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My Take
Tony Leung Ka-fai, affectionately called "Big Tony" to distinguish him from his namesake, is one of Hong Kong cinema's most formidable character actors. Winning the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor five times, plus the 1990 Golden Horse, is staggering proof of range rather than luck. What I admire is his fearless versatility, slipping between villains and decent men with equal conviction and commanding presence. His Hong Kong Polytechnic background adds an intriguing, non-traditional edge to his story. He is the kind of muscular, substance-first performer I gravitate toward, an actor who earns acclaim through sheer craft instead of leading-man gloss.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Leung Ka-fai
- Name (Japanese)
- レオン・カーフェイ
- Reading
- れおん・かーふぇい
- Born
- February 1, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- British Hong Kong
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Awards & achievements
- 1990 Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony Leung Ka-fai born?
Born February 1, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Tony Leung Ka-fai from?
Tony Leung Ka-fai is from British Hong Kong.
What does Tony Leung Ka-fai do?
Tony Leung Ka-fai works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.