Andy Lau is 64 years old (born September 27, 1961).

Is Andy Lau still alive?

Yes, Andy Lau is still alive as of 2026, aged 64.

Where is Andy Lau from?

Andy Lau is from Tai Po, Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, British Crown Colony.

What is Andy Lau known for?

Andy Lau Tak-Wah (Chinese: 劉德華, born 27 September 1961) is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, actor, presenter, and film producer. Lau has been one of Hong Kong's most commercially successful film actors since the mid-1980s, performing in more than 160 films while maintaining a successful singing career at the same time. The media refer to Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Leon Lai Ming and him as the Cantopop Four Kings (四大天王). For his contributions, a wax figure of Lau was unveiled on 1 Ju

What generation is Andy Lau?

Andy Lau is a Baby Boomer, born in 1961.

What is a surprising fact about Andy Lau?

Did you know that Andy Lau once worked as a hairdresser before rising to fame as an actor and singer?

What is Andy Lau's biggest career achievement?

His iconic role as Inspector Lau Kin-ming in "Infernal Affairs" (2002) is widely considered a career peak, earning him critical acclaim and multiple awards. This success, combined with his enduring status as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Cantopop, showcases his unparalleled versatility and longevity in entertainment.

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Andy Lau has spent 46 years building a distinguished career as a Actor in British Crown Colony.

Chinese Hong Kong actor, film producer and singer

"His iconic role as Inspector Lau Kin-ming in "Infernal Affairs" (2002) is widely considered a career peak, earning him critical acclaim and multiple awards." — About Andy Lau

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Born

Years in career46 years active

September 27th, 1961

Birthplace

Tai Po

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

British Hong Kong

Generation

Baby Boomer

Career

46 years

Region

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How Andy Lau compares to other Actors

🎂Andy Lau is 11 years older than the average Actor

Metric	Andy Lau	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	64	53	+11 yrs
Career length	46 yrs	~35 yrs	+11 yrs
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Facts about Andy Lau

Did you know?

Did you know that Andy Lau has released over 100 albums and won more than 290 music awards, making him one of the most successful Cantopop artists in history, alongside his prolific acting career?

5 Lesser-known facts

He is one of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' of Cantopop, a title bestowed in the early 1990s.
Lau holds a Guinness World Record for 'Most Awards Won by a Male Cantopop Artist'.
He founded his own film production company, Teamwork Motion Pictures, in 1991.
Lau started his career at TVB (Television Broadcasts Limited) acting academy in the early 1980s.
He is a dedicated philanthropist, having established the Andy Lau Charity Foundation in 1994.

Career highlight

His role as Inspector Lau Kin-ming in the critically acclaimed 2002 crime thriller "Infernal Affairs" is often cited as a career defining performance. This film not only revitalized Hong Kong cinema but also garnered him numerous awards, including his second Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, and was later remade as "The Departed" in Hollywood.

Legacy

Andy Lau's legacy is defined by his unparalleled versatility as a "Heavenly King" in both film and music, inspiring generations with his enduring work ethic and philanthropic spirit across Asia. He remains a powerful symbol of Hong Kong's cultural influence and artistic excellence.

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