Billy Lau

Billy Lau Nam Kwong (born 3 April 1954) is a Hong Kong film actor, director and writer. He is best known for playing the Police Captain in Mr. Vampire (1985) and went on to be cast in similar roles. He has appeared in many comedy and horror films.

Billy Lau Nam-Kwong
Lau 2013 at a protest in Hong Kong.
Born
Hong Kong
OccupationActor
Years active1982–current

Personal life

Before acting Lau was an optician for some time and treated Bey Logans' wife's.[1]

After the closure of Digital Broadcasting Corporation on 10 October 2012. Lau, activists and radio hosts began a three-day sit-in protest in front of the government headquarters due to freedom of speech concerns. Lau went on hunger strike more than 130 hours and eventual went to hospital.[2] An Internet radio station D100 was established due to the closure of Digital Broadcast Corporation.

Filmography

TV Series

Year Title Network Role Notes
1993The Vampire ReturnsTVBQu Yan
1994Shade of DarknessTVB
1995Detective Investigation FilesTVBDing Sau Lai
1995–1996A Kindred SpiritTVBLeung Yun Choi
1997Chinese FolkloreTVB
2001Thank You GrandpaATVTong Xueli
2002ResponsiveATVTong Xueli
2002Project Ji XiangATVKe Deli
2003Light of Million HopesATVWu Guanghong
2004Mama, I Love YouATVCheng Long
2004Cross Border DaddyATVZengjing Ci
2005Go! Go! DaddyATVZengjing Ci
2005Danger CounterATVHuang Qiang
2005Hi there this logicATVTeng Takumi
2005–2006一雙筷子走天涯ATV
2006SpitfireATV
2006Hong Kong Criminal FilesATVTadakuni parent
2007Hong Kong GhostbustersATVLiu Ye
2008Today in CourtATVNo Character name (Liar dog food case)
2009Hong Kong Gossip'ATVLEUNG Suk steamed
2009Rooms to LetRTHK
2010F.S.D RTHKXiongge

Film

Year Title[3][4][5][6] Chinese Title Role Notes
1982He Lives by Night夜驚魂Cashier of convenience store
1982It Takes Two 難兄難弟Bing's thug
1983Aces Go Places II難兄難弟Bull's thugAKA: Mad Mission II.
1983Esprit d'amour陰陽錯Ming's colleagueAlso Assistant Director.
1983Men from the Gutter暗渠Brainless
1984Men from the Gutter暗渠Brainless
1984Heaven Can Help上天救命reporter
1984Double Trouble大小不良Lecher at ATM
1984Banana Cop 英倫琵琶HK copAlso Production Manager.
1984Hong Kong 1941等待黎明ForemanAKA: Waiting for Dawn, The Moment Has Come.
1984The Ghost Informer鬼線人waiter in disco
1985Yes, Madam!皇家師姐Parking Inspector (Cameo)UK title: Police Assassins.
1985Mr. Vampire殭屍先生Wai (a.k.a. Police Captain)
1985Those Merry Souls時來運轉Doctor
1985My Lucky Stars福星高照Mental patient on bench
1985Cop Busters拖錯車
1985Affectionately Yours花仔多情Ruddy's buddy
1985Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars夏日福星Play director (in movie)AKA: The Target / Japanese title: Seven Lucky Stars.
1985The Intellectual Trio龍鳳智多星Simon TangAKA: Intellectual Trio H2O.
1985Chase a Fortune吉人天相BillyAlso Assistant Director.
1985City Hero飛虎奇兵Old Bachelor
1985Friendly Ghost老友鬼鬼(cameo)AKA: 瘋狂三寳
1986My Heavenly Lover我的愛神Billy TamAKA: Mr Heavenly Lover (Hong Kong Film Archive.)
1986Lucky Stars Go Places最佳福星Libbogen
1986The Millionaires' Express富貴列車Train CaptainAKA: The Millionaire's Express/ Shanghai Express.
1986United We Stand飛躍羚羊Billy
1986Mr. Vampire Part 2殭屍家族ChickenAKA: Mr. Vampire II/ Mr. Vampire 2.
1986Naughty Boys扭計雜牌軍Ah Fu (Detective)AKA: A Little Bit of Trick/ The Violent Caper.
1986Sweet Sixteen甜蜜十六歲Teacher LauAKA: 十六歲正點.
1986My Family 八喜臨門Mr LauAKA: The Family
1986The Strange Bedfellow兩公婆八條心Sgt SingAKA: 變形人.
1987Mr. Vampire Part 3靈幻先生Captain Chiang (AKA: Qiang)AKA: Mr. Vampire III/ Mr. Vampire 3.
1987Eastern Condors東方禿鷹Ching Dai-Hao
1987The Haunted Cop Shop猛鬼差館Sneaky Ming
1987The Final Test最後一戰Dirty Nose
1987You're My Destiny用愛捉伊人traffic cop (cameo)
1988Police Story Part II警察故事續集ticketed truck driverAKA: Police Story 2.
1988No Compromise赤膽情Mr Chan
1988The Beloved Son of God肥貓流浪記mental patient playing headmasterAKA: The Nowhereman/ Fat Cat/ Beloved Son of God.
1988Carry On Hotel 金裝大酒店
1988My Dream Is Yours夢過界Bearded smoking copAKA: The Dream Is Yours.
1988The Inspector Wears Skirts霸王花NamUS Title: Top Squad.
1988Bet on Fire火舞風雲club patron (cameo)
1988Operation Pink Squad霸王女福星Big Nose
1988Miss Magic靈幻小姐Billy TungAKA: Lady Vampire.
1988Spooky, Spooky鬼猛腳Four Eyes
1988Into the Night驚魂今晚夜Burglar
1988The Haunted Cop Shop II猛鬼學堂Lazy BoneAKA: 捉鬼特訓班.
1989Funny Ghost猛鬼撞鬼Killer Ho
1989The Inspector Wears Skirts II神勇飛虎霸王花NamAKA: The Inspector Wears Skirts Part II.
1989Unfaithfully Yours花心三劍俠China Gun
1989Mr. Canton and Lady Rose奇蹟Ah TungAKA: Miracles/ Canton Godfather/ Black Dragon.
1989Vampire Vs Vampire一眉道人CaptainAKA: One Eyebrowed Priest.
1989Pedicab Driver群龍戲鳳Coolie (cameo)
1989Mr. Smart瀟酒先生Kuang
1989Operation Pink Squad II猛鬼大廈Jealous married copAKA: Thunder Cops.
1989Little Cop小小小警察Vice Squad InspAKA: Little Cup/ 小警察.
1990A Tale from the East漫畫奇俠Chu Tat LitAKA: Tales from the East.
1990The Fortune Code富貴兵團Donald Duck
1990Raid on Royal Casino Marine霸王花之皇家賭船NamAKA: Inspector Wears Skirts 3/ 皇家賭船(霸王花第三集.
1990The Nocturnal Demon夜魔先生Master Snake
1990Here Comes a Vampire猛鬼霸王花Yung
1990The Spooky Family捉鬼合家歡AKA: Spooky Family.
1990Vampire Settle on Police Camp一眉道姑AKA: 猛鬼系列之一眉道姑.
1991Slickers Vs Killers黐線枕邊人man at mall
1991The Banquet豪門夜宴
1991Vampire Kids殭屍福星仔FattyAKA: Vampire Resurrection.
1991Devil's Vendetta妖魔道Tan Tin KongActual on-screen title: Devil's Vindata.
1991Sisters of the World Unite莎莎嘉嘉站起來
1992Lethal Contact龍貓燒鬚Polar BearAlso the Director.
1992Ghost in Me老友鬼上身Xiao Lin
1992Mr. Vampire 1992新殭屍先生GeneralAKA: Chinese Vampire Story.
1992Mad Mad Ghost鬼打鬼之黃金道士LandlordAKA: 鬼打鬼之靈幻天師/ 正宗鬼打鬼之靈幻天師.
1992A Kid from Tibet西藏小子Jail Warden
1992Skin Striperess甩皮鬼Mr LauAKA: The Skinned Ghost/ 金裝鬼打鬼/ Sexy Ghost/ 艷鬼
1992Inspector Wears Skirts IV92霸王花與霸王花Lou Nan PinAKA: The Inspector Wear Skirts IV.
1993Fatal Seduction艷降AKA: Woman Killer's Rampage.
1993Blade of Fury一刀傾城Assistant Director
1994Don't Shoot Me, I'm Just a Violinist!山雞變鳳凰First Robber
1994The Gods Must Be Funny in China非洲超人Show HostAKA: The God Must Be Funny in China.
1995Don't Give a Damn冇面俾fainted cop (CID) (uncredited)AKA: 摩登笑探/ US DVD Title: Burger Cop.
1995Only Fools Fall in Love呆佬拜壽Sha SamAKA: 新威龍闖天關—傻瓜與野丫頭.
1999Tender Heart愛滋初體驗AKA: 愛滋心.
2000Guys and a Cop賤男特警Dick-cock
2000Humuhumunukupua賤男人週記Nonsee
2000The Temptation of Office LadiesOL誘惑之各自各精彩Johnny Koo
2000Guys and a Cop賤男特警Writer/ Planning
2002Sex & Zen Vol.3偷情寶鑑Vol.3:性愛三十六房/ 荒淫無度
2002Sex & Zen Vol.4偷情寶鑑Vol.4:十二性夜/ 閨房秘技
2002Sex and Zen as The Prostitute in Jiang Nan偷情寶鑑–江南第一名妓Johnny KooAKA: 偷情寶鑑:性奴/ Sex & Zen Vol.5
2007Kung Fu Mahjong 3 – The Final Duel雀聖3自摸三百番Mahjong cheat
2007The Pye-Dog野·良犬Mr Leung
2011A Simple Life桃姐Mobster AAKA: Miss Peach/ Sister Peach.
2013Rigor Mortis殭屍

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Nomination

References

  1. Bey Logan (2002). Mr. Vampire Commentary by Bey Logan (DVD). Hong Kong Legends.
  2. "樓南光不適送院 傳仍堅持絕食". 蘋果日報. 26 October 2012.
  3. "Billy Lau at IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  4. "Billy Lau at HKMDb". Hong Kong Movie Database. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  5. "Billy Lau at Hong Kong Cinemagic". Hong Kong Cinemagic. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  6. "Alan Tam Wing Lun 譚 詠麟". Cinemasie.com. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
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