Tian Ziyi

Biography

Tian Ziyi, also known by his stage name "Little Japanese," is a Hong Kong actor who was active during the 1980s and 1990s. Born and raised in Hong Kong in 1952, his ancestral home is Wuhu, Anhui Province. He became known for frequently portraying police roles in his acting career. He earned his stage name due to his resemblance to Japanese people. In addition to his acting work, he also served as an auxiliary police officer in real life. He began fading out of the Hong Kong entertainment industry from 1995 and emigrated to Canada, where he has remained since.