Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1950-10-21
- Born Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Also Known As:
Pa Tai , Chia-Nien Chang, Tai Do, Chang Jia Nian, Tai Po , Po Tai, Chang Chia-Nien , 张嘉年 , 張嘉年
Tai Bo
Tai Bo (太保), born Chang Chia-Nien (張嘉年) on October 21, 1950, is a highly respected Hong Kong-Taiwanese actor known for his extensive career as a character actor. With over 100 film and television credits, he has been a consistent presence in Hong Kong cinema, often working alongside industry legends like Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan.Tai Bo began his career in the film industry in various capacities, including stunt work and minor roles, before gaining prominence as a versatile character actor. He was notably involved with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team on several projects, although not an officially listed member. Some of his early well-known roles include his comedic turn in Corey Yuen's directorial debut, "Ninja in the Dragon's Den" (1982), and appearances in iconic films like "Project A" (1983), "Police Story" (1985), and "Drunken Master II" (1994).In recent years, Tai Bo has received significant critical acclaim for his dramatic performances. He won the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2000 for "The Cabbie," and in 2019, he swept several major awards for his leading role in "Twilight's Kiss" (also known as "Suk Suk"). For "Twilight's Kiss," he earned the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor, and the Hong Kong Directors' Guild Award for Best Actor, among others. His performance in "Twilight's Kiss" also garnered him a nomination for the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor. Tai Bo continues to be active in the industry, with recent and upcoming projects including "The Goldfinger" (2023), "All Shall Be Well" (2024), and "Detective Chinatown 1900" (2025), where he is listed as Uncle Si.
