Danny Lau Dan - Actor Profile

Danny Lau Dan

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 18, 1945
Birth Place: Weihai, Shandong, China

About Danny Lau Dan

Liu Tan was born in Shanghai in 1945 and moved with his family to Hong Kong five years later. In 1968, Liu entered the actor training class run by Cathay Film Organisation and was signed up by the studio after graduated. Liu started his career in supporting roles until he got his big break in "An Apple A Day" in 1970. Liu moved to Shaw Brothers in 1971 and among the movies he appeared in "The Devil's Mirror" and "The Warlord". Liu left Shaw Brothers in 1972 to concentrate predominantly on voice dubbing while he still making sporadic appearance in films. In 1977, Liu joined TVB as a contract actor. His acclaimed role was as the villain in the classic series "The Bund". For the past two decades, Liu has made regular appearance in TVB and he was one of the popular artists in Hong Kong. -- From the Celestial DVD release of "The Devil's Mirror".

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Danny Lau Dan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Danny Lau Dan's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Danny Lau Dan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Faithfully Yours, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Danny Lau Dan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Danny Lau Dan's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Danny Lau Dan.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 Hong Kong Confidential Tao Average Similar →
2006 My Name Is Fame Lau Dan Hit Similar →
1995 Faithfully Yours - Super Hit Similar →
1992 True Love - Hit Similar →
1991 Hong Kong Criminal Archives - The Robbery - Flop Similar →
1990 Fatal Termination Officer Lau Hit Similar →
1988 The Last Vampire - Average Similar →
1986 Tongs: A Chinatown Story - Flop Similar →
1985 Police Story Drug Dealer (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1985 Dead Curse - Flop Similar →
1984 The Super Gang - Flop Similar →
1984 Host for a Ghost Director Lau Flop Similar →
1984 Before Dawn - Flop Similar →
1984 Challenge on Chasing Girls - Flop Similar →
1983 The Lost Generation - Flop Similar →
1983 Devil Fetus Ji Cheung Average Similar →
1983 Mission to Kill - Average Similar →
1983 Rape and Die - Flop Similar →
1983 The Bund Part II 冯敬尧 Flop Similar →
1983 The Bund - Average Similar →
1982 Hex After Hex Johnny Tien Flop Similar →
1982 The Sweet and Sour Cops Part II - Flop Similar →
1981 Mahjong Heroes Chan Tai Min Average Similar →
1981 The Mad Cold-Blooded Murder - Average Similar →
1981 Revenge in Hong Kong - Flop Similar →
1980 Super Power Mr. Wan Average Similar →
1978 Ten Tigers of Shaolin - Flop Similar →
1978 For Whom to Be Murdered - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Dynamo - Hit Similar →
1977 The Four Shaolin Challengers Shiao Pei Li Flop Similar →
1976 Oriental Playgirls Liu Chia-Lien Flop Similar →
1975 The Bloody Escape - Flop Similar →
1975 All Men Are Brothers Lei Heng Hit Similar →
1975 Queen Hustler - Flop Similar →
1975 Forbidden Tales of Two Cities Wei Hao Flop Similar →
1974 Kidnap - Super Hit Similar →
1974 A Mad World of Fools - Flop Similar →
1974 Hong Kong 73 Car Salesman Average Similar →
1973 The House of 72 Tenants Police Chief's Assistant Average Similar →
1973 Illicit Desire Lai Wang / Wang Xi-Zhi Flop Similar →
1973 Payment In Blood Inspector Chang Average Similar →
1973 Facets of Love Zhang Yan-Lin Average Similar →
1973 The Bastard Gu's Nephew #1 Hit Similar →
1973 Tales of Larceny - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Legends of Lust - Flop Similar →
1972 The Warlord Chi Pei Cheng Average Similar →
1972 The Devil's Mirror Wen Jianfeng Average Similar →
1972 The Water Margin Winged Tiger, Lei Heng Hit Similar →
1971 The Deadly Duo Hero Ting Siu Average Similar →
1969 Mad, Mad, Mad Swords Wang Flop Similar →

Danny Lau Dan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Danny Lau Dan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Danny Lau Dan is "Faithfully Yours" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Danny Lau Dan acted in?

Danny Lau Dan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Danny Lau Dan?

Other notable films include "Tales of Larceny", "For Whom to Be Murdered", and "Kidnap".