Quick Facts
Born:
1952-07-31
Birthplace:
Hong Kong, China
Credits:
59 Total Roles
David Wu
Editing
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Biography
David Wu Tai Wai (Chinese 胡大為; born Hong Kong, 1952) is a Hong Kong-Canadian editor, director, and actor of film and television, known for his collaborations with directors John Woo and Ronnie Yu. He is also the editor of several international cult classics such as A Chinese Ghost Story , Hard Boiled, Bride of Chucky and Brotherhood of the Wolf.
He has been nominated 12 times for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Editing, winning twice for Hard Boiled (1992) and The Crossing (2014). He has also been nominated for several Directors Guild of Canada and Leo Awards.
He has been nominated 12 times for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Editing, winning twice for Hard Boiled (1992) and The Crossing (2014). He has also been nominated for several Directors Guild of Canada and Leo Awards.
Known For
Twin Dragons
Cafe Waiter
A Chinese Ghost Story
Secretary Chiu
Once a Thief
Auctioneer
Peking Opera Blues
General Cho's Interpreter
Dance of the Drunk Mantis
Pickpocket
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
Tour Guide
Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
Examiner
We're Going to Eat You
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal MOVIE | Examiner |
| 2004 | Edge Codes.com: The Art of Motion Picture Editing MOVIE | Self |
| 1996 | Somebody Up There Likes Me MOVIE | Traffic Cop |
| 1994 | Hello! Who Is It? MOVIE | Self |
| 1994 | Twilight Tubes TV | Self |
| 1993 | C'est La Vie Mon Cheri MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | A Roof with a View MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | The Killer's Love MOVIE | Lee Thai-Shui |
| 1993 | Master Wong vs. Master Wong MOVIE | Ah Yan |
| 1993 | Flying Dagger MOVIE | Western Ace |