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Wu Ma(1942-2014)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Additional Crew
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Wu Ma and Chi Wai Wong in The Swordsman (1990)
Home Video Trailer from Miramax
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Iron Monkey 2 (1996)
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14 Photos
Wu Ma was born on 18 August 1942 in Tianjin, China. He was an actor and director, known for A Chinese Ghost Story (1987), Righting Wrongs (1986) and The Dead and the Deadly (1982). He was previously married to Ma Yan. He died on 4 February 2014 in China.
BornAugust 18, 1942
DiedFebruary 4, 2014(71)
BornAugust 18, 1942
DiedFebruary 4, 2014(71)
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  • Awards
    • 3 wins & 4 nominations

Photos14

Wu Ma and Wei Zhao in 14 Blades (2010)
Jacky Cheung and Wu Ma in Seven Warriors (1989)
Wu Ma
Leslie Cheung, Siu-Ming Lau, Joey Wang, and Wu Ma in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
Mark Cheng, Wu Ma, and Yukari Ôshima in Du gui zong dong yuan (1991)
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Kar Lok Chin, Ching-Ying Lam, Ken Lo, and Wu Ma in Mi zong wei long (1991)
Nina Li Chi, Wu Ma, Biao Yuen, and Wah Yuen in A Kid from Tibet (1991)
Leslie Cheung and Wu Ma in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
Ching-Ying Lam, Wilson Lam, Kiu-Wai Miu, Michiko Nishiwaki, and Wu Ma in Magic Cop (1990)
Richard Ng and Wu Ma in Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
Leslie Cheung, Wai Lam, Siu-Ming Lau, Joey Wang, and Wu Ma in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
Wu Ma in Just Heroes (1989)

Known for

Leslie Cheung and Joey Wang in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
A Chinese Ghost Story
7.4
  • Swordsman Yin Chek Ha
  • 1987
Cynthia Rothrock and Biao Yuen in Righting Wrongs (1986)
Righting Wrongs
7.0
  • Uncle Tsai
  • Joe's Father
  • 1986
The Dead and the Deadly (1982)
The Dead and the Deadly
6.3
  • Ma Lun Chio
  • 1982
Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Once Upon a Time in China
7.2
  • Grand-Uncle Cheung
  • 1991

Credits

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Actor

  • A Swordsman in Wilderness
    • Gu Xiancheng
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Qingnian Huo Yuanjia zhi Chong chu jianghu (2015)
    Qingnian Huo Yuanjia zhi Chong chu jianghu
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2015
  • A Stupid Journey (2014)
    A Stupid Journey
    • Situ Guangzong
    • 2014
  • Mark of Youth (2013)
    Mark of Youth
    • 2013
  • Affection Tricks (2013)
    Affection Tricks
    • 2013
  • Yue guang lian (2012)
    Yue guang lian
    • 2012
  • Fairytale (2012)
    Fairytale
    • Zhao Huai Guang
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • Bi xian jing hun (2012)
    Bi xian jing hun
    • Street hawker
    • 2012
  • Common Heroes (2012)
    Common Heroes
    • Hong Kong guy
    • 2012
  • Starts Good Ends Good (2012)
    Starts Good Ends Good
    • 2012
  • If I Were You (2012)
    If I Were You
    • Inventor
    • 2012
  • The Guardsman (2011)
    The Guardsman
    • 2011
  • White Vengeance (2011)
    White Vengeance
    • Grand Tutor
    • 2011
  • Legendary Amazons (2011)
    Legendary Amazons
    • Imperial Tutor Pang
    • 2011
  • Hand in Hand (2011)
    Hand in Hand
    • 2011
  • Who Under the Bed (2011)
    Who Under the Bed
    • 2011

Director

  • Yi dai xiao xiong cao cao (1999)
    Yi dai xiao xiong cao cao
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Irene Wan, Donnie Yen, and Biao Yuen in Circus Kids (1994)
    Circus Kids
    • Director
    • 1994
  • The Chinese Ghostbuster (1994)
    The Chinese Ghostbuster
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Gui jiao qi (1993)
    Gui jiao qi
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Exorcist Master (1992)
    Exorcist Master
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Du mo (1991)
    Du mo
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Story of Kennedy Town (1990)
    Story of Kennedy Town
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Ling hu (1990)
    Ling hu
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Wu tai zi mei (1990)
    Wu tai zi mei
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Kuan Tai Chen, David Chiang, Stephen Chow, Danny Lee, Fui-On Shing, Niu Tien, and Wu Ma in Just Heroes (1989)
    Just Heroes
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Kenny Bee and Carol 'Do Do' Cheng in Burning Sensation (1989)
    Burning Sensation
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Joey Wang and Wu Ma in Picture of a Nymph (1987)
    Picture of a Nymph
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Richard Ng and Wan-Si Wong in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
    My Cousin, the Ghost
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Eric Tsang in Xiao sheng xian chou (1986)
    Xiao sheng xian chou
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Michael Hui, Richard Ng, and John Sham in Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom (1985)
    Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom
    • Director
    • 1985

Additional Crew

  • Heaven of Hope (1999)
    Heaven of Hope
    • consultant
    • 1999
  • Yi jiu jiu ba zhi chuang jiang (1998)
    Yi jiu jiu ba zhi chuang jiang
    • planning director
    • 1998
  • Brigitte Lin and Biao Yuen in Deadly Melody (1994)
    Deadly Melody
    • planner
    • 1994
  • Cynthia Rothrock in Female Reporter (1989)
    Female Reporter
    • planner
    • 1989
  • Last Eunuch in China (1987)
    Last Eunuch in China
    • planner
    • 1987
  • Cynthia Rothrock and Biao Yuen in Righting Wrongs (1986)
    Righting Wrongs
    • planner
    • 1986
  • Pauline Yuk-Wan Wong, Wing-Cheung Cheung, and Kin-Wai Ho in Mr. Vampire II (1986)
    Mr. Vampire II
    • planner
    • 1986
  • Michelle Yeoh in Yes, Madam! (1985)
    Yes, Madam!
    • planner
    • 1985
  • Those Merry Souls (1985)
    Those Merry Souls
    • planner
    • 1985
  • Chao ling chu nan (1985)
    Chao ling chu nan
    • planner
    • 1985
  • Deannie Ip, Richard Ng, and John Sham in Pom Pom (1984)
    Pom Pom
    • planner
    • 1984
  • Hocus Pocus (1984)
    Hocus Pocus
    • planner
    • 1984

Videos4

Mr. Vampire
Trailer 1:50
Mr. Vampire
Iron Monkey 2
Trailer 1:24
Iron Monkey 2
A Chinese Ghost Story
Trailer 1:57
A Chinese Ghost Story
The Guardsman Official Trailer
Trailer 1:33
The Guardsman Official Trailer

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Wu Ma Feng
  • Height
    • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
  • Born
    • August 18, 1942
    • Tianjin, China
  • Died
    • February 4, 2014
    • China(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Ma Yan? - February 4, 2014 (his death, 1 child)

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    Often combined kung fu with horror themes in his films.

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