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Wang Yao, actor
Actor

Wang Yao: Movies & Filmography

films
22
on screen
1976–1993
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1970s 8
  2. 1980s 11
  3. 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
22 credits

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.

FAQ

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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