★ HOW OLD IS DENNIS TO?
Dennis To is 45 years old, born January 1, 1981 in China · Capricorn.
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★ LEDE
About
Dennis To pivoted from wushu champion to Hong Kong action cinema, landing his breakout role as Wing Chun master Ip Man. Born 1981 in China, he spent the 2000s competing—silver at the 2002 Asian Games, gold at the 2005 East Asian Games—before transitioning to acting in 2007. Minor roles in the Ip Man franchise (2008–2010) led to his best-known performance as Ip Man himself in The Legend Is Born – Ip Man. Capricorn discipline made him a natural fit for martial-arts storytelling.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Dennis To Yu-hang began as a wushu practitioner, accumulating competitive honours—a silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games and a gold medal at the 2005 East Asian Games—before crossing into film. His acting debut came in 2007, starting with bit parts in Ip Man (2008), Bodyguards and Assassins (2009), and Ip Man 2 (2010). The role that defined his screen career was Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man in the 2010 film The Legend Is Born – Ip Man. As a male actor based in Hong Kong, To represents a common crossover from competitive martial arts to genre cinema—a path that demands both physical discipline and narrative range. Born January 1, 1981, he carries Capricorn's methodical approach to craft, a trait evident in his transition from championship athlete to supporting then lead roles. Life-path 3 suggests his creative emergence through discipline and performance.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
To spent his early years as a competitive wushu practitioner, building credentials through national and regional tournaments. He earned a silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games and a gold medal at the 2005 East Asian Games, establishing himself as a skilled martial artist before pursuing acting. In 2007, at age 26, he transitioned to film, accepting minor roles in martial-arts productions.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- His debut film role was in Ip Man (2008), the same franchise that later made him famous.
- Won gold at the 2005 East Asian Games as a wushu competitor before becoming an actor.
- The Legend Is Born – Ip Man (2010) cast him as the titular Wing Chun master, his signature role.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Dennis To gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Dennis To?
- Dennis To is 45 years old (born January 1, 1981).
- When is Dennis To's birthday?
- Dennis To was born on January 1, 1981.
- What is Dennis To's zodiac sign?
- Dennis To is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1981.
- What is Dennis To's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dennis To was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Dennis To from?
- Dennis To is from China.
- What does Dennis To do?
- Dennis To is a actor.
- Is Dennis To still alive?
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