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Public records list Chapman To as a television presenter, television actor and film director. Born on June 8, 1972, Chapman To is from British Hong Kong, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 54.
My Take
Chapman To is a Hong Kong comic and dramatic talent I've always found fearless, both on screen and off. Born Edward Ng, he became a familiar face in major films like Infernal Affairs and Initial D, with a knack for sharp, irreverent comedy. What I respect most is his outspokenness; his political stances cost him work in mainland China, and he doubled down rather than backing off, eventually naturalising as a Taiwanese citizen in 2022. He's since built his own media platform and moved into directing. That willingness to stand by his convictions makes him far more than just a comic actor to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chapman To
- Name (Japanese)
- チャップマン・トウ
- Reading
- ちゃっぷまん・とう
- Born
- June 8, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- British Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / television presenter / television actor / film director
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapman To born?
Born June 8, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Chapman To from?
Chapman To is from British Hong Kong, United Kingdom.
What does Chapman To do?
Chapman To works as actor, television presenter, television actor, film director.
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