Kenneth Tsang Kong is a Hong Kong actor who has appeared in over 500 films and television series. Tsang was born in Shanghai, China, in 1934. He began his acting career in the early 1960s, and has since become one of the most popular and respected actors in Hong Kong.
Early Life and Career
Kenneth Tsang was born in Shanghai, China, in 1934. His father was a businessman, and his mother was a teacher. Tsang has two older sisters.
Tsang began his acting career in the early 1960s, when he joined the Shaw Brothers Studio. He made his film debut in the 1964 film “The Orphan”. In the 1970s, Tsang starred in a number of popular films, including “The Way of the Dragon” (1972), “Enter the Dragon” (1973), and “Game of Death” (1978).
In the 1980s, Tsang began to appear in television series. He starred in the popular series “The Bund” (1980), “The Legend of the Condor Heroes” (1983), and “The Return of the Condor Heroes” (1983).
Later Career
In the 1990s, Tsang continued to appear in both films and television series. He starred in the popular films “Once Upon a Time in China” (1991), “Once Upon a Time in China II” (1992), and “Once Upon a Time in China III” (1993).
In the 2000s, Tsang began to appear in more supporting roles. He starred in the popular films “Infernal Affairs” (2002), “Infernal Affairs II” (2003), and “Infernal Affairs III” (2003).
Personal Life
Kenneth Tsang has been married three times. He has two children from his first marriage.
Tsang is a devout Buddhist. He is also a member of the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild.
Awards and Recognition
Kenneth Tsang has won numerous awards for his acting. He won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor in 1984 for his role in “The Return of the Condor Heroes”. He also won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor in 1985 for his role in “The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter”.
In 2009, Tsang was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to the Hong Kong film industry.
Legacy
Kenneth Tsang is one of the most popular and respected actors in Hong Kong. He has appeared in over 500 films and television series, and has won numerous awards for his acting. Tsang’s legacy will continue to inspire future generations of actors.
Table 1: Kenneth Tsang’s Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Orphan | Orphan |
| 1972 | The Way of the Dragon | Bruce Lee’s student |
| 1973 | Enter the Dragon | Han |
| 1978 | Game of Death | Billy Lo |
| 1980 | The Bund | Xu Wenqiang |
| 1983 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | Guo Jing |
| 1983 | The Return of the Condor Heroes | Guo Jing |
| 1991 | Once Upon a Time in China | Wong Fei-hung |
| 1992 | Once Upon a Time in China II | Wong Fei-hung |
| 1993 | Once Upon a Time in China III | Wong Fei-hung |
| 2002 | Infernal Affairs | Wong Chi-shing |
| 2003 | Infernal Affairs II | Wong Chi-shing |
| 2003 | Infernal Affairs III | Wong Chi-shing |
Table 2: Kenneth Tsang’s Television Series
| Year | Television Series | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Bund | Xu Wenqiang |
| 1983 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | Guo Jing |
| 1983 | The Return of the Condor Heroes | Guo Jing |
| 1986 | Journey to the West | Tang Sanzang |
| 1996 | Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre | Zhang Wuji |
| 1999 | The Duke of Mount Deer | Kangxi Emperor |
| 2003 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | Hong Qigong |
| 2006 | The Return of the Condor Heroes | Hong Qigong |
| 2008 | The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre | Zhang Sanfeng |
| 2010 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | Huang Yaoshi |
| 2014 | The Deer and the Cauldron | Chen Jinnan |
| 2017 | The Founding of an Army | Chiang Kai-shek |
Table 3: Kenneth Tsang’s Awards
| Year | Award | Film/Television Series | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor | The Return of the Condor Heroes | Guo Jing |
| 1985 | Golden Horse Award for Best Actor | The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter | Chen Zhen |
| 2009 | Order of the British Empire (OBE) | N/A | N/A |
Table 4: Kenneth Tsang’s Net Worth
| Year | Net Worth |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $20 million |
| 2022 | $22 million |
| 2023 | $24 million |
