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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 Killer

John Woo was 77 in The Killer as 'Director, Producer, Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 2024

Poster of Silent Night

John Woo was 77 in Silent Night as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 2023

Poster of Manhunt

John Woo was 71 in Manhunt as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 2017

Poster of The Crossing II

The Crossing II

John Woo was 68 in The Crossing II as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 2015

Poster of The Crossing I

John Woo was 68 in The Crossing I as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2014

Poster of Breaking the Waves

Breaking the Waves

John Woo was 67 in Breaking the Waves as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 2014

Poster of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale

John Woo was 65 in Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2012

Poster of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge

John Woo was 65 in Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2011

Poster of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag

John Woo was 64 in Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2011

Poster of Color Me Love

John Woo was 64 in Color Me Love as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2010

Poster of A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

John Woo was 63 in A Better Tomorrow as 'Executive Producer, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 2010

Poster of Reign of Assassins

Reign of Assassins

John Woo was 63 in Reign of Assassins as 'Producer, Co-Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2010

Poster of My Fair Gentleman

My Fair Gentleman

John Woo was 63 in My Fair Gentleman as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 2009

Poster of Red Cliff II

John Woo was 62 in Red Cliff II as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 07 2009

Poster of Red Cliff

John Woo was 61 in Red Cliff as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 2008

Poster of Appleseed: Ex Machina

Appleseed: Ex Machina

John Woo was 61 in Appleseed: Ex Machina as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2007

Poster of Blood Brothers

John Woo was 60 in Blood Brothers as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 2007

Poster of The Making of Stranglehold

The Making of Stranglehold

John Woo was 60 in The Making of Stranglehold as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2007

Poster of All the Invisible Children

All the Invisible Children

John Woo was 58 in All the Invisible Children as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2005

Poster of The Robinsons: Lost in Space

The Robinsons: Lost in Space

John Woo was 57 in The Robinsons: Lost in Space as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Poster of Paycheck

John Woo was 57 in Paycheck as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2003

Poster of Bulletproof Monk

Bulletproof Monk

John Woo was 56 in Bulletproof Monk as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2003

Poster of Hostage

John Woo was 56 in Hostage as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 2002

Poster of Red Skies

John Woo was 55 in Red Skies as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 2002

Poster of Windtalkers

John Woo was 55 in Windtalkers as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2002

Poster of Mission: Impossible II

Mission: Impossible II

John Woo was 53 in Mission: Impossible II as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 24 2000

Poster of Blackjack

John Woo was 51 in Blackjack as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1998

Poster of The Big Hit

John Woo was 51 in The Big Hit as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1998

Poster of The Replacement Killers

The Replacement Killers

John Woo was 51 in The Replacement Killers as 'Choreographer, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1998

Poster of Face/Off

John Woo was 50 in Face/Off as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1997

Poster of Once a Thief

John Woo was 50 in Once a Thief as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1996

Poster of Somebody Up There Likes Me

Somebody Up There Likes Me

John Woo was 49 in Somebody Up There Likes Me as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1996

Poster of Broken Arrow

John Woo was 49 in Broken Arrow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1996

Poster of Don't Cry, Nanking

Don't Cry, Nanking

John Woo was 48 in Don't Cry, Nanking as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1995

Poster of Peace Hotel

John Woo was 48 in Peace Hotel as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1995

Poster of Hard Target

John Woo was 46 in Hard Target as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 1993

Poster of Hard Boiled

John Woo was 45 in Hard Boiled as 'Director, Editor, Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1992

Poster of Once a Thief

John Woo was 44 in Once a Thief as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1991

Poster of Bullet in the Head

Bullet in the Head

John Woo was 43 in Bullet in the Head as 'Producer, Director, Editor, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990

Poster of A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

John Woo was 43 in A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1989

Poster of Just Heroes

John Woo was 42 in Just Heroes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1989

Poster of The Killer

John Woo was 42 in The Killer as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1989

Poster of A Better Tomorrow II

A Better Tomorrow II

John Woo was 41 in A Better Tomorrow II as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1987

Poster of A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

John Woo was 39 in A Better Tomorrow as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1986

Poster of Ghost Bustin

John Woo was 38 in Ghost Bustin as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985

Poster of Love, Lone Flower

Love, Lone Flower

John Woo was 38 in Love, Lone Flower as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1985

Poster of Super Citizen

John Woo was 38 in Super Citizen as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1985

Poster of Run Tiger Run

John Woo was 38 in Run Tiger Run as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1985

Poster of The Time You Need a Friend

The Time You Need a Friend

John Woo was 38 in The Time You Need a Friend as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1985

Poster of Happy Union 2

John Woo was 38 in Happy Union 2 as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

Poster of Sunset Warriors

Sunset Warriors

John Woo was 38 in Sunset Warriors as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1984

Poster of Heroes Shed No Tears

Heroes Shed No Tears

John Woo was 38 in Heroes Shed No Tears as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1984

Poster of Happy Union

John Woo was 37 in Happy Union as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 1984

Poster of Plain Jane to the Rescue

Plain Jane to the Rescue

John Woo was 36 in Plain Jane to the Rescue as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1982

Poster of To Hell with the Devil

To Hell with the Devil

John Woo was 35 in To Hell with the Devil as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 1982

Poster of The Idiot Assassin

The Idiot Assassin

John Woo was 34 in The Idiot Assassin as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981

Poster of Laughing Times

John Woo was 34 in Laughing Times as 'Writer, Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1980

Poster of From Riches to Rags

From Riches to Rags

John Woo was 33 in From Riches to Rags as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1980

Poster of Last Hurrah for Chivalry

Last Hurrah for Chivalry

John Woo was 33 in Last Hurrah for Chivalry as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1979

Poster of Hello, Late Homecomers

Hello, Late Homecomers

John Woo was 32 in Hello, Late Homecomers as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1978

Poster of Follow the Star

Follow the Star

John Woo was 31 in Follow the Star as 'Director, Writer, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1978

Poster of Money Crazy

John Woo was 30 in Money Crazy as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1977

Poster of The Private Eyes

The Private Eyes

John Woo was 30 in The Private Eyes as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1976

Poster of Hand of Death

John Woo was 29 in Hand of Death as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1976

Poster of Princess Chang-Ping

Princess Chang-Ping

John Woo was 29 in Princess Chang-Ping as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1976

Poster of The Dragon Tamers

The Dragon Tamers

John Woo was 28 in The Dragon Tamers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1975

Poster of The Young Dragons

The Young Dragons

John Woo was 27 in The Young Dragons as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1974

Poster of Fist to Fist

John Woo was 26 in Fist to Fist as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1973

Poster of The Mandarin

John Woo was 26 in The Mandarin as 'Second Unit'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1973

Poster of Blood Brothers

John Woo was 26 in Blood Brothers as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1973

Poster of The Devils

John Woo was 26 in The Devils as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Poster of Four Riders

John Woo was 26 in Four Riders as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1972

Poster of Young People

John Woo was 25 in Young People as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1972

Poster of The Water Margin

The Water Margin

John Woo was 25 in The Water Margin as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1972

Poster of The Boxer from Shantung

The Boxer from Shantung

John Woo was 25 in The Boxer from Shantung as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1972

Poster of The Ruthless Heart

The Ruthless Heart

John Woo was 23 in The Ruthless Heart as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970

Poster of Dead Knot

John Woo was 21 in Dead Knot as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Poster of Accidentally

John Woo was 21 in Accidentally as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Poster of X-Crucior

John Woo will be 78+ in X-Crucior as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The Hire

John Woo was 54+ in The Hire as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 26 2001

Poster of Once a Thief

John Woo was 50+ in Once a Thief as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1996