Wu Ma

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Characters played by Wu Ma

Boss Wong — Peking Opera Blues (1986)

Father of Pat Neil and leader of the local opera troupe. Serves as a civilian refuge for the group before being arrested by the corrupt auditing bureau for bogus activities.

Swordsman Yin Chek-ha — A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)

Skilled swordsman and ally in the fight against supernatural threats.

Grand Uncle Chueng — Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

Respected elder overseeing traditional martial arts lineages.

Mr. Hu's Neighbor — Mr. Vampire II (1986)

Witness to supernatural occurrences near Mr. Hu's residence.

Joe Doh's Father — Righting Wrongs (1986)

Father figure to Joe Doh. No specific role or plot details are provided in the summary.

Mall's Security Guard — Police Story 2 (1988)

Private security officer protecting commercial property.

Mailman — Winners & Sinners (1983)

Delivery worker who inadvertently crosses paths with the protagonists during routine duties.

Swordsman Yan — A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990)

Martial artist and companion aiding in battles against dark forces.

Rice Seller — Mr. Vampire (1985)

Local merchant who accidentally supplies tainted rice.

Frankie's Father — High Risk (1995)

Frankie's Father is involved in Frankie Lone's career and invites Kit Li to the jewelry exhibition at the new hotel. During the siege, he disarms a terrorist and threatens the hacker handling the security system. He escapes with Kit Li and Helen, later survives Kong's attack, and is defended by Frankie Lone.

Ma Hau Pau — Burning Sensation (1989)

Illegal immigrant friend with a history of conflict, often involved in chaotic schemes.

Policeman — Yes, Madam! (1985)

Generic police officer assisting in investigations.

Career Overview

Wu Ma has 399 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 25 cinematic universes — most prominently Mr. Vampire with 10 titles. Signature works include China Dolls, Journey to the West, A Chinese Ghost Story. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
399
Birth Date
1942-09-22
Birth Place
Tianjin, China

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 25 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q851018), public domain (CC0).