Portrait of John Woo

John Woo

Bio: John Woo Yu-Sen SBS is a Hong Kong film director and producer. Recognized for his stylised films of highly choreographed action sequences, Mexican standoffs, and use of slow-motion, Woo has directed several notable Hong Kong action films, among them, A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, Hard Boiled and Red Cliff
Born: Sun, Sep 22 1946
Birthplace: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
John Woo is 78 years old
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Poster of The Killer
The Killer
John Woo was
77 in The Killer
as 'Director, Producer, Original Film Writer'.
Thu, Aug 22 2024
Poster of Silent Night
Silent Night
John Woo was
77 in Silent Night
as 'Producer, Director'.
Thu, Nov 30 2023
Poster of Manhunt
Manhunt
John Woo was
71 in Manhunt
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Nov 19 2017
Poster of The Crossing II
The Crossing II
John Woo was
68 in The Crossing II
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 30 2015
Poster of The Crossing I
The Crossing I
John Woo was
68 in The Crossing I
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 02 2014
Poster of Breaking the Waves
Breaking the Waves
John Woo was
67 in Breaking the Waves
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Mar 14 2014
Poster of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale
John Woo was
65 in Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale
as 'Producer'.
Thu, May 10 2012
Poster of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge
John Woo was
65 in Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Sep 30 2011
Poster of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag
John Woo was
64 in Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Sep 09 2011
Poster of Color Me Love
Color Me Love
John Woo was
64 in Color Me Love
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Oct 28 2010
Poster of A Better Tomorrow
A Better Tomorrow
John Woo was
63 in A Better Tomorrow
as 'Executive Producer, Screenplay'.
Thu, Sep 16 2010
Poster of Reign of Assassins
Reign of Assassins
John Woo was
63 in Reign of Assassins
as 'Producer, Co-Director'.
Wed, Sep 01 2010
Poster of My Fair Gentleman
My Fair Gentleman
John Woo was
63 in My Fair Gentleman
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Sep 28 2009
Poster of Red Cliff II
Red Cliff II
John Woo was
62 in Red Cliff II
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 07 2009
Poster of Red Cliff
Red Cliff
John Woo was
61 in Red Cliff
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Thu, Jul 10 2008
Poster of Appleseed: Ex Machina
Appleseed: Ex Machina
John Woo was
61 in Appleseed: Ex Machina
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 19 2007
Poster of Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers
John Woo was
60 in Blood Brothers
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Aug 16 2007
Poster of The Making of Stranglehold
The Making of Stranglehold
John Woo was
60 in The Making of Stranglehold
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jun 22 2007
Poster of All the Invisible Children
All the Invisible Children
John Woo was
58 in All the Invisible Children
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 01 2005
Poster of The Robinsons: Lost in Space
The Robinsons: Lost in Space
John Woo was
57 in The Robinsons: Lost in Space
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Paycheck
Paycheck
John Woo was
57 in Paycheck
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Dec 25 2003
Poster of Bulletproof Monk
Bulletproof Monk
John Woo was
56 in Bulletproof Monk
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Hostage
Hostage
John Woo was
56 in Hostage
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 24 2002
Poster of Red Skies
Red Skies
John Woo was
55 in Red Skies
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Aug 07 2002
Poster of Windtalkers
Windtalkers
John Woo was
55 in Windtalkers
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Jun 14 2002
Poster of Mission: Impossible II
Mission: Impossible II
John Woo was
53 in Mission: Impossible II
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 24 2000
Poster of Blackjack
Blackjack
John Woo was
51 in Blackjack
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of The Big Hit
The Big Hit
John Woo was
51 in The Big Hit
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Apr 24 1998
Poster of The Replacement Killers
The Replacement Killers
John Woo was
51 in The Replacement Killers
as 'Choreographer, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Feb 06 1998
Poster of Face/Off
Face/Off
John Woo was
50 in Face/Off
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of Once a Thief
Once a Thief
John Woo was
50 in Once a Thief
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 29 1996
Poster of Somebody Up There Likes Me
Somebody Up There Likes Me
John Woo was
49 in Somebody Up There Likes Me
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow
John Woo was
49 in Broken Arrow
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 09 1996
Poster of Don't Cry, Nanking
Don't Cry, Nanking
John Woo was
48 in Don't Cry, Nanking
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Sep 14 1995
Poster of Peace Hotel
Peace Hotel
John Woo was
48 in Peace Hotel
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Apr 12 1995
Poster of Hard Target
Hard Target
John Woo was
46 in Hard Target
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 27 1993
Poster of Hard Boiled
Hard Boiled
John Woo was
45 in Hard Boiled
as 'Director, Editor, Story'.
Thu, Apr 16 1992
Poster of Once a Thief
Once a Thief
John Woo was
44 in Once a Thief
as 'Screenplay, Director, Story'.
Sat, Feb 02 1991
Poster of Bullet in the Head
Bullet in the Head
John Woo was
43 in Bullet in the Head
as 'Producer, Director, Editor, Writer'.
Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
John Woo was
43 in A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of Just Heroes
Just Heroes
John Woo was
42 in Just Heroes
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 14 1989
Poster of The Killer
The Killer
John Woo was
42 in The Killer
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Mar 24 1989
Poster of A Better Tomorrow II
A Better Tomorrow II
John Woo was
41 in A Better Tomorrow II
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, Dec 17 1987
Poster of Heroes Shed No Tears
Heroes Shed No Tears
John Woo was
39 in Heroes Shed No Tears
as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Fri, Sep 05 1986
Poster of A Better Tomorrow
A Better Tomorrow
John Woo was
39 in A Better Tomorrow
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Ghost Bustin
Ghost Bustin
John Woo was
38 in Ghost Bustin
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Love, Lone Flower
Love, Lone Flower
John Woo was
38 in Love, Lone Flower
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Jun 22 1985
Poster of Super Citizen
Super Citizen
John Woo was
38 in Super Citizen
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Apr 01 1985
Poster of Run Tiger Run
Run Tiger Run
John Woo was
38 in Run Tiger Run
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Feb 15 1985
Poster of The Time You Need a Friend
The Time You Need a Friend
John Woo was
38 in The Time You Need a Friend
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 10 1985
Poster of Happy Union 2
Happy Union 2
John Woo was
38 in Happy Union 2
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Happy Union
Happy Union
John Woo was
37 in Happy Union
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Jul 07 1984
Poster of Plain Jane to the Rescue
Plain Jane to the Rescue
John Woo was
36 in Plain Jane to the Rescue
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Oct 21 1982
Poster of To Hell with the Devil
To Hell with the Devil
John Woo was
35 in To Hell with the Devil
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, Apr 08 1982
Poster of The Idiot Assassin
The Idiot Assassin
John Woo was
34 in The Idiot Assassin
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Laughing Times
Laughing Times
John Woo was
34 in Laughing Times
as 'Writer, Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Dec 24 1980
Poster of From Riches to Rags
From Riches to Rags
John Woo was
33 in From Riches to Rags
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Jul 10 1980
Poster of Last Hurrah for Chivalry
Last Hurrah for Chivalry
John Woo was
33 in Last Hurrah for Chivalry
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, Nov 22 1979
Poster of Hello, Late Homecomers
Hello, Late Homecomers
John Woo was
32 in Hello, Late Homecomers
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Nov 16 1978
Poster of Follow the Star
Follow the Star
John Woo was
31 in Follow the Star
as 'Director, Writer, Screenplay'.
Sat, Feb 04 1978
Poster of Money Crazy
Money Crazy
John Woo was
30 in Money Crazy
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jul 28 1977
Poster of The Private Eyes
The Private Eyes
John Woo was
30 in The Private Eyes
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Dec 16 1976
Poster of Hand of Death
Hand of Death
John Woo was
29 in Hand of Death
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jul 15 1976
Poster of Princess Chang-Ping
Princess Chang-Ping
John Woo was
29 in Princess Chang-Ping
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jan 30 1976
Poster of The Dragon Tamers
The Dragon Tamers
John Woo was
28 in The Dragon Tamers
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Mar 15 1975
Poster of The Young Dragons
The Young Dragons
John Woo was
27 in The Young Dragons
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, Jul 25 1974
Poster of Fist to Fist
Fist to Fist
John Woo was
26 in Fist to Fist
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of The Mandarin
The Mandarin
John Woo was
26 in The Mandarin
as 'Second Unit'.
Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers
John Woo was
26 in Blood Brothers
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Feb 24 1973
Poster of The Devils
The Devils
John Woo was
26 in The Devils
as 'Assistant Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Four Riders
Four Riders
John Woo was
26 in Four Riders
as 'Assistant Director'.
Fri, Dec 22 1972
Poster of Young People
Young People
John Woo was
25 in Young People
as 'Assistant Director'.
Fri, Jul 07 1972
Poster of The Water Margin
The Water Margin
John Woo was
25 in The Water Margin
as 'Assistant Director'.
Fri, Mar 17 1972
Poster of The Boxer from Shantung
The Boxer from Shantung
John Woo was
25 in The Boxer from Shantung
as 'Assistant Director'.
Fri, Feb 11 1972
Poster of The Ruthless Heart
The Ruthless Heart
John Woo was
23 in The Ruthless Heart
as 'Story'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Dead Knot
Dead Knot
John Woo was
21 in Dead Knot
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Accidentally
Accidentally
John Woo was
21 in Accidentally
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of X-Crucior
X-Crucior
John Woo will be
78+ in X-Crucior
as 'Director'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The Hire
The Hire
John Woo was
54+ in The Hire
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 26 2001
Poster of Once a Thief
Once a Thief
John Woo was
50+ in Once a Thief
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1996