Melvin Wong
Actor · Producer
80 years (Jan 29, 1946)Oakland, California, USA
Melvin Wong, born in Oakland, California in 1946, is a Hong Kong character actor and former police officer who became one of the reliable authority figures of 1980s and 1990s Hong Kong cinema. After serving as a real police inspector he moved into acting, often playing detectives, senior officers and morally divided professionals. He appeared in genre landmarks such as Long Arm of the Law (1984), the Iron Angels action series and Jackie Chan s Police Story (1985). With his tall, quietly imposing presence, Wong helped shape the modern police thriller as it developed in Hong Kong.
Melvin Wong
Actor · Producer
Melvin Wong, born in Oakland, California in 1946, is a Hong Kong character actor and former police officer who became one of the reliable authority figures of 1980s and 1990s Hong Kong cinema. After serving as a real police inspector he moved into acting, often playing detectives, senior officers and morally divided professionals. He appeared in genre landmarks such as Long Arm of the Law (1984), the Iron Angels action series and Jackie Chan s Police Story (1985). With his tall, quietly imposing presence, Wong helped shape the modern police thriller as it developed in Hong Kong.
Movies 74 titles
Plays Director Cai
The Shadow's Edge
2025
Plays Mr Ma
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
Plays Queen Counsel Lo
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989
Plays Officer Wong
Yes, Madam!
1985
Plays Inspector Wong
Heart of Dragon
1985
Plays Colonel Young
Eastern Condors
1987
Plays Nancy Sit's Husband
The God of Cookery
1996
Plays Supt. Wong Jing-wai
Righting Wrongs
1986
Plays Chief Superintendent Wong
The Untold Story 2
1998
Plays Kam Wing
Customs Frontline
2024
Plays Michael Wong
In the Line of Duty 3
1988
Plays Lo
The Inspector Wears Skirts II
1989
Plays Boss's Aide
Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit
1989
Plays Attorney Melvin Wong
Twist
1995
Plays 'Panther' Ho Man Tong
Run and Kill
1993
Plays Major Chan Chung
From Here to Prosperity
1986
Plays Robert [cameo]
The Occupant
1984
Plays Theatre Robbery Victim
The Private Eyes
1976
Plays SY Lam
Healing Hearts
2000
Plays Shantung Swimming Coach
Happy Ghost II
1985
Plays Prison officer
Dragon in Jail
1990
Plays Rambo's Superior Officer
Where's Officer Tuba?
1986
Plays Smoking pool player
From Riches to Rags
1980
Plays Rambo's Superior Officer
Don't Give a Damn
1995
Plays Kiu
Vietnamese Lady
1992
Plays Chao
New York Chinatown
1982
Plays Bobby Wong King Sun
Bewitched
1981
Plays Officer Wong
Return Engagement
1990
Plays Lau
An Eye for an Eye
1990
Plays Melvin
Tiger on the Beat 2
1990
Plays Mo Hsien-Sheng
The Rape After
1984
Plays Chiu
The Pearl of Oriental
1992
Plays George Ma
A Family Affair
1984
Plays Lui Tin
Gold Rush
1999
Plays Superintendent Melvin Wong
Lady Reporter
1989
Plays Chu
The Black Panther Warriors
1993
Plays Godfather
Triad 2
2023
Plays Warden
Erotic Journey
1993
Plays Officer Wong
Beauty Investigator
1992
Plays Joseph Lau
In Between
1994
Plays Sam
Ghost Nursing
1982
Plays Rolex
We're Going to Eat You
1980
Plays Sam Tsao
Fatal Love
1988
Producer
Plays Prosecutor K S "Mel" Wong
Remains of a Woman
1993
Plays Dick Szutu
Couples, Couples, Couples
1988
Plays Lieutenant Guo Sheng
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
Plays Tian
Run for Life Ladies from China
1993
Plays Wan Lo San/3rd brother [cameo]
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1993
Plays Stanley, dentist
Mary from Beijing
1992
Plays Ha
Passion 1995
1995
TV Shows 1 title
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Melvin Wong and where are they from?
Melvin Wong is 80 years old, born on January 29, 1946 in Oakland, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Melvin Wong?
Melvin Wong is best known for roles in The Shadow's Edge, The God of Cookery, Heart of Dragon.
How many movies has Melvin Wong been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1974), Melvin Wong has appeared in 74 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Melvin Wong's first movie?
The career of Melvin Wong began with Chinatown Capers (1974).
What is Melvin Wong's most recent movie or series?
Melvin Wong's most recent release is Mysterious Family Letter, which premiered on November 18, 2025.
What TV shows has Melvin Wong appeared in?
On television, Melvin Wong has appeared in Heartstrings, Sandwiches, The ICAC Investigators 2000, The Legend of Wonder Lady.
Melvin Wong
1946-01-29 · Oakland, California, USA
Melvin Wong grew up in San Francisco, California, where he attended Lowell High School. He studied as an undergraduate at the University of California at Berkeley, before transferring to the San Francisco Medical Center campus, where he graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.