Andy Lau
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Andy Lau Tak-Wah (Chinese: 劉德華, born 27 September 1961) is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, actor, presenter, and film producer. Lau has been one of Hong Kong's most commercially successful film actors since the mid-1980s, performing in more than 160 films while maintaining a successful singing career at the same time. The media refer to Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Leon Lai Ming and him as the Cantopop Four Kings (四大天王). For his contributions, a wax figure of Lau was unveiled on 1 June 2005 at the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. He also entered into Guinness World Records for "Most Awards Won by a Cantopop Male Artist". By April 2000, he had already won a total unprecedented 292 awards.
Andy Lau Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Andy Lau reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Andy Lau's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Andy Lau's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Infernal Affairs Trilogy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Andy Lau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Andy Lau's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Andy Lau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Row to Win | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Lychee Road | Yang Guozhong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Crisis Negotiators | Unstable Hostage Taker Husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Wandering Earth II | Tu Hengyu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Shock Wave 2 | Poon Shing Fung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Keep Rolling | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Find Your Voice | Yim Chi-long | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fagara | Kwok Tin-yan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Our Times | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Boundless | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Angry Kid | Brick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Simple Life | Roger Leung | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | I'll Call You | Muscle Guy / Warden 333 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Infernal Affairs Trilogy | Lau Kin Ming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | A World Without Thieves | Wang Bo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | House of Flying Daggers | Liu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | McDull, Prince de la Bun | McBing (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Infernal Affairs III | Lau Kin Ming | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Infernal Affairs | Lau Kin Ming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Running Out of Time | Mr. Cheung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A True Mob Story | Wai Cheung-Dee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Legend of Drunken Master | Counter Intelligence Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Days of Tomorrow | Shing | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Come Fly the Dragon | Chou Chun-Chieh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Hong Kong Godfather | Koo Siu York | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Tricky Brains | Che Man Kit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Days of Being Wild | Tide | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Gangland Odyssey | Che | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Home Too Far | Tu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kawashima Yoshiko | Fook / Cloud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Moment of Romance | Wah Dee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | No Risk, No Gain | Big Dee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Return Engagement | Wah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Stars & Roses | Liou Chi Tsu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | God of Gamblers | Michael | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Crocodile Hunter | Happy Chiu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | City Kids 1989 | Sas / Puppy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | News Attack | Turbo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Proud and Confident | Wah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Little Cop | Traffic Cop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Bloody Brotherhood | Cheung Ka-Wah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Runaway Blues | Lam Kong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dragon Family | Lung Wah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | In the Blood | Wah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | As Tears Go By | Wah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Last Eunuch In China | Han Ming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sworn Brothers | Lam Ting Yat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Crossroads - A Decision | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Boat People | To Minh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Once Upon a Rainbow | Trainee | Super Hit | Similar → |
Andy Lau - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Andy Lau?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Andy Lau is "Infernal Affairs Trilogy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Andy Lau acted in?
Andy Lau has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Andy Lau?
Other notable films include "Hong Kong Godfather", "Crocodile Hunter", and "In the Blood".