Jeffrey Lau
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai (Chinese: ๅ้ฎๅ) is a Hong Kong actor, screenwriter, producer and director. He had studied graphic design in the U.K., then returned to Hong Kong and worked in advertising. He co-founded the film companies Century Films and Wu Zhou Century Films with director Dennis Yu in 1980, and the duo produced various classics during the New Wave Cinema era.
With the support of actor-producer Alan Tang, Lau made his directorial debut with The Haunted Cop Shop, which showcased his distinctive style in supernatural comedies. The genre, along with its vampire and horror counterparts, soon became prominent in Hong Kong Cinema. Lau partnered with Corey Yuen again in 1997 and founded Cinemagic. He was also the producer of Stephen Chowโs blockbuster Kung Fu Hustle in 2004.
Known For
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
Grape Buddha
A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box
Grape Buddha
Just Another Pandora's Box
Grapes
Gameboy Kids
Uncle 8 Taels
The Top Bet
Chan Chung
The Haunted Cop Shop II
Police Sgt.
Carry On Hotel
All for the Winner
Chan
Treasure Hunt
Nakajima
Chinese Odyssey 2002
President Chen
Soccer Killer
Minister Qin Nu