★ HOW OLD IS LOUIS KOO?
Louis Koo is 55 years old, born October 21, 1970 in China · Libra.
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About
Louis Koo became a Hong Kong screen fixture through TV dramas and decades of collaborations with director Johnnie To. Born in 1970, he gained early popularity in The Condor Heroes 95 (1995), Detective Investigation Files IV (1999), and A Step into the Past (2001) before shifting to film. His roles in Throw Down (2004), Election 2 (2006), and Drug War (2012) solidified his reputation, culminating in Hong Kong and Asian Film Award wins for Best Actor in Paradox (2017). As a Libra, he balances commercial appeal with critically acclaimed indie work.
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Biography
Louis Koo Tin-lok is a Hong Kong actor and film producer born 21 October 1970. He first broke through television, earning recognition for roles in The Condor Heroes 95 (1995), Detective Investigation Files IV (1999), and A Step into the Past (2001). After 2001, he pivoted to film and became one of Hong Kong's most prolific collaborators with director Johnnie To, appearing in Throw Down (2004), Election 2 (2006), Romancing in Thin Air (2012), and Drug War (2012). Beyond To's projects, Koo built a diverse filmography spanning Protégé (2007), Run Papa Run (2008), Connected (2008), Overheard (2009), The White Storm (2013), A Witness Out of the Blue (2019), and Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024). His 2017 lead in Paradox earned him the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor and the Asian Film Award for Best Actor. A Libra born in late October, Koo embodies the sign's trademark balance between mainstream commercial work and artistic risk-taking. As an actor, he performs across television, film, and as a producer shaping projects from behind the camera. Koo's life-path number 3 reflects creative expression and communication—traits evident in his ability to anchor ensemble casts and carry prestige dramas.
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Trivia
- Koo won both the Hong Kong Film Award and Asian Film Award for Best Actor for his lead role in Paradox (2017).
- He frequently collaborated with Hong Kong director Johnnie To across multiple films including Drug War (2012) and Election 2 (2006).
- After breaking through in television in the 1990s, Koo transitioned to film as his primary focus from 2001 onward.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Louis Koo gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Louis Koo?
- Louis Koo is 55 years old (born October 21, 1970).
- When is Louis Koo's birthday?
- Louis Koo was born on October 21, 1970.
- What is Louis Koo's zodiac sign?
- Louis Koo is a Libra, born October 21, 1970.
- What is Louis Koo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Louis Koo was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Louis Koo from?
- Louis Koo is from China.
- What does Louis Koo do?
- Louis Koo is a actor.
- Is Louis Koo still alive?
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