Wang Yao: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 22
- on screen
- 1976–1993
Wang Yao's Career in Numbers
Wang Yao's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Wang Yao works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Shaolin Temple (1976) to Butterfly and Sword (1993), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Wang Yao Movies by Decade
- 1970s 8
- 1980s 11
- 1990s 3
The 1980s were Wang Yao's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Wang Yao Movies by Genre
- Action 10
- Comedy 6
- Crime 2
- Adventure 2
- Thriller 1
- Family 1
Action is the genre Wang Yao has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of comedy (6).
Wang Yao Career Milestones
- First film
- Shaolin Temple 1976
- Newest film
- Butterfly and Sword 1993
Wang Yao Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Wang Yao is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1993
Crime Story as Kidnapper in Taiwan · Thriller - 1993
Butterfly and Sword as Forest Fighter · Action - 1990
Island of Fire as (extra) (uncredited) · Crime - 1988
Hero of Tomorrow Crime - 1987
Magnificent Warriors as Japanese Agent · Action - 1987
Child of Peach as Soldier · Family - 1986
The Young Taoism Fighter Action - 1984
Taoism Drunkard as Disciple of Taoism Drunkards Elder Broth · Comedy - 1983
Fire Dragon Action - 1983
Shaolin Drunkard Comedy - 1983
Fearless Hyena 2 as Mad Bull (uncredited) · Action - 1982
Dragon Lord as (extra) (uncredited) · Comedy - 1980
Dance of Death Comedy - 1980
The Leg Fighters Comedy - 1979
Fearless Hyena as Stony Egg (uncredited) · Action - 1978
Spiritual Kung Fu as Monk · Action - 1978
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu Comedy - 1978
Return of the Kung Fu Dragon Action - 1977
The Green Dragon Inn Action - 1976
Shaolin Temple as Qing Fighter (uncredited) · Adventure - 1976
The New Shaolin Boxers as Zhou's Martial Arts Student · Action - 1976
Boxer Rebellion Adventure
Wang Yao: Questions & Answers
How many movies Wang Yao has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Wang Yao been in?
Wang Yao is credited on 22 films, from 1976 to 1993. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Wang Yao's newest movie?
The most recent film on Wang Yao's filmography is Crime Story (1993), in the role of Kidnapper in Taiwan.
Who does Wang Yao work with most often?
Wang Yao shares the most films with Jackie Chan (8 films) and Michelle Yeoh (2 films).
The Best Wang Yao Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 22 credits.
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