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My Take
Louis Koo reads to me as a pillar of Hong Kong cinema rather than just a leading man. Born in British Hong Kong, he broke through with roles in The Condor Heroes 95 and A Step into the Past, then matured into a producer and committed philanthropist who keeps reinvesting in the industry that made him. Being named among Hong Kong's most influential figures in both 2022 and 2024 is no accident. What I respect most is the arc: a handsome, prolific actor who, instead of coasting, builds bridges for the next generation. That blend of stardom and stewardship is rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Louis Koo
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイス・クー
- Reading
- るいす・くー
- Born
- October 21, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- British Hong Kong
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / film producer / philanthropist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong
- 2024 Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Louis Koo born?
Born October 21, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Louis Koo from?
Louis Koo is from British Hong Kong.
What does Louis Koo do?
Louis Koo works as actor, singer, television actor, film producer, philanthropist.
Actor — see all → · Singer — see all → · More people from British Hong Kong →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.