Wu Ma
Wu Ma (real name: simplified Chinese: 冯宏源; traditional Chinese: 馮宏源; pinyin: Féng Hóngyuán) (22 September 1942 – 4 February 2014) was a Chinese-Hong Kong actor, director, producer and writer.
Wu Ma | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1942 |
| Died | February 4, 2014 (aged 71) |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, director, producer |
| Years active | 1963-2013 |
- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wu.
Wu Ma's career began in 1963. He made over 180 appearances to his name (plus 38 directorial credits within a twenty-five year period). Wu Ma is mostly known for appearing in many movies about the history of Hong Kong Cinema. He is best known as the Taoist ghosthunter in A Chinese Ghost Story.
Wu Ma died on 4 February 2014 in Hong Kong from lung cancer, aged 71.[1]
References
- ↑ "Wu Ma, Best Supporting Actor of A Chinese Ghost Story, dies following lung cancer battle". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 4 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
Other websites
- A short biography and filmography Archived 2006-03-17 at Archive.today
- A detailed biography - bottom of page
- Wu Ma on IMDb
- A Chinese Ghost Story Archived 2005-12-25 at the Wayback Machine - commentary by Bey Logan
- Interview in Chinese
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