Jerry Koo Ming-Wah

Acting

Jerry Koo Ming-Wah

Born May 13, 1964 (age 62)

Jerry Koo Ming-Wah (Chinese: 古明華) is a familiar face in Hong Kong film and television, especially through TVB dramas. He often plays comedic or slightly villainous roles, with his “loan shark” characters becoming something of a trademark.

Known For

From Beijing with LoveFrom Beijing with Love · 1994
From Beijing with Love
★ 7.01994
MovieActionComedy
A Chinese secret agent travels to Hong Kong to reclaim a dinosaur fossil but experiences hilarious incidents because of his incompetence.
Just Another Pandora's BoxJust Another Pandora's Box · 2010
Just Another Pandora's Box
★ 4.82010
MovieComedyFantasy
Qing Ye Se only knows how to be a thief, but he runs into major trouble when he accidentally steals the heart of Rose, an immortal fairy. During a chaotic chase, Qing gets ahold of the Pandora's Box, sending them both back in time to the Three Kingdoms era. Mistaken as a general, Qing is thrown right into the middle of the Battle of Red Cliff. Meanwhile, Rose continues to devise new ways to earn Qing's affection, even if it means having to be someone
Her Fatal WaysHer Fatal Ways · 1990
Her Fatal Ways
★ 6.61990
MovieComedy
Cheng Shih-Nan is a Mainland inspector who journeys to Hong Kong with her assistant and cousin Hsiou Sheng to deliver a ruthless criminal. But the bad guy escapes, meaning Shih-Nan and Hsiou Sheng are now stuck in capitalist Hong Kong for an extended stay! A flag-waving supporter of the Communist Party, Shih-Nan marvels at the “decadent” lifestyle of her Hong Kong counterpart, Inspector Wu Kei Kuo. But despite the culture clash, the two disparate cops find the common ground they need to dispense justice – and even discover something akin to romance! But will the Party approve?
Call Girl '92Call Girl '92 · 1992
Call Girl '92
★ 8.01992
MovieDrama
When a frumpy divorcee leaves her philandering spouse for the company of her best friend's classy stable of escorts, romantic misadventures begin.
Black ComedyBlack Comedy · 2014
Black Comedy
★ 5.62014
MovieComedy
Detective Johnny Du was smart and agile but his height of 5 feet 4 has hindered him from joining the G4 protection detail for the Chief Executive. His sassy girlfriend Angel bullied him all the time, leaving him depressed at work and at home. His helplessness attracted Vincent, the Devil Prince and Jim, the Angel to fight for his soul.
Gift from HeavenGift from Heaven · 1989
Gift from Heaven
★ 6.01989
MovieComedy
Three colleagues (Carol Cheng, Joey Wong, Sandy Lam) at a Hong Kong corporation put in overtime at the office one night and stumbled upon a bag filled with 10 million dollars in cash. Ecstatic with their wealthy find, they took the money and began to concoct a safe plan to spend it. However, when the friends discover that their company's senior manager was blackmailed and the money left behind to pay out the blackmailer was reported missing, the friends fear that they might be reprimanded for finding and taking the cash.
Teenage MasterTeenage Master · 1995
Teenage Master
★ 5.81995
MovieActionComedy
A father and his son are named as the best in Kung Fu. One day, they receive distress signal from the predecessor, then they start their adventure in Hong Kong.
City CopCity Cop · 1995
City Cop
★ 8.51995
MovieCrimeAction
Two Cops, one young and hotheaded, the other aging and by-the-book, are teamed up to break a case involving a series of Jewel heists by a ruthless young gangster and his illegal immigrant gang.

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Queen's Bench IIIQueen's Bench III · 1990
Queen's Bench III
★ 7.51990
MovieComedyCrime
After scoring a massive HK$20 million at the box office with the hit comedy Her Fatal Ways in 1990, the golden trio of Tony Leung Ka Fai, Carol Cheng ("Dodo"), and Alfred Cheung returned later that year with another winner in Queen's Bench III. Besides writing, directing, and producing, the talented Alfred Cheung also starred in the courtroom drama as Chang, an aspiring young lawyer who takes on the tricky case of defending for Fai (Tony Leung), a man charged with murdering a girl in the woods. Chang believes that Fai is innocent, but can he save the man and nail the real culprit with the treacherous prosecutor Fang (screen villain Sunny Fang Kang) on the opposing side? Luckily, Chang gets some help from Carrie Ng as a fellow lawyer, Carina Lau as Fai's girlfriend and a witness, and Dodo who makes a cameo appearance as Chang's aunt.

Fang's assistant

Sherlock Holmes and the Great EscapeSherlock Holmes and the Great Escape · 2019
Sherlock Holmes and the Great Escape
★ 6.92019
MovieAnimationAdventure
In the late 19th century, Mack, a heroic outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, was loved and respected by the people, but he had long been a difficult case for the Yard. With the help of Sherlock, detective Gordon Gorilla Riller and Carlson Fox finally managed to catch Mack at his daughter Katie's birthday party. But Sherlock was then reviled by the people for arresting their hero. Four years later, Mack fights with the notorious Scarface in prison, and then climbs over the wall to escape. While tracking down Mack, Sherlock discovers Mack's heart-breaking reason behind his escape, and decides to let him fulfill his final wish before he would voluntarily surrender to the police. However, Scarface suddenly appears and kidnaps Katie. Sherlock and Watson team up with Gordon Gorilla Riller and Carlson Fox for the rescue. A battle between life and death is unfolding.

Scarface

Detective Investigation FilesDetective Investigation Files · 1995
Detective Investigation Files
★ 8.11995
SeriesMysteryCrime
"Detective Investigation Files" revolves around the professional and meticulous investigations carried out by a group of dedicated police officers. As they delve into mysterious deaths with unclear causes, they tirelessly work towards maintaining peace and security for the people. However, their demanding job often comes at the expense of personal happiness. Cheung Dai Yong, a brilliant and astute police officer, has a track record of solving crucial cases. His trusted colleague, Lee Chung Yee, stands by his side, and together they tackle challenging and complex cases. Amidst their work, Dai Yong encounters Ko Jit, a tenacious journalist. Despite their initial conflicts, a deepening connection blossoms between them. However, Ko Jit already has a romantic partner.

董辉 Tung Fai

The AcademyThe Academy · 2005
The Academy
★ 8.02005
SeriesDrama
The Academy is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2005. The series follows the lives of a group of new Hong Kong Police recruits as they proceed through training at the Hong Kong Police training school. Within these 27 weeks, each of them learned their lessons, each of them become more mature, each of them become a better person as the relationship between the trainees and the trainers grows stronger and stronger. A direct sequel, "On the First Beat" was produced and broadcast in 2007 continued with Ron Ng and Sammul Chan, alongside Joey Yung, Sonija Kwok and Michael Tao. Another sequel, "E.U." was produced and released in 2009 continued with Ron Ng and Sammul Chan, alongside Michael Miu, Kathy Chow, Elanne Kong, and Michael Tse. Michael Miu reprises a new role as a triad boss in E.U., which is unrelated to his role in The Academy.
The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer · 1998
The Duke of Mount Deer
★ 8.21998
SeriesDramaComedy
Wai Siu Bo is the son of a prostitute who works in a brothel in Yangzhou. After joining the Heaven and Earth society, he heads to the Capital and gets enrolled into the service of the Grand Eunuchs. There he becomes friends with the young emperor Hong Hei (Wai mistakes the emperor as another young eunuch) and falls in love with the emperor's younger sister, Princess Kin Ning. His adventures in the Forbidden City leads him into discovering the empress dowager as an impostor; finding several volumes of the prized 42 Chapters which contains the location of a treasure cave; helps the emperor kill the baddie courtier, Lord Obai; and see his position rise from humble eunuch to a grand courtier and confidante of the emperor.

趙良棟

Just Love IIJust Love II · 2009
Just Love II
2009
SeriesFamilyComedy
Career-minded magistrate KO HEI MAN (Hsuan Jessica Hester) gains full support from her loyal husband KOT KWOK KWONG (Chan Kam Hung, Sunny) so that she is able to concentrate fully on her works. At court, MAN strongly believes that everyone is equal before the law and she tackles every challenge confidently. At home, she never bothers about the household duties which are all taken by husband and any complaints filed by mother-in-law. MAN just takes things for granted but fate continuously to convince her that law cannot be applied to every situation. MAN feels sympathized with HO SAU SAU (Tang Lai Ming, Joyce) who suffers from slight mental disorders. Trying to help, MAN allows her to come into her family but this creates an opportunity for SAU to replace MAN’s role as a wife and a mother completely. KWONG is seriously injured during a car accident…
Blade HeartBlade Heart · 2004
Blade Heart
2004
Series
The Szema family murdered the Tong family in order to monopolize the weapons industry. Twenty years later, the chief of Brocade Guards, YUEMAN FUNG (CHENG SIU CHOW, ADAM), fights against MRS. WONG (WANG MING CHUN, LIZA) of the biggest escort carrier in town. During the fight, they realize they might know each other… FUNG has changed his name, put on an eye patch and become a Brocade Guard. His wife, TONG PIK, has married WONG. They live with humiliation while they wait for the day of revenge. However, they both are in situations where they can’t reveal their identities. PIK hires MANG LUI (LAM RAYMOND) as a fighter. He falls in love with PIK’s daughter YEE (YEUNG SZE KI, SHIRLEY). Ironically, LUI is PIK’s son, whom she lost many years ago, and so love between the two is impossible. How can love and hatred end between two generations?
Show Time BluesShow Time Blues · 1997
Show Time Blues
★ 9.01997
SeriesComedy
Teen idols Ha (Mui Siu Wai) and Ping (Chan Mui Hing) fall in love with actor Ning (Ma Tak Chung) at the same time. Their entanglements make headlines everyday. Ha discovers that Ning is just using her, so she leaves him. Ping, on the other hand, meets a better man and retires from her singing career. The two most talented record producers, Choi (Lai Yiu Cheung) and Hung (Kwok Siu Wan, Florence) place a bet: whoever could train a nobody into the most popular singer in town would win. Then they meet Pui (Lam Ka Dong) and Shan (Kong Yan Ying) and turn them into popular idols. Shan’s uncle, Ming (Timothy Zau), persuades the “Three Flies” (Dai Yiu Ming, Lee Ka Keung and Man Ka Wing) to sing in his bar to attract customers. To his surprise, their performances are widely accepted and Shan therefore decides to bring them into the show business.