Lau Dan

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Hong Kong actor (born 1944)

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::summary Hong Kong actor (born 1944) ::

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| name = Danny Lau Dan | image = Lau Dan.jpg | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Lau Hing-kei (劉慶基) | birth_date = | birth_place = Weihai, Shandong, Republic of China | children = Hawick Lau (b. 1974) | module = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes | t = 劉丹 | s = 刘丹 | p = Liú Dān | j = Lau4 Daan1 | module2 = {{infobox musical artist|embed=yes | alias = Char Siu-bing (叉燒炳) | background = temporary Danny Lau Dan (; born 13 January 1944) is a Hong Kong 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 Qigong 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).

He was formerly an appointed member of Sai Kung District Council.

Personal life

Lau's son, Hawick Lau, also formerly a TVB actor, was married to the famous mainland actress Yang Mi.

Career

Lau Dan's career spans more than five decades, during which he has played numerous roles in TV dramas and films. He is perhaps best known for his role as "Hong Qigong" in the 1983 TVB adaptation of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", based on the famous wuxia (martial arts) novel by Jin Yong. His portrayal of the humorous and righteous character earned him widespread recognition.

Another of his most famous roles is "Lau Dat Fa" in the long-running TVB sitcom "Come Home Love", where he played the family patriarch. This role endeared him to a younger generation of viewers, cementing his status as a beloved actor across multiple age groups.

Despite starting his career playing various villain roles, Lau Dan has built a reputation for his roles as a kind-hearted and dependable father figure, appearing in many family-centric dramas. He remains one of Hong Kong's most recognizable veteran actors.

Filmography

References

References

  1. "First Hong Kong/Latvia film screened in Vilnius". Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office London.
  2. "Productions: Hong Kong Confidential aka Amaya". KrukFilms -.
  3. "Celeb couple Hawick Lau & Yang Mi expecting a baby boy - What's on Xiamen".

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