吳耀漢

简介

Richard Ng Yiu Hon was born in Hong Kong in 1939 into a wealthy family, as his father was among the founders of Kowloon Motor Bus and Kowloon Funeral Home. He studied at St. Stephen's College before traveling to England to study dentistry at Eton but left to attend an acting school. He began his artistic career in Britain by participating in four comedy series on the BBC before returning to Hong Kong in 1970. He founded his own film production company and produced his first film in 1976. He was known for his exceptional comedic talent and became one of the most prominent comedy stars in Hong Kong cinema, earning the title "元祖冷面笑匠". He gained fame for his participation in the entertaining "五福星" film series alongside major artists. He was nominated twice for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor for the films "奇謀妙計五福星" and "飛越黃昏". His career extended to television as well by presenting Hong Kong's first reality prank show. He passed away in 2023, leaving a significant artistic legacy in Asian cinema.