
Lim Yu-Beng
ActingAbout Lim Yu-Beng
Yu-Beng is a familiar face on stage and screen. He won Best Actor in 2005 for The Lover, and The Dumb Waiter, Best Supporting Actor in 2004 for Bent, and was in the Best Acting Ensemble in 2002 for Animal Farm, all for the Life! Theatre Awards. He has played leads in the acclaimed local films Singapore Dreaming, and Solos, as well as the soon to be released Universe; and internationally in Kung Fu Killers, and The Great Wall; and supporting roles in numerous international films, including Anna and the King, and HBO Asia’s Grace. For Singapore television he has played leads in Firasat, Do Not Disturb, 9 Lives, The Second Singapore Short Story Project, and The New Home; and all four seasons of the hit series Triple 9. Theatregoers know him from shows like Another Country, Animal Farm, Members Only, Doubt, The Lover and The Dumb Waiter, Bent, Lear, The First Emperor's Last Days, The Blue Room, The Yang Family and As If He Hears. In the last few years he wrote and directed It’s My Life, an original teen musical, as well as 2 Houses, and Pearl of the Eastern & Oriental, both sell-out successes specially commissioned by the Georgetown Festival in Penang. In 2018, he performed an evening of his original songs as part of the Writers’ Festival. Yu-Beng’s latest television projects include 20 Days (2018), Warrior (2018), Lion Mums S3 (2019), After Love (2019), Raksasa (2019) and In The Wind (2019). He continues to explore new ground, and works extensively as an actor, director, writer, acting coach, lighting designer, fight choreographer and whatever it takes to get the show up. Yu-Beng is represented by FLY Entertainment.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lim Yu-Beng reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Lim Yu-Beng'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lim Yu-Beng remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Anna and the King, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lim Yu-Beng Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lim Yu-Beng's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lim Yu-Beng.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worth the Wait | Yun-Han | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Moving House | Jimmy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Alienated | Humpty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | As You Like It | Duke Fredrick / Duke Senior (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Afterimages | Agent Chai | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Threshold | Omega | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Killer | Bai | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Solos | Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Marco Polo | Burmese Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Singapore Dreaming | C.K. | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | 2000 AD | Colonel Ng | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Anna and the King | Scarfaced leader | Hit | Similar → |
Lim Yu-Beng - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lim Yu-Beng?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lim Yu-Beng is "Anna and the King" with a rating of 6.8/10.
How many movies has Lim Yu-Beng acted in?
Lim Yu-Beng has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lim Yu-Beng?
Other notable films include "Marco Polo", "Singapore Dreaming", and "2000 AD".




