Personal Info
Birth date
1960-04-04 (65 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
Hong Kong, China
Also known as
Andrew Lau
Andrew Lau Wai Keung
Andrew Lau Wai-keung
Lau Wai-keung
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Biography
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung (Chinese: 劉偉強, born 4 April 1960) is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and cinematographer. Lau began his career in the 1980s and 1990s, serving as a cinematographer to filmmakers such as Ringo Lam, Wong Jing and Wong Kar-wai. In the 1990s, Lau decided to have more creative freedom as a cinematographer by becoming a film director and producer. Apart from making films in his native Hong Kong, Lau has also made films in China, Korea and the United States. A highly prolific filmmaker, Lau has made films in a variety of genres, and is most notable in the West for his action and crime films which include the Young and Dangerous film series, the Infernal Affairs trilogy (the latter co-directed together with Alan Mak), and Revenge of the Green Dragons (executive produced by Martin Scorsese).
Filmography
Golden Horse Awards
NYR
Overview:
The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (Chinese: 台北金馬影展; pinyin: Táiběi Jīnmǎ Yǐngzhǎn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-pak Kim-má iáⁿ-tián) is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962 by the Government Information Office of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan. The awards ceremony is usually held in November or December in Taipei, although the event has also been held in other locations in Taiwan in recent timesThe Departed
8.159
Overview:
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.Chungking Express
7.972
Overview:
Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant.Infernal Affairs
7.805
Overview:
Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.Lover of the Last Empress
5.9
Overview:
The story of an innocent girl who is destined to become one of the emperor´s concubines. Initially she suffers from a loss of innocence and the intrigues of the other concubines but over the course of time she becomes less and less scrupulous and finally is impregnated by the emperor and thus becomes his wife - the empress of China. However, her "career" has corrupted her once innocent soul and so, after the emperor dies she rules the land with terror.Armour of God
7.045
Overview:
Jackie Chan stars as Asian Hawk, an Indiana Jones-style adventurer looking to make a fortune in exotic antiquities. After Hawk discovers a mysterious sword in Africa, a band of Satan-worshipping monks kidnap his ex-girlfriend Lorelei, demanding the sword as ransom as well as other pieces of the legendary Armour of God - a magical outfit dating back to the Crusades.Initial D
6.7
Overview:
After winning his first competition, Takumi focuses his attention on drift racing, a sport he has unknowingly perfected while delivering tofu in his father's Toyota AE86.My Lucky Stars
6.6
Overview:
Two Hong Kong cops are sent to Tokyo to catch an ex-cop who stole a large amount of money in diamonds. After one is captured by the Ninja-gang protecting the rogue cop, the other one gets his old Orphanage gang, dubbed the "Five Lucky Stars," to help him. They don't like this much, but they do it.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 Park
4.5
Overview:
An amusement park reopens after a deadly accident fourteen years prior. But although the park is back in business, that doesn't mean it's safe, and when a young boy goes missing, a group of his friends set out to find him.The Flock
5.637
Overview:
Erroll Babbage has spent his career tracking sex offenders and his unorthodox methods are nearly as brutal as the criminals he monitors. When he links one of his deranged parolees to the disappearance of a local girl, he and his new partner must scour the S&M underground to find her before it's too late.The Eagle Shooting Heroes
6.969
Overview:
A power struggle between the Queen's treasonous lover and a princess occurs amid musical numbers, slapstick battles, and martial arts acrobatics.The Bravest
7.175
Overview:
Based on real life events, the film revolves around the heroic efforts of a team of firefighters as they attempt to deal with a fire that breaks out at an oil refinery in Dalian.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.Days of Being Wild
7.268
Overview:
Yuddy, a Hong Kong playboy known for breaking girls' hearts, tries to find solace and the truth after discovering the woman who raised him isn't his mother.As Tears Go By
6.9
Overview:
Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.Street Angels
5.889
Overview:
After her gangster boyfriend Walkie Pie skips town to evade a murder rap, beautiful Tung Yen hooks up with a wealthy nightclub owner, Brother Man, only to have her ex return with guns blazing.Once Upon a Time in China III
6.454
Overview:
Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent.Mr. Vampire
6.8
Overview:
The planned reburial of a village elder goes awry as the corpse resurrects into a hopping, bloodthirsty vampire, threatening mankind. Therefore, a Taoist Priest and his two disciples attempt to stop the terror.The Storm Riders
6.5
Overview:
Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall.Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
7.1
Overview:
A laborer moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich. But ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. Remake of The Boxer From Shantung.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.Millionaires' Express
6.7
Overview:
What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines and a gang of brigands on board, speeds towards the small town of Hanshui, where escaping bank robbers, corrupt officials, and gamblers await? Well, let's just say the Titanic had a smoother maiden voyage.Ghost Lantern
6.4
Overview:
A down-on-his-luck street hustler is cursed with eternal misfortune by a ruthless crime boss who murdered him and his lover in a past life. The hustler reunites with his ghostly lover, trapped in a human-skin lantern by the same man. Together, they must confront the crime boss, break the curse, and free her soul so she can finally pass to the afterlife.Lee Rock II
6.667
Overview:
Lee Rock is now the most powerful person in the police force, but he chooses to retreat, because he knows the rules of the power struggle.The Unmatchable Match
6.9
Overview:
Chow is an undercover cop who must befriend former triad kingpin Chan Wai-Man to investigate a brutal diamond heist. It turns out that Chan is innocent of the theft, but not of the fencing of the stolen goodsRaped by an Angel
5.2
Overview:
A lawyer is obsessed by a TV advertisement's two models, Yau Yuk Nam and Chu Kit Man. He schemes an elaborate plot to sexually assault Chu and get away with it. With the help of a philanthropic triad boss, Yau uses her body to lure him into a trap.Acting
2021Kung Fu Stuntmen as Unknown
2019The Captain as Unknown
2018Golden Job as Unknown
2016From Vegas to Macau III as Unknown
2015Keeper of Darkness as Director
2015I Am Somebody as Unknown
2014Kung Fu Jungle as Y.T.M. District Officer
2014As the Light Goes Out as Fong Sir
2013The Rooftop as Unknown
2012The Guillotines as Yongzheng Emperor
2012Tai Chi Zero as Father Yang
2012A Simple Life as Guest at Premiere
2009Club Sparkle (1 Episode) as Unknown
2006Be My Guest (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005A Century of Light and Shadow as Self
1997Young and Dangerous 4 as Unknown
1996Growing Up as Unknown
1992Twin Dragons as Party Guest
1992Inspiration Nightmare as Unknown
1990Against All as Unknown
1990Curry & Pepper as CID
1989Little Cop as Unknown
1962Golden Horse Awards (1 Episode) as Self
Directing
2025The Dumpling Queen ... Director
2024Battle of Shangganling (24 Episodes) ... Director
2021Chinese Doctors ... Director
2019The Captain ... Director
2018Kung Fu Monster ... Director
2017The Founding of an Army ... Director
2016From Vegas to Macau III ... Director
2014Revenge of the Green Dragons ... Director
2012The Guillotines ... Director
2011A Beautiful Life ... Director
2010Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen ... Director
2009Look for a Star ... Director
2007The Flock ... Director
2006Confession of Pain ... Director
2006无间道·正序版 ... Director
2006Daisy ... Director
2005Initial D ... Director
2003Infernal Affairs III ... Director
2003The Park ... Director
2003Infernal Affairs II ... Director
20031:99 Shorts ... Director
2002Infernal Affairs ... Director
2002Women from Mars ... Director
2002The Wesley's Mysterious File ... Director
2001Dance of a Dream ... Director
2001The Avenging Fist ... Director
2001Bullets of Love ... Director
2000Born to Be King ... Director
2000Sausalito ... Director
2000The Duel ... Director
1999The Legend of Speed ... Director
1999A Man Called Hero ... Director
1998The Storm Riders ... Director
1998Young and Dangerous: The Prequel ... Director
1998Young and Dangerous 5 ... Director
1997Young and Dangerous 4 ... Director
1996Best of the Best ... Director
1996Young and Dangerous 3 ... Director
1996Young and Dangerous 2 ... Director
1996Young and Dangerous ... Director
1995Mean Street Story ... Director
1995Lover of the Last Empress ... Director
1994To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui ... Director
1994Modern Romance ... Director
1993Ghost Lantern ... Director
1993Raped by an Angel ... Director
1992Rhythm of Destiny ... Director
1991The Ultimate Vampire ... Director
1990Against All ... Director
Production
2025The Dumpling Queen ... Executive Producer
2024Formed Police Unit ... Executive Producer
2021Chinese Doctors ... Executive Producer
2019The Bravest ... Executive Producer
2019Line Walker 2: Invisible Spy ... Producer
2018Kung Fu Monster ... Producer
2016From Vegas to Macau III ... Producer
2015From Vegas to Macau II ... Producer
2014Revenge of the Green Dragons ... Producer
2014From Vegas to Macau ... Producer
2014Once Upon a Time in Shanghai ... Producer
2012The Last Tycoon ... Producer
2012The Guillotines ... Producer
2011Dear Enemy ... Producer
2011A Beautiful Life ... Producer
2007The Flock ... Producer
2007A Mob Story ... Producer
2006Confession of Pain ... Producer
2006The Third Eye ... Producer
2005Initial D ... Producer
2003Infernal Affairs III ... Producer
2003The Park ... Producer
2003Infernal Affairs II ... Producer
2003Cat and Mouse ... Producer
2002Infernal Affairs ... Producer
2002The Runaway Pistol ... Producer
2001Dance of a Dream ... Producer
1997We're No Bad Guys ... Producer
1996Till Death Do Us Laugh ... Producer
1996War of the Underworld ... Producer
1996Feel 100% ... Producer
1996Street Angels ... Producer
19941941 Hong Kong on Fire ... Producer
Camera
2025The Dumpling Queen ... Director of Photography
2019The Captain ... Director of Photography
2017The Founding of an Army ... Director of Photography
2015From Vegas to Macau II ... Director of Photography
2012The Last Tycoon ... Director of Photography
2011A Beautiful Life ... Director of Photography
2010Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen ... Director of Photography
2006Confession of Pain ... Director of Photography
2005Initial D ... Director of Photography
2003Infernal Affairs III ... Director of Photography
2003Infernal Affairs II ... Director of Photography
2003Cat and Mouse ... Director of Photography
2002Infernal Affairs ... Director of Photography
2001Dance of a Dream ... Director of Photography
2000The Duel ... Director of Photography
1999The Legend of Speed ... Director of Photography
1999A Man Called Hero ... Director of Photography
1998The Storm Riders ... Director of Photography
1996Young and Dangerous 3 ... Director of Photography
1996Young and Dangerous 2 ... Director of Photography
1996Young and Dangerous ... Director of Photography
1995I'm Your Birthday Cake ... Director of Photography
1995Sixty Million Dollar Man ... Director of Photography
1995The Saint of Gamblers ... Director of Photography
1995Mean Street Story ... Director of Photography
1994Chungking Express ... Director of Photography
1993He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father ... Director of Photography
1993Perfect Exchange ... Director of Photography
1993Future Cops ... Director of Photography
1993Crime Story ... Director of Photography
1993Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time ... Director of Photography
1993Once Upon a Time in China III ... Director of Photography
1992Wicked City ... Director of Photography
1992The Days of Being Dumb ... Director of Photography
1991The Banquet ... Director of Photography
1991Red Shield ... Additional Photography
1991Lee Rock ... Director of Photography
1991Legend of the Dragon ... Director of Photography
1991The Ultimate Vampire ... Director of Photography
1990Against All ... Director of Photography
1990Rebel from China ... Second Unit Director of Photography
1990Curry & Pepper ... Director of Photography
1990The Unmatchable Match ... Director of Photography
1990Return Engagement ... Director of Photography
1989China White ... Director of Photography
1989Wild Search ... Director of Photography
1989The First Time is the Last Time ... Director of Photography
1989Little Cop ... Director of Photography
1988As Tears Go By ... Director of Photography
1988The Inspector Wears Skirts ... Director of Photography
1987The Thirty Million Dollar Rush ... Director of Photography
1987Iron Angels ... Director of Photography
1987City on Fire ... Director of Photography
1986Armour of God ... Director of Photography, Focus Puller
1986Where's Officer Tuba? ... Director of Photography
1986Millionaires' Express ... Director of Photography
1985My Lucky Stars ... Focus Puller
1984Shanghai Blues ... Focus Puller
Crew
2008Fate ... Cinematography
2007Undercover ... Cinematography
2007The Haunted School ... Cinematography
2006The Departed ... Other
2005Moonlight in Tokyo ... Cinematography
1993The Eagle Shooting Heroes ... Cinematography
1992Shogun and Little Kitchen ... Cinematography
1991Lee Rock II ... Cinematography
1990Days of Being Wild ... Cinematography
1989News Attack ... Cinematography
1988Gunmen ... Cinematography
1987Mr. Vampire III ... Cinematography
1986Mr. Vampire II ... Cinematography
1985Mr. Vampire ... Cinematography
1984Playboy Doctor ... Cinematography
1983Play Catch ... Cinematography