William Ho
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William Ho Ka-Kui (Chinese: 何家駒, March 14, 1948 – January 27, 2015) was a Hong Kong Chinese actor in the 1970s. He was born in Kowloon City, Hong Kong. Ho acted as a warden named Sugiyama in the movie, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, which starred Louis Fan as Riki Oh Saiga. Ho acted in more than 150 movies from 1980s to 2015. On January 27, 2015, he died in the Hong Kong Health Center of organ failure.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Ho 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: Crime
The majority of William Ho's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Ho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Edge of Darkness, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Ho Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Ho's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Ho.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal | Micky | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Hidden Enforcers | Cannon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Play with Strangers | Mr. Wong (as William Ho) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Violent Cop | Brother Scar | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Chinese Midnight Express II | Prisoner Kwai Gei | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Pursuit of a Killer | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Arousement | Captain Cheung's brother / Captain Cheung | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Yu Pui Tsuen III | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Six Devil Women | Victim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Blade | Brings Whore Wine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Adventurers | General Buboei | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Those Were the Days... | Devil Siu | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Love in the Time of Twilight | Devil King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Chinese Feast | Uncle Chuen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Drunken Master III | Yuen Sai Hoi | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Crucifixion | Yau Teng Kin | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hero of Hong Kong 1949 | Master Ho | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bloody Beast | Shing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hong Kong Adam's Family | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Underground Banker | Black Chao (title char) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Daughter of Darkness 2 | Hung Chun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Daughter of Darkness | Papa Mak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Perfect Exchange | Inmate | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Sword of Many Lovers | Sit Hei | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Moment of Romance II | Brother Hung Kui | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Lord Of East China Sea | Officer Pei / Commander Pi Su Chin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Her Judgement Day | Taxi Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | My Hero II | Brother Siu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Once Upon a Time in China II | Innkeeper Mak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Erotic Ghost Story III | Chia Yuen | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Escape from Brothel | Inspector Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Crystal Hunt | Man chased by Feng Li | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Legend of the Brothers | Kent / Kurt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | My Flying Wife | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky | Warden Sugiyama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Lee Rock | Gambling den boss at Rock's meeting | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lethal Panther | Long | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dragon in Jail | Charlie Ma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | No Way Back | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | China White | Phong | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Set Me Free! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Beloved Son of God | Inspector Ho Ka-Kui | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Edge of Darkness | Playboy Wah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hero of Tomorrow | Billy Lee / Ah Kui | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dragon Family | Ko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | School on Fire | Happy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Final Justice | Chicken | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Romancing Star II | Mickey in Prison on Fire parody [cameo] | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Prison on Fire | Micky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | City on Fire | Nightclub Boss (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
William Ho - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Ho?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Ho is "Edge of Darkness" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has William Ho acted in?
William Ho has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Ho?
Other notable films include "No Way Back", "The Six Devil Women", and "Legend of the Brothers".