William Chu Wai-Lim - Actor Profile

William Chu Wai-Lim

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
9Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1982
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Chu Wai-Lim reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Chu Wai-Lim's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Chu Wai-Lim remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Mad Phoenix, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Chu Wai-Lim Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William Chu Wai-Lim's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
The Mad Phoenix (1997) movie poster
★7.6

The Mad Phoenix: A Cantonese librettist enjoys immense popularity over the course of decades, followed by decline.

The Mad Phoenix

1997•Drama
★6.8
The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994) movie poster
★6.8

The Bodyguard from Beijing: A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connecti

The Bodyguard from Beijing

1994•Drama
★6.7
The Days of Being Dumb (1992) movie poster
★6.7

The Days of Being Dumb: Two losers who'll do anything to try and be successful in the Triad world, but all they've accomplished is having a bad

The Days of Being Dumb

1992•Romance
★6.4
In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man (1990) movie poster
★6.4

In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man: When he is framed for being a spy because of his friend's illegal activities, David must escape from police, CIA, and as

In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man

1990•Action
★5.9
It's a Wonderful Life (1994) movie poster
★5.9

It's a Wonderful Life: This 1994 Chinese New Year offering takes place over a period of time between one Christmas and Chinese New Year's eve.

It's a Wonderful Life

1994•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Chu Wai-Lim.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 The Mad Phoenix - Super Hit Similar →
1995 Another Sky - Flop Similar →
1994 Who's My Father? - Flop Similar →
1994 The Bodyguard from Beijing Billy Yeung Hit Similar →
1994 It's a Wonderful Life Tam Kau Kei Average Similar →
1994 The Underground Banker - Average Similar →
1993 Pink Bomb - Flop Similar →
1992 The Days of Being Dumb Young Fred Hit Similar →
1990 In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man Godfather's Son Average Similar →

William Chu Wai-Lim - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Chu Wai-Lim?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Chu Wai-Lim is "The Mad Phoenix" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has William Chu Wai-Lim acted in?

William Chu Wai-Lim has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Chu Wai-Lim?

Other notable films include "The Bodyguard from Beijing", "The Days of Being Dumb", and "In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man".