Tam Bo
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tam Bo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Tam Bo's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tam Bo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Drunken Master, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tam Bo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tam Bo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tam Bo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Seventh Curse | Lung's Tribal Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Lunatics | Angry tenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Men from the Gutter | Xu's Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dragon Lord | Smuggler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Shaolin Prince | Soldier in 9th Lord's Army | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Duel of the Century | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Bloody Parrot | Thug at Inn | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Return of the Sentimental Swordsman | Money Clan Member / Martial Artist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bat Without Wings | Escort Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Clones of Bruce Lee | Professor Lucas's Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Master | Wan's Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | To Kill A Mastermind | Elder Martyr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Proud Twins | Au Yeung Ding | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Shaolin Abbot | Monk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Kung Fu Instructor | Zhou Clan's Cart Pusher | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Full Moon Scimitar | Master Suen's Man / Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Drunken Master | Waiter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Enter Three Dragons | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Lady of the Law | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Dragon Tamers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Young Rebel | Bou Chiang | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shaolin Martial Arts | Manchu Student | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires | Vanessa's Servant #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Heroes Two | Manchu Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | When Taekwondo Strikes | Japanese (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Pirate | (extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Blood Brothers | (extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Delinquent | Big Sean's Gangster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Man of Iron | Chu Fung's Gate Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hapkido | Japanese at Opening Scene (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Prodigal Boxer | Fong Family's servant | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Delightful Forest | Jiang's Waiter / Jailer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Five Fingers of Death | Master Meng's Pupil (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Water Margin | Constable | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Boxer from Shantung | Yang's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Duel of Fists | Thai Boxing Referee (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Duel | Liu Shou Yi's Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The New One-Armed Swordsman | Chieftain Ho's Man (extra) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Chinese Boxer | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Heroic Ones | Warlord Zhu's Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Twelve Gold Medallions | Lei Ting's Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Vengeance! | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Wandering Swordsman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Have Sword, Will Travel | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Invincible Fist | (extra) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Flying Dagger | Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Return of the One-Armed Swordsman | (extra) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Golden Swallow | (extra) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The One-Armed Swordsman | Feng's Disciple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Thundering Sword | Yue's security escort member (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Tam Bo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tam Bo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tam Bo is "Drunken Master" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Tam Bo acted in?
Tam Bo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tam Bo?
Other notable films include "When Taekwondo Strikes", "Have Sword, Will Travel", and "The Lunatics".