Karl Maka
Known for
Born in 1944 in Chonglou, Guangdong, Karl Maka became one of the founders of modern Hong Kong comedy. In 1980 he co-founded Cinema City with Raymond Wong and Dean Shek, the studio that industrialised Cantonese comedy through the 1980s. He starred as the bald spy Baldy in the wildly popular Aces Go Places (1982) and its sequels, a series that redefined mainstream Hong Kong entertainment. He also produced and directed prolifically, mentoring a generation of Hong Kong comic talent. Maka is regarded as a pivotal figure of the Hong Kong New Wave commercial cinema.
Karl Maka
31 Movies
Born in 1944 in Chonglou, Guangdong, Karl Maka became one of the founders of modern Hong Kong comedy. In 1980 he co-founded Cinema City with Raymond Wong and Dean Shek, the studio that industrialised Cantonese comedy through the 1980s. He starred as the bald spy Baldy in the wildly popular Aces Go Places (1982) and its sequels, a series that redefined mainstream Hong Kong entertainment. He also produced and directed prolifically, mentoring a generation of Hong Kong comic talent. Maka is regarded as a pivotal figure of the Hong Kong New Wave commercial cinema.
Movies
Producer
Plays Master
The Magnificent Scoundrels
1991
Plays Mr. Mak
The Banquet
1991
Plays Baldy Mak Sui Fu
Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon
1990
Plays Old Man B
The Bodyguard
2016
Producer
Plays Albert Au
Aces Go Places II
1983
Producer
Plays Albert Au
Aces Go Places
1982
Producer
Plays Albert Au
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
1984
Plays Audience member (cameo)
The Eighth Happiness
1988
Plays Chief Inspector Albert / Baldy
Lucky Stars Go Places
1986
Writer
Plays Albert Au
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
1986
Director
Plays Baldy
The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
1987
Producer
Plays Baldy
Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit
1989
Producer
Plays Baldy Mak
Merry Christmas
1984
Plays Japanese soldier in Intro
All the Wrong Spies
1983
Producer
Plays Challenges Cloud Sabre
Odd Couple
1979
Plays Captain
Knockabout
1979
Writer
Plays Ah Capone
All the Wrong Clues
1981
Director
Plays Albert
It Takes Two
1982
Producer
Plays Grabbing Gold
Kung Hei Fat Choy
1985
Producer
Plays Abbot Silver Lining
The Victim
1980
Director
Plays Man at airport
Chasing Girls
1981
Producer
Plays Master Ting
Laughing Times
1980
Plays 笨蛋警察
Winner Takes All
2000
Plays Sheriff
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
1977
Director
Plays Kong Koon Chat
Crazy Crooks
1980
Director
Plays Butcher Wing
By Hook or By Crook
1980
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The Bodyguard
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The Bodyguard
Old Man B
2016
Film
Winner Takes All
笨蛋警察
2000
Film
The Banquet
Mr. Mak
1991
Film
The Magnificent Scoundrels
Master
1991
Film
Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon
Baldy Mak Sui Fu
1990
Film
Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit
Baldy
1989
Film
The Eighth Happiness
Audience member (cameo)
1988
Film
The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
Baldy
1987
Film
Lucky Stars Go Places
Chief Inspector Albert / Baldy
1986
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Karl Maka and where are they from?
Karl Maka is 82 years old, born on February 29, 1944 in Chonglou, Jiangmen, China.
What are the most famous roles of Karl Maka?
Karl Maka is best known for roles in Aces Go Places, The Bodyguard, Aces Go Places II.
How many movies has Karl Maka been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Karl Maka has appeared in 31 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Karl Maka's first movie?
The career of Karl Maka began with The Good, the Bad and the Loser (1976).
What is Karl Maka's most recent movie or series?
Karl Maka's most recent release is The Bodyguard, which premiered on April 1, 2016.
Karl Maka
1944-02-29 · Chonglou, Jiangmen, China
Karl Maka (born 29 February 1944) is a Hong Kong film producer, director, actor and presenter.