Happy birthday! Ng Man-tat turns 74 today

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The iconic and legendary actor turns 74 on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
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Ng Man-tat is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Ng Man-tat (Shaolin Soccer, King of Comedy, The God of Cookery, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ng, a cultural icon

Born in Hong Kong on January 2, 1952, Ng Man-tat's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in history. Ng's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Man-tat hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ng Man-tat as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Man-tat, you're the best!

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