--- name: "Lau Siu-Ming" canonical: "https://film.one/person/lau-siu-ming" fi1m_id: "lau-siu-ming" imdb_id: "nm0490618" tmdb_id: 56804 wikidata_id: "Q6852646" roles: ["Actor"] born: "13 October 1931" died: "2 September 2026" reviewed_on_fi1m: 1 average_as: "actor" average_over: 1 updated: "2026-09-26T01:30:15.324119+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Lau Siu-Ming ## Identity Lau Siu-Ming - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/lau-siu-ming - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** lau-siu-ming - **IMDb ID:** nm0490618 - **TMDB ID:** 56804 - **Wikidata ID:** Q6852646 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lau_Siu-ming, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6852646, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0490618/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/56804 Actor. Born 13 October 1931 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]. Died 2 September 2026. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 13 October 1931, Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China] - **Died:** 2 September 2026 - **Also known as:** Siu Ming Lau, Liu Zhao-Ming, لاو سیو مینگ - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lau_Siu-ming, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6852646, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0490618/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/56804 ## Streaming the US now - **AMC+:** [*A Chinese Ghost Story*](https://film.one/film/a-chinese-ghost-story.md) (82) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Lau Siu-ming (also credited as Siu Ming Lau or Liu Zhao-ming) was a Hong Kong actor and dancer. Born on 13 October 1931 in Hong Kong, he trained in dance in Europe in the 1960s before returning to work in dance education and choreography. He began acting in 1979 with a role in *The Butterfly Murders* and appeared in numerous films and television series, often with TVB. He is known for his performance as the Tree Demon in *A Chinese Ghost Story* (1987) and its sequels *A Chinese Ghost Story II* (1990) and *A Chinese Ghost Story III* (1991), as well as roles in *The Legend of Drunken Master* (1994), *Swordsman* (1990) and *Re-cycle* (2006). In 2006 he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia Awards for *Re-cycle*. He died on 2 September 2026, aged 94. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, chinadailyhk.com, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (1) - *A Chinese Ghost Story* (1987), Fi1m 82, as Tree Demon — [page](https://film.one/film/a-chinese-ghost-story.md) ## Complete filmography (190) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *The Gutter* (2020), series, as Li Wentao - *Shadow of Justice* (2018), series, as 翁振中 - *Colour of the Game* (2017), as Dragon - *Bet Hur* (2017), series, Actor - *Lost in Wrestling* (2015), as Smith Eight-Stones - *Turning Point 2* (2011), as Ye Po - *Magic to Win* (2011), Actor - *The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake* (2011), Actor - *Wax and Wane* (2011), series, as 翁盛芬 - *Twilight Dancing* (2008), Actor - *Healing Souls* (2008), series, Actor - *The Master of Tai Chi* (2008), series, as Kwan Saan-yuet - *The Detective* (2007), as Uncle Cheung - *Forest of Death* (2007), as Mr. Tin - *Fearless* (2007), Actor - *Re-cycle* (2006), as Old Man - *Shaolin vs. Evil Dead 2: Ultimate Power* (2006), as Master - *Divergence* (2005), as Tsim Pak Tat - *Set to Kill* (2005), as Uncle Ghost - *Seed Of Hope* (2003), series, Actor - *The Medallion* (2003), as Antiquarium Dealer - *The Driving Power* (2003), series, as Ding Ha - *Seven Sisters* (2001), series, as 黄寿亭 - *City of Desire* (2001), Actor - *The Tree* (2001), as Wu Mingwei - *China Strike Force* (2000), as Uncle Ma - *Food Glorious Food* (1998), series, Actor - *将军阿福* (1998), series, Actor - *Kitchen* (1997), as Mr. Chiu - *The Criminal Investigator II* (1996), series, Actor - *Yes Madam 5* (1996), Actor - *The Golden Pillow* (1995), series, as Li Qing (1995) - *Faithfully Yours* (1995), Actor - *The Armed Policewomen* (1995), as Officer Wong - *Home Again* (1995), Actor - *The Criminal Investigator* (1995), series, Actor - *Farewell My Dearest* (1995), Actor - *Twist* (1995), as Chief Superintendent Y.K. Chan - *The Other Side of the Sea* (1994), Actor - *Mermaid Got Married* (1994), as Mr. Lau - *Fate of the Clairvoyant* (1994), series, Actor - *Shade of Darkness* (1994), series, Actor - *Bloody Beast* (1994), as Chen's Father - *The Legend of Drunken Master* (1994), as Mr. Chu - *A Fatal Jump* (1994), Actor - *Racing Peak* (1993), series, Actor - *The Prince of Portland Street* (1993), Actor - *Chez n' Ham* (1993), as Leon - *Filthy Rich* (1993), series, Actor - *Gambling On Life* (1993), series, Actor - *The Untold Story* (1993), as Cheng Lam - *The Incorruptible* (1993), Actor - *The Legendary Ranger* (1993), series, as 黄匡 - *The Supreme Winner* (1993), Actor - *Zen of Sword* (1992), as Gov. Tak Hong - *Dr. Lamb* (1992), as Lam's Father - *The Cat* (1992), as Errol - *Casino Tycoon II* (1992), as Nieh Ao-Tien - *The Prince of Temple Street* (1992), as Hao - *Let It Be Me* (1992), series, Actor - *The Key Man* (1992), series, as 洪贵东 - *Girls Without Tomorrow* (1992), as Li - *Casino Tycoon* (1992), as Nieh Ao Tien - *Shanghai 1920* (1991), Actor - *The Banquet* (1991), as Wong - *Son on the Run* (1991), as Mr Chang - *The Confidence Man* (1991), series, Actor - *A Chinese Ghost Story III* (1991), as Tree Demon - *Casino Raiders II* (1991), as Uncle Fan - *Blue Lightning* (1991), Actor - *The Breaking Point* (1991), series, as 程孝全 - *The Raid* (1991), as Chinese Colonel - *Deadly Deal* (1991), Actor - *Phantom War* (1991), as Lau Min - *An Eternal Combat* (1991), as Mental Patient - *Rebel from China* (1990), Actor - *The Story of My Son* (1990), as Lee's Father-in-law - *Front Page* (1990), as Brother Shun - *A Chinese Ghost Story II* (1990), as Lord Fu Tin Chau - *When Things Get Tough* (1990), series, Actor - *Killer's Romance* (1990), as Boss Martin - *Cherished Moments* (1990), series, as 胡说道 - *Swordsman* (1990), as Ngok - *Stage Door Johnny* (1990), as Chang - *The Truth – Final Episode* (1989), as Mr. Ming - *Fate In Our Hands* (1989), series, Actor - *The Path of Glory* (1989), as David's father - *Gift from Heaven* (1989), Actor - *Battle Of The Heart* (1989), series, Actor - *Devil Hunters* (1989), as Chai Yan - *Eat a Bowl of Tea* (1989), as Lee Gong - *Miracles: The Canton Godfather* (1989), as Police Superintendent Laughton - *The Wild Ones* (1989), as Dr Lo - *Burning Ambition* (1989), as Uncle Yee - *The Shanghai Conspiracy* (1989), series, Actor - *The Legend of Master Chan* (1989), series, Actor - *The Black Wall* (1989), Actor - *I Love Amy* (1989), series, Actor - *The Shanghai Mafia* (1989), as 江爷 - *The Crazy Companies II* (1988), as Fok Ga-Tung - *Last Romance* (1988), as Nancy's Father - *Escape from Kingdom* (1988), Actor - *The Vampire Partner* (1988), Actor - *Police Story 2* (1988), as Senior Police Officer - *Walk on Fire* (1988), as Chan Sir - *The Truth* (1988), as Mr. Ming - *Call Girl '88* (1988), as Ling Yu's Godfather - *The Making of a Gentleman* (1987), series, Actor - *A Better Tomorrow II* (1987), as Chief Inspector Wu - *Police Cadet 1988* (1987), series, as 张福成 - *The Legend of the Book and Sword* (1987), series, as 陳世倌 - *The Price Of Growing Up* (1987), series, Actor - *Project A - Part II* (1987), as Imperial Ching's Prince - *A Chinese Ghost Story* (1987), as Tree Demon — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/a-chinese-ghost-story.md) - *Zheng Cheng Gong* (1987), series, as 郑芝龙 - *The SIB Files* (1987), series, Actor - *The Grand Canal* (1987), series, Actor - *Zheng Cheng Gong* (1987), series, as 郑芝龙 - *Dharma* (1986), series, Actor - *Righting Wrongs* (1986), as Sammy's Grandfather - *My Will, I Will* (1986), Actor - *New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre* (1986), series, as 陽頂天 - *The Turbulent Decade* (1986), series, Actor - *The Superlative Affections* (1986), series, Actor - *Blood-Stained Intrigue* (1986), series, Actor - *General Father, General Son* (1986), series, Actor - *Royal Warriors* (1986), as Armour Car Seller - *The Feud of Two Brothers* (1986), series, Actor - *Devoted to You* (1986), as May's Father - *Happy Spirit* (1985), series, Actor - *The Yang's Saga* (1985), series, Actor - *Take Care Your Highness* (1985), series, Actor - *皇上保重 (數碼修復版)* (1985), series, as 雍正 - *The Unwritten Law* (1985), as Mr. Ming - *The Feud That Never Was* (1985), series, Actor - *The Battlefield* (1985), series, Actor - *The Brave Squad* (1985), series, Actor - *The Battle Among the Clans* (1985), series, Actor - *The Legend of the General Who Never Was* (1985), series, as 唐太宗 - *The Rough Ride* (1985), series, Actor - *The Movie Maze* (1985), series, Actor - *Summer Kisses Winter Tears* (1984), series, Actor - *香江花月夜(數碼修復版)* (1984), series, as 梁成 - *Police Cadet* (1984), series, as 張福成 - *The Duke of Mount Deer* (1984), series, as Hoi Dai-fu - *鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版)* (1984), series, as 海大富 - *Rainbow Round My Shoulder* (1984), series, as 罗家勤父亲 - *Hero Without Tears - II* (1984), series, Actor - *Once Upon An Oridinary Girl* (1984), series, Actor - *United We Stand* (1984), series, Actor - *The Smiling Proud Wanderer* (1984), series, Actor - *笑傲江湖 (數碼修復版)* (1984), series, as 任我行 - *Can Anybody Help* (1984), series, Actor - *Sandwiches* (1983), series, Actor - *The Return of the Condor Heroes* (1983), series, as 一燈大師 - *神鵰俠侶 (數碼修復版)* (1983), series, as 一灯大师 - *Woman on the Beat* (1983), series, as 张世安 - *The Old Miao Myth* (1983), series, as 谢罡 - *The Legend of the Condor Heroes* (1983), series, as 一燈大師 - *The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Digital Remaster)* (1983), series, as 一灯大师 - *播音人 (數碼修復版)* (1983), series, as 李大鹏 - *The Radio Tycoon* (1983), series, Actor - *Possessed* (1983), as Kong Siu-Ming - *The Emissary* (1982), series, Actor - *獵鷹 (數碼修復版)* (1982), series, as 陆一帆 - *The Legend of Master So* (1982), series, as 萧毅 - *香城浪子 (數碼修復版)* (1982), series, as 潘启铿 - *Soldier of Fortune* (1982), series, Actor - *蘇乞兒 (數碼修復版)* (1982), series, as 萧毅 - *The Wild Bunch* (1982), series, as 朱温 - *The Restless Trio* (1982), series, Actor - *Coolie Killer* (1982), as Ding - *Destiny* (1982), series, Actor - *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* (1982), series, as 段延慶 - *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Lee Gong - *Good Old Times* (1981), series, as 凌锋 - *Brothers Four* (1981), series, Actor - *The Wheeler Dealer* (1981), series, Actor - *Summer Of '61* (1981), series, Actor - *Young's Female Warrior* (1981), series, Actor - *The Three Musketeers* (1981), series, Actor - *The Shell Game (II)* (1981), series, as 仇大千 - *Beware Of Pickpockets* (1981), Choreographer - *The Misadventure of Zoo* (1981), series, Actor - *The Adventurers* (1980), series, Actor - *The Shell Game* (1980), series, Actor - *The Sword* (1980), as Caretaker - *In Search Of* (1980), series, Actor - *離別鈎 (數碼修復版)* (1980), series, as 蓝一尘 - *The Butterfly Murders* (1979), as Fang Hongye ## Gallery - ![Lau Siu-Ming](https://film.one/media/person/3925507/gallery-8267cb85730e.jpg) Lau Siu-Ming — Image via TMDB - 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