Biography
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai (Chinese: 劉鎮偉) is a Hong Kong actor, screenwriter, producer and director. He had studied graphic design in the U.K., then returned to Hong Kong and worked in advertising. He co-founded the film companies Century Films and Wu Zhou Century Films with director Dennis Yu in 1980, and the duo produced various classics during the New Wave Cinema era.
With the support of actor-producer Alan Tang, Lau made his directorial debut with The Haunted Cop Shop, which showcased his distinctive style in supernatural comedies. The genre, along with its vampire and horror counterparts, soon became prominent in Hong Kong Cinema. Lau partnered with Corey Yuen again in 1997 and founded Cinemagic. He was also the producer of Stephen Chow’s blockbuster Kung Fu Hustle in 2004.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Soccer Killer
Character: Minister Qin Nu
MOVIE • 2017
The Fantastic Water Babes
Character: Man responsible for Hanna's father death
MOVIE • 2010
Just Another Pandora's Box
Character: Grapes
MOVIE • 2010
Chinese Odyssey 2002
Character: President Chen
MOVIE • 2002
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
Character: Grape Buddha
MOVIE • 1995
A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box
Character: Grape Buddha
MOVIE • 1995
Treasure Hunt
Character: Nakajima
MOVIE • 1994
Combination Platter
Character: Robert
MOVIE • 1993
Gameboy Kids
Character: Uncle 8 Taels
MOVIE • 1992
The Top Bet
Character: Chan Chung
MOVIE • 1991
All for the Winner
Character: Chan
MOVIE • 1990
Thunder Cops II
Character: Jeff Lau
MOVIE • 1989
Operation Pink Squad II
Character: Moving out of building
MOVIE • 1989
Carry On Hotel
Character:
MOVIE • 1988
The Haunted Cop Shop II
Character: Police Sgt.
MOVIE • 1988
The Haunted Cop Shop
Character: Ghost Blowing Kiss
MOVIE • 1987
Crew
Crew Credits
Kung Fu League
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2018
Kung Fu League
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018
You'd Better Run
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2017
Soccer Killer
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2017
Soccer Killer
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2017
A Chinese Odyssey Part Three
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
A Chinese Odyssey Part Three
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2016
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2014
Just Another Margin
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
East Meets West
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2011
East Meets West
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
The Fantastic Water Babes
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
The Fantastic Water Babes
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2010
The Fantastic Water Babes
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2010
Just Another Pandora's Box
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Just Another Pandora's Box
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2010
Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2009
Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2009
A Chinese Tall Story
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005