Anthony Chan Yau - Actor Profile

Anthony Chan Yau

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 1, 1952
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

About Anthony Chan Yau

Anthony Chan Yau is a Hong Kong actor and the drummer for the band Wynners. In 1981, Chan formed a film production company with Kenny Bee and produced Monkey Business. Chan joined Shaw Brothers in 1983 and produced his remarkable project Let’s Make Laugh, which was directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting. Then, Cheung and Chan formed a production company afterwards. One of Chan’s most ambitious projects was A Fishy Story, starring by Kenny Bee and Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk, in which Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk won the best actress award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. In recent years, Chan emigrated to US and retired from the film industry.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Anthony Chan Yau Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Anthony Chan Yau reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Anthony Chan Yau's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Anthony Chan Yau's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Good, The Bad & The Beauty, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Anthony Chan Yau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anthony Chan Yau's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Good, The Bad & The Beauty (1987) movie poster
★9.0

The Good, The Bad & The Beauty: Director-actor Frankie Chan does multiple duty in the action comedy vehicle The Good, The Bad & The Beauty. Frankie Chan

The Good, The Bad & The Beauty

1987•Action
★9.0
The Good, The Bad & The Beauty (1987) movie poster
★9.0

The Good, The Bad & The Beauty: Director-actor Frankie Chan does multiple duty in the action comedy vehicle The Good, The Bad & The Beauty. Frankie Chan

The Good, The Bad & The Beauty

1987•Action
★8.7
Funny Triple (1985) movie poster
★8.7

Funny Triple: Once there are two detectives in the police force, Fatty and Lanky, they have been very, very good friends, that until t

Funny Triple

1985•Comedy
★8.7
Let's Make Laugh (1983) movie poster
★8.7

Let's Make Laugh: The cheating husband goes bankrupt, and his house is soon to be taken by the government. A security guard is assigned to

Let's Make Laugh

1983•Comedy
★7.8
Last Eunuch In China (1987) movie poster
★7.8

Last Eunuch In China:

Last Eunuch In China

1987•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Anthony Chan Yau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Enter the Fat Dragon - Average Similar →
2017 The Yuppie Fantasia 3 - Hit Similar →
2015 Paris Holiday Mr Chow Average Similar →
2013 Rigor Mortis Yau Average Similar →
2013 I Love Hong Kong 2013 - Average Similar →
1993 3 Days of a Blind Girl Dr. Jack Ng Average Similar →
1992 Second to None Chan Chi Keung Flop Similar →
1992 Hero of the Beggars Hotel Manager Hit Similar →
1992 Miracle 90 Days Frankie Average Similar →
1992 Changing Partner Yau Flop Similar →
1992 Twin Dragons Hotel Concierge Hit Similar →
1991 The Banquet Mr. Chan's Friend Average Similar →
1990 The Nocturnal Demon Officer Chan Average Similar →
1990 Till Death Shall We Start David Hit Similar →
1990 When Fortune Smiles Private Eye Wong Hit Similar →
1989 A Fishy Story Paul Chow Average Similar →
1989 Miracles: The Canton Godfather Reporter at Pier Hit Similar →
1989 Little Cop Mental Hospital Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1988 Mr Vampire Saga 4 Four Eyed Taoist Hit Similar →
1988 Spooky, Spooky Inspector Hit Similar →
1988 Three Wishes Chan Hong Tai Hit Similar →
1988 One Husband Too Many Hsia Chin-Hsin Average Similar →
1987 To Err Is Humane Detective Wong Hit Similar →
1987 Last Eunuch In China - Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Good, The Bad & The Beauty Supt Chan [cameo] Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Good, The Bad & The Beauty Superintendent Chan Super Hit Similar →
1987 Project A Part II Policeman #365 Hit Similar →
1987 The Romancing Star Man in office Average Similar →
1986 Armour of God Member of The Losers (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1986 Lucky Stars Go Places Long Legs Average Similar →
1986 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife Chen Chih Tao Flop Similar →
1986 Why, Why, Tell Me Why!! Tallie Yau Average Similar →
1986 Millionaires' Express - Hit Similar →
1986 The Strange Bedfellow - Hit Similar →
1985 Mr. Vampire Taoist Priest Hit Similar →
1985 Heart of Dragon Danny's Tutor Hit Similar →
1985 Carry On Doctors and Nurses Dr. Chen Flop Similar →
1985 Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars Lotta Hit Similar →
1985 The Flying Mr. B - Flop Similar →
1985 Let's Make Laugh II Mr Chan Hit Similar →
1985 Funny Triple Gold Finger Super Hit Similar →
1984 Behind the Yellow Line Ng Wai Average Similar →
1984 Mr. Virgin Doctor Average Similar →
1984 The Return of Pom Pom Hawker on the run [cameo] Hit Similar →
1983 Let's Make Laugh Bailiff Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Trail Reader Average Similar →
1981 Play While You Play Lou Jiewen Average Similar →
1981 Crazy World - Average Similar →
1980 Spring in Autumn - Average Similar →
1980 Cute Girl Ma Qian Average Similar →

Anthony Chan Yau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anthony Chan Yau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Chan Yau is "The Good, The Bad & The Beauty" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Anthony Chan Yau acted in?

Anthony Chan Yau has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anthony Chan Yau?

Other notable films include "The Good, The Bad & The Beauty", "Funny Triple", and "Let's Make Laugh".

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