Phillip Ko Explained

Phillip Ko-fei
Birth Name:Fai Ko Fei
Birth Date:18 June 1949
Birth Place:British Hong Kong
Spouse:Fei Ko
Occupation:Actor, film director, film producer

Phillip Ko-fei (June 18, 1949 – March 31, 2017) was a Hong Kong based actor, screenwriter and film director.

Early life

Ko laid the foundation of his immersion into the Hong Kong film industry by studying Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu in his youth. He first appeared on screen at the age of 19. [1]

Career

Ko made his on-screen debut as a stuntman in the Shaw Brothers production of The Heroic Ones. [2]

As an actor, he was predominately known as playing the role of the antagonist. He moved forward from acting onto directing his first feature film, "Dirty Angel," in 1981.

Ko died from complications due to prostate cancer on March 31, 2017. [3]

Filmography

Director

Screenwriter

Actor

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phillip Ko Fei passes away at 67. Far East Film.com. 2023-08-01.
  2. Web site: Remembering Philip Ko Fei. Shaw Bothers Universe. 2023-08-01.
  3. Web site: Veteran Actor Philip Ko passed away. Yahoo Life Singapore. 2023-08-01.