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Lau Tak-wah Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on February 26, 2026: By Alex

Lau Tak-wah is an actor best known for playing Lau Kin-ming in the film Infernal Affairs.

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Best Known For:The film Infernal Affairs
Breakthrough:Became one of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' of Cantopop in the 1990s

10 Quick Facts About Lau Tak-wah

  • Full Name: Lau Tak-wah
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: the film Infernal Affairs
  • Age: 64 years old
  • Date of Birth: September 27, 1961
  • Place of Birth: Tai Po, Hong Kong
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Carol Chu
  • Children: Hanna Lau
  • Popular As: Andy Lau
Andy Lau Photo
Andy Lau Photo

Lau Tak-wah Age

Lau Tak-wah is about 65 years old as of 2026. Lau Tak-wah was born in 1961.

Lau Tak-wah Height

Lau Tak-wah stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.

Lau Tak-wah Weight

Lau Tak-wah weighs around 68 kilograms. This is approximately 150 lbs.

Rise to Fame

Lau Tak-wah rose to prominence for his role in the film Infernal Affairs.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Infernal Affairs and The House of Flying Daggers.

Film

  • Film: Infernal Affairs (Lau Kin-ming, 2002) — Critically acclaimed
  • Film: The House of Flying Daggers (Leo, 2004)

Awards & Achievements

  • Best Actor — Hong Kong Film Awards — 2000 — Running Out of Time

Lau Tak-wah Family & Relationships

Lau Tak-wah is married to Carol Chu. He has 1 child, including Hanna Lau.

  • Father: Lau Lai
  • Children:
    • Hanna Lau (2012)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Lau Tak-wah
  • Popular As: Andy Lau
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Asian

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: September 27, 1961
  • Age: 64
  • Birthday: September 27
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Place of Birth: Tai Po, Hong Kong

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 9 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Lau Lai
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Carol Chu

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Business

Related Biographies

  • Carol Chu (Spouse • Wife)

Online Presence

  • Website:http://www.andylau.com/

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