David Wu Tai Wai (Chinese 胡大為; born Hong Kong, 1952) is a Hong Kong-Canadian editor, director, and actor of film and television, known for his collaborations with directors John Woo and Ronnie Yu. He is also the editor of several international cult classics such as A Chinese Ghost Story , Hard Boiled, Bride of Chucky and Brotherhood of the Wolf. He has been nominated 12 times for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Editing, winning twice for Hard Boiled (1992) and The Crossing (2014). He has also been nominated for several Directors Guild of Canada and Leo Awards.
Filmography
Twin Dragons
as Cafe Waiter
A Chinese Ghost Story
as Secretary Chiu
Once a Thief
as Auctioneer
Blackjack
Producer
Peking Opera Blues
as General Cho's Interpreter
Snow Queen
Director
Dance of the Drunk Mantis
as Pickpocket
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
as Tour Guide
Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
as Examiner
The Bride with White Hair 2
Director
Happy Ghost III
as Sex Club Thug
Diary of a Big Man
as Cheng's Assistant
Webs
Director
Where's Officer Tuba?
as Molester
Working Class
as Factory Supervisor
Flying Dagger
as Western Ace
All the Wrong Clues
as Capone's Dumb Thug