Lau Dan
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Lau Dan is a Hong Kong
actor.
in the TV series adaptations of Louis Cha's novels The Legend of the Condor Heroes
and The Return of the Condor Heroes
for four times in a row. Lau is also well-known for playing the role of the patriarch of a family in A Kindred Spirit. He also appeared in the Latvian/Hong Kong film, Hong Kong Confidential (Amaya).
His son is Hawick Lau
, also formerly a TVB actor. He was formerly an appointed member of Sai Kung District
Council.
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
actor.
Works
Lau is known to portray good characters, but could play cunning and sly characters with ease (includes The Bund and Land of Wealth). He is most noted for being the only actor to play the role of Hong QigongHong Qigong
Hong Qigong is a fictional character in Jin Yong's wuxia novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes and its sequel The Return of the Condor Heroes...
in the TV series adaptations of Louis Cha's novels The Legend of the Condor Heroes
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
The Legend of Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong, and the first part of the Condor Trilogy. It was first serialized between January 1, 1957 and May 19, 1959 in Hong Kong Commercial Daily...
and The Return of the Condor Heroes
The Return of the Condor Heroes
The Return of the Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong, and the second part of the Condor Trilogy. It was first serialized between May 20, 1959 and July 5, 1961 on Ming Pao. The story revolves around Yang Guo and his lover Xiaolongnü in their adventure in the wulin fraternity, which does not...
for four times in a row. Lau is also well-known for playing the role of the patriarch of a family in A Kindred Spirit. He also appeared in the Latvian/Hong Kong film, Hong Kong Confidential (Amaya).
His son is Hawick Lau
Hawick Lau
Hawick Lau Hoi-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer, most famous for his performances in the TVB series A Kindred Spirit, Virtues of Harmony and its sequel Virtues of Harmony II, and My Family....
, also formerly a TVB actor. He was formerly an appointed member of Sai Kung District
Sai Kung District
Sai Kung District is the second largest district in Hong Kong in terms of area. It comprises the southern half of Sai Kung Peninsula and Clear Water Bay Peninsula in the New Territories plus a strip to the east of Kowloon. The administrative centre is Sai Kung Town but the district's population is...
Council.
Filmography
- The Romantic SwordsmanThe Romantic Swordsman (1978 TV series)The Romantic Swordsman is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel Duoqing Jianke Wuqing Jian of the Xiaoli Feidao Series...
(1978) - The BundThe Bund (TV series)The Bund is a Hong Kong period drama television series first broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series spawned several sequels, remakes and film adaptations...
(1980) - Lonely Hunter (1981)
- The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1982The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1982 TV Series)-Track list:-Production:According to the behind-the-scenes featurette on the DVD, the Mongolian scenes were filmed in Lantau Island, Hong Kong....
) & (1994The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994 TV series)The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in 1994.-Cast:*Julian Cheung as Kwok Ching**Chu Wai-lin as young Kwok Ching...
) - The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983 TV series)The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in 1983 in Hong Kong.-Cast:*Andy Lau as Yeung Kuo*Idy Chan as Siu-lung-noi*Bryan Leung as Kwok Ching...
) & (1995The Condor Heroes 95The Condor Heroes 95 is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Return of the Condor Heroes. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1995. Many of the cast from The Legend of the Condor Heroes reprised their roles in the series, such as Lau Dan and Wayne Lai...
) - The Smiling, Proud WandererThe Smiling, Proud Wanderer (1984 TV series)The Smiling, Proud Wanderer is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong from in 1984.-Cast:*Chow Yun-fat as Ling-wu Chung*Rebecca Chan as Yam Ying-ying...
(1984) - The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer (1984 TV series)The Duke of Mount Deer is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was first aired on TVB in 1984.-Cast:*Tony Leung as Wai Siu-bo*Andy Lau as Hong-hei Emperor*Carina Lau as Fong Yee...
(1984) - The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heungThe New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung (1984 TV series)The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Chu Liuxiang Xinzhuan of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. Michael Miu starred as the titular protagonist, Chor Lau-heung . The series was first broadcast on TVB from November 12, 1984 to January 4, 1985...
(1984) - New Heavenly Sword and Dragon SabreNew Heavenly Sword and Dragon SabreNew Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1986.-Cast:*Tony Leung as Cheung Mo-kei...
(1986) - The Return of Luk Siu FungThe Return of Luk Siu FungThe Return of Luk Siu-fung is a 1986 Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The series was first aired on TVB in Hong Kong in 1986.-Cast:*Alex Man as Luk Siu-fung*Wong Wan-choi as Fa Mun-lau...
(1986) - The Grand Canal (1987)
- Silver Tycoon (1992)
- The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (1993)
- A Kindred Spirit (1995)
- Demi-Gods and Semi-DevilsDemi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1997 TV series)Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1997.-Cast:*Felix Wong as Kiu Fung / Siu Fung*Benny Chan as Duen Yu*Louis Fan as Hui-juk...
(1997) - The Heaven Sword and Dragon SaberThe Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2000 TV series)-Track list:#Fung Hei Wan Yung performed by Lawrence Ng#Wan Hing I #Chong Leung #Hing Sung...
(2000) - Crimson SabreCrimson SabreCrimson Sabre is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel Sword Stained with Royal Blood. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 2000.-Cast:*Gordon Lam as Yun Sing-chi**Lee Chun-leung as young Yun Sing-chi...
(2000) - The Stamp of Love (2001)
- Virtues of HarmonyVirtues of HarmonyVirtues of Harmony is a long-running sitcom from Hong Kong, lasting 322 episodes with two direct seasons. Produced by Tsui Yu On, the sitcom was a TVB production and aired five days a week from September 17, 2001 to December 28, 2002...
(2001) - Where the Legend BeginsWhere the Legend BeginsWhere the Legend Begins is a 2002 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is based on the life story of Yan Fuk, a noble lady who lived during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history...
(2002) - Golden FaithGolden FaithGolden Faith is a TVB drama released in 2002 starring a cast that includes a strong mix of new generation actors such as Gallen Lo, Deric Wan, Jessica Hsuan, Raymond Lam, Anne Heung, Myolie Wu, Tavia Yeung and Michelle Ye and old generation powerhouse actors such as Paul Chun, Lau Dan, Shek Sau,...
(2002) - Virtues of Harmony IIVirtues of Harmony IIThe Virtues of Harmony II is a long-running TVB television series, which follows its first series, Virtues of Harmony, a series set in Ancient China.This new, second series of the Virtues of Harmony is set in Modern Hong Kong.-Show statistics:...
(2003) - Back to Square OneBack to square one"Back to square one" is a phrase that means to go back to the beginning.According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the phrase most likely originated from children's games such as hopscotch and snakes and ladders...
(2003) - Revolving Doors of VengeanceRevolving Doors of VengeanceRevolving Doors of Vengeance is a 30-episode TVB series which was released in 2005.-Cast:*Joe Ma as Martin Ko Fung*Kenix Kwok as Becky Koo Bik Kei*Ron Ng as Wong Kai Kit*David Chiang as Fred Cheng Wing Fat*Ella Koon as Happy Lee Hoi Sum...
(2005) - Food for LifeYummy YummyYummy Yummy is an episodic drama filmed by Singapore's now defunct SPH MediaWorks and Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited in a joint collaboration. It was released in August 2005.-Synopsis:...
(2005) - Trimming SuccessTrimming SuccessTrimming Success is a TVB modern drama series released overseas in January 2006 and broadcast on TVB Jade Channel in May 2006.-Synopsis:-Cast:-Viewership ratings:-Award nominations:...
(2006) - War and DestinyWar and DestinyWar and Destiny is a TVB period drama series released overseas in July 2006 and broadcast on TVB Jade Channel in March 2007.-Production note:...
(2006) - Land of WealthLand of WealthLand of Wealth is a TVB costume drama series broadcast in September 2006.-Synopsis:During the Qing dynasty in Beijing, a powerful empress took over the throne.The story focus on four different families. The Chai family, Chai Hok-Yan , who was betrayed by other officials and the whole family was...
(2006) - The Seventh DayThe Seventh DayThe Seventh Day is a TVB modern romance series broadcast in February 2008.Following the success of 2006's Under the Canopy of Love , Kevin Cheng and Niki Chow collaborates again with the same cast from Under the Canopy of Love...
(2008) - Speech of SilenceSpeech of SilenceSpeech of Silence is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2008.-Synopsis:Tong Tong lost part of her hearing in an explosion at a young age while trying to save her foster father and siblings. Since then, she uses a hearing aid to assist her...
(2008) - The Gem of LifeThe Gem of LifeThe Gem of Life was a TVB grand production drama, that broadcast between October 2008 and February 2009. The series was specifically filmed to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. The series was filmed in many locations apart from Hong Kong, including Tibet, Taiwan and France.-Synopsis:The series...
(2008) - Off PedderOff PedderOff Pedder is a TVB modern drama series broadcast since October 2008 and ended on 12 February 2010.The sitcom is about office politics in a magazine company, as well as family and romantic relationships amongst the characters, with the majority of the cast from Best Selling Secrets.-Synopsis:Chao ...
(2009) - Beyond the Realm of ConscienceBeyond the Realm of ConscienceBeyond the Realm of Conscience is a 2009 Hong Kong television series. Produced by Mui Siu-ching, the serial is one of the two grand TVB productions to celebrate along with the channel's 42nd anniversary, the other being Born Rich...
(2009) - Cupid Stupid (2010)
- Ghost WriterGhost Writer (TV series)Ghost Writer is a 2010 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The protagonist of the series, Po Chung-ling, is based on the author of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, a collection of Chinese tales on the supernatural...
(2010) - Some DaySome Day (TV series)-Cast:Ming familyShek familyMa familyOther cast-Award nominations:TVB Anniversary Awards * Best Drama - Top 24* Best Actress - Top 15* Best Actress - Top 15...
(2010) - AmayaAmaya (film)Hong Kong Confidential is a 2010 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Latvian director Māris Martinsons.It was chosen as Latvia's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, but it didn't make the final shortlist.- Plot :Hong Kong: one...
(2010) - Twilight InvestigationTwilight Investigation-Synopsis:Former police officer Yip Kwok Cheung has set up a private detective agency. Members of the team have their own strengths. Gei On Gui is the most important member who specializes in careful thought and sharp deconstruction of dialysis...
(2010) - Links to TemptationLinks to TemptationLinks to Temptation is a 2010 Hong Kong modern suspense drama starring Steven Ma, Yoyo Mung, Fala Chen and Kenny Wong.- Synopsis :...
(2010) - Forensic Heroes IIIForensic Heroes IIIForensic Heroes III is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited . The drama is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being Super Snoops and Curse of the Royal Harem...
(2011) - When Heaven BurnsWhen Heaven BurnsWhen Heaven Burns is a 2011 TVB television series starring Bowie Lam, Moses Chan, Charmaine Sheh, Kenny Wong and Maggie Shiu...
(2011) - Policewomen's Love BattlefieldPolicewomen's Love BattlefieldPolicewomen's Love Battlefield is an upcoming Hong Kong modern drama produced by TVB and starring Michael Tse, Niki Chow, Mandy Wong, Matthew Ko, Koni Lui and Queenie Chu...
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