Patrick Tse Yin
Known for
Patrick Tse Yin was a Hong Kong actor, producer, screenwriter and director born in Guangdong Province, widely regarded as one of the founding icons of modern Hong Kong cinema and television across a career spanning six decades. His most internationally recognized late role came as the boastful Team Captain Hung in Stephen Chow's 'Shaolin Soccer'. Earlier work included the acclaimed ghost drama 'Rouge' and countless leading roles that shaped Cantonese-language film in the 1960s and '70s. Father of actor-singer Nicholas Tse, he passed away in 2026 as one of Hong Kong entertainment's most enduring legends.
Patrick Tse Yin
58 Movies
16 Series
Patrick Tse Yin was a Hong Kong actor, producer, screenwriter and director born in Guangdong Province, widely regarded as one of the founding icons of modern Hong Kong cinema and television across a career spanning six decades. His most internationally recognized late role came as the boastful Team Captain Hung in Stephen Chow's 'Shaolin Soccer'. Earlier work included the acclaimed ghost drama 'Rouge' and countless leading roles that shaped Cantonese-language film in the 1960s and '70s. Father of actor-singer Nicholas Tse, he passed away in 2026 as one of Hong Kong entertainment's most enduring legends.
Movies
Plays Hung
Shaolin Soccer
2001
Plays Kao
Flaming Brothers
1987
Plays Brothel Patron
Rouge
1987
Plays Cheung Man-Fu
The Black Rose
1965
Plays Boss
Temptress Moon
1996
Plays The 10th Grandmaster
Tai Chi Hero
2012
Plays Wong Kwan
Colour of the Truth
2003
Plays Commander Tanaka Takayoshi
Kawashima Yoshiko
1990
Plays Anthony
The Accident
1999
Plays Yin Xi Liu
Mahjong Heroes
1981
Plays Hai Tao
The Invincible Eight
1971
Plays Law Tin-Bei
Killer's Nocturne
1987
Plays Chau
Time
2021
Plays Luo Sihai
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
Plays Valentine
Hong Kong Playboys
1983
Plays Mr. Cheung
Missbehavior
2019
Plays Shi Ka Lok (Thief of Thieves)
Winner Takes All
1982
Plays Lee Jwo Horng
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
1967
Plays Fei Yung Fan
Fantasies Behind the Pearly Curtain
1975
Plays Tse Sing
How to Get a Wife
1961
TV Shows
Plays 段正淳
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
1982
Plays 段正淳
天龍八部 (數碼修復版)
1982
Plays 罗四海
The Shell Game
1980
Plays 龙四
King of Gambler
1996
Plays 苗人凤/苗家云
The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain (Digital Remaster)
1985
Plays Heung Mo-ming
Bet Hur
2017
Plays 阮庭深
萬水千山總是情 (數碼修復版)
1982
Plays 方存信
The Fallen Family
1985
Plays 屠一笑
The Shell Game (II)
1981
Plays 楊鐵心
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
1983
Plays 薛丁山
Destined to Rebel
1986
Plays 飞龙太子
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1986
Plays 韦文瀚
情謎
1981
Plays 萧十一郎
蕭十一郎 (數碼修復版)
1978
Plays 狄青麟
離別鈎 (數碼修復版)
1980
Plays Long Siu Tin
Forensic Heroes IV
2020
Latest Trailers
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Time
Full Filmography
Time
Chau
2021
Film
Forensic Heroes IV
Long Siu Tin · 4 episodes
2020
TV
Missbehavior
Mr. Cheung
2019
Film
Bet Hur
Heung Mo-ming · 35 episodes
2017–
TV
Tai Chi Hero
The 10th Grandmaster
2012
Film
Colour of the Truth
Wong Kwan
2003
Film
Shaolin Soccer
Hung
2001
Film
The Accident
Anthony
1999
Film
Temptress Moon
Boss
1996
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patrick Tse Yin still alive?
Patrick Tse Yin passed away on July 16, 2026 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of Patrick Tse Yin?
Patrick Tse Yin is best known for roles in Shaolin Soccer, Tai Chi Hero, Rouge.
How many movies has Patrick Tse Yin been in?
Over a 74-year career (since 1952), Patrick Tse Yin has appeared in 58 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Patrick Tse Yin's first movie?
The career of Patrick Tse Yin began with The Stormy Night (1952).
What is Patrick Tse Yin's most recent movie or series?
Patrick Tse Yin's most recent release is Time, which premiered on July 15, 2021.
What TV shows has Patrick Tse Yin appeared in?
On television, Patrick Tse Yin has appeared in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, King of Gambler, The Shell Game, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.
Patrick Tse Yin
1936-08-09 · Guangdong Province, China
Patrick Tse Yin (born Tse Ka-yuk; 9 August 1936) is a Hong Kong actor, producer, screenwriter and director in Hong Kong cinema.