Personal details
- Birth Date: 1942-09-03
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Birth Location: Guangzhou, China
- Professions: Actor, Writer, Director
Michael Hui, born in Guangzhou back in '42, isn’t just some random comedy guy—he’s pretty much a legend in the Hong Kong scene. Grew up in Hong Kong after hitting La Salle College, then grabbed a sociology degree at CUHK. You can almost imagine him rolling his eyes at academic life and making a beeline for showbiz instead. And honestly, thank goodness he did, because the Hui Brothers Show? That was TV gold. Throw in his brothers Ricky and Samuel, and you’ve got a trio that basically defined slapstick Cantonese comedy in the '70s. He didn’t waste time jumping from TV to movies. Those early films—usually about regular dudes hustling for quick cash—were just packed with gags and clever digs at Hong Kong society. The Japanese crowd even started calling him “Mr. Boo,” which, let’s be real, is kind of adorable. The man had a knack for playing the underdog, always scheming, always broke but somehow still charming. That deadpan way he delivers lines? Classic Hui. By the time the '80s and '90s rolled around, he was still cranking out comedies, mostly poking fun at the whole get-rich-quick dream. It’s satire, yeah, but also super relatable—everyone’s chasing money, right? The storylines are driven by quirky characters who somehow win you over, even when they're up to no good. Michael pretty much owned that mix of wit and satire. He’s still at it, too. In 2006, he was hosting Hong Kong’s version of "Deal or No Deal," proving he’s still got it. No wonder people still talk about him like he’s comedy royalty.
The guy everyone’s talking about here is the older brother of both Ricky Hui (you know, the actor who always nails those quirky supporting roles) and Samuel Hui, who basically helped shape Cantopop as we know it. Kinda wild if you think about it—talent seems to run in that family like some sort of genetic jackpot. This dude’s been around the entertainment scene for ages, usually popping up in classic Hong Kong comedies or those vintage flicks everyone pretends to have seen but actually hasn’t. He’s got this knack for blending right into the action, never hogging the spotlight, but you always notice him because his comedic timing is sharp as hell. It's like, whenever you see the Hui brothers together on screen, it’s pure magic—chaotic, hilarious, and somehow super relatable. Honestly, if you’re into old-school Hong Kong cinema, spotting that last name in the credits is a pretty good sign you’re in for something special.
September 3, 1942
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Guangzhou, China
Yes, See-Wai Hui
82 years old