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Roy Cheung

Roy Cheung

Actor · Born July 20, 1964 (62) · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Roy Cheung Yiu-yeung (Chinese: 張耀揚, pinyin: Zhāng Yàoyáng; born 20 July 1964 in Hong Kong) is a Hong Kong-based actor, best known on-screen for his roles as villains or gangsters in a number of films.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 20, 1964 (62)
From
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Works as
Actor
Titles
26 on MovieCove · 96 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 19% in 30 days

What are Roy Cheung's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action16 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy 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
33%
Bonds
24%
Power
16%
Survival
14%
Self
10%
Society
3%
Betrayal9 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themePower3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 23 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 6 · Serious 4 · Dark 13

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 6

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 8 · Intense 14

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 9

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 12 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 4

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 15 · 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 7 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

11 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 10 of 11 analyzed roles.

Shadow
10 of 11
Threshold guardian
1 of 11
Show the 11 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
18
Thrilling
8
Melancholic
7
Dread
5
Joyful
4
Other
15

How their films linger

Bittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet13
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous2

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 Roy Cheung's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 26 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Roy Cheung'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

96 credits, 26 with a MovieCove page.

  • Just Another Margin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Police officer

  • 锣鼓巷 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 36 episodes · as 程大羽

  • 东陵大盗 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 34 episodes · Actor

  • Linger(2008)

    as Dr. Yuen

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Drummer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Ah Chiu

  • Mini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Da Chen

  • Exiled(2006)

    as Cat

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • 无间道正序版 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as 罗继贤

  • Moonlight in Tokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mr. Li

  • My Kung Fu Knight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as 陆宏开

  • Set Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Pao

  • Colour of the Loyalty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sunny

  • 20/30 Dictionary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Fidelity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Han Feng

  • The Game of Killing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ziyang

  • Infernal Affairs II(2003)

    as Law Kai-yin

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Fatal Relics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Women from Mars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Gangster in hell

  • Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 22 episodes · as 丘庭

  • The Wesley's Mysterious File (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Pak Kei Wah

  • Chinese Odyssey 2002(2002)

    as Chu Liangshim

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Deadline Crisis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Her Name Is Cat 2: Journey To Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ken Kwan Ching Hong

  • The Replacement Suspect (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Rick's buddy

  • The Avenging Fist(2001)

    as Combat

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

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

    as Shiny Fan

  • Dragon the Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Coleway

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

    as Karl Sung

  • In the Mood for Love(2000)

    as Mr. Chan (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ho Kwan Yue

  • The Warning Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Shark

  • Born to Be King(2000)

    as Akira Kusakari

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • White Storm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Brother Ho Chi Fai

  • Play with Strangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Roy Young

  • Super Car Criminals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Brother Wai

  • Bloody Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Inspector Tam

  • A time to Win (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Wicked Tricks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Mission(1999)

    as Mike

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Slow Fade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mr. Chan

  • Temptation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Joe

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

    Actor

  • Big Spender (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Chan Chung

  • Raging Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Faces of Horror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • The Storm Riders(1998)

    as Shaolin Monk

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Beast Cops(1998)

    as Fai

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Leopard Hunting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Fong King Bo

  • Thunder Scout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Ghost Story "Godmother of Mongkok" (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Chai

  • Young and Dangerous 1997(1997)

    as Yiu Yeung

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Wild Couple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Yue Wah

  • King of Robbery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as He

  • Best of the Best (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Eagle

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

    as Long Ching

  • Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Hung Lung/Dinosaur

  • Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Fat

  • Young and Dangerous 3(1996)

    as Crow / Woo A / Chan Tin Hung

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Love, Guns and Glass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Fai

  • The Armed Policewomen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Inspector Ng

  • From the Same Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ling Chun

  • High Voltage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Dick

  • Gambling Baron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as San

  • The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Chung

  • To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Hung Tai

  • Modern Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Officer Roy Cheung

  • Hero of Hong Kong 1949 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Mr Lee

  • Organized Crime & Triad Bureau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Inspector Chiu

  • Ghost Lantern (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as So Hung

  • Shanghai Heroic Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Wong Tai Kwong

  • The Wicked City(1992)

    as Shudo

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Roy

  • The Pearl of Oriental(1992)

    as Horse Trainer

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Cheung Yeung

  • The Banquet(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • In the Lap of God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Roy

  • My Flying Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Mr. Smartie

  • The Magnificent Scoundrels(1991)

    as Tai Te

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Hong Kong Godfather (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Inspector Leung Chun Bong

  • Fight Back to School(1991)

    as Teddy Big

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Prison on Fire II(1991)

    as Officer "Scarface" Hung

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Chicken a La Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Lung

  • Tiger on the Beat 2(1990)

    as Fai's Killer

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Triads: The Inside Story(1989)

    as Yeung Kong

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • A Killer's Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Chung

  • Wild Search(1989)

    as Bullet

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • They Came to Rob Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mao Yiu Tung

  • Mad Mission V: The Terracotta Hit(1989)

    as Murderer King

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Big Heat(1988)

    as Mr. Ho's Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • School on Fire(1988)

    as Big Brother Smart

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Prison on Fire(1987)

    as Officer "Scarface" Hung

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • City on Fire(1987)

    as Inspector John Chan

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Escape from Coral Cove (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as The Creature

  • Silent Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Robert

  • Story of Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Alex

  • The Seven Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Blind Man

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 96 titles from 1985 to 2014; peak year 1987.

Biggest box office

Infernal Affairs II (2003)

$3.2M worldwide

Highest rated

The Mission (1999)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Infernal Affairs II (2003)

Film career

19852014

Peak 1987 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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.

  • 1987Screen debut· City on Fire
  • 2006Career best· Exiled

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting96 of 96: 96 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score71st

By decade

1980s13 · acting1990s45 · acting2000s36 · acting2010s2 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 20 roles
8792

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 Roy Cheung's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 26; across their 23 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 71st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Midcredits score across 26 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 26 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

The Pearl of Oriental (1992)

83rd percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

In the Mood for Love (2000)

Midcredits 98th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 22 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 42. 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 Roy Cheung work with?

People who share at least 2 of Roy Cheung's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Wai Keung Lau shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles