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Richard Ng Yiu-hon

Richard Ng Yiu-hon

Director & actor · born 18 December 1939 · Guangdong, China

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 biggest names in Hong Kong action cinema including Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Andy Lau, and Jet Li.

Where to start: Winners & Sinners (1983).

As director 1

As actor 117

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Richard Ng Yiu-hon movie?

By viewer score, Winners & Sinners (1983) at 7.0/10.

What are Richard Ng Yiu-hon’s most popular movies?

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life, Skiptrace, Echelon Conspiracy.

How many movies has Richard Ng Yiu-hon made?

118 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 117 as actor.

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