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Johnnie To
Johnnie To is best known for The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Duke of Mount Deer, What If and The Yang's Saga. Johnnie To was born on April 22, 1955. Johnnie To is 71 years old (born April 22, 1955).
- Born
- April 22, 1955 (71 years old)
- Place of birth
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Biography
Johnnie To Kei-Fung (Chinese: 杜琪峯, born 22 April 1955) is a Hong Kong film director and producer. Popular in his native Hong Kong, To has also found acclaim overseas. Intensely prolific, To has made films in a variety of genres, though in the West he is best known for his action and crime movies, which have earned him critical respect and a cult following.
His films, often made in collaboration with the same group of actors, screenwriters and cinematographers, frequently explore themes of friendship, fate and the changing face of Hong Kong society. Sometimes described as "multifaceted and chameleonic" due to his ability to switch tones and genres between movies, To is nonetheless seen as having a consistent style, which involves mixing subdued realism and social observation with highly stylized visual and acting elements. To heads the Hong Kong-based production company Milkyway Image with his frequent co-director Wai Ka-Fai.
His films, often made in collaboration with the same group of actors, screenwriters and cinematographers, frequently explore themes of friendship, fate and the changing face of Hong Kong society. Sometimes described as "multifaceted and chameleonic" due to his ability to switch tones and genres between movies, To is nonetheless seen as having a consistent style, which involves mixing subdued realism and social observation with highly stylized visual and acting elements. To heads the Hong Kong-based production company Milkyway Image with his frequent co-director Wai Ka-Fai.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025What IfProducer
- 1989The Vampire Strikes BackDirector
- 1986New Heavenly Sword and Dragon SabreDirector
- 1985The Yang's SagaDirector
- 1984The Duke of Mount DeerDirector
- 1983The Legend of the Condor HeroesDirector
- 1982萬水千山總是情 (數碼修復版)Assistant Director
- 1981No One is InnocentCreator
- 1962Golden Horse AwardsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Johnnie To been in?
Johnnie To is best known for The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Duke of Mount Deer, What If and The Yang's Saga.
When was Johnnie To born?
Johnnie To was born on April 22, 1955. (Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China])
How old is Johnnie To?
Johnnie To is 71 years old (born April 22, 1955).
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·