Austin Wai
- Name: Austin Wai
- Native name: 惠天赐
- Also Known as: Hui Tian Si, Hui Tien Chi, Hui Tin Chee, Wai Tin-Chi, Wai Austin
- Nationality: Chinese
- Gender: Male
- Born: August 13, 1957
- Died: October 4, 2012
He trained at the Spring and Autumn Peking Opera Academy in Hong Kong, which was run by China's first female martial arts actress, Madame Fen Juhua. Wai started his on-screen career as a stuntman and martial arts extra in various 1970s Shaw Brothers kung fu films. His breakout acting role was in the Shaw Brothers martial arts comedy film Five Superfighters (1978), for which he was also an assistant action director. Wai was also known for his supporting roles in wuxia television series such as The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1983), The Return of Luk Siu Fung (1983), and The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung (1984). His action choreography work for the film Generation Pendragon (1999) was also recognized by a Best Action Choreography nomination at the 36th Golden Horse Awards.
Austin Wai passed away in Bejing on October 4th, 2012, at the age of 55. The cause of his death was confirmed to be excessive weight loss due to over exercising. Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Lotus Rain
Chinese Drama, 2009, 30 eps
Yan Tian
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
New Justice Bao
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 160 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Reincarnated Season 2
Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 31 eps
(Unknown)
|
7.7
|
The Legend of Fu Hong Suet
Hong Kong Drama, 1989, 24 eps
Fu Hong Xue
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Bing Kuen
Hong Kong Drama, 1988, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
The Return of Luk Siu Fung
Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 40 eps
Sai Mun Chui Suet
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
The Legend of the Ching Lady
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 25 eps
Bok Tai Goon
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
The New Adventures of Chor Lau Heung
Hong Kong Drama, 1984, 40 eps
Yut Dim Hong
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
The Sacred Commandment
Hong Kong Drama, 1984, 20 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Two More Heroes
Hong Kong Drama, 1983, 20 eps
Seung Daai Yung
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
Hong Kong Drama, 1983, 59 eps
Luk Koon Ying
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
The Wild Bunch
Hong Kong Drama, 1982, 20 eps
Si Ging Si
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Kung Fu Wing Chun
Hong Kong Movie, 2010,
Lau Kam
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Rebellion
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
Mr Tai
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
I Corrupt All Cops
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
Detective Kong
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Flash Point
Hong Kong Movie, 2007,
"Four Eyes"
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
SPL 1: Sha Po Lang
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Cheung Chun Fei
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
One Nite in Mongkok
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
[Milo's superior]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Fist Power
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
[Chiu's killer]
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
D7 SDU
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Moonlight Express
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Officer Ko
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
The Blade
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Siu Ling's father
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Master of Zen
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
[Prince]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
All Men Are Brothers: Blood of the Leopard
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
"Flying Tiger"
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Pom Pom and Hot Hot
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Wu Yuen Shen
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
The Banquet
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
The Fortune Code
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Little Tortoise
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Vampire Buster
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
[Elder disciple of Yat's ancestor]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Burning Ambition
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Chau Chi Chung
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Fearless Hyena 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1983,
Ah Tung/ [Lazy young man]
(Main Role)
|
6.3
|
Gang Master
Hong Kong Movie, 1982,
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
Hong Kong Movie, 1982,
Murong Fu
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Ambitious Kung Fu Girl
Hong Kong Movie, 1981,
Liu Feng Gu
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Heroes Shed No Tears
Hong Kong Movie, 1980,
Sun Tong, Head of Guards
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
The Convict Killer
Hong Kong Movie, 1980,
Hsiao Tang
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Magnificent Wonderman
Hong Kong Movie, 1980,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
To Kill a Mastermind
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
(Support Role)
|
6.4
|
Crazy Partner
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kung Fu vs Yoga
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
[Swords Spirit Duo - red]
(Guest Role)
|
6.6
|
The Lama Avenger
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
[Thug]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
The Ghost Story
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
[Extra]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
The Incredible Kung Fu Master
Hong Kong Movie, 1979,
"Invincible"
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
"Wind"
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
The Avenging Eagle
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
Owl Eagle Cao Gao Shing
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Five Superfighters
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
Wang Fu-chung
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Shaolin Hand Lock
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
[Lin Hao's man]
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
Game of Death
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
[Lo Chen's man in ring]
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Bruce Li the Invincible
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
Shaolin monk
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
Wind
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
The Four Shaolin Challengers
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
[Extra]
(Guest Role)
|
5.0
|
The Iron-Fisted Monk
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
[Peasant / Monk]
(Guest Role)
|
6.7
|
The Fatal Flying Guillotines
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
The Shaolin Plot
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Hong Kong Movie, 1977,
[Thug]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
The Thunderbolt Fist
Hong Kong Movie, 1972,
[Tie Wa as a boy]
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
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