Lau Shun
Actor
87 years (Apr 10, 1939 – May 29, 2026)Beijing, China
Whatever else has changed around him, Lau Shun has remained a working actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 58 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. 'The Grandmaster' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Master Rui. 'Once Upon a Time in China' is a second title with real reach. 47 was the age at the first credit.
Lau Shun
Actor
Whatever else has changed around him, Lau Shun has remained a working actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 58 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. 'The Grandmaster' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Master Rui. 'Once Upon a Time in China' is a second title with real reach. 47 was the age at the first credit.
55 Movies
Plays Master Rui
The Grandmaster
2013
Plays Naval Commander Lau
Once Upon a Time in China
1991
Plays General Cai Won
Lover of the Last Empress
1995
Plays Zen
The Legend of the Swordsman
1992
Plays Fong's Master
A Chinese Ghost Story III
1991
Plays Imperial High Priest
A Chinese Ghost Story II
1990
Plays Role of Peking Opera
Peking Opera Blues
1986
Plays Eunuch Wei of Ming Dynasty
God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai
1991
Plays Wong Kai-Ying
Once Upon a Time in China III
1993
Plays Eunuch Lee Lin Ying
Hail the Judge
1994
Plays The Eunuch
Swordsman
1990
Plays Bao's Sifu
Tai-Chi Master
1993
Plays Old Monk
Green Snake
1993
Plays Wong Kei-Ying
Once Upon a Time in China V
1994
Plays Master Transcendental
Zu Warriors
2001
Plays Mr. Kawaski
The Chinese Feast
1995
Plays Officer Tsao
Tai Chi Boxer
1996
Plays Wong Kei-Ying
Once Upon a Time in China IV
1993
Plays Commander Chan at Airport
The Blacksheep Affair
1998
Plays Cha
New Dragon Gate Inn
1992
Plays Crazy Kwan Yeung
Happy Ghost IV
1990
Plays Fung
To Be Number One
1991
Plays Government Official
As the Light Goes Out
2014
Plays Taoist
Cageman
1992
Plays Disguised Invincible Asia
Swordsman III: The East Is Red
1993
Plays Uncle Leung
Shanghai Grand
1996
Plays Khentse
Prince of the Sun
1990
Plays Yim Chun
The Top Bet
1991
Plays Elderly Lam
Dealer/Healer
2017
Plays Monk Uncle
Super Mischieves
1995
Plays Kao the elder
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
Plays Yuen Chun / Yin Chin
Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic
1990
Plays Blind Musician
Peace Hotel
1995
Plays Woo's younger day sifu
China Dragon
1995
Plays Yan-Yan's Father
Love in the Time of Twilight
1995
Plays Reverend of Tai Kok Temple
The Magic Crane
1993
Plays Ngo Pai
Blade of Fury
1993
Plays Madame of Lotus House
The Christ of Nanjing
1995
Plays The Master
Dream Lover
1995
Plays Zhang Daoling
Painted Skin
1993
Plays May's father
Beginner's Luck
1994
Plays Mr. Lo
Summer Snow
1995
Plays Cheung-Kwai
The Lovers
1994
Plays Uncle Kin
The Ultimate Vampire
1991
Plays Fisherman
Tiger Cage III
1991
Plays Royal Wizard of Yin
Zen of Sword
1992
Plays Wong Kei-Ying
Wong Fei Hung Series : The Final Victory
1996
Plays Mr Kishudo
The Dragon from Russia
1990
Plays Jude
Demi-Haunted
2002
Plays Lucifer
The Eight Hilarious Gods
1993
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Dealer/Healer
Elderly Lam
2017
As the Light Goes Out
Government Official
2014
The Grandmaster
Master Rui
2013
Demi-Haunted
Jude
2002
Zu Warriors
Master Transcendental
2001
Treasure Venture
Cao You Xiang
2000Season 1
忠勇小状元
悲尘 · 25 episodes
2000–
The Blacksheep Affair
Commander Chan at Airport
1998
千秋家国梦
许应骙 · 30 episodes
1997–
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lau Shun still alive?
Lau Shun passed away on May 29, 2026 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of Lau Shun?
Lau Shun is best known for roles in The Grandmaster, Once Upon a Time in China, Tai-Chi Master.
How many movies has Lau Shun been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Lau Shun has appeared in 55 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Lau Shun's first movie?
The career of Lau Shun began with Peking Opera Blues (1986).
What is Lau Shun's most recent movie or series?
Lau Shun's most recent release is Detrimental, which premiered on July 23, 2023.
What TV shows has Lau Shun appeared in?
On television, Lau Shun has appeared in Treasure Venture, The Master of Tai Chi, The Heroes From Shaolin, Wong Fei Hung Series.
Lau Shun
1939-04-10 · Beijing, China
Lau Shun was born on 10 April 1939 in Beijing, Republic of China. He is an actor, known for The Grandmaster (2013), Tai Chi Master (1993) and To Be Number One (1991).