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Tony Leung Ka-fai was born on February 1, 1958 in British Hong Kong, United Kingdom and is credited as a film actor and television actor. That puts Tony Leung Ka-fai at 68 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Listed accolades include Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor (1990).
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.
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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)
- Origin
- British Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
- University
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Awards & achievements
- 1990 Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Tony Leung Ka-fai born?
Tony Leung Ka-fai was born on February 1, 1958 and is 68 years old.
Where is Tony Leung Ka-fai from?
Tony Leung Ka-fai is from British Hong Kong, United Kingdom.
What does Tony Leung Ka-fai do?
Tony Leung Ka-fai works as actor, film actor, television actor.
Where did Tony Leung Ka-fai study?
Tony Leung Ka-fai attended Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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