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Michael Wai-Man Chan

Michael Wai-Man Chan

Actor, also producer and writer · Born July 10, 1944 (82) · Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong

Michael Chan Wai-Man (Chinese: 陳惠敏; born 10 July 1943) is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist. A Hakka of Wuhua ancestry born in New Territories, Chan was well known for various triad roles, when in actuality he had been involved with triads in real life.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 10, 1944 (82)
From
Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong
Works as
Actor, also producer and writer
Titles
37 on MovieCove · 199 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 24% in 30 days

What are Michael Wai-Man Chan's films like?

Across their 26 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action16 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
31%
Bonds
28%
Power
17%
Self
11%
Survival
11%
Society
3%
Revenge6 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 10

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 11 · Intense 11

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 17 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 18 · Relentless 5

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 11 · Affecting 12 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 23 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

12 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 12 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 12
Ally
3 of 12
Hero
3 of 12
Trickster
1 of 12
Threshold guardian
1 of 12
Mentor
1 of 12
Show the 12 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
17
Thrilling
15
Melancholic
11
Joyful
6
Absurd
4
Other
11

How their films linger

Fun12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael Wai-Man Chan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 37 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Wai-Man Chan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

199 credits, 37 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Expats(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Woo

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Endless Battle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Uncle Dragon

  • Devil's Void (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Dr. Young

  • Raptors Kill Order (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Blood & Treasure(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as HKPD Captain

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Way of the Bug (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Uncle Zhong

  • Girl Chasing Service (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Bao Zou Detention (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Chasing the Dragon(2017)

    as Master Dane

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Star Trek: Discovery(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as FHQ Ops Officer

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • OCTB (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 30 episodes · as Godfather

  • Gu huo Wang Shi Zhi Long Hu Dou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Hong Kong Gossip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Fuji Touch Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Xiong Di: Yi Zi Dang Tou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Yi Quan Qing Chun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Parasitic Brain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Nowhere to Hide! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as CE Leung Chun-Ying

  • Iron Protector(2016)

    as Fo Mian (young)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Muay Thai Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Gangster Payday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Uncle Two

  • Triad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Brother Mun

  • Lives in Flames (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Alan's father

  • Gallants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Master Pong Ching

  • King of Triads(2010)

    as Zen

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Run Papa Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Uncle Tak - Elder #1

  • A Chinese Tall Story(2005)

    as Buddha

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Where's Mama's Boy? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Broken Sword

  • 6 AM (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ganker

  • Enter the Phoenix(2004)

    as Lui Fai

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • 新一代接班人之殺戮江湖 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Lost in Time(2003)

    as Uncle Seven

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Spy Dad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Great

  • Air Crash Investigation(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Security Inspector

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Yellow Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • The Stewardess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Dragon

  • Bullets of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Uncle Ox

  • You Shoot, I Shoot(2001)

    as Bill

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Old Master Q 2001(2001)

    as Don Kam

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Outburst (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mok Keung

  • Mafia.com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Brother Man

  • The Teacher Without Chalk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Willy Ben Chan

  • 长缨在手 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 45 episodes · as Qin Jiu

  • Metade Fumaça (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Nine Dragons

  • The Kingdom of Mob (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ho Kuen

  • Wonton Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Chen

  • Heaven of Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Brother Man

  • Gambler Series: Fraudelent Culture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Gambler Series: No Way Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Gambler Series: Perfect Skill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as One of Wei's Big Brothers

  • Young & Dangerous: The Prequel(1998)

    as Camel Lok

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • A True Mob Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Uncle Hei

  • Casino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Boss Chan

  • A Lawyer to be Good (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 45 episodes · Actor

  • 金牌律師 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Deadly Illusion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Wu Man-Yuen

  • We're No Bad Guys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Officer Mike

  • Mongkok Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Fook

  • To Be No. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Brother Piu

  • Young and Dangerous 3(1996)

    as Camel / Lok Bing Yung

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in Triad Society (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Brother Lone

  • Black Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Yung

  • Mr. X (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Chan

  • Beyond the Copline (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ho Tong

  • Hong Kong Adam's Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Kan Saint

  • Obsession (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Lady Supercop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mechanic

  • The Mad Monk(1993)

    as Earth God

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • No More Love No More Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Qing Lung

  • The Wild Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Talk to Me, Dicky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Officer Siu

  • Unforgetful Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Producer

  • Hero of the Beggars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Robber Gang Chief

  • Mr Vampire 1992 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Gun n' Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Chicken

  • Once a Black Sheep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Officer Chan

  • Lee Rock III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as King Crab

  • What a Hero! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Uncle Yee

  • Truant Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Teacher Chan Wai Ha

  • Legend of the Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Master Wong

  • The Good, the Bad and the Bandit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Lee Rock II(1991)

    as King Crab

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Lee Rock(1991)

    as King Crab

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Don't Fool Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Fanny's Father

  • Blood Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • BB 30 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Mo Siu Ming

  • Gangland Odyssey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · as Pu / Hoshida

  • The Unmatchable Match(1990)

    as Fei

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Widow Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Liu Ma Yee

  • Spiritually a Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Spy Games (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Officer Lau

  • Devil Hunters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Yin Fu

  • Triads: The Inside Story(1989)

    as Tse Shing

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Mr. Sunshine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Brother Sa

  • Hak do fuk sing(1989)

    Producer · as Charlie Chan

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • My Heart Is That Eternal Rose(1989)

    as Godfather Shen

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Bloody Brotherhood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Tong Fai

  • Escape from Kingdom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Ruthless Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • One Husband Too Many (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Old K

  • Fortune Hunters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Master Man

  • Goodbye Darling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Brother Fu

  • Project A 2(1987)

    as Tiger Au

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Legacy of Rage(1986)

    as Yee

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Inspector Chocolate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Imposter of kidnapper

  • The Innocent Interloper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ninja [cameo]

  • A Man from Holland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • The Ghost Snatchers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Tai Erh-Lung

  • Pom Pom Strikes Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Killer

  • Royal Warriors(1986)

    as Tiger Lee Chung Ching

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Ghost Festival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sung Tzu Mou

  • Carry On Doctors and Nurses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Killer Patient

  • Kung Hei Fat Choy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ah Man

  • The Master Strikes Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Chief Constable Jin Bu Huan

  • Ninja Strike (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Dress Off for Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Three Stooges Go Undercover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Herpes

  • I Love Lolanto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Yu Ren Da

  • Profile in Anger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Prince Charming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as 郁德仁

  • The Boxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 25 episodes · Actor

  • The Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • The Body Is Willing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Charlie Cheng

  • Precious Adolescence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Mission Thunderbolt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Hercules (archive footage)

  • Mercenaries from Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ruan Nanxing

  • 血債血償 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 33 episodes · Actor

  • Xiao zi you zhong(1982)

    as Yamaguchi

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Crimson Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Paul King

  • My Darling, My Goddess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Policeman/Triad

  • Don't Love Any Stranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Outlaw Genes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Lo Kan

  • Five Elements Ninjas(1982)

    as Kembuchi Mudou

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Winner Takes All (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Miki

  • Dragon Lord(1982)

    as Deputy Chief Steward Hoi

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Shou xing di yu nu(1982)

    Actor

  • Yuan yin(1981)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Sai

  • The Legal Illegals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Diamond Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Deadly Duo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • The Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ching Emperor

  • Snake Deadly Act (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Casino Manager

  • Lonely Famous Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Golden Peacock

  • The Eight Escorts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Wu Chiu

  • The Deadly Breaking Sword(1979)

    as Lian San / Throat Piercing Halberd

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Blooded Treasury Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Mill master

  • Beauty Escort (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • The Handcuff(1979)

    Producer · Writer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Servants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Hero Without Tears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • The Kings of Fists and Dollars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Hung Ying

  • The Invincible Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Hui-Min Chen

  • The Spirit of the Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 20 episodes · as 白衣人

  • For Whom to Be Murdered (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Godfather's Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Shaolin Hand Lock(1978)

    as Li Kun Shi

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Delivery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as San Lang

  • Black Society (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • The Proud Youth(1978)

    as Hao Jieying

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Bruce Lee The Invincible (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Chen

  • Broken Oath(1977)

    as Zhao Cai / Chao Tsai

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Chase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Judgement of an Assassin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Bloody Devil

  • Deadly Chase for Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • The Kung Fu Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Fang Min

  • Triumph Of Two Kung-Fu Arts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • V.I.P. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Bruce's Deadly Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Interpol agent

  • Jumping Ash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Action Director · Actor

  • The Double Crossers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Chou

  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 35 episodes · Actor

  • Secret of Kowloon Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Revenge of the Patriots(1976)

    as Li's rival

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Big Boss Part II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Chan (as Wei-Man Chan)

  • Female Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Li Yong

  • Thou Shall Not Kill... But Once (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Brother Fa

  • All Men Are Brothers(1974)

    as Twin Spears / Tung Ping

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Temperament of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Tiger Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Chinese Godfather (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Chinese Mack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Hsiao-I

  • The Concrete Jungle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Martial Arts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Huang Hsiao-Ying

  • The Bravest Fist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Furious Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Owl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Devils (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Only the Brave Stands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · Actor

  • Adventure in Denmark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Hui Min - Tour Winner #1

  • Back Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Chinese Hercules(1973)

    as Chung Sun

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Angry Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Chang Chen-Wai

  • Devil and Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Tong-Sen's friend

  • The Escaped Convict (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Kung Fu: The Invisible Fist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Lin Yung

  • Black List (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Han Da-Kui

  • Love and Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 199 titles from 1972 to 2024; peak year 1982.

Biggest box office

Lost in Time (2003)

$2M worldwide

Highest rated

You Shoot, I Shoot (2001)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Shou xing di yu nu (1982)

Film career

19722024

Peak 1982 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting198 of 199: 192 only acting, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdDirecting2 of 199: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting2 of 199: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing2 of 199: 1 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew2 of 199: 0 only other crew, 2 with another role

199 titles, 6 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1970s54 · 54 acting · 4 crew1980s56 · 56 acting · 1 crew1990s46 · 45 acting · 2 crew2000s18 · acting2010s21 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 19 roles
829202

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Michael Wai-Man Chan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of the 32 of 33 with a score; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 59th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 36 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

Yuan yin (1981)

70th percentile spread · 57% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

You Shoot, I Shoot (2001)

Midcredits 91st · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Michael Wai-Man Chan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Wai-Man Chan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kuang Ni shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles