Wong Yu
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made Wong Yu a veteran actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'. Among the rest of the work, 'The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter' stands out. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.
Wong Yu
55 Movies
1 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Wong Yu a veteran actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'. Among the rest of the work, 'The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter' stands out. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.
Movies
Plays Miller Six, San Ta's Student
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
1978
Plays Hsiao Shan
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
1977
Plays SDU
The Seventh Curse
1986
Plays Qintong
The Golden Lotus
1974
Plays Fan Zheng Yuan
The Shadow Boxing
1979
Plays Ho Hsi
Rouge
1987
Plays Zhou Ping
The Kung Fu Instructor
1979
Plays Wei Xiao Bao
How to Choose a Royal Bride
1985
Plays Greets rude heroes
Handsome Siblings
1992
Plays Yang 1st Brother
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
Plays Dirty Ho Ching
Dirty Ho
1979
Plays Hong Wending
Executioners from Shaolin
1977
Plays Xie Tianfu
The Flying Guillotine
1975
Plays Nangong Song
The Proud Youth
1978
Plays Hsiao Chien
The Spiritual Boxer
1975
Plays Master Lin Tao Cheung
Challenge of the Masters
1976
Plays Zhou Ri-Qing
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
1977
Plays Peter
Girl with the Diamond Slipper
1985
Plays Emperor
Facets of Love
1973
Plays He Liu
The Master Strikes Back
1985
Plays Curry
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
1982
Plays He Jiayu
Kid from Kwangtung
1982
Plays 3 Hands
Wits of the Brats
1984
Plays Jiabao
The Young Vagabond
1985
Plays Ah Yung / Ah Wing
The Lady Is the Boss
1983
Plays Siu Chat
The Battle for the Republic of China
1981
Plays Ah Cun
Lion vs. Lion
1981
Plays Fong Sai Yuk
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
1985
Plays Eunuch Zhang Jin Xi
The Last Tempest
1976
Plays Li Bao-Tong
The Kid with a Tattoo
1980
Plays Kid Liu
The Criminals
1976
Plays Xinshuan (Miserable) / Gu Jian
Rendezvous with Death
1980
Plays Zhang Youqian's Employee
That's Adultery!
1975
Plays Lei Li
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
Plays Siu Bao / Siu Guei Tzu
Tales of a Eunuch
1983
Plays Kwan Yuan Cheung
Winner Takes All
1982
Plays Xiahou Xiaotong
Swift Sword
1980
Plays Hung Sen
Thirteen
1974
Plays Darkie Wen / Blackie
The Teahouse
1974
Plays Mr. Hsiong
Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues
1991
Plays 2nd Lord
Execution in Autumn
1972
Plays Majesty
Take Care, Your Majesty
1983
Plays Locksmith Ping
Gossip Street
1974
Plays Man carried friend to hospital
Hong Kong 73
1974
Plays Little Mouth
The Comedy
1984
TV Shows
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Framed
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千秋英烈传
Gai Nie · 40 episodes
1996–
TV
Handsome Siblings
Greets rude heroes
1992
Film
Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues
Mr. Hsiong
1991
Film
Dragons Forever
Thug on Ship (uncredited)
1988
Film
Rouge
Ho Hsi
1987
Film
The Seventh Curse
SDU
1986
Film
Girl with the Diamond Slipper
Peter
1985
Film
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
Fong Sai Yuk
1985
Film
The Flying Mr. B
Man at restaurant
1985
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wong Yu still alive?
Wong Yu passed away on May 16, 2008 at age 52.
What are the most famous roles of Wong Yu?
Wong Yu is best known for roles in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Dragons Forever, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter.
How many movies has Wong Yu been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1972), Wong Yu has appeared in 55 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Wong Yu's first movie?
The career of Wong Yu began with Execution in Autumn (1972).
What is Wong Yu's most recent movie or series?
Wong Yu's most recent release is 千秋英烈传, which premiered on June 24, 1996.
What TV shows has Wong Yu appeared in?
On television, Wong Yu has appeared in Rise & Fall of Qing Dynasty, Rise & Fall of Qing Dynasty (II), 千秋英烈传.
Wong Yu
1955-10-26 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Wong Yue (汪禹, 1955–2008) was a Hong Kong martial arts film actor. He starred in many Shaw Brothers Studio films and is known for his comic roles in films with Gordon Liu, such as Dirty Ho, Spiritual Boxer II, 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and Eight Diagram Pole Fighter.
He is sometimes credited as Wong Yu and as Wang Yu, but is a different person than an older Shaw Brothers star, Jimmy Wang Yu. He was renamed after him as a revenge of producer Shaw against the original Wang Yu.
Wong Yue/Wang Yue died on May 16, 2008 from acute pneumonia.