Portrait of David Wu

David Wu

Bio: David Wu Tai Wai (Chinese 胡大為; born Hong Kong, 1952) is a Hong Kong-Canadian editor, director, and actor of film and television, known for his collaborations with directors John Woo and Ronnie Yu. He is also the editor of several international cult classics such as A Chinese Ghost Story , Hard Boiled, Bride of Chucky and Brotherhood of the Wolf
Born: Thu, Jul 31 1952
Birthplace: Hong Kong, China
David Wu is 72 years old
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Poster of Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body
David Wu was
70 in Over My Dead Body
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Mar 24 2023
Poster of Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
David Wu was
62 in Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Feb 19 2015
Poster of Cold Steel
Cold Steel
David Wu was
59 in Cold Steel
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Dec 02 2011
Poster of Iron Road
Iron Road
David Wu was
56 in Iron Road
as 'Editor, Producer, Director'.
Wed, Jun 24 2009
Poster of The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker
The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker
David Wu was
54 in The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker
as 'Director, Editor'.
Mon, Mar 26 2007
Poster of Plague City: SARS in Toronto
Plague City: SARS in Toronto
David Wu was
52 in Plague City: SARS in Toronto
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sun, May 29 2005
Poster of Webs
Webs
David Wu was
50 in Webs
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sat, Jun 28 2003
Poster of Snow Queen
Snow Queen
David Wu was
50 in Snow Queen
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 07 2002
Poster of The 51st State
The 51st State
David Wu was
49 in The 51st State
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Bride of Chucky
Bride of Chucky
David Wu was
46 in Bride of Chucky
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Oct 16 1998
Poster of Blackjack
Blackjack
David Wu was
45 in Blackjack
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother
Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother
David Wu was
44 in Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 14 1997
Poster of Warriors of Virtue
Warriors of Virtue
David Wu was
44 in Warriors of Virtue
as 'Editor'.
Fri, May 02 1997
Poster of Somebody Up There Likes Me
Somebody Up There Likes Me
David Wu was
43 in Somebody Up There Likes Me
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Tri-Star
Tri-Star
David Wu was
43 in Tri-Star
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Feb 15 1996
Poster of The Phantom Lover
The Phantom Lover
David Wu was
42 in The Phantom Lover
as 'Editor'.
Sat, Jul 22 1995
Poster of Crying Freeman
Crying Freeman
David Wu was
42 in Crying Freeman
as 'Editor'.
Sun, Apr 23 1995
Poster of From Zero to Hero
From Zero to Hero
David Wu was
42 in From Zero to Hero
as 'Director, Editor, Script, Music'.
Thu, Dec 01 1994
Poster of The Bride with White Hair 2
The Bride with White Hair 2
David Wu was
41 in The Bride with White Hair 2
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Dec 22 1993
Poster of All's Well End's Well, Too
All's Well End's Well, Too
David Wu was
40 in All's Well End's Well, Too
as 'Editor'.
Wed, Jan 20 1993
Poster of Once a Black Sheep
Once a Black Sheep
David Wu was
39 in Once a Black Sheep
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, May 07 1992
Poster of Hard Boiled
Hard Boiled
David Wu was
39 in Hard Boiled
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Apr 16 1992
Poster of Now You See Love... Now You Don't
Now You See Love... Now You Don't
David Wu was
39 in Now You See Love... Now You Don't
as 'Music'.
Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of The Banquet
The Banquet
David Wu was
39 in The Banquet
as 'Editor'.
Sat, Nov 30 1991
Poster of Once a Thief
Once a Thief
David Wu was
38 in Once a Thief
as 'Editor'.
Sat, Feb 02 1991
Poster of Sunshine Friends
Sunshine Friends
David Wu was
38 in Sunshine Friends
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of Fatal Termination
Fatal Termination
David Wu was
37 in Fatal Termination
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 03 1990
Poster of Spy Games
Spy Games
David Wu was
37 in Spy Games
as 'Writer, Director, Editor'.
Wed, Dec 27 1989
Poster of A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
David Wu was
37 in A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of The Big Heat
The Big Heat
David Wu was
36 in The Big Heat
as 'Editor, Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 22 1988
Poster of I Love Maria
I Love Maria
David Wu was
35 in I Love Maria
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Mar 10 1988
Poster of The Eighth Happiness
The Eighth Happiness
David Wu was
35 in The Eighth Happiness
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Feb 11 1988
Poster of A Better Tomorrow II
A Better Tomorrow II
David Wu was
35 in A Better Tomorrow II
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Dec 17 1987
Poster of A Chinese Ghost Story
A Chinese Ghost Story
David Wu was
34 in A Chinese Ghost Story
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 18 1987
Poster of Seven Years Itch
Seven Years Itch
David Wu was
34 in Seven Years Itch
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Mar 05 1987
Poster of My Heavenly Lover
My Heavenly Lover
David Wu was
34 in My Heavenly Lover
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Sep 12 1986
Poster of Peking Opera Blues
Peking Opera Blues
David Wu was
34 in Peking Opera Blues
as 'Editor'.
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of A Better Tomorrow
A Better Tomorrow
David Wu was
34 in A Better Tomorrow
as 'Editor'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Happy Ghost III
Happy Ghost III
David Wu was
33 in Happy Ghost III
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Jul 03 1986
Poster of Cadets on the Beat
Cadets on the Beat
David Wu was
33 in Cadets on the Beat
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Jan 16 1986
Poster of Working Class
Working Class
David Wu was
33 in Working Class
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Aug 09 1985
Poster of Lucky Diamond
Lucky Diamond
David Wu was
32 in Lucky Diamond
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 19 1985
Poster of The Surgeon
The Surgeon
David Wu was
32 in The Surgeon
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Oct 11 1984
Poster of The Ghost Informer
The Ghost Informer
David Wu was
32 in The Ghost Informer
as 'Editor'.
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Double Trouble
Double Trouble
David Wu was
32 in Double Trouble
as 'Editor, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of The Comedy
The Comedy
David Wu was
31 in The Comedy
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Jan 05 1984
Poster of Devil Fetus
Devil Fetus
David Wu was
31 in Devil Fetus
as 'Editor'.
Wed, Sep 07 1983
Poster of Coolie Killer
Coolie Killer
David Wu was
29 in Coolie Killer
as 'Editor, Music'.
Wed, Jun 30 1982
Poster of Carry On Police
Carry On Police
David Wu was
29 in Carry On Police
as 'Editor, Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 16 1982
Poster of Food For The Sharks
Food For The Sharks
David Wu was
29 in Food For The Sharks
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 19 1982
Poster of The Club
The Club
David Wu was
28 in The Club
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Sep 18 1980
Poster of The Butterfly Murders
The Butterfly Murders
David Wu was
26 in The Butterfly Murders
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Jul 20 1979
Poster of Challenge of the Masters
Challenge of the Masters
David Wu was
23 in Challenge of the Masters
as 'Editor'.
Fri, May 07 1976
Poster of The Spiritual Boxer
The Spiritual Boxer
David Wu was
23 in The Spiritual Boxer
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Nov 28 1975

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 XIII: The Series
XIII: The Series
David Wu was
58+ in XIII: The Series
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 18 2011
Poster of Iron Road
Iron Road
David Wu was
57+ in Iron Road
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 09 2009
Poster of Son of the Dragon
Son of the Dragon
David Wu was
55+ in Son of the Dragon
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 02 2008
Poster of Merlin's Apprentice
Merlin's Apprentice
David Wu was
53+ in Merlin's Apprentice
as 'Director, Editor'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 2006
Poster of Missing
Missing
David Wu was
51+ in Missing
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 02 2003