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David Wu

David Wu

Actor · Born October 2, 1966 (60) · Southbridge, Massachusetts , USA

David Wu is a Chinese American actor and television host.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 2, 1966 (60)
From
Southbridge, Massachusetts , USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
16 on MovieCove · 75 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 65 days to Oct 28Down 15% in 30 days

What are David Wu's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th 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
Bonds
27%
Morality
27%
Self
23%
Survival
14%
Society
7%
Power
2%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 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 2 · Dark 4

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 6 · Intense 4

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

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 3

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

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 1

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 3

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

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

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

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 6

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

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 6
Shadow
2 of 6
Trickster
1 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
8
Tense
6
Romantic
3
Thrilling
3
Warm
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic2

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 David Wu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 16 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for David Wu'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

75 credits, 16 with a MovieCove page.

  • Once Upon A Lie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Oops, I Absorbed Someone Else's Thoughts Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Wedding Venue Manager

  • Twisted Strings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Guo Liren

  • Dear Renew (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 12 episodes · as Yang Dachong

  • Memory Eclipse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Tien Shao-Ching

  • Legend of Lv Bu(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • We Are Champions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Coach Hsu Wei-Hung

  • I Am Your Mom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Zhou Daqing

  • 世界第一系列之赌神VS超能力者 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

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

    as Yao Hongmen

  • Papa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mr. Du

  • Love, at First(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Live @ Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • 缘海情天 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 20 episodes · as 丁震

  • I Phone You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • My Beauty Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Emma's Cousin

  • You Deserve To Be Single (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Xiao Feng

  • The One Man Olympics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • 哈！哈！哈！ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Gun of Mercy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Waiting Alone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as One-Take Liu (cameo)

  • Hero of the Year (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 32 episodes · as Tao Liang

  • 铁血警雄 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Hidden Track (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Joe

  • Looking for Mr. Perfect (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Richard

  • Hi Frank! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as David

  • Devils on the Doorstep(2000)

    as Major Gao

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

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

    as Richard Kao

  • 上错楼梯睡错床 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 30 episodes · as 罗伟德

  • When I Fall in Love... with Both (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Tung / A-Dong

  • Adam's Company (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as 周亚当

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Chinese Thug

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • 难得有情人 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Jackie Chan: My Story(1998)

    as Narrator (voice)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • 千秋家国梦 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 30 episodes · as 许子维

  • Temptress Moon(1996)

    as Jingyun

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • July 13th (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Alan Kwok Ka-lun

  • Stage Door(1996)

    as Director Lam

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Full Throttle(1995)

    as David

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Passion Unbounded (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Shek Dai-Hung

  • Passion 1995 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Siu Wai

  • Spitfire(1995)

    as Chan (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • One of the Lucky Ones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Let's Go Slam Dunk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ng Koon Nam

  • I Have a Date with Spring(1994)

    as Karl Sum

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Young Wisely 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Finale in Blood(1992)

    as Ma Kuang Shen

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Treasure Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Polo

  • Farewell My Concubine(1993)

    as Red Guard

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Young Wisely 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Wisely

  • The Unleaded Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Spirit of the Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 30 episodes · as 李小龙

  • Evil Black Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Wong Wai

  • Sisters of the World Unite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Ray

  • The Banquet(1991)

    as Jogger

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Robotrix(1991)

    as Joe Chow

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Lover at Large (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Leung Ho

  • Tiger Cage II(1990)

    as David

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • A Tale from the East (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Kiang

  • In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as David Ng

  • Goodbye Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Jerome

  • Return Engagement(1990)

    as David

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Lost Souls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Chao Te-chu

  • Perfect Match (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as David Shek

  • My Dream is Yours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as 7-11 manager

  • Starry Is the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Cheung Tien-on

  • The Game They Call Sex (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Burglar

  • The Kung Fu Kids IV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • 好小子4：跨越时空的小子 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Sapporo Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Composer

  • Let Me Speak Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

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

    as Doctor

  • The Young and Old Wanderers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • 鬼子·来 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 75 titles, 74 of them dated from 1985 to 2025; peak year 1990.

Biggest box office

Temptress Moon (1996)

$1.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Devils on the Doorstep (2000)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Robotrix (1991)

Film career

19852025

Peak 1990 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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.

  • 1990Screen debut· Tiger Cage II
  • 2001Career best· Devils on the Doorstep

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting74 of 75: 74 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score66thMusic1 of 75: 1 only music, 0 with another role

By decade

1980s11 · 10 acting · 1 crew1990s32 · acting2000s14 · acting2010s11 · acting2020s6 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

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.

How do David Wu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 64th percentile, the median of all 15; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 16 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 16 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Spitfire (1995)

86th percentile spread · 25% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Devils on the Doorstep (2000)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 6 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 David Wu work with?

People who share at least 2 of David Wu's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Raymond To shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers

Mixed roles