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Roy Chiao
★ Acting

Roy Chiao

1927 – 1999 · Shanghai, China · Active 1950–1999

Roy Chiao, born in China, made his mark in the realm of cult cinema with his roles in Golden Needles (1974) and A Kid from Tibet (1991). In Golden Needles, he adds depth to the narrative with his portrayal of a key character, while in A Kid from Tibet, he embodies the spirit of adventure and resilience. Chiao's performances reflect the rich tapestry of exploitation and adventure films, making him a notable figure in the genre's exploration of cultural themes and narratives.

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A Kid from Tibet

A Kid from Tibet

1992 ★ 6.8
as Lawyer Robinson

As the evil sect known as the Black Section of Esoteric Buddhism wreaks havoc on Tibet, a young monk named Wong La (Biao Yuen) is sent to Hong Kong to recover a sacred urn that holds the power to defeat the enemies. Wong soon meets and safeguards a gorgeous woman (Michelle Reis) connected to the urn's protector, while the leader of the Black Section learns of Wong's plan and pursues the urn for himself in this martial arts thriller.

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Filmography

106 credits
1990s 14 credits
1997
Movie ★ 6.4
1996
The Age of Miracles as Messenger of Death in White Suit
Movie ★ 5.4
1996
Blind Romance as Tung's Grandfather
Movie ★ 7.0
1995
Summer Snow as Lin Sun
Movie ★ 7.5
1995
Only Fools Fall in Love as Ford's Great Uncle
Movie ★ 6.9
1994
Treasure Hunt as Uncle Bill
Movie ★ 5.9
1993
Movie ★ 5.8
1992
A Kid from Tibet as Lawyer Robinson
Movie ★ 6.0
1992
Cageman as Fatso
Movie ★ 7.2
1990
Movie ★ 8.0
1990
Shadow of China as Lee Hok Chow
Movie ★ 7.7
1980s 28 credits
1989
Burning Ambition as Hwa's Father
Movie ★ 6.9
1989
Lady Reporter as Prosecutor Yu
Movie ★ 6.5
1989
Mr. Fortune as Boss Cha
Movie ★ 10.0
1988
Bloodsport as Tanaka
Movie ★ 7.0
1988
Dragons Forever as Judge Lo Chun Wai
Movie ★ 7.3
1987
Life is a Moment as Astrologer
Movie ★ 7.0
1986
Movie ★ 5.7
1986
Inspector Chocolate as Captain K.W. Kiu
Movie ★ 6.9
1986
Movie ★ 7.6
1986
Movie
1985
Movie ★ 7.0
1985
The Protector as Mr. Ko
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
Movie ★ 7.3
1983
The Lost Generation as Concert Guest
Movie ★ 3.7
1983
I Do! as (segment "Please, Please Me")
Movie
1983
Movie
1982
Movie
1982
Movie ★ 10.0
1981
Game of Death II as The Abbot
Movie ★ 5.8
1981
Movie
1981
Movie ★ 6.0
1980
Movie ★ 5.9
1980
Movie ★ 5.3
1980
God Father as Ghost Eye Chu Tung Shen
Movie ★ 6.0
1970s 34 credits
1979
Itchy Fingers as Inspector
Movie ★ 7.2
1979
Murder Most Foul as Himself as a pilot
Movie ★ 7.0
1979
Movie
1979
Movie
1978
Movie ★ 6.5
1978
Follow the Star as Drunken Sheng
Movie ★ 8.5
1978
Game of Death as Henry Lo
Movie ★ 6.4
1977
Foxbat as Doctor Vod
Movie ★ 5.7
1976
Movie ★ 4.0
1976
Movie ★ 5.4
1975
The Valiant Ones as Yu Da You
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
The Last Message as Mr. Chiang Wo
Movie ★ 6.7
1975
Movie
1975
Movie
1974
Movie ★ 5.3
1974
Movie ★ 5.6
1974
Games Gamblers Play as Man at Milk Bar Getting Parking Ticket
Movie ★ 6.7
1974
Movie
1973
Enter the Dragon as Shaolin Abbott (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1973
Movie
1973
The Fate of Lee Khan as Tsao Yu-kun
Movie ★ 6.8
1973
Movie ★ 10.0
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
Movie ★ 10.0
1970
A Touch of Zen as Abbot Hui-yuan
Movie ★ 7.6
1970
Dial for Murder as Inspector Chan
Movie
1970
Movie
1970
Movie
1960s 26 credits
1969
The Arch as Captain Yang
Movie ★ 7.6
1969
Movie ★ 6.5
1968
Travels with a Sword as Cockeyed Tiger
Movie ★ 9.0
1968
Movie
1967
The Blue Poisonous Bees as Lung King-tin
Movie
1967
Five Golden Dragons as Inspector Chiao
Movie ★ 5.2
1967
You Are My Love as Ling Chi-Chiu 凌志超
Movie
1966
A Debt of Blood as Ma Jen-shan
Movie
1966
Movie
1966
The Black Musketeer 'F' as Bureau Chief Fong
Movie
1966
Double Exposure as 林伯器
Movie
1964
Movie
1963
Because of Her as Jin Shiming
Movie ★ 9.0
1963
Movie ★ 10.0
1962
It's Always Spring as Xu Zhaofeng
Movie
1962
Ladies First as Wang Shu
Movie ★ 8.0
1962
Movie ★ 10.0
1960
Movie ★ 8.0
1960
Devotion as Yuan Chi Tang
Movie ★ 7.0
1960
Death Traps as Luo Shou-Li
Movie ★ 7.0
1960
Movie ★ 10.0
1960
Sister Long Legs as Hsiao Chin
Movie ★ 10.0
1960
June Bride as Mai Qin
Movie ★ 9.0
1950s 4 credits
1959
Spring Song as Buffalo
Movie ★ 9.0
1959
Air Hostess as Lei Tai-Ying
Movie ★ 5.7
1959
Ferry to Hong Kong as Johnny Sing-Up
Movie ★ 5.6
1950
Movie ★ 7.0