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Bill Tung

Actor · Died February 22, 2006, aged 72 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Bill Tung Biu (March 30, 1933 in Hong Kong — February 22, 2006) was a Hong Kong actor and horse racing commentator. Tung started off as a horse jockey with his family racing horse stable. He was then recruited to become a horse racing commentator. Due to his fame, he was invited to act in many movies from 1949 to 1996, many of them with Jackie Chan during the 1980s and 1990s. Some of his famous roles includes playing Inspector Bill Wong in Police Story, and playing a wizard in Ghostly Vixen. His final movie before his retirement was playing 'Uncle' Bill Wong in Police Story 4: First Strike in 1996. Tung retired from horse racing commentating in 2000. Tung died in 2006 of lung failure. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Tung, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 30, 1933
Died
February 22, 2006 (aged 72)
From
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Works as
Actor
Titles
20 on MovieCove · 78 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 31% in 30 days

What are Bill Tung's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile
: 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
58%
Bonds
31%
Survival
7%
Society
4%
Justice9 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty5 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

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

Grounded 0 · Stylized 11 · Heightened 4

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 9 · Intense 6

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 4

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

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 10

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 2 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 7

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

Casual 10 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

11 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 3 of 11 analyzed roles.

Mentor
3 of 11
Hero
3 of 11
Ally
2 of 11
Herald
2 of 11
Trickster
1 of 11
Show the 11 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
10
Joyful
9
Absurd
6
Tense
5
Warm
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Fun13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1

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 Bill Tung's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 20 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Bill Tung'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

78 credits, 20 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Mad Phoenix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 20 episodes · as 江孔殷

  • First Strike(1996)

    as Uncle Bill

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Rumble in the Bronx(1995)

    as Uncle Bill

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Inside Track (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Bill Li

  • Drunken Master II(1994)

    as General Rewarding Ying

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Supercop 2(1993)

    as Inspector "Uncle" Bill Chou

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Final Judgement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Officer Kent Chan

  • Happy Odd Couple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 60 episodes · Actor

  • Hong Kong Eva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Police Story 3: Supercop(1992)

    as Inspector "Uncle" Bill Chou

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Freedom Run Q (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Albert's rich father

  • It's a Mad Mad Mad World, Too(1992)

    as Uncle Bill

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Banquet(1991)

    as Uncle Bill

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • 肥趣电视台 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Story of Kennedy Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Chao

  • Look Out, Officer!(1990)

    as Chang Piao

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Doctor's Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Tsun's physician father

  • Ghostly Vixen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Wizard

  • When East Goes West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as 林飞鸿

  • Just Heroes(1989)

    as Uncle Gwai

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

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

    as Ling Hao-hsi

  • The Nobles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dee's Father

  • Miracles: The Canton Godfather(1989)

    as Conman Tung

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • My Dear Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Ho Ka-Chai

  • Little Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as 7-Eleven Clerk

  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Uncle Bill

  • The Inspector Wears Skirts II(1989)

    as Police Commissioner Tung

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Police Story 2(1988)

    as Inspector "Uncle" Bill Chou

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • In the Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Commr. Louis

  • Mother vs. Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Kwan Tak Hing

  • Miss Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Master Wong

  • Top Squad(1988)

    as Police Commissioner Tung

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Double Fattiness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mo Tse Shu

  • Bless This House(1988)

    as Bill Chang

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Chatter Street Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as DVC Shek Man-Tau

  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Uncle Bill

  • Who Is The Craftiest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Leung Biu

  • Mr. Handsome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Bill Lau

  • Gui ma bao biao zei mei ren(1987)

    as Uncle Mark

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Project A 2(1987)

    as Chief Inspector Tung

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • That Enchanting Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mr. Shih

  • Jokers Playing Games (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Sworn Brothers(1987)

    as Uncle Pao

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World(1987)

    as Uncle Bill

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

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

    as Doctor

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

    as Taxi Driver [cameo]

  • Devoted to You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as TV Race Course Comentator [cameo]

  • Happy Din Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Crocodile King Ma Masa

  • Police Story(1985)

    as Inspector "Uncle" Bill Chou

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Mummy Dearest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Inspector Bill

  • How to Choose a Royal Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ji Xiao Dong

  • I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Fake Shaolin Monk

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

    as Bill Liao

  • My Little Sentimental Friend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as George

  • Double Crossed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • The Undercover Agents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Family Light Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mou

  • Esprit D'amour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Uncle Bill

  • Fast Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Uncle Dong Bill

  • The Fung-shui Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Salt and Pepper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Tiger Hill Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 40 episodes · as 容沧海

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

    as Don Phew

  • Barber Shop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 15 episodes · Actor

  • The Fist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 20 episodes · as 皇甫一骠

  • Legendary Fok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 20 episodes · as 霍恩弟

  • My Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Security Unlimited(1981)

    as Race Course Commentator

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Fatherland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 70 episodes · as 容举人

  • Dynasty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 57 episodes · Actor

  • Blowing in the Wind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 80 episodes · Actor

  • Sword of Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 60 episodes · Actor

  • It Takes a Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Horses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Production Consultant · Writer · Actor

  • Crocodile Tears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 89 episodes · Actor

  • 十二生肖 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • No Money No Talk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

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

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 78 titles from 1977 to 1999; peak year 1988.

Biggest box office

Rumble in the Bronx (1995)

$32M worldwide

Highest rated

Police Story (1985)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Rumble in the Bronx (1995)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19771999

Peak 1988 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 2 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.

  • 1981Screen debut· Security Unlimited
  • 1987First top-billed film· It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World
  • 1987Breakout· It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting78 of 78: 77 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score61stWriting1 of 78: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 78: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s7 · 7 acting · 1 crew1980s52 · acting1990s19 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 7% of 14 roles
8191

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 Bill Tung's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 61st percentile, the median of all 20; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 66th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

79thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 20 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 20 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Bless This House (1988)

52nd percentile spread · 57% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Police Story (1985)

Midcredits 96th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 67, 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.

Is Bill Tung's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 64 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles24–40 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Bill Tung work with?

People who share at least 2 of Bill Tung's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jackie Chan shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers