Andrew Lau
- January 4, 2024
- Director
Quick Facts
Andrew Lau Biography
| Name | Andrew Lau |
| Birthday | Apr 4 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place Of Birth | Hong Kong |
| Birth Country | China |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Angela Lau |
| Children(s) | Lau Wing-Wah, Lau Kin-Tak, Lau Wai-Tak, Lau Chun-Tak |
Andrew Lau is one of the most popular and richest Director who was born on April 4, 1960 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong director who got his start as a cinematographer for acclaimed directors like Wong Jing and Wong Kar-wai. He later went on to direct highly successful film franchises like the Young and Dangerous series and the Infernal Affairs trilogy.
His crime drama Revenge of the Green Dragons was executive produced by Martin Scorsese, who remade Infernal Affairs into the Oscar-winning American film The Departed.
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung (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).
Lau become a film director and producer on top of still being a cinematographer. He made his directorial debut with the 1990 action film Against All. Lau went on to make films for prolific filmmaker Wong Jing, including the 1993 Category III film Raped by an Angel and the 1994 film To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui. In 1996, Lau directed and photographed the 1996 film Young and Dangerous, a film centered on Hong Kong’s Triad society. The film was a huge success in Hong Kong, but also gained controversy for its glorification of Triads. The film spawned a several sequels and spin-offs, in which Lau directed seven sequels and one prequel. While filming the franchise, Lau teamed up with screenwriter Manfred Wong and film producer Wong Jing to establish BoB and Partners Co. Ltd., a company responsible for films made by the trio of filmmakers. The trio’s collaborations proved to be successful with films such as The Storm Riders, The Legend of Speed, and The Duel.
He married a woman named Angela in 1992. He has children named Liu Jian De, Liu Ying Ye, Liu Wei De and Liu Jun De.
Andrew Lau Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Director |
| House | Living in own house. |
Andrew Lau is one of the richest Director from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andrew Lau 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After graduating from secondary school, he began working at Shaw Brothers Studios and made his debut as a cinematographer on 1982’s Legendary Weapons of China.
In 2002, he was named Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Golden Bauhinia Awards and Golden Horse Awards for his work on Infernal Affairs.
Andrew Lau was born 4 April 1960, and is one of six siblings. As a child, he was raised in the New Territories of Hong Kong. His father worked as a construction worker on Hong Kong Island. Since his parents did not have time to concentrate on all of their children, Lau had developed an interest in photography. Lau was also a Catholic, and would go to church every week, learning how to play a guitar. As a child and high school student, Lau admits to not liking Hong Kong, since it was a British colony.
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Who is Andrew Lau Dating?
According to our records, Andrew Lau married to Angela Lau. As of December 1, 2023, Andrew Lau’s is not dating anyone.
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Lau joined Shaw Brothers Studios after graduating from secondary school. He made his film debut as a semi-skilled cinematographer for Lau Kar-leung’s 1982 film, Legendary Weapons of China. He later served as a cinematographer for Sammo Hung’s 1986 martial arts film Millionaire’s Express and Ringo Lam’s 1987 crime thriller City on Fire, where he became known for his use of lighting and hand-held cinematography. His work on As Tears Go By (1988), the directorial debut of Wong Kar-wai, earned him his first Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Cinematography. He also shot the beginning portion of Wong Kar-wai’s Chungking Express in 1994 (Christopher Doyle was cinematographer for the film’s second half).
Facts & Trivia
Andrew Ranked on the list of most popular Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Andrew Lau celebrates birthday on April 4 of every year.
Why is Andy Lau so famous?
Lau has been one of Hong Kong’s most commercially successful film actors since the mid-1980s, performing in more than 160 films while maintaining a successful singing career at the same time. In the 1990s, Lau was branded by the media as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop.
Is Andy Lau still married?
Andy Lau BBS MH JP
Occupation| Actor singer film producer lyricist composer businessman
Years active| 1981–present
Spouse| Carol Chu ( m. 2008)
Children| 1
What happen to Andy Lau?
During the shoot, the horse reportedly lost control, throwing Lau to the ground and stepping on his back, fracturing his lower back.
How old is Andrew Lau?
62 years (April 4, 1960)
Does Andy Lau have a wife?
Carol Chu