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Louis Koo
Actor

Louis Koo

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Starring in Hong Kong television dramas and films including Paradox.

Throw Down · Election 2

Born
21 October 1970
Birthplace
Hong Kong

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Louis Koo

Louis Koo is a Hong Kong actor and producer whose career spans television, crime thrillers, comedy and action cinema.

Early life

Education

Attended schools in Hong Kong, including Carmel Secondary School.

Career

  1. 1993

    TVB

    Joined the broadcaster as a contract performer.

  2. 1995

    Television breakthrough

    Starred in The Condor Heroes 95.

  3. 2000s

    Film career

    Became a frequent collaborator with Johnnie To.

Selected work

Throw Down

Played a troubled former judo champion.

Election 2

Starred in Johnnie To’s crime drama.

Paradox

His performance received the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor.

Beyond work

Charity

Supported school building and other projects in rural China through his charitable foundation.

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