Roy Chiao - Actor Profile

Roy Chiao

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 16, 1927
Birth Place: Shanghai, China

About Roy Chiao

Roy Chiao was a Chinese actor most famous in the Western world for playing the minor villain Lao Che in the 1984 movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Senzo Tanaka in Bloodsport.

Roy Chiao Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Roy Chiao 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 Roy Chiao's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 96% of Roy Chiao'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 Mr. Fortune, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Roy Chiao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Roy Chiao's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Roy Chiao has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 All's Well, End's Well '97 Mr. Lo Average Similar →
1996 Blind Romance Tung's Grandfather Hit Similar →
1995 Only Fools Fall in Love Ford's Great Uncle Hit Similar →
1995 Summer Snow Lin Sun Super Hit Similar →
1992 Cageman Fatso Hit Similar →
1990 King of Gambler Boss Ho Super Hit Similar →
1990 Shadow of China Lee Hok Chow Super Hit Similar →
1989 Burning Ambition Hwa's Father Hit Similar →
1989 Lady Reporter Prosecutor Yu Hit Similar →
1989 Mr. Fortune Boss Cha Super Hit Similar →
1988 Bloodsport Tanaka Hit Similar →
1988 Dragons Forever Judge Lo Chun Wai Hit Similar →
1987 Life is a Moment Astrologer Hit Similar →
1986 Inspector Chocolate Captain K.W. Kiu Hit Similar →
1986 Righting Wrongs Judge Super Hit Similar →
1985 The Musical Singer - Hit Similar →
1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Lao Che Hit Similar →
1982 Once Upon a Mirage - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Murder Most Foul Himself as a pilot Hit Similar →
1979 Itchy Fingers Inspector Hit Similar →
1978 Enter the Fat Dragon Uncle Chiu Hit Similar →
1978 Game of Death Henry Lo Average Similar →
1978 Follow the Star Drunken Sheng Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Last Message Mr. Chiang Wo Hit Similar →
1975 The Valiant Ones Yu Da You Hit Similar →
1974 Games Gamblers Play Man at Milk Bar Getting Parking Ticket Hit Similar →
1974 The Blue Lamp in Winter Night - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Fate of Lee Khan Tsao Yu-kun Hit Similar →
1973 Enter the Dragon Shaolin Abbott (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1973 The Call Girls - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Cheat to Cheat - Hit Similar →
1972 Cheating in Panorama - Super Hit Similar →
1970 A Touch of Zen Abbot Hui-yuan Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Arch Captain Yang Super Hit Similar →
1969 Escorts Over Tiger Hill - Hit Similar →
1968 Travels with a Sword Cockeyed Tiger Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Story of Three Loves: Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1964 The Story of Three Loves: Part 1 - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Four Brave Ones - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Because of Her Jin Shiming Super Hit Similar →
1962 Ladies First Wang Shu Super Hit Similar →
1962 Lily of the Valley - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Death Traps Luo Shou-Li Hit Similar →
1960 Between Tears and Laughter Zheng Dajiang Super Hit Similar →
1960 Happily Ever After - Super Hit Similar →
1960 June Bride Mai Qin Super Hit Similar →
1960 Devotion Yuan Chi Tang Hit Similar →
1960 Sister Long Legs Hsiao Chin Super Hit Similar →
1959 Spring Song Buffalo Super Hit Similar →
1950 The Alishan Uprising - Hit Similar →

Roy Chiao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Roy Chiao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roy Chiao is "Mr. Fortune" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Roy Chiao acted in?

Roy Chiao has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Roy Chiao?

Other notable films include "Happily Ever After", "Sister Long Legs", and "The Call Girls".

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