Personal Info
Birth date
1947-06-29 (78 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
Also known as
Chiang Da-wei
姜大衛
姜偉年
David Chiang Da Wei
姜大卫
David Chiang Dai Wai
John Chiang
John Keung
Keung Tai-Wai
Yan Wei
John Kiang
Yen Wei
John Chiang Wei-Nien
Yim Wai
Jiang Da-Wei
姜大伟
Khương Đại Vệ
David Chiang Da-Wei
Biography
David Chiang Da-Wei (Chinese: 姜大衛, born 29 June 1947 in Suzhou, Jiangsu), sometimes credited as David Chiang, is a Hong Kong actor, director and producer. This 70's martial arts superstar signed by the Shaw Brothers Studio, has appeared in over 130 films and 30 television series.
Filmography
The Gem of Life
8
Overview:
The 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.Dynasty
NYR
Overview:
During the later years of the Kangxi Emperor's rule, his many sons were vying for the throne. The fourth prince, aided by Lusi, Nian Gengyao, and Han Chong, while the fourteenth prince had the support of martial arts master Zeng Jing. The competition between the two became intense. Lusi developed a romantic relationship with the fourth prince while Zeng Jing also had feelings for her, making their situation more complicated. Later, the fourth prince killed Kangxi and altered the imperial edict, successfully usurping the throne and naming himself Emperor Yongzheng. From then on, Yongzheng ruthlessly eliminated dissidents and even betrayed those who helped him, causing Lusi to regret her involvement. Ultimately, the fourteenth prince plotted to assassinate Yongzheng with the help of Zeng Jing and Lusi, igniting a fierce battle.Big White Duel
9
Overview:
Healthcare reform in Hong Kong is a controversial topic. The government plans to privatize public hospitals and raise funds to maintain operations. Marshall Paxton, a leading public hospital, has become a pilot for reform. This drama focuses on the everyday workings of medical professionals and the politics behind the healthcare industry in Hong Kong.From Vegas to Macau II
4.989
Overview:
Following his confrontation with the nefarious DOA organization, Ken (Chow Yun Fat) is looking forward to going back to enjoying his retirement. His rest is cut abruptly short when his protégé Vincent (Shawn Yue), who's now working for Interpol, asks for Ken's help in taking down the real mastermind behind DOA, Aoi. The two head to Thailand, where DOA's former chief accountant Mark (Nick Cheung) has escaped with his daughter.The Lost Kung Fu Secrets
5
Overview:
The morale of the army is low as the countess sets out to overthrow the enemy army..Once Upon a Time in China II
7.146
Overview:
Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military.Sinister Beings
8.3
Overview:
Hui Chun-sum is an elite OCTB officer. He is fearless and competent. His boss thinks highly of him, and his colleagues really admire him. But his ultimate dream is to join SDU. Another elite OCTB officer Shum Wai-lik has a shrewd mind and extensive experience. Although the duo have different approaches, but they are like-minded and ideally complement each other. Police suffer heavy casualties as they are ambushed by thugs. To catch the culprit, Chun-sum forgets his dream and stays with OCTB. Moreover, Chun-sum and Wai-lik are faced with successive nasty cases that are tortuous, surreptitious, tricky and baffling. The duo use reverse thinking, psychological game theory and meticulous analysis to decipher the criminals’ thoughts and motives. No crook can escape the long arm of the law!Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
6.553
Overview:
The third installment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars. The team are released from prison to play detective in order to stop a ruthless gang from ruining their reputations, taking their lives, and that of a key witness in an upcoming trial. They must battle their way through and with the help of Muscles, take down the bad guys.Twin Dragons
6.748
Overview:
Twins, separated at birth, end up as a Hong Kong gangster and a New York concert pianist. When the pianist travels to Hong Kong for a concert, the two inevitably get mistaken for each other.Kung Fu Jungle
6.8
Overview:
A martial arts instructor working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killer starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help the police in return for his freedom.Dragon Killer
NYR
Overview:
Thai film director Kom Akkadej managed to perform a real coup by getting two of the legends of Hong Kong action cinema, Norman Tsui Siu Keung and David Chiang Dai Wai of the Shaw Brothers studio to star in this film.The Adventurers
5.5
Overview:
After the murder of his parents and sister at the hands of the villianous gun-running billionaire Ray Lui, crack fighter pilot Yan vows revenge.In Broad Daylight
7.2
Overview:
Kay is a tough-as-nails investigative reporter, and goes undercover at a home for the disabled based on a tip about staff abuse of the residents. She not only corroborates the frightening allegations but also discovers how disastrously flawed Hong Kong’s health care system is, especially for those who cannot care for themselves. However, after her story breaks, further unspeakable truths are revealed leading Kay on a dire crusade for justice.From Vegas to Macau III
4
Overview:
A gambler is targeted for murder during the wedding of his daughter to his protege.Jade Dynasty
7.515
Overview:
After the massacre of his village, Zhang Xiaofan is taken in by the Qing Yun Sect where he begins his journey of cultivation. When he finds out the truth behind the deaths of his parents, he succumbs to his rage and demonic tendencies and becomes the enemy of Qing Yun Sect.Yes, Madam!
7.1
Overview:
Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport, with a hidden microfilm, wanted by a triad boss. Two ass-kicking women cops—one Chinese, one British—are on the case.Green Heaven
NYR
Overview:
Xin Shu (judge) is judging a murder case and the prisoner Jia Lan Fang is mentally crazy and can not respond. Xin asks for the doctor's opinion, but the doctor must first understand Fang's past before proceeding. Apparently Judge Xin Shu has loving feelings towards the prisoner Jia Lan Fang because of the enormous resemblance to an ex-girlfriend named Yu Xiaocui.Election
7.162
Overview:
After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.Blood Brothers
6.278
Overview:
Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history and marked the true ascension of its director and actors to superstar status. In fact, Ti Lung won Taiwan's Golden Horse Award for Outstanding Performance as the challenging role of a jealous provincial governor who kills his friend in order to steal the man's wife.The Legend of Speed
6.1
Overview:
Sky is the king of the underground car racing circuit. After winning a hard-fought race, Sky is set up by his archrival Tang Fung.A Lawyer to be Good
NYR
Overview:
Li Zhipeng is the son of Li Jide who used to be a taxi driver, but he was engaged in a profession different from his dad's identity—lawyer. He has the talent to be a lawyer and has the characteristics of a rogue.Who Rules Over the Destiny of China
NYR
Overview:
Mao and Chiang Kai-shek during some decisive moments in the battle over the fate of China.Princess Cheung Ping
NYR
Overview:
During the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty, eunuch Cao Huachun colludes with the Qing dynasty to seize the throne. Princess Changping and her sister Zhaoren seek the help of Zhou Shixian and Yuan Ruofei to eliminate Cao. Li Zicheng's rebels invade the capital and are rescued by the East Sea Fairy, who teaches them martial arts. The Qing then conquer the Central Plains, and Ping and Shixian pretend to submit to the Qing to save Ruofei. However, they have their own hidden agenda.The New One-Armed Swordsman
6.835
Overview:
Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques. That he proves with just the help of his friend Chung-Chieng, when he crosses his path with a beautiful girl in need, Pao Chiao. Even against impossible odds, he will prove a great warrior.Acting
TBA璀璨之城 (1 Episode) as Unknown
TBABehind the Queens (1 Episode) as Unknown
TBAThe Outsider as Unknown
2025Heavenly Hand (25 Episodes) as Au Yeung Chung
2025Odds Beater as Unknown
2025The Dumpling Queen as Unknown
2025Luz as Boss Qiu
2024Cesium Fallout as Chief Executive
2024Big Biz Duel (25 Episodes) as Ying Man-ho
2024Rob N Roll as Mr. Shrimp
2023Enter the Clones of Bruce as Self
2023In Broad Daylight as Tung
2023她的一生 (31 Episodes) as Unknown
2023It Remains as Unknown
2023My Pet My Angel (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2022The War of Beauties (20 Episodes) as Pong Kwok Dong
2022The Legend of Enveloped Demons as Unknown
2022究竟天有幾高 as Unknown
202225 Years Drama (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2022Stranger Anniversary (20 Episodes) as Lee Kwun-hang
2022Redemption of the General as Unknown
2021Sinister Beings (30 Episodes) as Unknown
2020Al Cappuccino (30 Episodes) as So Wai-san
2020On-Lie Game (25 Episodes) as Sze To Cham
2019Jade Dynasty as 道玄真人
2019Flying Tiger II (30 Episodes) as Unknown
2019Big White Duel (25 Episodes) as Lui Chung-hok
2018Daddy Cool (35 Episodes) as Ho Wo-ping
2018Birth of a Hero (20 Episodes) as Yam Ngoh-fei
2017My Ages Apart (50 Episodes) as Sung Lai
2017A General, A Scholar and An Eunuch (32 Episodes) as Fong Tin
201720:16 as Ye Haipeng's father
2016ICAC Investigators 2016 (5 Episodes) as Unknown
2016Short End Of The Stick (35 Episodes) as Kam Cheong
2016From Vegas to Macau III as Victor
2015Hidden Faces (18 Episodes) as Unknown
2015The Wicked League (20 Episodes) as 毛守仁
2015Cuisine Top Secret (1 Episode) as Unknown
2015From Vegas to Macau II as Victor
2015Incredible Mama (9 Episodes) as Chung Hok Saang
2014Kung Fu Jungle as Chan Pak-kwong
2014The Loving Home (62 Episodes) as Unknown
2014The Legend of Run Run Shaw as Himself
2014Sweet Alibis as Unknown
2013The Rooftop as Unknown
2012The Magic Blade (41 Episodes) as Xiang Yingtian
2012Love On Gallery Bridge as 福坤
2011被遗弃的秘密 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2011Men with No Shadows (20 Episodes) as Tang jing tian
2011Grace Under Fire (32 Episodes) as Wong Fei-hung
2009A Chip Off the Old Block (21 Episodes) as Unknown
2009有房出租 (31 Episodes) as 李林林
2009Who Rules Over the Destiny of China as Unknown
2009Look for a Star as Uncle
2008The Gem of Life (82 Episodes) as Hong Ching Yeung
2008The Master of Tai Chi (25 Episodes) as Mo Chik
2008婚姻之痒 (28 Episodes) as Unknown
2007Do the World Darts 8 as 老王
2007Do the World Darts 9 as 王兆兴
2007Do the World Darts 10 as 王兆兴
2007Do the World Darts 4 as 老王
2007Do the World Darts 3 as 老王
2007Do the World Darts 2 as Old Wang
2007Do the World Darts 7 as 老王
2007Do the World Darts as 老王
2007The Family Link (21 Episodes) as Ko Wing-Kuen
2006Land of Wealth (32 Episodes) as 乔本业
2006Face to Fate (30 Episodes) as 沈星南
2006Daisy as Cho
2006Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion (40 Episodes) as 浪翻云
2005Election as Chief Superintendent Hui
2005太极战士 as Unknown
2005Revolving Doors of Vengeance (30 Episodes) as Cheng Wing-Fat (Fred)
20052 Young as Judge
2005Qiang Tan Da Shang Hai (30 Episodes) as Bai Haoran
2005Tai Chi Warriors as Unknown
2004Crossings: John Woo as Self
2004Wong Fei Hung – Master of Kung Fu (25 Episodes) as Unknown
2003Star Runner as Bond's grandfather
2003Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong as Self
2003The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary as Unknown
2003Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia as Self
2002The New Zu Warriors (40 Episodes) as Unknown
2001Iron Fist Pillage as (archive footage)
2001Master Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2000State of Divinity (52 Episodes) as Qu Yang
1999The Legend of Speed as Tony
1999The Love Story In The Fantasyland (42 Episodes) as 唐敖（百果大仙）
1998A Lawyer to be Good (45 Episodes) as Unknown
1998War And Remembrance (20 Episodes) as 曾静
1998恋恋琼瑶 as Unknown
1997The Snow is Red (40 Episodes) as 罗玄
1995The Fist Of Law (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1995The Adventurers as Shang
1995A Good Match From Heaven (20 Episodes) as 丁长胜
1994Fate of the Clairvoyant (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1994What Price Survival as Pai Fu-Kuo
1993The Mystery of the Condor Hero (20 Episodes) as 黄药师
1992Mary from Beijing as Unknown
1992刺馬 (41 Episodes) as Ma xin yi
1992Once Upon a Time in China II as Luke Ho-Dung
1992Big Little Man (13 Episodes) as Unknown
1992Twin Dragons as Sgt Chiang / Hotel Security
1991The Banquet as Self
1991Will of Iron as Unknown
1991肥趣电视台 (13 Episodes) as Unknown
1989Just Heroes as Cheung Pak Wai
1989Mr. Sunshine as Mr Zeng
1988Double Fattiness as Hell gate keeper
1988Tiger on the Beat as Police Commissioner
1988The Revenge Ghost of the Tree as Unknown
1987The Wrong Couples as Tai Dai's co-worker at end of movie
1987Iron Angels as John Keung
1987It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World as John
1986Soul as Kai-Yeung Lee
1986Where's Officer Tuba? as Sergeant Rambo Chow
1986From Here to Prosperity as Yeh Tai-Goi
1985Yes, Madam! as Sifu's Roommate (uncredited)
1985Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars as Unknown
1984Heaven Can Help as Taxi Driver
1984Shanghai 13 as Wanderer Yip
1983Play Catch as Detective
1983Dragon Killer as Liang Long
1983Sword with the Windbell as Unknown
1982The Challenger as Unknown
1982Till Death Do We Scare as Walter Fink
1982The Conqueror (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1982The Green Dragon Conspiracy (20 Episodes) as 赵轩
1982Play Con Game as Unknown
1982The Return of Swords Lady Riding West on White Horse '82 (24 Episodes) as 馬家駿
1981Princess Cheung Ping (50 Episodes) as Unknown
1981The Legend of the Owl as Fan Shik Ling
1981Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja as Lee Wai / Big Brother Lung
1981Private First Class as Unknown
1981Funny Soldier as Unknown
1981Three Funny Detectives as Dr. Niew Ta-tsuei
1980Night of the Assassins as Kwan Chu
1980Dynasty (57 Episodes) as Unknown
1980The Loot as Robert Yang Wai
1980The Six Directions of Boxing as Unknown
1980Heaven and Hell as Zhou Bao, Liang Xiao Palace
1980Fight for Glory as Unknown
1979The Lost Kung Fu Secrets as Commander Chen Chia Hsiang
1979Blooded Treasury Fight as Yin Gan To
1979The Challenger as Yu Kit
1979Shaolin Abbot as Monk Chi San
1979Murder Plot as Shen Lang
1979The Kings of Fists and Dollars as Lu Tang
1979A Sword Shot at the Sun as Unknown
1978Strife for Mastery as Wong Sau-ying
1978Sensual Pleasures as Bao Bu Si
1978Shaolin Mantis as Wai Fung
1978Shaolin Hand Lock as Li Cheng Ying
1978The Red Phoenix as Unknown
1977Judgement of an Assassin as Swift Sword / Hei Mo Le
1977Death Duel as Mu-Yung Chien-Lung
1977Magnificent Wanderers as Chu Te-Sa
1977The Naval Commandos as Song San
1976Shaolin Temple as Hu De Di
1976The Condemned as Yang Lin
19767-Man Army as Pai Chang-hsing
1976The One Armed Swordsmen as Li Hao
1975The Taxi Driver as Chen Guang
1975The Imposter as Ge Liang
1975The Empress Dowager as Eunuch Ko Lien Tsai
1975All Men Are Brothers as The Beau / Yen Ching
1975Temperament of Life as Unknown
1975The Young Rebel as Xiang Rong
1975Fists of Fire as Self
1974Five Shaolin Masters as Hu Te-Ti
1974The Two Faces of Love as Unknown
1974A Mad World of Fools as Unknown
1974The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires as Hsi Ching / Hsi's Ancestor
1974Friends as Hua Heng
1974The Savage Five as Chen Teng / Chen San
1973The Pirate as General Wu
1973The Generation Gap as Ling Hsi
1973Blood Brothers as Chang Wen Hsiang
1973Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong as Self
1972Four Riders as Chin Yi
1972Trilogy of Swordsmanship as Mu Yu Ji
1972Young People as Hung Wai
1972The Water Margin as The Prodigy, Yen Ching / Yen XiaoYi
1972The Angry Guest as Fan Ke
1972The Boxer from Shantung as Tan Sze
1972What Makes Shaw Run Run? as Self
1971The Deadly Duo as Little Bat
1971Duel of Fists as Fan Ke
1971The Anonymous Heroes as Meng Kang
1971The Duel as Chien Nan, the Rambler
1971The New One-Armed Swordsman as Lei Li
1971King Eagle as Tien Yi Tong Member
1970The Singing Killer as 'Johnny' Chiang-yi
1970The Heroic Ones as Li Tsun Hsiao
1970Vengeance! as Guan Xiao Lou
1970The Winged Tiger as Bai Yun Sheng
1970The Wandering Swordsman as Yu Hsieh Erh/Wandering Swordsman
1969Have Sword, Will Travel as Lo Yi
1969The Rattling Whip as Unknown
1969Dead End as David Liao Ching-shui
1969The Invincible Fist as Tieh Er-Long
1969The Flying Dagger as Uncle's Man (uncredited)
1969Return of the One-Armed Swordsman as Yin / Thug
1969The Singing Thief as Extra
1968The Sword of Swords as Shang's thug [extra]
1968蓝鹰 as Unknown
1968Golden Swallow as Brothel Clerk
1968Buddhist Spiritual Palm as Unknown
1967The Black Killer as Gang Member
1966The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon as BDG Thug
1963The Lady and the Thief as Li Hsiao-Ping (as a child)
1962Ladies First as Chen's younger brother
1960Kiss Me Again as Teenager
1960Street Boys as Teenager
1960Orphan in Distress as Unknown
1960Twilight Hours as Teenager
1959The Kingdom and the Beauty as Child
1957A Mellow Spring as Child
1957Little Angels of the Streets as Si Yuan
1956The Orphan Girl as Child
1953Green Heaven as Child
Directing
1995Mother of a Different Kind ... Director
1991Will of Iron ... Director
1990When East Goes West ... Director
1989My Dear Son ... Director
1988Double Fattiness ... Director
1987Mr. Handsome ... Director
1987The Wrong Couples ... Director
1986Silent Love ... Director
1984Heaven Can Help ... Director
1981The Legend of the Owl ... Director
1976The Condemned ... Director
1976The One Armed Swordsmen ... Director
1974A Mad World of Fools ... Director
1974The Drug Addicts ... Director