Personal Info
- Known ForDirecting
- GenderMale
- Birthday1946-09-22 (79 years)
- Place of BirthGuangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Also Known AsWu Yu-ShengWu Yu-ShenWu Yao-ShenJohn Y. S. WooJohn Y. WooNg Yue-Sum吳宇森
John Woo
Biography
John Woo Yu-Sen SBS is a Hong Kong film director and producer. Recognized for his stylised films of highly choreographed action sequences, Mexican standoffs, and use of slow-motion, Woo has directed several notable Hong Kong action films, among them, A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, Hard Boiled and Red Cliff. His Hollywood films include Hard Target, Broken Arrow, Face/Off and Mission:...Read More
Acting Career
- 2011
Beginning of the Great Revival
As: Lin Sen
- 2009
The Founding of a Republic
As: Liu Wenhui
- 2009
The Founding of a Republic
As: National Army Officers
- 2001
Mission: Improbable
As: John Woo
- 1997
Task Force
As: Police Chief
- 1992
Hard Boiled
As: Mr. Woo
- 1992
Twin Dragons
As: Priest
- 1991
The Banquet
As: Man on Stairs
- 1991
Once a Thief
As: Stanley Wu
1990Rebel from China
As: Kwong
- 1990
Bullet in the Head
As: Policeman
1989Sunset in Paris
As: Maggie's uncle
1989Celebrity Talk Show
As: 吴宇森
1988Starry Is the Night
As: Father Fan
1987The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
As: Ling's Husband
- 1986
A Better Tomorrow
As: Inspector Wu
1980From Riches to Rags
As: [cameo]
1979Itchy Fingers
As: Triad Boss on Lorry
1978Follow the Star
As: Miss Chen's Father
1976Hand of Death
As: Zhang Yi
1974Young Lovers on Flying Wheels
As: Man at Bike Reclaim Centre
1974The Young Dragons
As: Message Deliverer