Wu Ma

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1942-09-22 (72 years old)

Deathday

2014-02-04

Place of Birth

Tianjin, China

Wu Ma

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wu Ma (Chinese: 午馬, 22 September 1942 – 4 February 2014) is a Chinese actor, director, producer and writer. Wu Ma made his screen debut in 1963, and with over 300 appearances to his name (plus over 40 directorial credits within a twenty-five year period), Wu Ma is one of the most familiar faces in the history of Hong Kong Cinema. He is best known as the Taoist ghosthunter in A Chinese Ghost Story.

Acting

1991

Once Upon a Time in China

as Grand Uncle Chueng

1987

A Chinese Ghost Story

as Swordsman Yin Chek-ha

1983

Project A

as Mahjong Cheat

2011

2010

14 Blades

as Qiao Yung

1996

1988

Spooky, Spooky

as Old Master

2008

Ticket

as Jeep driver

1977

The Iron-Fisted Monk

as Miss Chuen's Client

1969

1985

Yes, Madam!

as Policeman

1969

Return of the One-Armed Swordsman

as White Swordsman Guan Shun

1982

The Dead and the Deadly

as Ma Lun-Cheung (Ma Lucho)

1985

Mr. Vampire

as Rice Seller

1995

High Risk

as Frankie's Father

1994

Deadful Melody

as Fire Master

1990

Swordsman

as Lau

1987

Eastern Condors

as Vietnamese Corporal

1992

Second to None

as Lo Siu Ping

1986

2011

I Love Hong Kong 2011

as Lee Kei's father

1989

Lady Reporter

as Shorty's Dad

1984

Hong Kong 1941

as Chairman Liu

1993

Painted Skin

as Zhang's Senior

1988

Picture of a Nymph

as Wu Men-chu

1988

Painted Faces

as Film Director

2012

If I Were You

as Old Beard

1992

The Direct Line

as Mei Kwok Bao

2012

Death Is Here

as Uncle Qiao

1969

1965

1993

Kickboxer

as Ah So

1973

The Young Tiger

as Manager

1993

Exorcist Master

as Priest Wu

1967

1967

1989

Burning Sensation

as Ma Hau Pau

2001

1967

The Silent Swordsman

as General Yuan's messenger

1984

Pom Pom

as Police Station Employee

1970

Wrath of the Sword

as Tso Zhi-Da

1967

1993

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

as Gen.Suen Chung Sau / Blind man

1969

Twelve Deadly Coins

as Red Hair Bear

1972

1968

1967

Sweet Is Revenge

as Prison guard

1985

Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom

as Bank Robber

1974

1985

My Lucky Stars

as (scenes cut) (uncredited)

1988

1982

Carry On Pickpocket

as Man Taking Photo in Airport (uncredited)

1988

Police Story 2

as Mall's Security Guard

1985

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

as Voodoo Man in Thailand

1986

Millionaires' Express

as Bank Robber

1986

New Mr. Vampire

as Innkeeper (cameo)

1986

Mr. Vampire II

as Mr. Hu's Neighbor

1987

Mr. Vampire III

as Party Guest

1988

Mr Vampire Saga 4

as Sifu Yi-Yu

1990

Magic Cop

as Chief Inspector Ma

1994

Circus Kids

as Shen Tinyi

1992

Rhythm of Destiny

as Uncle Kau

1989

Lost Souls

as Florist

1991

Off Track

as Lui's father

1991

1992

Lover's Tear

as Ling's father

1970

1990

A Chinese Ghost Story II

as Swordsman Yan

1972

The Black Tavern

as Leader of Five Ghosts of Xiang Xi

1989

All Night Long

as Uncle Bone

1978

Ways of Kung Fu

as Drunk man on street

1991

1968

The Angel Strikes Again

as Bomb Gang's thug

1986

Peking Opera Blues

as Boss Wong

1970

My Son

as David

1984

1969

Torrent of Desire

as Blackmailer

1966

The Golden Buddha

as Policeman

1984

Wheels on Meals

as Mental Patient (Clock)

1986

Righting Wrongs

as Joe Doh's Father

1990

Pantyhose Hero

as Commissioner Wu

2011

White Vengeance

as Grand Tutor Liu Xuan

1993

1981

The Prodigal Son

as Brick Man

1990

Against All

as George Kam

1992

1992

A Kid from Tibet

as Saka Lama

1987

Scared Stiff

as Vampire Hunter

1990

The Revenge of Angel

as Troupe leader Ma

1985

1990

Story of Kennedy Town

as Detective Sergeant Huang

1989

The Bachelor's Swan Song

as Restaurant Reservation Manager

1991

Dances with Dragon

as Uncle Prawn

1991

A Chinese Legend

as Master of Old Sword Mansion

1988

Bet on Fire

as Club Manager

1981

Beware Of Pickpockets

as Superintendent

1989

Little Cop

as Restuarant Waiter

1993

Chez n' Ham

as Principal

1988

1986

From Here to Prosperity

as Little Peach Blossom

1986

Goodbye Mammie

as Ice Cream Seller

1987

To Err Is Humane

as Tattoo artist [cameo]

1992

Big Circle Blues

as Police Chief

1991

The Tantana

as Master Chek Fei

1972

The Water Margin

as Flea on a Drum, Shih Chien

1968

Forever Diamonds

as Ding Wenhua

1990

Ghostly Vixen

as Chin's Boss

1965

The Butterfly Chalice

as Magistrate's servant

1984

Hocus Pocus

as Hawker Customer

1987

Vampire's Breakfast

as Newspaper Director

2014

Shigeshoshi

as Old Ma

1971

The Mad Killer

as Xu Zong

1984

Invitation of Ghost

as Checkered Jacket

1988

In the Blood

as Uncle Ma

1988

1989

Mr. Sunshine

as Mr He

1992

Ghost in Me

as Soul Master

1996

To Be No. 1

as Brother Poon

1985

Heart of Dragon

as Tea cafe boss

1999

The Kingdom of Mob

as Uncle Five

1981

The Gold Hunters

as Tea house client

1989

1987

1968

Golden Swallow

as Flying Fox Hu Zhen

1994

Beyond the Copline

as Chen Shun San

1990

1990

Haunted House Elf

as Witch Doctor

1991

Guys in Ghost's Hand

as Great Grandfather

1989

1965

The Twin Swords

as Zhineng

1992

Stoneman

as Moon God

1968

1980

Two Toothless Tigers

as Waiter [cameo]

1974

1977

Deadly Angels

as Club patron

1974

1997

1970

The Wandering Swordsman

as Foxy Hou Jiou

1980

The Heroes

as Mm Ging

1979

Of Cooks and Kung Fu

as Shao Li Tzu

1993

1992

Gambling Soul

as Ting San Gwai / Deadly Ghost

1991

Gambler's War

as Uncle Hua

1978

1999

Heaven of Hope

as Taxi driver

1964

1994

Master of Zen

as Son Kwong's Master

1988

Couples, Couples, Couples

as Dauphne's new apartment neighbor

1992

Requital

as Detective Liao

2005

House of Fury

as Uncle Chiu

2014

A Stupid Journey

as Situ Guangzong

1988

18 Times

as Un Serveur

1985

It's a Drink! It's a Bomb!

as Petrol station attendant

1983

1993

The Beheaded 1000

as Zhong Kui (Guardian of Hell)

1994

Switch-Over

as Ying-Choi's father

1988

Into the Night

as Mr. Chan

1980

By Hook or By Crook

as Flower Kid

1979

Blooded Treasury Fight

as Jailer's assistant

1980

Laughing Times

as Drunkard

1995

Don't Give a Damn

as Arrested Hawker

1978

1990

2006

Battle of the Warriors

as Précepteur royal de Liang

2017

Production

1972

The Water Margin

as Director

1974

The Manchu Boxer

as Director

1973

The Young Tiger

as Director

1978

1975

1989

Just Heroes

as Director

1988

1993

Kickboxer

as Director

1971

1977

1977

2006

Feast & Fate

as Director

1974

Wits to Wits

as Director

1970

1987

1973

The Pirate

as Director

1971

The Protectors

as Director

1989

1993

Exorcist Master

as Director

1980

1974

April Fool

as Director

1981

Brave Commando

as Director

1994

Circus Kids

as Director

1978

1974

The Dumb Ox

as Director

1983

Just For Fun

as Writer

1985

1980

The Heroes

as Director

1996

1975

1990

1981

1990

1969

The Singing Thief

as Assistant Director

1985

Shyly Joker

as Director

1969

2014

Shigeshoshi

as Director

1988

Picture of a Nymph

as Screenplay

1987

1969

The Invincible Fist

as Assistant Director

1993

1/3 Lover

as Producer

1979

The Handcuff

as Director

1979

Flying Sword Lee

as Director

1979

Flying Sword Lee

as Screenplay

1976

Shaolin Temple

as Co-Director

1985

Yes, Madam!

as Associate Producer

1976

7-Man Army

as Director

1976

1991

Fox Legend

as Director

1987

Eastern Condors

as Producer

1984

1987

1999

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