Biography
Who is Louis Koo?
Early life and education
Louis Koo Tin-lok was born in Hong Kong on October 21, 1970. He attended St. Teresa's School Kowloon and Carmel Divine Grace Foundation Secondary School during his youth. His father was an actor who later transitioned into business.
In November 1990, Louis faced legal trouble when he and a group of friends were convicted of robbery. He served 22 months at the Correctional Services Lai King Training Centre. He did not discuss this incident publicly until the media revealed it in 1994.
Rise to television fame
Louis Koo began his career in the entertainment industry as a modelling agent and model for advertisements between 1992 and 1993. In 1993, he signed a contract with Television Broadcasts Limited, widely known as TVB.
He achieved significant recognition in 1995 for his lead role in the costume drama The Condor Heroes 95. In 1997, he began maintaining an extreme tan, which helped him secure more contemporary roles. He won TVB's Most Popular Actor Award for Detective Investigation Files IV in 1999 and again for A Step into the Past in 2001.
Film career and production work
After 2001, Louis shifted his career focus entirely to films. He frequently collaborated with director Johnnie To on projects like Throw Down, Election 2, and Drug War. His performance in the film Paradox earned him the Asian Film Award for Best Actor and the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor in 2018.
Beyond acting, Louis founded One Cool Group Limited in 2013 to produce films. By 2018, the company had produced 20 movies, including the sci-fi action film Warriors of Future. In 2021, he helped form a new group called Cool Style to manage artists and develop new talent.
Birthday and age
Louis Koo was born on October 21, 1970, which makes Louis 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Louis shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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