Lau Siu-Ming
Actor
94 years (Oct 13, 1931 – Sep 2, 2026)Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
One of the great character actors of Hong Kong cinema, with a prolific career of decades. With an elegant presence, he appeared in Hong Kong action and martial arts classics, among them 'The Legend of Drunken Master' (1994) and 'Police Story 2' (1988) alongside Jackie Chan, as well as 'A Chinese Ghost Story' (1987). Hong Kong actor recognized for his versatility and his range of authority figures, a regular figure of Hong Kong cinema of the 1980s and 1990s, until his death in 2009.
Lau Siu-Ming
Actor
One of the great character actors of Hong Kong cinema, with a prolific career of decades. With an elegant presence, he appeared in Hong Kong action and martial arts classics, among them 'The Legend of Drunken Master' (1994) and 'Police Story 2' (1988) alongside Jackie Chan, as well as 'A Chinese Ghost Story' (1987). Hong Kong actor recognized for his versatility and his range of authority figures, a regular figure of Hong Kong cinema of the 1980s and 1990s, until his death in 2009.
65 Movies
Plays Mr. Chu
The Legend of Drunken Master
1994
Plays Police Superintendent Laughton
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989
Plays Imperial Ching's Prince
Project A - Part II
1987
Plays Tree Demon
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
Plays Cheng Lam
The Untold Story
1993
Plays Chief Inspector Wu
A Better Tomorrow II
1987
Plays Senior Police Officer
Police Story 2
1988
Plays Antiquarium Dealer
The Medallion
2003
Plays Tree Demon
A Chinese Ghost Story III
1991
Plays Lord Fu Tin Chau
A Chinese Ghost Story II
1990
Plays Ngok
Swordsman
1990
Plays Sammy's Grandfather
Righting Wrongs
1986
Plays Caretaker
The Sword
1980
Plays Armour Car Seller
Royal Warriors
1986
Plays Wong
The Banquet
1991
Plays Lam's Father
Dr. Lamb
1992
Plays Mental Patient
An Eternal Combat
1991
Plays Uncle Fan
Casino Raiders II
1991
Plays Chai Yan
Devil Hunters
1989
Plays Chief Superintendent Y.K. Chan
Twist
1995
Plays Nieh Ao-Tien
Casino Tycoon II
1992
Plays Mr. Tin
Forest of Death
2007
Plays Fok Ga-Tung
The Crazy Companies II
1988
Plays Uncle Ma
China Strike Force
2000
Plays Tsim Pak Tat
Divergence
2005
Plays Chan Sir
Walk on Fire
1988
Plays Chinese Colonel
The Raid
1991
Plays Nieh Ao Tien
Casino Tycoon
1992
Plays Nancy's Father
Last Romance
1988
Plays Errol
The Cat
1992
Plays Hao
The Prince of Temple Street
1992
Plays Mr. Ming
The Truth
1988
Plays May's Father
Devoted to You
1986
Plays Dragon
Colour of the Game
2017
Plays Uncle Yee
Burning Ambition
1989
Plays Gov. Tak Hong
Zen of Sword
1992
Plays Fang Hongye
The Butterfly Murders
1979
Plays Mr. Lau
Mermaid Got Married
1994
Plays Chang
Stage Door Johnny
1990
Plays Leon
Chez n' Ham
1993
Plays Chen's Father
Bloody Beast
1994
Plays Ling Yu's Godfather
Call Girl '88
1988
Plays Ding
Coolie Killer
1982
Plays Old Man
Re-cycle
2006
Plays Li
Girls Without Tomorrow
1992
Plays Kong Siu-Ming
Possessed
1983
Plays Brother Shun
Front Page
1990
Plays Uncle Cheung
The Detective
2007
Plays Master
Shaolin vs. Evil Dead 2: Ultimate Power
2006
Plays Ye Po
Turning Point 2
2011
41 TV Shows
Plays 張福成
Police Cadet
1984
Plays 一灯大师
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Digital Remaster)
1983
Plays 一灯大师
神鵰俠侶 (數碼修復版)
1983
Plays 一燈大師
The Return of the Condor Heroes
1983
Plays 段延慶
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
1982
Plays Li Qing (1995)
The Golden Pillow
1995
Plays 程孝全
The Breaking Point
1991
Plays 张福成
Police Cadet 1988
1987
Plays 海大富
鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版)
1984
Plays Hoi Dai-fu
The Duke of Mount Deer
1984
Plays 陽頂天
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
1986
Plays 翁振中
Shadow of Justice
2018
Plays 黄寿亭
Seven Sisters
2001
Plays 洪贵东
The Key Man
1992
Plays 李大鹏
播音人 (數碼修復版)
1983
Plays 翁盛芬
Wax and Wane
2011
Plays 潘启铿
香城浪子 (數碼修復版)
1982
Plays 任我行
笑傲江湖 (數碼修復版)
1984
Plays 陳世倌
The Legend of the Book and Sword
1987
Plays Kwan Saan-yuet
The Master of Tai Chi
2008
Plays 郑芝龙
Zheng Cheng Gong
1987
Plays 郑芝龙
Zheng Cheng Gong
1987
Plays 萧毅
The Legend of Master So
1982
Plays 胡说道
Cherished Moments
1990
Plays 凌锋
Good Old Times
1981
Plays 谢罡
The Old Miao Myth
1983
Plays 仇大千
The Shell Game (II)
1981
Plays 黄匡
The Legendary Ranger
1993
Plays 唐太宗
The Legend of the General Who Never Was
1985
Plays 朱温
The Wild Bunch
1982
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Turning Point 2
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The Gutter
Li Wentao · 15 episodes
2020–
Shadow of Justice
翁振中 · 37 episodes
2018–
Colour of the Game
Dragon
2017
Lost in Wrestling
Smith Eight-Stones
2015
Turning Point 2
Ye Po
2011
Wax and Wane
翁盛芬 · 30 episodes
2011–
The Master of Tai Chi
Kwan Saan-yuet · 25 episodes
2008–
The Detective
Uncle Cheung
2007
Forest of Death
Mr. Tin
2007
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lau Siu-Ming still alive?
Lau Siu-Ming passed away on September 2, 2026 at age 94.
What are the most famous roles of Lau Siu-Ming?
Lau Siu-Ming is best known for roles in The Medallion, The Legend of Drunken Master, Police Story 2.
How many movies has Lau Siu-Ming been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Lau Siu-Ming has appeared in 65 movies and 41 TV shows.
What was Lau Siu-Ming's first movie?
The career of Lau Siu-Ming began with The Butterfly Murders (1979).
What is Lau Siu-Ming's most recent movie or series?
Lau Siu-Ming's most recent release is The Gutter, which premiered on March 28, 2020.
What TV shows has Lau Siu-Ming appeared in?
On television, Lau Siu-Ming has appeared in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, American Playhouse, The Return of the Condor Heroes, The Duke of Mount Deer.
Lau Siu-Ming
1931-10-13 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Lau Siu-ming (Chinese: 劉兆銘) is a Hong Kong dancer and actor. He started his acting career in TVB. He starred in the movie The Butterfly Murders (蝶變) for the first time in 1979.