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David Chiang (Chiang Wei-nien) was born on 29 June, 1947 in Shanghai, Republic of China, is a Hong Kong actor, director and producer. Discover David Chiang's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
Popular As |
Chiang Wei-nien |
Occupation |
Actor, director, producer |
Age |
77 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
29 June, 1947 |
Birthday |
29 June |
Birthplace |
Shanghai, Republic of China |
Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 77 years old group.
David Chiang Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, David Chiang height is 5' 7¾" (1.72 m) .
Physical Status |
Height |
5' 7¾" (1.72 m) |
Weight |
Not Available |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is David Chiang's Wife?
His wife is Maggie Lee (m. 20 January 1974)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Maggie Lee (m. 20 January 1974) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
3 |
David Chiang Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Chiang worth at the age of 77 years old? David Chiang’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from China. We have estimated David Chiang's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Actor |
David Chiang Social Network
Timeline
Chiang's mother Hung Wei (紅薇) (real name: Lo Chen 羅珍), and father Yan Fa (嚴化) (real name: Chiang Ko-chi) were popular Chinese movie stars who moved to Hong Kong in the late 1940s during the Chinese Civil War.
At age four, Chiang began his acting career as a child actor.
David Chiang Tai-wai (born Chiang Wei-nien; 29 June 1947) is a Hong Kong actor, director, producer and martial artist.
Chiang was born in Shanghai, China on 29 June 1947.
In 1966, while working as a stuntman and fight instructor for the Shaw Brothers Studio, Chiang was spotted by director Chang Cheh, who immediately saw his potential and screen presence, and became his mentor.
Chang gave him the stage name David Chiang, even though his real English name was John.
With Wang Yu's sudden departure in 1969, Run Run Shaw and his senior executives were looking for a new leading man and made Chiang an offer.
A well-known martial arts actor formerly from Shaw Brothers Studio in the 1970s, he has appeared in over 130 films and 30 television series.
In 1970, under Chang Cheh's guidance, Chiang won the Best Actor award at the 16th Asian Film Festival for his role in Vengeance.
As the 1970s came to an end and the 1980s approached, Chiang continued acting, working with directors Lee Han Chiang, Hsueh Li Pao, Ho Meng-hua, and Chia-Liang Liu.
In 1972, at the 18th Asian Film Festival, he won the Best Actor Golden Horse Award for his role in Blood Brothers.
In 1973, at the 19th Asian Film Festival, he won the Most Contemporary award for his role in The Generation Gap.
In 1973 Chiang left Hong Kong with his mentor Chang Cheh and set up an independent production company called Chang's Scope Company.
With the help of Run Run Shaw, their films continued to be distributed through Shaw's channels.
At Chang's Scope Company, Chiang worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter.
On 20 January 1974, Chiang married Maggie Lee Lam Lam (李琳琳), an actress.
Chiang and his wife have three children: Elaine Chiang (b. 1974), who is married to actor Raymond Cho; Eve Chiang (b. 1983); and John Chiang, Jr. (b. 1995).
He currently lives in Vancouver, Canada with his family, but returns to Hong Kong to film movies and television dramas.
In 1980 he made his television debut in The Green Dragon Conspiracy, followed by Princess Chang Ping and Dynasty.
In the mid-1980s, Chiang worked with his brothers, Paul Chun and Derek Yee, directing, producing and acting in the comedy Legend of the Owl.
Chiang also acted in other comedy movies such as The Challenger and The Loot, directed by Eric Tseng.
In the late 1980s into the early 1990s Chiang directed the movies Heaven Can Help, Silent Love, The Wrong Couples, Mr. Handsome, Double Fattiness, My Dear Son, Will of Iron, and Mother of a Different Kind.
Since 2000 he has continued to work in movies and TV series, including Election, Daisy, Revolving Doors of Vengeance, Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion, Land of Wealth, The Family Link and the 2007 television series The Gem of Life.
In 2004, Chiang was inducted into The Avenue of Stars, which honours celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry.
It is located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong and modeled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 2006 for his role in the TVB series Revolving Doors of Vengeance.