai
- Natural Born Lovers (2012) Producer
- 3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy (2011) as Dique
- I Love Hong Kong 2011 (2011)
- The Fortune Buddies (2011)
- Summer Love Love (2011)
- Love is the Only Answer (2011)
- Somebody to Love (2011)
- Just Another Pandora's Box (2010)
- Marriage With a Liar (2010) Executive Producer
- 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010) as AV Porn Movies Salesman
- Flirting Scholar 2 (2010)
- Fortune King Is Coming to Town! (2010) as Generator Driver
- Virtual Recall (2010) as Bill
- Club Sparkle (2009)
- All's Well, End's Well 2009 (2009) as Interviewee
- Love Connected (2009) Executive Producer
- Shaolin Girl (2008) as Tin (Iron Shirt)
- Legendary Assassin (2008) as Jellyfish
- Lady Cop & Papa Crook (2008)
- The Luckiest Man (2008) as Uncle Tin
- Nobody's Perfect (2008) as Daddy Kam
- L for Love, L for Lies (2008) Producer
- Forgive And Forget (2008) Executive Producer
- Kung Fu Fighter (2007) as Sam Cho
- The Lady Iron Chef (2007) as Chef Tong
- It's a Wonderful Life (2007)
- Love Is Not All Around (2007) Producer
- Crazy Money & Funny Men (2007)
- Simply Actors (2007)
- Beautiful Cooking (2006)
- Nothing Is Impossible (2006)
- Marriage with a Fool (2006)
- Kung Fu Beggar (2005)
- Dragon Reloaded (2005) Executive Producer
- Kung Fu Mahjong (2005) as Big-Mouth Kau
- Where's Mama's Boy? (2005)
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) as Axe Gang Advisor
- Super Model (2004)
- Super Model (2004) Producer
- Enter the Phoenix (2004) as Assassin at Restaurant
- My Sweetie (2004) as Bobo Tin
- Escape from Hong Kong Island (2004)
- My Lucky Star (2003) as Tien Tien
- Naked Ambition (2003)
- Marry a Rich Man (2002) as Yan's mechanic buddy
- Shaolin Soccer (2001) as Iron Shirt
- Shaolin Soccer (2001) Production Supervisor
- You Shoot, I Shoot (2001) as Derek
- The Green Hope (2000) as 田鸡
- The Devil Shadow (2000) as Mr. Kwok
- The Dark Rose (2000)
- King of Comedy (1999) as Hung's Man
- Gorgeous (1999) as Gay Thug
- The Tricky Master (1999) as Prison Guard
- Lotus Lantern (1999) Producer
- Immortal Spirit (1999) as Big D
- Big Spender (1999) as Chicken Hung
- The Lucky Guy (1998) as Waiter
- Love in the River (1998)
- The Pale Sky (1998)
- Super Fans (1998) Executive Producer
- Lawyer Lawyer (1997) as 1st Witness
- Those Were the Days (1997)
- Love Cruise (1997)
- Killing Me Tenderly (1997)
- Teaching Sucks! (1997) as Parent
- The Future Hero (1997) Director
- The God of Cookery (1996) as Green-Haired Triad Member
- Forbidden City Cop (1996) Producer
- Shanghai Grand (1996) Producer
- The Golden Girls (1995) as Trainee Actor
- The Meaning of Life (1995)
- Little Hero on the Run (1995) as Inn worker
- Little Hero on the Run (1995) Director
- Hail the Judge (1994) as Black Lungs
- God of Gamblers' Return (1994) as Sausage Vendor
- Marked for Murder (1994)
- Crime Story (1993) as Hung's Thug
- Kung Fu Cult Master (1993) as 华山二老之一
- Kung Fu Cult Master (1993) Executive Producer
- Vendetta (1993)
- The Top Lady of Sword (1993)
- King of Beggars (1992) Producer
- The Musical Vampire (1992) Assistant Director
- Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung (1992) Assistant Director
- Fighting Fist (1992) Assistant Director
- The Magic Touch (1992)
- Devil's Vendetta (1991) as Mo Tail
- Mission of Condor (1991) as Informer
- Mission of Condor (1991) Other
- Pretty Ghost (1991) Producer
- Bullet to Survive (1990) Assistant Director
- A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990)
- To Spy with Love!! (1990)
- Best Friend of the Cops (1990)
- Fortune Chaser (1990)
- The Nobles (1989)
- Vampire Buster (1989) as Pedestrian
- They Came to Rob Hong Kong (1989)
- Framed (1989) as Froggy
- A Punch to Revenge (1989) Assistant Director
- Gunmen (1988)
- Mistaken Identity (1988)
- The Beloved Son of God (1988)
- Stumbling Cops (1988)
- Peking Opera Blues (1986) as Cart Pusher
- The Law Enforcer (1986)
- Parking Service (1986) Producer
- The Missed Date (1986) Assistant Director
- Mr. Vampire (1985) as Shiu
- Chase a Fortune (1985)
- How Are You My Friend (1985)
- Law with Two Phases (1984) Producer
- Winner Takes All? (1984)
- The Ghost Informer (1984) Writer
- Pituitary Hunter (1984)
- The Super Power (1983)
- Oh, My Cops! (1983) as Station cleaner
- The Drummer (1983) Producer
- Love (1982)
- I Accuse (1981) as 王奀
- Cream Soda & Milk (1981)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tenky Tin Kai-Man best known for?
Tenky Tin Kai-Man is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Mermaid (2016), The World of Hammer (1994), Johan en de alverman (1965), 3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy (2011).
When and where was Tenky Tin Kai-Man born?
Tenky Tin Kai-Man was born on June 9, 1961 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony.
How many credits does Tenky Tin Kai-Man have?
Tenky Tin Kai-Man has accumulated over 170 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Tenky Tin Kai-Man's background in cinema and television?
Tin Kai-Man, also spelled Tin Kai‑mun, was born on 9 June 1961 in Hong Kong, then a British Crown Colony. He is a male Hong Kong actor and production manager who works under the stage name 田啟文. Tin’s career in film began with the 1994 comedy Hail the Judge, and he is most noted for his performances in Shaolin Soccer an...