Wu Chia-Hsiang
Acting Born Jul 7, 1919 Died Mar 20, 1993 Beijing, China 112 credits
Biography
Wu Chia-Hsiang was a performer and director who was born in Beijing, China, on July 7, 1919. Later in life, he studied in Hankou. Known for his work in acting, he accumulated one hundred and two known credits throughout his career. Also known by the stage name Wu Jia-X, he passed away on March 20, 1993, at the age of seventy-three.
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Career overview
Wu Chia-Hsiang was a performer and director born in Beijing, China on July 7, 1919. Later in life, he studied in Hankou. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he was primarily known for his work in acting, accumulating a total of 102 known credits. Also known under the alternative name Wu Jia-X, he maintained an active presence in film and television productions. His life and career spanned much of the twentieth century, concluding with his death on March 20, 1993, at the age of 73.
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Career timeline
Lucky Diamond
The Ghost Informer
Dragon LordNinja in the Dragon's Den
Three Funny Detectives
Night of the AssassinsThe Great ConspiracyDreaming Fist with Slender Hands
Legend of the MountainDeath Duel of Kung FuRaining in the MountainFlying Sword Lee
Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu KillersThe Face Behind the MaskReturn of the TigerThe DamnedMoonlight Sword and Jade Lion
A Queen's RansomTiger of NorthlandSpy Ring Kokuryukai
All in the FamilyThe Valiant OnesThe BedevilledHong Kong SupermanThe Girl with the Dexterous Touch
Seductive Ghost
Cheat to CheatThe Fate of Lee KhanBack Alley PrincessSpring in Pattaya · Director
The ChaseThe Long YearsThe Long Years · DirectorThe Love Auction · Director
The Price of Love · DirectorGuess Who Killed My Twelve Lovers? · DirectorA Place to Call Home · Director
Dark Semester · Director
Gun Brothers · WriterGun Brothers · DirectorDivorce, Hong Kong StyleDivorce, Hong Kong Style · WriterDivorce, Hong Kong Style · Director
Sweet Is RevengeSweet Is Revenge · DirectorPassion · Director
Sweet and Wild · DirectorThe Mating Season · Director
The Longest NightA Beggar's DaughterPassion · Director
The Magic Lamp · DirectorRomance of the Forbidden CityThe Greatest Love Affair on Earth
Mad About MusicFather and Son · DirectorLittle LotusFour Brave Ones
Crusade Against Daddy · Assistant DirectorIt's Always Spring
Education of LoveEducation of Love · Assistant DirectorSun, Moon and Star: Part 1Sun, Moon and Star: Part 2Sun, Moon and Star: Part 2 · Assistant Director
Forever YoursCorpses at LargeDreams Come TrueThe Bedside StoryDevotion
Air HostessAir Hostess · Assistant DirectorCalendar GirlLady on the Roof
The Unforgettable NightWhere Is My Bride?
Mambo GirlMambo Girl · Assistant DirectorCorpse-Drivers of XiangxiThe Nightingale of AlishanThe Frosty Night
Black TulipBeauty in the MaelstromOur Good DaughterTerminal BoundFruit of Marriage
Forever GoodbyeThe Little Girl Named Cabbage
Girl on the Loose
NightmareThe Third LifeTears of Songstress
Full Filmography
112 titles- Lucky Diamond (1985) as Insurance Agent
- The Ghost Informer (1984) as Cleaner at police station
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Teacher Chu
- Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982) as Doctor in Clinic / Chee's Father
- Three Funny Detectives (1981) as Uncle Pai
- Night of the Assassins (1980)
- The Great Conspiracy (1980)
- Dreaming Fist with Slender Hands (1980)
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) as Woodcutter
- Death Duel of Kung Fu (1979) as Marshall Tao
- Raining in the Mountain (1979) as Master Wu Wai
- Flying Sword Lee (1979)
- Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers (1977) as Uncle Chow
- The Face Behind the Mask (1977)
- Return of the Tiger (1977)
- The Damned (1977) as Waiter
- Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion (1977) as Deaf caretaker
- Golden Nun (1977)
- Layout (1977) as Chiang Fa-Chuan
- Shaolin Death Squads (1977) as Yong Zheng's Advisor
- A Queen's Ransom (1976)
- Tiger of Northland (1976)
- Spy Ring Kokuryukai (1976)
- All in the Family (1975) as Rickshaw Passenger
- The Valiant Ones (1975) as Prosecutor Lin
- The Bedevilled (1975) as Lin Kuei
- Hong Kong Superman (1975)
- The Girl with the Dexterous Touch (1975)
- Shantung Man in Hong Kong (1975)
- Seductive Ghost (1974)
- Cheat to Cheat (1973)
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) as Tavern Manager Liu / Magistrate Ha
- Back Alley Princess (1973) as Wu Pun-hsien
- Spring in Pattaya (1973) Director
- The Chase (1971) as Liu Chi, Tsai's helper
- The Long Years (1971)
- The Long Years (1971) Director
- The Love Auction (1971) Director
- The Price of Love (1970) Director
- Guess Who Killed My Twelve Lovers? (1970) Director
- A Place to Call Home (1970) Director
- Dark Semester (1969) Director
- Gun Brothers (1968) Writer
- Gun Brothers (1968) Director
- Divorce, Hong Kong Style (1968) as Judge in divorce case
- Divorce, Hong Kong Style (1968) Writer
- Divorce, Hong Kong Style (1968) Director
- Forever Diamonds (1968) as Tang Jitao
- Forever Diamonds (1968) Director
- Sweet Is Revenge (1967) as Xiao Zhong
- Sweet Is Revenge (1967) Director
- Passion (1967) Director
- Sweet and Wild (1966) Director
- The Mating Season (1966) Director
- The Longest Night (1965) as Mr. Zhao
- A Beggar's Daughter (1965) as Jin Song
- Passion (1965) Director
- The Magic Lamp (1964) Director
- Romance of the Forbidden City (1964)
- The Greatest Love Affair on Earth (1964)
- Mad About Music (1963) as Inspector Wang
- Father and Son (1963) Director
- Little Lotus (1963) as Police Chief Wu
- Four Brave Ones (1963) as Kawamura
- Crusade Against Daddy (1962) Assistant Director
- It's Always Spring (1962) as TV Director Wu
- Education of Love (1961) as Signs funeral book [cameo]
- Education of Love (1961) Assistant Director
- Sun, Moon and Star: Part 1 (1961) as Chu Lan's uncle
- Sun, Moon and Star: Part 2 (1961) as Zhu's uncle
- Sun, Moon and Star: Part 2 (1961) Assistant Director
- Forever Yours (1960)
- Corpses at Large (1960)
- Dreams Come True (1960)
- The Bedside Story (1960)
- Devotion (1960) as Manager Chang
- Between Tears and Laughter (1960)
- Death Traps (1960) as Cousin Zhi-Liang
- Air Hostess (1959) as Chao Chun
- Air Hostess (1959) Assistant Director
- Calendar Girl (1959) as Yu Chengde
- Lady on the Roof (1959)
- The Unforgettable Night (1958)
- Where Is My Bride? (1958) as Mai Huo Lang
- Mambo Girl (1957) as Waiter
- Mambo Girl (1957) Assistant Director
- Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi (1957) as Chin San Yeh
- The Nightingale of Alishan (1957)
- The Frosty Night (1957)
- Miss Evening Sweet (1957)
- Lady in Distress (1957) as Zhao San-Ho
- Murder in the Night (1957)
- A Mellow Spring (1957)
- Black Tulip (1956)
- Beauty in the Maelstrom (1956) as Ma Cheng Ji
- Our Good Daughter (1956) as Peter Lu
- Terminal Bound (1956)
- Fruit of Marriage (1956)
- A Married Woman's Secret (1956)
- Forever Goodbye (1955)
- The Little Girl Named Cabbage (1955)
- Girl on the Loose (1954)
- Nightmare (1953)
- The Third Life (1953)
- Tears of Songstress (1953)
- The Moon-Blanch'd Land (1952)
- Her Secret Past (1952)
- The Flower Girl (1951)
- Waste Not Our Youth (1948)
- Portrait of Four Beauties (1947) as 小牛
- Tin Mong Foy Foy (1947)
- Chin Ping Mei
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wu Chia-Hsiang best known for?
Wu Chia-Hsiang is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dragon Lord (1982), Death Duel of Kung Fu (1979), All in the Family (1975), The Valiant Ones (1975).
When and where was Wu Chia-Hsiang born?
Wu Chia-Hsiang was born on July 7, 1919 in Beijing, China. They passed away on March 20, 1993.
How many credits does Wu Chia-Hsiang have?
Wu Chia-Hsiang has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1985.
What is Wu Chia-Hsiang's background in cinema and television?
Wu Chia-Hsiang was a performer and director who was born in Beijing, China, on July 7, 1919. Later in life, he studied in Hankou. Known for his work in acting, he accumulated one hundred and two known credits throughout his career. Also known by the stage name Wu Jia-X, he passed away on March 20, 1993, at the age of s...
Wu Chia-Hsiang by the numbers
112credits
112films
0TV series
1947–1985active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Valiant Ones (1975) as Prosecutor Lin — aged about 55
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) as Tavern Manager Liu / Magistrate Ha — aged about 53
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Teacher Chu — aged about 62
- All in the Family (1975) as Rickshaw Passenger — aged about 55
- Death Duel of Kung Fu (1979) as Marshall Tao — aged about 59
- Mambo Girl (1957) as Waiter — aged about 37
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