Portrait of John Woo

John Woo

Bio: John Woo Yu-Sen SBS is a Hong Kong film director and producer. Recognized for his stylised films of highly choreographed action sequences, Mexican standoffs, and use of slow-motion, Woo has directed several notable Hong Kong action films, among them, A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, Hard Boiled and Red Cliff
Born: Sun, Sep 22 1946
Birthplace: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
John Woo is 78 years old
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Poster of The King of Wuxia Part 2
The King of Wuxia Part 2
John Woo was 76 in The King of Wuxia Part 2 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2022
Poster of The King of Wuxia Part 1
The King of Wuxia Part 1
John Woo was 76 in The King of Wuxia Part 1 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 2022
Poster of Life in 24 Frames a Second
Life in 24 Frames a Second
John Woo was 74 in Life in 24 Frames a Second as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 2021
Poster of John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
John Woo was 70 in John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 2017
Poster of Ken San
Ken San
John Woo was 69 in Ken San as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 2016
Poster of Beginning of the Great Revival
Beginning of the Great Revival
John Woo was 64 in Beginning of the Great Revival as 'Lin Sen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 2011
Poster of Kurosawa's Way
Kurosawa's Way
John Woo was 64 in Kurosawa's Way as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2011
Poster of The Founding of a Republic
The Founding of a Republic
John Woo was 62 in The Founding of a Republic as 'Liu Wenhui, National Army Officers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of How Bruce Lee Changed the World
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
John Woo was 62 in How Bruce Lee Changed the World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 2009
Poster of Team-Up: John Woo and Shinji Aramaki
Team-Up: John Woo and Shinji Aramaki
John Woo was 61 in Team-Up: John Woo and Shinji Aramaki
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 2008
Poster of A Century of Light and Shadow
A Century of Light and Shadow
John Woo was 58 in A Century of Light and Shadow as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Crossings: John Woo
Crossings: John Woo
John Woo was 57 in Crossings: John Woo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 2004
Poster of Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
John Woo was 57 in Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 2003
Poster of The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary
The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary
John Woo was 56 in The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
John Woo was 56 in Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2003
Poster of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
John Woo was 56 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
John Woo was 55 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of Mission: Improbable
Mission: Improbable
John Woo was 54 in Mission: Improbable as 'John Woo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 2001
Poster of Kurosawa: The Last Emperor
Kurosawa: The Last Emperor
John Woo was 52 in Kurosawa: The Last Emperor as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Jackie Chan: My Story
Jackie Chan: My Story
John Woo was 51 in Jackie Chan: My Story as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1998
Poster of Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
John Woo was 51 in Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1998
Poster of Task Force
Task Force
John Woo was 51 in Task Force as 'Police Chief'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1997
Poster of Cinema of Vengeance
Cinema of Vengeance
John Woo was 47 in Cinema of Vengeance as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Film ohne Fesseln - Das neue Hongkong Kino
Film ohne Fesseln - Das neue Hongkong Kino
John Woo was 46 in Film ohne Fesseln - Das neue Hongkong Kino as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Hard Boiled
Hard Boiled
John Woo was 45 in Hard Boiled as 'Mr. Woo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1992
Poster of Twin Dragons
Twin Dragons
John Woo was 45 in Twin Dragons as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1992
Poster of The Banquet
The Banquet
John Woo was 45 in The Banquet as 'Man on Stairs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1991
Poster of Once a Thief
Once a Thief
John Woo was 44 in Once a Thief as 'Stanley Wu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1991
Poster of Rebel from China
Rebel from China
John Woo was 44 in Rebel from China as 'Kwong'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1990
Poster of Bullet in the Head
Bullet in the Head
John Woo was 43 in Bullet in the Head as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Sunset in Paris
Sunset in Paris
John Woo was 42 in Sunset in Paris
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1989
Poster of Starry Is the Night
Starry Is the Night
John Woo was 42 in Starry Is the Night as 'Father Fan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1988
Poster of I Love Maria
I Love Maria
John Woo was 41 in I Love Maria
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1988
Poster of The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
John Woo was 40 in The Thirty Million Dollar Rush as 'Ling's Husband'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1987
Poster of A Better Tomorrow
A Better Tomorrow
John Woo was 39 in A Better Tomorrow as 'Inspector Wu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Love, Lone Flower
Love, Lone Flower
John Woo was 38 in Love, Lone Flower
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1985
Poster of Happy Union 2
Happy Union 2
John Woo was 38 in Happy Union 2
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Plain Jane to the Rescue
Plain Jane to the Rescue
John Woo was 36 in Plain Jane to the Rescue as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1982
Poster of From Riches to Rags
From Riches to Rags
John Woo was 33 in From Riches to Rags as '[cameo]'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1980
Poster of Itchy Fingers
Itchy Fingers
John Woo was 32 in Itchy Fingers as 'Triad Boss on Lorry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of Follow the Star
Follow the Star
John Woo was 31 in Follow the Star as 'Miss Chen's Father'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1978
Poster of Hand of Death
Hand of Death
John Woo was 29 in Hand of Death as 'Zhang Yi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1976
Poster of Young Lovers on Flying Wheels
Young Lovers on Flying Wheels
John Woo was 27 in Young Lovers on Flying Wheels as 'Man at Bike Reclaim Centre'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1974
Poster of The Young Dragons
The Young Dragons
John Woo was 27 in The Young Dragons as 'Message Deliverer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1974
Poster of The Mandarin
The Mandarin
John Woo was 26 in The Mandarin
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of Dead Knot
Dead Knot
John Woo was 21 in Dead Knot
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Accidentally
Accidentally
John Woo was 21 in Accidentally as 'Young Man'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Voice
Voice
John Woo was 65+ in Voice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 27 2012
Poster of Bokura no Jidai
Bokura no Jidai
John Woo was 60+ in Bokura no Jidai
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Celebrity Talk Show
Celebrity Talk Show
John Woo was 42+ in Celebrity Talk Show as '吴宇森'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 1989
Poster of Golden Horse Awards
Golden Horse Awards
John Woo was 16+ in Golden Horse Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1962