Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1939-12-18
- Day of Death2023-04-09 (83 years)
- Place of BirthGuangdong, China
- Also Known As吳耀漢Richard WooRichard Ng Yiu-HonNgô Diệu Hán오요한吴耀汉Richard NgNg Yiu-Honریچارد نگ یو-هون
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Biography
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon (17 December 1939 – 9 April 2023), also known as Richard Woo, was a Hong Kong actor known for playing comedic roles, particularly in Hong Kong films of the 1980s and 1990s. Ng appeared in 80 films to date. He was twice nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards, for his roles in Winners and Sinners and Beyond the Sunset. He worked alongside some of the...Read More
Acting Career
- 2023
Where the Wind Blows
As: Tsai Lin
- 2021
A Place of Dusk
As: Jia
- 2020
All's Well, Ends Well 2020
As: Old Man Wu
- 2020
A Moment of Happiness
As: Bungalow Owner
- 2019
Dead Packet
As: Richard
- 2019
Walk With Me
As: Ma Yau Sum's Father
- 2019
The Invincible Dragon
As: Wong Bing-cheong
- 2019
Go Back to China
As: Teddy Li
2019A Lifetime Treasure
As: Richard
2018Hotel Soul Good
As: Uncle Bill
2018A House of Happiness
As: Shui
2017Indiana Five Stars
As: Professor Wu
2017Bio Raiders
As: Mo Tian Shi
2017Vampire Cleanup Department
As: Chung
2016The Moment
As: Richard Chan
- 2016
Skiptrace
As: Chinese man on bus
2016Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong
As: Fortune Teller
2015Lost in Hong Kong
As: Elevator Patron
2015Little Big Master
As: Mr Ho
2013Rigor Mortis
As: Uncle Tung
2012Supercapitalist
As: Donald Chang
2012Shadows of Love
As: Zhou Shu
2011Men Suddenly in Love
As: Teacher Chu
2010Perfect Wedding
As: Mr. Yeung
- 2010
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
As: Wang Lu (before face-lift)
2010Flirting Scholar 2
As: Casino tools boss
2010Fortune King Is Coming to Town!
As: Culture God
2009Red Dwarf: Back to Earth
As: Swallow
- 2009
Echelon Conspiracy
As: Wong
2008Pulau Hantu
As: Heng's Father
2008Phoo Action
As: Sifu Chien
2008Bodyguard: A New Beginning
As: Wong
2007The Great Wall of China
As: Jiajing Emperor
2007Happy Birthday
As: Mai's Father
2006Mr. 3 Minutes
As: Chung Gai Cheung
2006The First Emperor
As: Chief Minister
2003Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
As: Chan Kai Leong
- 2003
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
As: Buyer
2003My Dream Girl
As: Zhang Tian / Cheung Tin
2002My Wife Is 18
As: Professor
2001Beijing Rocks
As: Wu De-hui
2001The Lost Empire
As: Communist Official
2000Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone
As: London street vendor
2000Sausalito
As: Robert
1997Hong Kong Night Club
As: Yu Ten Sen
1997Once Upon a Time in China and America
As: Uncle Han
1996The Stunt Woman
As: Detective
1996How to Meet the Lucky Stars
As: Sandy
1995Heaven Can't Wait
As: Taoist Priest
1995Doctor Mack
As: Professor Bao
1995Don't Give a Damn
As: Old Man on the Bus
1993The Kung Fu Cult Master
As: 韦一笑
1993Boys Are Easy
As: Ching Sing
1993Perfect Couples
As: Li Tai-Choi
1993Future Cops
As: Richard Yu
1992Handsome Siblings
As: First Twin Villain / Supremes
1992Saviour Of The Soul II
As: King of Evil
1992Ghost Punting
As: Jin Shui / Sandy
1992Now You See Love... Now You Don't
As: English teacher
1992Banana Spirit
As: Uncle Tang
1991The Banquet
As: Tsang's Father
1991Slickers vs. Killers
As: Mr. Chow
1991The Gambling Ghost
As: Check Point Policeman
1990The Nocturnal Demon
As: Taxi driver
1990Red Dust
As: Yu
1990License to Steal
As: Inspector Ta Hsiang Ken
1990Till Death Shall We Start
As: Landal
1990Family Honor
As: Ming's husband
1989Hey Big Brother
As: 方海珠
1989Excuse Me, Please!
As: Chicken
1989Run, Don't Walk
As: Ng Sing Choi
1989Mr. Sunshine
As: Black Face Huang Zu-Ren
1989Beyond the Sunset
As: Wong Bye Foo
1989Miracles: The Canton Godfather
As: Chief Inspector Ho
1989Return of the Lucky Stars
As: Tai Shan / Sandy
1989Little Cop
As: Station Insp.
1988Faithfully Yours
As: Chuk Tai-Chung
1988Spooky, Spooky
As: East Bay Inspector
1988Mistaken Identity
As: Cheung Kan-Sing
1988In the Line of Duty 3
As: Customer at Restaurant
1988King of Stanley Market
As: Fu
1988In the Blood
As: Parkingmeter Man
1988Carry On Hotel
As: Donald Ng
1988Carry On Dancing
As: Dr. Alan Lam
1988Red Dwarf
As: Swallow
1988Gaston & Leo in Hong Kong
As: Agent 008
1987Mr. Vampire III
As: Mao Ming
1987Golden Swallow
As: Right Sword
1987Mr. Handsome
As: Dr. Richard Chow
1987The Wrong Couples
As: Yu Tai Dai
1987Magnificent Warriors
As: Drifter Conman
1987The Goofy Gang
As: Yacht Repairman [cameo]
1987My Cousin, the Ghost
As: Cousin Big / Wu Te Ta
1986Pom Pom Strikes Back
As: Chau
1986Lucky Stars Go Places
As: Sandy
1986My Family
As: Dr Richard Ng
1986Millionaires' Express
As: Hon
1986From Here to Prosperity
As: Mui Choi
1985Yes, Madam!
As: Weak Heart (uncredited)
1985Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom
As: Chau
1985Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
As: Sandy
1985Those Merry Souls
As: Fernando Ng
1985My Lucky Stars
As: Sandy
- 1984
Wheels on Meals
As: Mental Patient (Brilliant)
1984The Return of Pom Pom
As: Chau
1984Heaven Can Help
As: Inspector Chan Siu Ming
1984Pom Pom
As: Chau
1983Winners & Sinners
As: Exhaust Pipe
1982It Takes Two
As: Ai Don Low
1982Carry On Pickpocket
As: Sergeant Wu
1981Super Fool!
As: Great Dragon / Heung Kan
1979Murder Most Foul
As: Hank
1979Itchy Fingers
As: Hsien
1977Money Crazy
As: Dragon / Liu Fu
1976The Private Eyes
As: Police Sergeant
1976The Good, the Bad and the Loser
As: Assassin
1974Golden Needles
As: Lin To's man
1970Toomorrow
As: Frank (uncredited)
1970The Gamblers
As: Koboyashi