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Born on June 4, 1951, David Yip is from Liverpool, United Kingdom. Public records list David Yip as a film actor and television actor. That works out to 75 years old in 2026.
My Take
David Yip carries real historical weight for me. As the lead in the BBC's The Chinese Detective in 1981, he became the first Chinese actor to headline a British television series, kicking open a door that today's diverse casting too easily takes for granted. Beyond the Bond outing in A View to a Kill, he extended his craft by writing and starring in his own play, Gold Mountain, proving range as both performer and storyteller. I have deep respect for trailblazers like him, and I think his pioneering role deserves far more recognition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Yip
- Name (Japanese)
- デビット・イップ
- Reading
- でびっと・いっぷ
- Born
- June 4, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.davidyip.co.uk/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Yip
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1177291
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 David Yip born?
Born June 4, 1951 (age 75).
Where is David Yip from?
David Yip is from Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What does David Yip do?
David Yip works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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