David Yip

David Yip

74 · Born: Jun 4, 1951

Personal Details

BornJun 4, 1951 Liverpool, England, UK
Spouse
  • Virginia Owen

    ( Feb 28, 1999 to Nov 30, 2025 )
  • Lynn Farleigh

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 30, 2025 )
  • Liz Bagley

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 30, 2025 )

Biography

David's early life was marked by his birth in Liverpool, a city that would play a significant role in his future as a performer. He was one of eight children, a large and lively family that would likely have been filled with the sounds of laughter and creativity from a young age. His father, a Chinese sailor from the Canton area of southern China, brought an exotic flair to the family, while his mother, a native of Liverpool, provided a sense of stability and familiarity.

As a young man, David decided to pursue his passion for acting, and he enrolled in the prestigious E15 Acting School in London in 1973. This marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career that would take him to the stages, screens, and airwaves of the UK and beyond.

Throughout his career, David has worked in a wide range of mediums, including film, television, theatre, and radio. He has appeared in productions both in the UK and internationally, and has become a respected and sought-after performer in his field. Despite his many accomplishments, David still maintains strong ties to his roots in Liverpool, and continues to work and visit the city regularly.

Today, David lives with his wife in North Oxfordshire, UK, where he is able to enjoy a quieter pace of life while still pursuing his passion for acting. His unique blend of cultural heritage and artistic talent has made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, and he continues to be a source of inspiration for audiences around the world.

Career

2025
Dream Hacker
Dream Hacker as Wang Lei
Wolf King
Wolf King as Hamwell
2020
Break
Break as Vincent Qiang
2016
All That Remains
All That Remains as Noburu Nagai
2008
2000
1999
Entrapment
Entrapment as Chief of Police
1998
Fast Food
Fast Food as Mr. Fortune-cookie
1996
Hamlet
Hamlet as Sailor One
1987
Ping Pong
Ping Pong as Mike Wong
1985
A View to a Kill
A View to a Kill as Chuck Lee
1982
The Chinese Detective
The Chinese Detective as Detective Sergeant John Ho
1979
Quatermass
Quatermass as Frank Chen