David Wu
Known for
David Wu is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. Action is where the largest part of the work sits. Work has kept arriving for 48 years, which is its own kind of achievement. 'Twin Dragons' is the title most people reach for first, with Cafe Waiter at the center of it. Another entry worth naming is 'A Chinese Ghost Story'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit.
David Wu
28 Movies
David Wu is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. Action is where the largest part of the work sits. Work has kept arriving for 48 years, which is its own kind of achievement. 'Twin Dragons' is the title most people reach for first, with Cafe Waiter at the center of it. Another entry worth naming is 'A Chinese Ghost Story'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit.
Movies
Plays Cafe Waiter
Twin Dragons
1992
Plays Secretary Chiu
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
Plays General Cho's Interpreter
Peking Opera Blues
1986
Plays Auctioneer
Once a Thief
1991
Plays Sex Club Thug
Happy Ghost III
1986
Plays Examiner
Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
2015
Plays Western Ace
Flying Dagger
1993
Plays Cheng's Assistant
Diary of a Big Man
1988
Plays Molester
Where's Officer Tuba?
1986
Plays Tour Guide
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
1980
Plays Traffic Cop
Somebody Up There Likes Me
1996
Plays Lee Thai-Shui
The Killer's Love
1993
Plays Ah Yan
Master Wong vs. Master Wong
1993
Plays Cheung Chor-Fan
Gunmen
1988
Plays Dr Chang K K
Doctor Vampire
1990
Plays Movie Director
Plain Jane to the Rescue
1982
Plays Capone's Dumb Thug
All the Wrong Clues
1981
Plays Factory Supervisor
Working Class
1985
Plays Pickpocket
Dance of the Drunk Mantis
1979
Plays Willie's colleague
Seven Years Itch
1987
Plays David
Fatal Love
1988
Plays David
Double Fixation
1987
Plays Song
Mother vs. Mother
1988
Plays Band Member
Sister Cupid
1987
Plays Dr. Peter Lee
Goodbye Darling
1987
Plays Hui Koon Yan
Crazy Romance
1985
Plays Chun Ming's Tutor
Super Power
1980
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Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
Full Filmography
Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
Examiner
2015
Film
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Traffic Cop
1996
Film
The Killer's Love
Lee Thai-Shui
1993
Film
Master Wong vs. Master Wong
Ah Yan
1993
Film
Flying Dagger
Western Ace
1993
Film
Twin Dragons
Cafe Waiter
1992
Film
Once a Thief
Auctioneer
1991
Film
Doctor Vampire
Dr Chang K K
1990
Film
Gunmen
Cheung Chor-Fan
1988
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Wu and where are they from?
David Wu is 74 years old, born on July 31, 1952 in Hong Kong, China.
What are the most famous roles of David Wu?
David Wu is best known for roles in Twin Dragons, A Chinese Ghost Story, Once a Thief.
How many movies has David Wu been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), David Wu has appeared in 28 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was David Wu's first movie?
The career of David Wu began with Follow the Star (1978).
What is David Wu's most recent movie or series?
David Wu's most recent release is Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal, which premiered on February 19, 2015.
David Wu
1952-07-31 · Hong Kong, China
David Wu Tai Wai (Chinese 胡大為; born Hong Kong, 1952) is a Hong Kong-Canadian editor, director, and actor of film and television, known for his collaborations with directors John Woo and Ronnie Yu. He is also the editor of several international cult classics such as A Chinese Ghost Story , Hard Boiled, Bride of Chucky and Brotherhood of the Wolf.
He has been nominated 12 times for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Editing, winning twice for Hard Boiled (1992) and The Crossing (2014). He has also been nominated for several Directors Guild of Canada and Leo Awards.