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Siu-Ming Lau(1931-2026)

  • Actor
  • Choreography
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Siu-Ming Lau in Re-cycle (2006)
A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.
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The Detective (2007)
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Siu-Ming Lau was born on 13 October 1931 in Hong Kong. He was an actor, known for Re-cycle (2006), The Medallion (2003) and A Better Tomorrow II (1987). He was married to Cheung Wai Ling. He died on 2 September 2026 in Hong Kong, China.
BornOctober 13, 1931
DiedSeptember 2, 2026(94)
BornOctober 13, 1931
DiedSeptember 2, 2026(94)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Re-cycle (2006)
Re-cycle
6.0
  • Old Man
  • 2006
Jackie Chan and Claire Forlani in The Medallion (2003)
The Medallion
5.2
  • Antiquerium Dealer(as Lau Siu Ming)
  • 2003
Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Dean Shek, and Lung Ti in A Better Tomorrow II (1987)
A Better Tomorrow II
7.1
  • Inspector Wu
  • 1987
Leslie Cheung and Joey Wang in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
A Chinese Ghost Story
7.3
  • Tree Devil
  • 1987

Credits

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Actor

  • Bowie Lam, Christine Ng, Catherine Chau, Michelle Wai, and Hanjin Tan in The Gutter (2020)
    The Gutter
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Thomas' Dad
    • 2020
  • Colour of the Game (2017)
    Colour of the Game
    5.4
    • Lung
    • 2017
  • Pak-Cheung Chan, Monica Chan, Yin Tse, Raymond Ho-Yin Wong, Charmaine Sheh, and Kwok-Ming Ma in Bet Hur (2017)
    Bet Hur
    TV Series
    • TO SING
    • 2017
  • Lost in Wrestling (2014)
    Lost in Wrestling
    3.8
    • 2014
  • Turning Point 2 (2011)
    Turning Point 2
    5.5
    • Ye Po
    • 2011
  • The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake (2011)
    The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake
    6.2
    • Manchu official
    • 2011
  • Fu gwai moon (2009)
    Fu gwai moon
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Juk Sir
    • 2009
  • Luodan Wang in Twilight Dancing (2008)
    Twilight Dancing
    5.8
    • Uncle Da
    • 2008
  • Tai Chi (2008)
    Tai Chi
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Kwan Shan-yuet
    • 2008
  • The Detective (2007)
    The Detective
    6.6
    • Uncle Cheung (as Lau Siu Ming)
    • 2007
  • Forest of Death (2007)
    Forest of Death
    4.2
    • Mr. Tin
    • 2007
  • Shaolin vs. Evil Dead: Ultimate Power (2007)
    Shaolin vs. Evil Dead: Ultimate Power
    4.3
    • Master
    • 2007
  • Re-cycle (2006)
    Re-cycle
    6.0
    • Old Man
    • 2006
  • Divergence (2005)
    Divergence
    5.9
    • Tsim Pak Tat (as Lau Siu Ming)
    • 2005
  • Tse bing (2005)
    Tse bing
    5.2
    • Uncle Ghost
    • 2005

Choreography

  • Josephine Siao, Lydia Shum, and Yin Tse in Qing chun lian ge (1968)
    Qing chun lian ge
    • dance instructor
    • 1968

Videos2

Devil Hunters
Trailer 1:39
Devil Hunters
The Detective
Trailer 1:42
The Detective
The Detective
Trailer 1:42
The Detective

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Siu Ming Lau
  • Born
    • October 13, 1931
    • Hong Kong
  • Died
    • September 2, 2026
    • Hong Kong, China
  • Spouse
    • Cheung Wai Ling1962 - October 31, 2012 (her death)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    In 2007 he was awarded the title of Honorary Fellow by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in recognition of his achievements.

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