Blackie Ko () (February 22, 1953 – December 9, 2003) was a

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, producer,

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, singer and

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. Blackie was considered to be the greatest automotive stunt choreographer in Asia.

Personal life

In 1956, his family moved to

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during

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. He married Sung Lai Wah and they have a son named

Alan Ko Alan Ko (), also known as Alan Kuo or Alan Ke, is a Taiwanese singer and actor. Career Ko is the son of the late Taiwanese stuntman/actor, Blackie Ko Shou Liang and his wife Sung Lai Wah. For his father, he had written two songs, each in one of ...

, a daughter named Jennifer Ko, and another son named Jacky Ko. In 1997, Ko drove a car over the Hukou Waterfall on the

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in Shaanxi Province to celebrate the handover of

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Death

On December 9, 2003, Ko died of

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in Shanghai. He was 50 years old.

Filmography

Actor

* ''Brothers'' (2004) * ''PaPa Loves You'' (2004) * '' Life Express'' (2004) * '' Black Mask 2: City of Masks'' (2002) * ''Hero of City'' (2001) * ''City of Desire'' (2001) * ''

For Bad Boys Only ''For Bad Boys Only'' is a 2000 Hong Kong science fiction action romantic comedy film directed by Raymond Yip and starring Ekin Cheng, Louis Koo, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang and Daniel Chan. Plot "For Bad Boys Only" is an unconventional detective a ...

'' (2000) * ''

Born to Be King ''Born to Be King'' may refer to: * ''Born to Be King'' (2000 film), a Hong Kong crime drama film, part 6 of the ''Young and Dangerous'' film series * ''Born to Be King'' (2014 film), a film written and directed by Peter Capaldi * ''Born to Be K ...

'' (2000) * ''Her Name Is Cat 2: Journey to Death'' (2000) * ''The Legend of Speed'' (1999) * ''

The Masked Prosecutor ''The Masked Prosecutor'' is a 1999 Hong Kong action film directed by Herman Yau and starring Louis Koo, Blackie Ko and Jordan Chan. Koo plays the title character, a vigilante who punishes criminals who escapes from justice. Plot In Hong Kong, ...

'' (1999) * ''Crying Heart'' (1999) * ''Cop Abula'' (1999) * '' Full Alert'' (1997) * ''Rainy Dog'' (1997) * ''Black Rose II'' (1997) * ''Best of the Best'' (1996) * ''

Young and Dangerous 3 ''Young and Dangerous 3'' () is a 1996 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second sequel in the ''Young and Dangerous'' film series. Starting from this movie, it is distributed by Golden Harvest Company. Plot Weeks after ...

'' (1996) * ''

Young and Dangerous 2 ''Young and Dangerous 2'' () is a 1996 Hong Kong Triad society, triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the first sequel in the Young and Dangerous (series), ''Young and Dangerous'' film series. Plot In a flashback to ''Young and Dangerous'', ...

'' (1996) * ''Mahjong Dragon'' (1996) * ''

Don't Give a Damn ''Don't Give a Damn'', also known as ''Burger Cop'' in the United States, (Chinese: 冇面俾) is a 1995 Hong Kong action cinema, Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Sammo Hung and starring Hung, Yuen Biao, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Kath ...

'' (1995) * '' Jet Li's The Enforcer'' (1995) * ''

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'' (1995) * ''Asian Connection'' (1995) * ''Gao nu yi zu'' (1995) * '' God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai'' (1994) * ''Chez 'n Ham'' (1993) * '' Crime Story'' (1993) *

Invincible (1992) Invincible may refer to: Film and television * ''Invincible'' (2001 drama film), a drama by Werner Herzog about Jewish cabaret during the rise of Nazism * ''Invincible'' (2001 TV film), a fantasy / martial arts TV movie starring Billy Zane ...

* ''

Fight Back to School II ''Fight Back to School 2'' () is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Gordon Chan and starring Stephen Chow, Ng Man-Tat and Cheung Man. It is a sequel to the 1991 film ''Fight Back to School''. As per the original ''Fight Back to School'' ...

'' (1992) * ''

Rhythm of Destiny ''Rhythm of Destiny'' is a 1992 Hong Kong drama film directed by Andrew Lau, produced by and starring Danny Lee as a criminal who decides to retire and go straight. However, during an attempt to help his younger brother's ( Aaron Kwok) singing ...

'' (1992) * ''Alan and Eric Between Hello and Goodbye'' (1991) * ''

God of Gamblers II ''God of Gamblers II'' () is a 1990 Hong Kong action comedy film written and directed by Wong Jing. It stars Andy Lau as the Knight of Gamblers, Stephen Chow as the Saint of Gamblers, and Ng Man-tat as Blackie Tat. This film is a sequel to both ...

'' (1991) * ''

Curry and Pepper ''Curry and Pepper'' is a 1990 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Blackie Ko and starring Jacky Cheung and Stephen Chow. This film is Cheung and Chow's second film collaboration after the 1988 film, ''Faithfully Yours''. Plot Curry and Pe ...

'' (1990) * ''It Takes Two to Mingle'' (1990) * ''Burning Sensation'' (1989) * '' Runaway Blues'' (1989) * ''Code of Fortune'' (1989) * ''

Hero of Tomorrow ''Hero of Tomorrow'' (released in the Philippines as ''Blood of the Protector'') is a 1988 Hong Kong crime film directed by Poon Man-kit and starring Max Mok and Michael Miu. Miu's nickname, "Third Brother" (三哥), was originated from his cha ...

'' (1988) * ''

The Dragon Family ''The Dragon Family'' () is a 1988 Hong Kong action film directed by Lau Kar-wing starring Andy Lau, Alan Tam and Max Mok. Plot Lung Ying (Ko Chun-hsiung), patriarch of the Lung family and leader of the four triad families have decided to stop ...

'' (1988) * ''

The Legend of Wisely ''The Legend of Wisely'' ( zh, t=衛斯理傳奇 or ; released in the Philippines as ''Fighters of the Empire'') is a 1987 Hong Kong fantasy adventure film directed by Teddy Robin based on Ni Kuang's novel series, '' Wisely Series'', starring S ...

'' (1987) * ''The Final Test'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1986) * ''In the Line of Duty'' (1986) * ''

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'' (1985) * ''

Wheels on Meals ''Wheels on Meals'' () is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Sammo Hung, with action choreographed by Jackie Chan. The film stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Lola Forner, Benny Urquidez and José S ...

'' (1984) * ''Pink Force Commando'' (1982) * ''Return of the Tiger'' (1979) * ''Silver Hermit from Shaolin Temple'' (1979) * '' Boxer's Adventure'' (1979) * ''The Criminal'' (1977) * ''General Stone'' (1976) * ''Return of the Chinese Boxer'' (1975) * ''The Girl Named Iron Phoenix'' (1973) * '' Kung Fu Powerhouse'' (1973) * '' Gold Snatchers'' (1973) * ''The Chinese Mechanic'' (1973) * ''The Gallant'' (1972) * ''

One Armed Boxer ''One Armed Boxer'' (獨臂拳王) is a 1971 Hong Kong martial arts film starring Jimmy Wang Yu. It is about a skilled Chinese martial artist who loses an arm and must exact revenge on his rival school. For the film, Wang Yu, who has both of hi ...

'' (1971) * ''The Mighty One'' (1971) * ''Song of Orchid Island'' (1965)

Director

* '' Life Express'' (2004) * ''Chez 'n Ham'' (1993) * '' Hero – Beyond the Boundary of Time'' (1993) * ''Invincible'' (1992) * ''

The Days of Being Dumb ''The Days of Being Dumb'' is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film produced by Peter Chan, directed by Blackie Ko and starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung, Eric Tsang (who also serves as the film's presenter), Kent Tong and actress Anita Yuen in h ...

'' (1992) * ''

'' (1990) * ''Whampoa Blues'' (1990)

Stuntman, stunt arranger, stunt designer or stunt coordinator

* ''The Trail'' (1993, stunt arranger, stunt coordinator) * ''

Dragon from Russia ''The Dragon from Russia'' is a 1990 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Clarence Fok and based on the Japanese manga ''Crying Freeman'' and written by Kazuo Koike and Ryoichi Ikegami, and also produced by Dean Shek, and starring S ...

'' (1990, stunt coordinator) * ''

'' (1990, stunt designer) * ''Dynamite Fighters'' (1987, car stunt) * ''In the Line of Duty'' (1986, stunt coordinator) * '' Yes, Madam'' (1985, car stunt)

Action director

* ''12 Hours of Terror'' (1991) * ''

'' (1987) * ''Dragon of the Swords Man'' (1978)

Producer

* ''Girls in the Hood'' (1995) * ''Chez 'n Ham'' (1993)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ko, Blackie 1953 births 2003 deaths Taiwanese stunt performers Taiwanese male film actors Taiwanese film directors Taiwanese film producers Artists from Ningbo Asian film producers Film directors from Zhejiang Actors from Ningbo Chinese film directors Taiwanese people from Zhejiang