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David Nicholas Yip (Chinese: 葉西園; pinyin: Yè Xīyuán; born 4 June 1951) is a British actor and playwright. He gained prominence through his role in the BBC series The Chinese Detective (1981–1982) as the first East Asian lead on British television.
David Yip is a British-born actor of Chinese descent who has appeared in films such as A View to a Kill, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Entrapment. He has also worked as a director and a writer, and has voiced video games and animated shows.
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- Liverpool, England, UK
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David Yip is a British actor of Chinese descent, born in Liverpool in 1951. He has appeared in films such as A View to a Kill, Empire of the Sun, and The Last Emperor, as well as TV shows and theatre productions.
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May 29, 2015 · David Yip: Being the Chinese Detective – Thinking Chinese Conference, UCL, 1st April 2015 David Yip provides an insightful personal story detailing his experiences auditioning and playing the...
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David Yip is a British actor best known for playing John Ho in the BBC drama The Chinese Detective. See him in Easter Star at the London's Tara Theatre.
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The series starred British Chinese actor David Yip as Detective Sergeant John Ho. Yip became the first Chinese lead actor in any British television drama series.
