Lau Siu-Ming
ActingAbout Lau Siu-Ming
Lau Siu-Ming (Chinese: 劉兆銘) is a Hong Kong dancer and actor. He started his acting career in TVB. He starred in the movie The Butterfly Murders (蝶變) for the first time in 1979.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lau Siu-Ming 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 Lau Siu-Ming'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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lau Siu-Ming remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Faithfully Yours, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lau Siu-Ming Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lau Siu-Ming's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lau Siu-Ming.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Colour of the Game | Dragon | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Turning Point 2 | Ye Po | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Detective | Uncle Cheung | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Re-cycle | Old Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Divergence | Tsim Pak Tat | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Medallion | Antiquarium Dealer | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kitchen | Mr. Chiu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Faithfully Yours | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Twist | Chief Superintendent Y.K. Chan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Legend of Drunken Master | Mr. Chu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Prince of Portland Street | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Chez n' Ham | Leon | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Untold Story | Cheng Lam | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Zen of Sword | Gov. Tak Hong | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Cat | Errol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dr. Lamb | Lam's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Casino Tycoon II | Nieh Ao-Tien | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Girls Without Tomorrow | Li | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Casino Tycoon | Nieh Ao Tien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Banquet | Wong | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Chinese Ghost Story III | Tree Demon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Casino Raiders II | Uncle Fan | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Blue Lightning | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | An Eternal Combat | Mental Patient | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Story of My Son | Lee's Father-in-law | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Front Page | Brother Shun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Chinese Ghost Story II | Lord Fu Tin Chau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Swordsman | Ngok | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Truth – Final Episode | Mr. Ming | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Devil Hunters | Chai Yan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Eat a Bowl of Tea | Lee Gong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Wild Ones | Dr Lo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Miracles: The Canton Godfather | Police Superintendent Laughton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Burning Ambition | Uncle Yee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Shanghai Mafia | 江爷 | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Crazy Companies II | Fok Ga-Tung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Last Romance | Nancy's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Police Story 2 | Senior Police Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Walk on Fire | Chan Sir | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Truth | Mr. Ming | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Better Tomorrow II | Chief Inspector Wu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Project A Part II | Imperial Ching's Prince | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Chinese Ghost Story | Tree Demon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Righting Wrongs | Sammy's Grandfather | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Royal Warriors | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Devoted to You | May's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Coolie Killer | Ding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Sword | Caretaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Butterfly Murders | Fang Hongye | Hit | Similar → |
Lau Siu-Ming - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lau Siu-Ming?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lau Siu-Ming is "Faithfully Yours" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lau Siu-Ming acted in?
Lau Siu-Ming has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lau Siu-Ming?
Other notable films include "Blue Lightning", "Kitchen", and "The Wild Ones".