Tony Leung Chiu Wai: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 14
- on screen
- 1996–2026
- box office
- $1.25B
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 68
- Born
- June 27, 1962 (age 64)
- Birthplace
- British Hong Kong
- Full name
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai
- Citizenship
- Hong Kong, British National (Overseas)
- Occupations
- Actor, Singer
- Years active
- 1982-present
- Spouses
- Carina Lau
The Best Tony Leung Chiu Wai Movies
The highest-rated films Tony Leung Chiu Wai is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Hidden Blade (2023) scores highest, at 76. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Tony Leung Chiu Wai's Career in Numbers
Tony Leung Chiu Wai's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tony Leung Chiu Wai works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Cyclo (1996) to Silent Friend (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Tony Leung Chiu Wai Movies by Decade
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 3
The 2000s were Tony Leung Chiu Wai's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Tony Leung Chiu Wai Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Action 4
- Biography 1
- Adventure 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Mystery 1
Drama is the genre Tony Leung Chiu Wai has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (4).
Tony Leung Chiu Wai Career Milestones
- First film
- Cyclo 1996
- Biggest box office hit
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings $432M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Hidden Blade Movie Echo Score 76
- Newest film
- Silent Friend 2026
Tony Leung Chiu Wai Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Tony Leung Chiu Wai is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2026
Silent Friend as Tony · Biography Worldwide box office: $1.44M Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2023
Hidden Blade Drama Worldwide box office: $137M Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Action Worldwide box office: $432M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2018
Monster Hunt 2 Adventure Worldwide box office: $362M Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2013
The Grandmaster Action Worldwide box office: $73.9M - 2009
Red Cliff Action Worldwide box office: $130M - 2007
Lust, Caution Drama Worldwide box office: $67.1M - 2005
2046 Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $20.2M - 2004
Infernal Affairs Mystery Worldwide box office: $4.47M - 2004
Hero Action - 2001
In the Mood for Love Drama Worldwide box office: $15.8M - 1997
Happy Together Drama Worldwide box office: $1.54M - 1996
Cyclo Drama Worldwide box office: $285K - 1996
Chungking Express Drama
Tony Leung Chiu Wai: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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23rd Independent Spirit Awards- Tony Leung Chiu Wai: Nominated Best Male Lead Lust, Caution
Who Is Tony Leung Chiu Wai?
Tony Leung Chiu Wai was born in British Hong Kong in 1962 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Tony Leung Chiu-wai, born 27 June 1962, is an acclaimed Hong Kong actor and singer, highly recognized and applauded not only in Asia but internationally too. He boasts many international acting awards, with notable accolades including the Cannes Film Festival award for Best Actor for his performance in Wong Kar-wai's film 'In the Mood for Love'. Not only a prolific actor, Leung has made significant contributions to the music industry, having been associated with various labels such as Capital Artists Music Limited and Universal Music (Hong Kong) Limited. Leung is well-known for his frequent collaborations with director Wong Kar-wai. The duo has worked together in seven films, and this collaboration has resulted in numerous masterpieces and award-winning performances. Leung's acting prowess is not limited to the local screen as he has also made credible appearances in three Venice Film Festival Golden Lion-winning films. Despite his rather tumultuous early life marked by familial struggles, Leung managed to channel these experiences into his acting career enabling him to express his feelings openly. Leung's career took off in the 1980s and he has since amassed an impressive list of awards. In 2023, he made history by becoming the first male actor to win the 'Grand Slam' - receiving Best Actor at the three most prestigious Chinese-language film awards.
Who Tony Leung Chiu Wai Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Tony Leung Chiu Wai shares the most films with. Kar Wai Wong comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Ziyi Zhang (3).
Tony Leung Chiu Wai: Questions & Answers
How many movies Tony Leung Chiu Wai has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Tony Leung Chiu Wai been in?
Tony Leung Chiu Wai is credited on 14 films, from 1996 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Tony Leung Chiu Wai's highest-grossing movie?
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) is Tony Leung Chiu Wai's biggest box office hit, with $432M worldwide, ahead of Monster Hunt 2 (2018) ($362M). Across every film with box office figures, Tony Leung Chiu Wai's movies have made $1.25B.
Tony Leung Chiu Wai's biggest hits What is the best Tony Leung Chiu Wai movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tony Leung Chiu Wai's best-rated film is Hidden Blade (2023) with a score of 76, followed by Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) (68).
Best Tony Leung Chiu Wai movies, ranked Has Tony Leung Chiu Wai won an Oscar?
Tony Leung Chiu Wai has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Tony Leung Chiu Wai has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Tony Leung Chiu Wai?
Tony Leung Chiu Wai is 64 years old, born on June 27, 1962 in British Hong Kong.
What is Tony Leung Chiu Wai's newest movie?
The most recent film on Tony Leung Chiu Wai's filmography is Silent Friend (2026), in the role of Tony.
Who does Tony Leung Chiu Wai work with most often?
Tony Leung Chiu Wai shares the most films with Kar Wai Wong (5 films), Ziyi Zhang (3 films) and Takeshi Kaneshiro (2 films).
The Best Tony Leung Chiu Wai Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.
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