Paul Courtenay Hyu - Actor Profile

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
10Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Birth Place: London, England

About Paul Courtenay Hyu

Paul Courtenay Hyu is a British–Chinese actor, writer and director. He works in English and German. He is sometimes credited as Paul Hyu, especially for his work as Elvis Impersonator, "ChineseElvis".

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Courtenay Hyu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Paul Courtenay Hyu's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Courtenay Hyu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Lovers and the Despot, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul Courtenay Hyu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Courtenay Hyu's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
The Lovers and the Despot (2016) movie poster
★6.9

The Lovers and the Despot: Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictato

The Lovers and the Despot

2016•Documentary
★6.8
The Lost Battalion (2001) movie poster
★6.8

The Lost Battalion: Fact-based war drama about an American battalion of over 500 men which gets trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Fo

The Lost Battalion

2001•History
★6.6
A Christmas Prince (2017) movie poster
★6.6

A Christmas Prince: When a reporter goes undercover as a nanny to get the inside scoop on a playboy prince, she gets tangled in some royal i

A Christmas Prince

2017•Romance
★6.4
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) movie poster
★6.4

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver: A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in se

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

2018•Adventure
★6.4
11th Hour (2017) movie poster
★6.4

11th Hour: Based on a true story, 11th Hour recounts how, on the evening of 9/11, Maria Jose's bar is heaving with locals united in

11th Hour

2017

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Courtenay Hyu.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Wise Man #4 Average Similar →
2017 11th Hour Customer Average Similar →
2017 A Christmas Prince D.P.S. Gill Hit Similar →
2016 The Lovers and the Despot Shin Sang-ok Hit Similar →
2012 Keith Lemon: The Film Chinese Elvis Party Host Flop Similar →
2005 Dead Fish Phonebooth Guy Flop Similar →
2001 The Lost Battalion Pvt. Stanley Chinn Hit Similar →
1999 Everybody Loves Sunshine Ian Flop Similar →
1995 Night Watch Hong Kong C.I.A. Technician (as Paul Courtenay-Hya) Flop Similar →
N/A Fortune Cookies Mr. Chung Flop Similar →

Paul Courtenay Hyu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Courtenay Hyu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Courtenay Hyu is "The Lovers and the Despot" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Paul Courtenay Hyu acted in?

Paul Courtenay Hyu has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Courtenay Hyu?

Other notable films include "The Lost Battalion", "A Christmas Prince", and "Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver".