Ankie Lau

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

9Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 2, 1958

Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ankie Lau 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: Comedy

The majority of Ankie Lau's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ankie Lau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Enter the Fat Dragon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ankie Lau Movies Ranked

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

★6.5

Enter the Fat Dragon (1978) movie poster

★6.5

Enter the Fat Dragon: Ah Lung is a pig farmer and a devoted Bruce Lee fan who is anxious to follow in Lee's footsteps, but only ridiculed for

Enter the Fat Dragon

1978•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Confession of Pain: In a city of love and prosperity, a city of lost hope and premature death, veteran detective Hei feels it all: the hurt,

Confession of Pain

2006•Crime

★5.5

★5.5

The Beginner: Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on hi

The Beginner

1985•Comedy

★4.2

★4.2

Leo Sonnyboy: Train driver Leo Mangold has been living alone in his two-room apartment for years. His colleague Adrian Hauser is marri

Leo Sonnyboy

1989

★2.5

★2.5

Big Mäc: Bernhard "Big Mäc" Maurer, an ex-motorcycle freak and bored piano teacher, is voted the "perfect motorcyclist" by the tr

Big Mäc

1985•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ankie Lau.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	Confession of Pain	Rich Lady Client of Bong	Average	Similar →
1997	Last Chance Love	Jessica Cheung	Flop	Similar →
1989	Leo Sonnyboy	Apia Kolong	Flop	Similar →
1989	Der Atem	Li Sun	Flop	Similar →
1989	Hab' ich nur deine Liebe	Hio Main	Flop	Similar →
1985	The Beginner	Ling Ling	Average	Similar →
1985	Big Mäc	Hiroko	Flop	Similar →
1985	Grenzenloses Himmelblau	Li	Flop	Similar →
1978	Enter the Fat Dragon	Hsiao-wei	Hit	Similar →

Ankie Lau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ankie Lau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ankie Lau is "Enter the Fat Dragon" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Ankie Lau acted in?

Ankie Lau has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ankie Lau?

Other notable films include "Confession of Pain", "The Beginner", and "Leo Sonnyboy".