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Lau Dan (劉丹) is a prominent Hong Kong actor with a career spanning over five decades, primarily known for his extensive work in television series and films produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) ³. He is widely recognized for his versatile acting, portraying both benevolent and cunning characters with ease ¹.

Early Life and Background

Lau Dan was born on January 13, 1944, in Weihai, Shandong, China ³. He later moved to Hong Kong as a child and engaged in various manual labor jobs before embarking on his acting career ³. Some sources, however, list his birthdate as November 18, 1944 ⁷.

Acting Career and Notable Roles

Lau Dan's career is marked by a long list of memorable roles, particularly in adaptations of Louis Cha's wuxia novels. He is notably the only actor to have portrayed the character Hong Qigong in multiple TV series adaptations of The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes ¹.

He is also a key figure in the popular long-running Hong Kong sitcom Come Home Love: Lo and Behold (also known as Come Home Love: Happy Courier), which premiered in 2017 ⁵. In this series, he stars alongside actors like Angela Tong, Koni Lui, and Stanley Cheung ⁵.

Public Service

Beyond his acting career, Lau Dan has also been involved in public service, having served as an appointed member of the Sai Kung District Council ⁴.

Personal Life and Current Status

As of 2026, Lau Dan is 82 years old, with his 83rd birthday approaching in November if his birthdate is November 18, 1944 ²⁷. If his birthdate is January 13, 1944, he would have celebrated his 82nd birthday earlier in the year ³. His zodiac sign is Scorpio ⁶⁷.