Biography
Andy Lau
Andy Lau One of the many websites devoted to pop icon and movie star Andy Lau has a photo of the man-as-angel, arms outstretched, big smile on his face, innocent and heavenly as the worshipped come. With his slight frame and impish good looks, Lau has attracted a devoted and passionate following in his native Hong Kong over the past 20 years, and his reputation is only spreading as his fame reaches newer heights.

Born Tak-Wah Lau into a life of poverty, Andy entered TVB's 10th Acting Academy in Hong Kong when he was about 18 years old (in 1980), beginning his career on a television series. Not content, though, he soon discovered film - or rather, the world of cinema discovered him. After landing a couple of bit parts, he got his first lead role in 1982's Lit Ying (Boat People) - the film's success entrenched Andy's status as popular movie star. Continuing to act both for film and television, he became one of TVB's prestigious Five Tigers, along with four other actors; b
Filmography
YearMovie TitleGenreRating
2012 A Simple Life Drama, Family
2011 Shaolin (2011) Action, Comedy
2010 Future X-Cops Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
2010 Detective Dee (2010) Action, Thriller
2009 The Founding of a Republic Drama, History
2008 Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon Action, Drama, War, History
2007 Protege Action, Crime, Thriller
2006 A Battle of Wits Action, War
2005 Yesterday Once More Comedy, Romance
2005 A World Without Thieves Action, Drama
2005 Wait 'Til You're Older Comedy, Sci-Fi
2005 All About Love (2005) Drama, Romance
2004 Infernal Affairs 3 Action
2004 House of Flying Daggers Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
2003 The Wesley's Mysterious File Action, Romance, Sci-Fi
2003 Infernal Affairs Action
2003 Fat Choi Spirit Comedy, Romance
2001 Fulltime Killer Action
2001 Love on a Diet Comedy, Romance