Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Guangdong, China
Nationality
Citizenship
People's Republic of China, British Hong Kong
Languages
Hong Kong Cantonese
Children
4 children: Carl Ng
Education
Eton College, St. Stephen's College, St. Stephen's College Preparatory School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
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Richard Ng Yiu-Hon is known for acting.
Born in Guangdong, China (died at age 83).
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon has 20 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (20)
Biography
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon (17 December 1939 – 9 April 2023), also known as Richard Woo, was a Hong Kong actor known for playing comedic roles, particularly in Hong Kong films of the 1980s and 1990s.
Ng appeared in 80 films to date. He was twice nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards, for his roles in Winners and Sinners and Beyond the Sunset. He worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hong Kong action cinema including Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Andy Lau, and Jet Li.
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How old was Richard Ng Yiu-Hon?
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon was born on and passed away on at the age of 83.
Where was Richard Ng Yiu-Hon born?
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon was born in Guangdong, China.
What movies or shows has Richard Ng Yiu-Hon been in?
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Go Back to China (2019), Little Big Master (2015), Supercapitalist (2012), Echelon Conspiracy (2009), The First Emperor (2006).
What is Richard Ng Yiu-Hon known for?
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon is primarily known as an actor. Richard Ng Yiu-Hon (17 December 1939 – 9 April 2023), also known as Richard Woo, was a Hong Kong actor known for playing comedic roles,…
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