David Wu

Biography

David Wu Tai Wai (Chinese 胡大為; born Hong Kong, 1952) is a Hong Kong-Canadian editor, director, and actor of film and television, known for his collaborations with directors John Woo and Ronnie Yu. He is also the editor of several international cult classics such as A Chinese Ghost Story , Hard Boiled, Bride of Chucky and Brotherhood of the Wolf. He has been nominated 12 times for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Editing, winning twice for Hard Boiled (1992) and The Crossing (2014). He has also been nominated for several Directors Guild of Canada and Leo Awards.

Known For

Twin Dragons

as Cafe Waiter

A Chinese Ghost Story

as Secretary Chiu

Once a Thief

as Auctioneer

Peking Opera Blues

as General Cho's Interpreter

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

as Tour Guide

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal

as Examiner

We're Going to Eat You

Happy Ghost III

as Sex Club Thug

C'est La Vie Mon Cheri

I Love Maria