Biography
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung (Chinese: 劉偉強, born 4 April 1960) is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and cinematographer. Lau began his career in the 1980s and 1990s, serving as a cinematographer to filmmakers such as Ringo Lam, Wong Jing and Wong Kar-wai. In the 1990s, Lau decided to have more creative freedom as a cinematographer by becoming a film director and producer. Apart from making films in his native Hong Kong, Lau has also made films in China, Korea and the United States. A highly prolific filmmaker, Lau has made films in a variety of genres, and is most notable in the West for his action and crime films which include the Young and Dangerous film series, the Infernal Affairs trilogy (the latter co-directed together with Alan Mak), and Revenge of the Green Dragons (executive produced by Martin Scorsese).
Awards & recognition
- Golden Horse Award — Best Director · 2003
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Director
Filmography50+ titles
The Departed
Chungking Express
Infernal Affairs
Return Engagement
Infernal Affairs II
Days of Being Wild
Kung Fu Stuntmen
The Bravest
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
The Eagle Shooting Heroes
Armour of God
The Captain
Infernal Affairs III
As Tears Go By
Lee Rock II
City on Fire
Mr. Vampire
Shanghai Blues
Line Walker 2: Invisible Spy
Kung Fu Jungle
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
Crime Story
Initial D
Twin Dragons
Mr. Vampire Part 3
The Storm Riders
Curry & Pepper
China White
My Lucky Stars
Young and Dangerous 3
Sixty Million Dollar Man
The Last Tycoon
Once Upon a Time in China III
Born to Be King
Golden Job
Future Cops
Perfect Exchange
Legend of the Dragon
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Tai Chi Zero
A Man Called Hero
The Saint of Gamblers
Mr. Vampire II
Chinese Doctors
Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
Kung Fu Monster
The Guillotines
The Flock
Gunmen
Revenge of the Green Dragons