Wang Yao
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1950 in Taiwan
- Active Years
- 1975–2020 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 1, 1950 Taiwan 45 credits
Biography
Wang Yao works in acting. Born January 1, 1950 in Taiwan. Archytele tracks 45 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
The Lockdown: One Month in Wuhan · Cinematography
Crazy Mission
Daughter of KillerDaughter of Killer · Director
Crime StoryButterfly and SwordMy BrothersThe Buddhist Spell
Raiders of Losing Treasure · Director
Fatal Recall · Martial Arts ChoreographerRetreat of the GodfatherLucky DragonLucky Dragon · Martial Arts Choreographer
Island of Fire
Hero of TomorrowNew Miracle Fighters
Child of PeachMagnificent Warriors
The Young Taoism Fighter
Drunken Tai ChiTaoism Drunkard
Fearless Hyena 2Fire DragonShaolin Drunkard
Dragon Lord
The Leg FightersDance of DeathThe Legend of Broken SwordThe Frogmen · Martial Arts Choreographer
Fearless HyenaDragon Fist
Spiritual Kung FuHalf a Loaf of Kung FuDrunken Master Strikes Back · Martial Arts ChoreographerReturn of the Kung Fu Dragon
Secret of Chinese Kung FuMagnificent WanderersThe Green Dragon Inn
Shaolin TempleBoxer Rebellion7-Man ArmyThe New Shaolin BoxersThe Good, the Bad and the Loser
The Four AssassinsFairy Fox
Full Filmography
45 titles- The Lockdown: One Month in Wuhan (2020) Cinematography
- Crazy Mission (1997)
- Daughter of Killer (1995)
- Daughter of Killer (1995) Director
- Crime Story (1993) as Kidnapper in Taiwan (uncredited)
- Butterfly and Sword (1993) as Forest Fighter
- My Brothers (1993)
- The Buddhist Spell (1993)
- Raiders of Losing Treasure (1992) Director
- Fatal Recall (1991) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Retreat of the Godfather (1991)
- Lucky Dragon (1991)
- Lucky Dragon (1991) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Island of Fire (1990) as (extra) (uncredited)
- Hero of Tomorrow (1988)
- New Miracle Fighters (1988)
- Child of Peach (1987) as Soldier
- Magnificent Warriors (1987) as Japanese Agent
- The Young Taoism Fighter (1986)
- Drunken Tai Chi (1984) as Ta Sha's Friend
- Taoism Drunkard (1984) as Disciple of Taoism Drunkards Elder Broth
- Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) as Mad Bull (uncredited)
- Fire Dragon (1983)
- Shaolin Drunkard (1983)
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Extra (uncredited)
- The Leg Fighters (1980)
- Dance of Death (1980)
- The Legend of Broken Sword (1980)
- The Frogmen (1980) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Fearless Hyena (1979) as Stony Egg (uncredited)
- Dragon Fist (1979) as Ngai's Thug
- Spiritual Kung Fu (1978) as Monk
- Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978)
- Drunken Master Strikes Back (1978) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Return of the Kung Fu Dragon (1978)
- Secret of Chinese Kung Fu (1977) as Victim
- Magnificent Wanderers (1977) as Mongol fighter/Soldier
- The Green Dragon Inn (1977)
- Shaolin Temple (1976) as Qing Fighter (uncredited)
- Boxer Rebellion (1976)
- 7-Man Army (1976) as Casino Security
- The New Shaolin Boxers (1976) as Zhou's Martial Arts Student
- The Good, the Bad and the Loser (1976)
- The Four Assassins (1975) as Mongolian Soldier (uncredited)
- Fairy Fox (1975)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wang Yao best known for?
Wang Yao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crime Story (1993), Island of Fire (1990), The Young Taoism Fighter (1986), Taoism Drunkard (1984).
When and where was Wang Yao born?
Wang Yao was born on January 1, 1950 in Taiwan.
How many credits does Wang Yao have?
Wang Yao has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2020.
Wang Yao by the numbers
45credits
45films
0TV series
1975–2020active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Young Taoism Fighter (1986) — aged about 36
- Shaolin Drunkard (1983) — aged about 33
- The New Shaolin Boxers (1976) as Zhou's Martial Arts Student — aged about 26
- Crime Story (1993) as Kidnapper in Taiwan (uncredited) — aged about 43
- Fearless Hyena (1979) as Stony Egg (uncredited) — aged about 29
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Extra (uncredited) — aged about 32
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