Blackie Ko () (February 22, 1953 – December 9, 2003) was a

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, producer,

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, singer and

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. Blackie was considered to be the greatest automotive stunt choreographer in Asia.

Personal life

In 1956, his family moved to

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during Battle of Dachen Archipelago. He married Sung Lai Wah and they have a son named Alan Ko, a daughter named Jennifer Ko, and another son named Jacky Ko. In 1997, Ko drove a car over the Hukou Waterfall on the

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in Shaanxi Province to celebrate the handover of

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Death

On December 9, 2003, Ko died of

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in Shanghai. He was 50 years old.

Filmography

Actor

* ''Brothers'' (2004) * ''PaPa Loves You'' (2004) * '' Life Express'' (2004) * '' Black Mask 2: City of Masks'' (2002) * ''Hero of City'' (2001) * ''City of Desire'' (2001) * ''

For Bad Boys Only ''For Bad Boys Only'' is a 2000 Hong Kong science fiction action romantic comedy film directed by Raymond Yip and starring Ekin Cheng, Louis Koo, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang and Daniel Chan. Plot "For Bad Boys Only" is an unconventional detective age ...

'' (2000) * '' Born to Be King'' (2000) * ''Her Name Is Cat 2: Journey to Death'' (2000) * ''The Legend of Speed'' (1999) * ''

The Masked Prosecutor ''The Masked Prosecutor'' is a 1999 Hong Kong action film directed by Herman Yau and starring Louis Koo, Blackie Ko and Jordan Chan. Koo plays the title character, a vigilante who punishes criminals who escapes from justice. Plot In Hong Kong ...

'' (1999) * ''Crying Heart'' (1999) * ''Cop Abula'' (1999) * '' Full Alert'' (1997) * ''Rainy Dog'' (1997) * ''Black Rose II'' (1997) * ''Best of the Best'' (1996) * '' Young and Dangerous 3'' (1996) * '' Young and Dangerous 2'' (1996) * ''Mahjong Dragon'' (1996) * '' Don't Give a Damn'' (1995) * '' Jet Li's The Enforcer'' (1995) * '' Thunderbolt'' (1995) * ''Asian Connection'' (1995) * ''Gao nu yi zu'' (1995) * '' God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai'' (1994) * ''Chez 'n Ham'' (1993) * '' Crime Story'' (1993) * Invincible (1992) * '' Fight Back to School II'' (1992) * '' Rhythm of Destiny'' (1992) * ''Alan and Eric Between Hello and Goodbye'' (1991) * '' God of Gamblers II'' (1991) * ''

Curry and Pepper ''Curry and Pepper'' is a 1990 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Blackie Ko and starring Jacky Cheung and Stephen Chow. This film is Cheung and Chow's second film collaboration after the 1988 film, '' Faithfully Yours''. Plot Curry and P ...

'' (1990) * ''It Takes Two to Mingle'' (1990) * ''Burning Sensation'' (1989) * ''

Runaway Blues ''Runaway Blues'' is a 1989 Hong Kong action film directed by David Lai and starring Andy Lau and Kelvin Wong. Due to its amount of violence, the film was rated Category III by the Hong Kong motion picture rating system. Plot Southern Taiwane ...

'' (1989) * ''Code of Fortune'' (1989) * ''

Hero of Tomorrow ''Hero of Tomorrow'' (released in the Philippines as ''Blood of the Protector'') is a 1988 Hong Kong crime film directed by Poon Man-kit and starring Max Mok and Michael Miu. Miu's nickname, "Third Brother" (三哥), was originated from his cha ...

'' (1988) * ''

The Dragon Family ''The Dragon Family'' () is a 1988 Hong Kong action film directed by Lau Kar-wing starring Andy Lau, Alan Tam and Max Mok. Plot Lung Ying (Ko Chun-hsiung), patriarch of the Lung family and leader of the four triad families have decided to stop d ...

'' (1988) * '' The Legend of Wisely'' (1987) * ''The Final Test'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1986) * ''In the Line of Duty'' (1986) * '' Heart of the Dragon'' (1985) * '' Wheels on Meals'' (1984) * ''Pink Force Commando'' (1982) * ''Return of the Tiger'' (1979) * ''Silver Hermit from Shaolin Temple'' (1979) * ''

Boxer's Adventure ''Boxer's Adventure'' (), also released as ''The Boxer's of Shaolin'', is a 1977 Taiwan martial arts action film starring Tao-liang Tan and Jack Lung Sai-Ga. Plot When the evil Yun Shi Kai threatens to take control of the local province, the roy ...

'' (1979) * ''The Criminal'' (1977) * ''General Stone'' (1976) * ''Return of the Chinese Boxer'' (1975) * ''The Girl Named Iron Phoenix'' (1973) * '' Kung Fu Powerhouse'' (1973) * '' Gold Snatchers'' (1973) * ''The Chinese Mechanic'' (1973) * ''The Gallant'' (1972) * '' One Armed Boxer'' (1971) * ''The Mighty One'' (1971) * ''Song of Orchid Island'' (1965)

Director

* '' Life Express'' (2004) * ''Chez 'n Ham'' (1993) * '' Hero – Beyond the Boundary of Time'' (1993) * ''Invincible'' (1992) * '' The Days of Being Dumb'' (1992) * ''

'' (1990) * ''Whampoa Blues'' (1990)

Stuntman, stunt arranger, stunt designer or stunt coordinator

* ''The Trail'' (1993, stunt arranger, stunt coordinator) * '' Dragon from Russia'' (1990, stunt coordinator) * ''

'' (1990, stunt designer) * ''Dynamite Fighters'' (1987, car stunt) * ''In the Line of Duty'' (1986, stunt coordinator) * ''

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'' (1985, car stunt)

Action director

* ''12 Hours of Terror'' (1991) * '' The Legend of Wisely'' (1987) * ''Dragon of the Swords Man'' (1978)

Producer

* ''Girls in the Hood'' (1995) * ''Chez 'n Ham'' (1993)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ko, Blackie 1953 births 2003 deaths Taiwanese stunt performers Taiwanese male film actors Taiwanese film directors Taiwanese film producers Artists from Ningbo Asian film producers Film directors from Zhejiang Actors from Ningbo Chinese film directors Taiwanese people from Zhejiang