★ HOW OLD IS LOUIS FAN?
Louis Fan is 53 years old, born June 19, 1973 in China · Gemini.
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About
Louis Fan played the brutal antagonist Jin Shanzhao in Ip Man (2008) and its sequel, cementing himself as a Hong Kong action staple. Born June 19, 1973, the actor and martial artist first broke through internationally as Ricky in Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991). He has since anchored TVB television series. A Gemini, Fan channels the sign's dual intensity—graceful physicality paired with menacing screen presence.
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Biography
Louis Fan is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist born June 19, 1973. He broke through internationally as Ricky, the antagonist in Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991), a role that showcased his martial-arts prowess and willingness to play morally complex characters. Fan's most recognizable work came as Jin Shanzhao in Ip Man (2008) and Ip Man 2 (2010), where he played the ruthless villain opposite Donnie Yen in the period-martial-arts franchise. Beyond film, he has anchored numerous television series for TVB, Hong Kong's dominant broadcaster. As an actor, Fan combines physical performance with dramatic range—a hallmark of Hong Kong cinema's action-drama hybrid. Born under Gemini, he embodies the sign's duality: calculated antagonists with sudden violence, yet readable emotional depth. His Life Path 9 suggests a career shaped by completing cycles—from brutal 1990s villain roles to mentoring narratives in the 2000s-2010s Ip Man universe. Fan remains active in Hong Kong and regional productions.
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Trivia
- Fan played Ricky, the main antagonist, in Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991), not the hero—a breakout role that established him as a capable action performer.
- He appeared in both Ip Man (2008) and Ip Man 2 (2010) as Jin Shanzhao, the same character across the franchise.
- Much of Fan's career work has been in TVB-produced television series, making him a fixture in Hong Kong broadcast drama.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Louis Fan often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Louis Fan?
- Louis Fan is 53 years old (born June 19, 1973).
- When is Louis Fan's birthday?
- Louis Fan was born on June 19, 1973.
- What is Louis Fan's zodiac sign?
- Louis Fan is a Gemini, born June 19, 1973.
- What is Louis Fan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Louis Fan was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Louis Fan from?
- Louis Fan is from China.
- What does Louis Fan do?
- Louis Fan is a actor.
- Is Louis Fan still alive?
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