# Richard Low

Richard Low (born 19 June 1952), also known as Liu Qianyi, is a Singaporean actor. He is best known for acting in many Chinese-language television dramas produced by MediaCorp Channel 8 and its predecessors. He also acted in some of Jack Neo's films.

## Career

Low was a theatre actor before joining the SBC's drama training class in the 1980s and switching to television. He is regularly typecast as villains or in unruly gangster-like roles.

## Personal life

Low married in 1982.

## Filmography
### Film

* I Not Stupid (2002)
* Homerun (2003)
* The Best Bet (2004)
* Avatar (2005)
* The 5Cs 一本难念的经 (2005)
* Singapore Dreaming (2006)
* Ah Long Pte Ltd (2008)
* The Days 歲月 (2008)
* Where Got Ghost? (2009)
* Happy Go Lucky 福星到 (2010)
* Ah Boys to Men (2012)
* Ah Boys to Men 2 (2013)
* Everybody's Business (2013)
* Filial Party (2014)
* King of Mahjong (2015)
* Ah Boys to Men 3: Frogmen (2015)
* Zombiepura (2018)
* I Not Stupid 3 (2024)

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1986 | The Bond 天涯同命鸟 | Debt collector | |
| 1986 | The Sword and the Song | Emperor of Han | |
| 1987 | Neighbours 芝麻绿豆 | | |
| 1987 | Sunshine After Rain 雨过天晴 | Director He | |
| 1987 | Five Foot Way 五脚基 | Inspector Ouyang | |
| 1987 | Paint a Rainbow 调色板 | A-bao | |
| 1987 | Painted Faces 戏班 | Zuo Dahai | |
| 1987 | Fury of the Dragon 冷月剑无言 | Gong Sunju | |
| 1987 | Moving On 变迁 | A-guang | |
| 1987 | Strange Encounters 奇缘 《银河星》 《辗转红尘》 《辛十四娘》 《剑魂》 | General of Heaven Lackey Liang Guan Tong Xu | |
| 1987 | Pickpockets 提防小手 | | |
| 1988 | Heiress 世纪情 | A-bing | |
| 1988 | Star Maiden 飞越银河 | Doctor | Cameo |
| 1988 | Airforce | Captain Liu | |
| 1988 | On the Fringe | Zhang Shun | |
| 1988 | The Last Applause 舞榭歌台 | Shanzhu | |
| 1988 | The Golden Quest 金麒麟 | Shen Lao'er | |
| 1988 | Mystery 迷离夜 《梦》 《美》 | A-rong Brother Yi | |
| 1988 | We are Family 四代同堂 | | |
| 1988 | Teahouse in Chinatown 牛车水人家 | A-jun | |
| 1988 | Strange Encounters 2 奇缘2 《胭脂魂》 《桃花女斗周公》 《客土秋恨》 《广陵散》 | Commander Li Taoist priest Father-in-law Han Gang Brother-in-law | |
| 1989 | When Hearts Touch 似水柔情 | Villager | Cameo |
| 1989 | A Long Way Home 燃烧岁月 | Ma Laosan | |
| 1989 | The Fortune Hunters 钻石人生 | Yu Weibang | |
| 1989 | Two Different Lives 金兰结 | Boss Zhang | |
| 1989 | Song of Youth 生活歌手 | Debt collector | Cameo |
| 1989 | Patrol | A-yong | |
| 1989 | Good Morning, Sir! 早安老师 | Lin A-pei's father | Cameo |
| 1989 | My Sweet Rival 摩登俏冤家 | Brother Cheng | Cameo |
| 1989 | The Sword Rules 剑断江湖 | Long Wei | |
| 1989 | Turn of the Tide 浮沉 | Brother Wei | |
| 1990 | When Dawn Breaks 乱世黎明 | Meng Yuan | |
| 1990 | Wishing Well 幻海奇遇 之《错体夫妻》 | Uncle Huang | |
| 1990 | Navy 壮志豪情 | Police Officer | |
| 1990 | Journey's End 生命街车 | Hou Wanshan | |
| 1990 | Enchanted Eyes 天眼 | Cai Xiaofei | |
| 1990 | Happy World 多多富贵多多情 | Tang Jinju | |
| 1991 | Against The Wind 启航 | Brother Sheng | |
| 1991 | Fatal Endearment 谍海危情 | Jia Fucai | |
| 1991 | Behind Bars 铁狱雷霆 | Ganglord B | Cameo |
| 1991 | The Darkest Hour 烈血青春 | Jiang De | |
| 1991 | Golden Shenton Way 金色珊顿道 | Zhu Wanlong | |
| 1991 | Black Phoenix 黑凤凰 | Xiao Hanfu | |
| 1991 | The Future is Mine 锦绣前程 | Zhu Xiangqian's father | Cameo |
| 1992 | Changing Fortunes 天赐奇财 | Li Biao | |
| 1992 | Ladies in Action 霹雳红唇 | Ni Wanzhou | |
| 1992 | Breaking Point 暴风边缘 | Lawyer Zhang | Cameo |
| 1992 | Between Friends 山水喜相逢 | | |
| 1992 | Crime and Passion 执法先锋 之《危情》 | Kong Sang | |
| 1992 | Duel In Shanghai 轰天龙虎 | Prosecutor | Cameo |
| 1992 | Lady Steel 激情女大亨 | Sima Xin | |
| 1992 | Mystery II 迷离夜II 之《穿梭梦里人》 | Wen Yihu | |
| 1993 | Heavenly Beings 再战封神榜 | Wu Wei | |
| 1993 | The Brave One 荡寇英雄 | Zheng A-hai | |
| 1993 | Reaching for The Stars 银海惊涛 | Boss Xiao | |
| 1993 | Hidden Truth 法网情天 | Chen Dashan | |
| 1993 | Sister Dearest 傻妹俏娇娃 | Zeng Yaoquan | |
| 1993 | The Great Conspiracy 莲花争霸 | Tang Zhongyue | |
| 1993 | Happy Foes 欢喜冤家 | Boss Zhou | |
| 1993 | The Witty Advisor 金牌师爷 | Master Dada | |
| 1993 | Switch 妙鬼临门 | Brother Hu | |
| 1993 | The Unbeatables I | Qiu Dingtian | |
| 1993 | Heaven's Will 天机风云 | Chen Liyan | Cameo |
| 1993 | Happy Reunion 年年有鱼 | Za Pai Lao Da (Lu) | |
| 1994 | Double Life 潇洒走一回 | Jiu Fu | |
| 1994 | The Blazing Trail 兰桂坊血案 | | Telemovie |
| 1994 | Those Were The Days 生命擂台 | Pang Wei | |
| 1994 | Lethal Duo 天使追缉令 | He Dafa | |
| 1994 | Young Justice Bao 侠义包公 | Pang Ji | |
| 1994 | Men On The Edge 帮会1889 | | Telemovie |
| 1994 | Twin Bliss 龙凤呈祥 | Boss | |
| 1994 | Larceny of Love 雌雄大盗 | Xia Kucao | |
| 1994 | Veil Of Darkness 历劫浮生 | | Telemovie |
| 1994 | Challenger 勇者无惧 | Li Nanfa | |
| 1994 | Against All Odds 共闯荆途 | Factory manager | Cameo |
| 1994 | A Chance of Life 生死一线 | Fang Suwen's supervisor | Telemovie |
| 1994 | The Valiant One 昆仑奴 | Zhang Tongru | |
| 1994 | Truly Yours 聪明糊涂心 | Brother Long | |
| 1995 | The Rangers 铁血雄心 | Army officer | Telemovie |
| 1995 | Coffee or Tea 是非屋 | Gu Jian | |
| 1995 | Fatal Memory 血案迷情 | Procecutor | Telemovie |
| 1995 | Strange Encounters III 奇缘3 之《青衣魅影》 | Bai Shiwu | |
| 1995 | Strange Encounters III 奇缘3 之《门神》 | Dragon King of the East Sea | |
| 1995 | Secret Files 机密档案 | Guo Yuantang's master | Cameo |
| 1995 | Sea Eagle 海岸猎鹰 | Superior Chen | Telemovie |
| 1995 | Heavenly Ghost Catcher 天师钟馗 之《一棒雪》 | Yan Song | |
| 1995 | The Morning Express 阳光列车 | Brother Hei | |
| 1995 | The Dragons Five 飞龙五将 | Zhao Zijian | |
| 1995 | Lady Investigators 女探三人组 | Lu Wang = | |
| 1995 | Sparks of Life 生命火花 | Lawyer Ye = | |
| 1995 | The Shadow Mission 地下猎人 | Tang Fuming | |
| 1995 | The Morning Express II 阳光列车2 | | |
| 1996 | Kung Fu Master 1996 掌门人1996 | Mr. Jiang | |
| 1996 | Royal Battle of Wit 妙师爷三斗毒太监 | He Shuli | |
| 1996 | Life on the Line 魂断四面佛 | Mr. Qi | Telemovie |
| 1996 | A Different Live 妈姐情缘 | Liu Dingxia | |
| 1996 | Of Cops and Men 城市双雄 | Zhou Guotai | |
| 1996 | Wild Orchids 再见莹光兰 | Liu Qingzong | |
| 1996 | The Unbeatables II | Huang Wu | |
| 1997 | The Silver Lining | Huang Qinghe | |
| 1997 | Playing to Win Uncle当自强 | Guo Peihua | |
| 1997 | The Accidental Hero 流氓英雄 | Chen Qian | Telemovie |
| 1997 | Hidden Scars 心结 | Zhang Fan | Telemovie |
| 1997 | Rising Expectations 长河 | Shi Cai | |
| 1998 | Right Frequency | | |
| 1998 | Don't Worry Be Happy 3 敢敢做个开心人3 | Chen Xiaoshuang | |
| 1998 | The Return Of The Condor Heroes | Ouyang Feng | |
| 1998 | The New Adventures of Wisely | Lao Cai | |
| 1998 | Myths & Legends of Singapore 石叻坡传说 之《一代狮王》 | Master Huang | |
| 1998 | Living in Geylang 芽笼。芽笼 | Wang A-pao | |
| 1998 | On the Edge 边缘档案 之《爆发卢》 | Huang Hefeng | |
| 1999 | From the Medical Files 2 医生档案II 之《边缘回望》 | Liao Bingkun | |
| 1999 | The Fortune God 财神爷 | God of Wealth | |
| 1999 | Wok of Life 福满人间 | Huang Dadi | |
| 1999 | Mr OK OK先生 | Zhang A-tu | |
| 1999 | PI Blues 乌龙档案 | Zhang Biao | |
| 1999 | Don't Worry Be Happy 4 敢敢做个开心人4 | Chen Xiaoshuang | |
| 2000 | The Legendary Swordsman 笑傲江湖 | Ren Woxing | |
| 2000 | Don't Worry Be Happy 5 敢敢做个开心人5 | Chen Xiaoshuang | |
| 2001 | Don't Worry Be Happy 6 敢敢做个开心人6 | Chen Xiaoshuang | |
| 2001 | In Pursuit of Peace | Lin Songde | |
| 2001 | Heroes In Black 我来也 | Lu Da | |
| 2001 | Beyond the Axis of Truth | Song Tianli | |
| 2001 | The Challenge 谁与争锋 | Luo Jinquan | |
| 2001 | The Hotel | Liu Tianyi | |
| 2002 | Viva Le Famille | Sun Yongfa | |
| 2002 | Brotherhood 有情有义 | Zhong Ji | |
| 2002 | No Problem 考试家族 | Bao Zhongnan | |
| 2002 | Kopi-O II | Chen Mingcai | |
| 2002 | I Not Stupid 小孩不笨 | Mr. Khoo | |
| 2002 | Springs of Life | | |
| 2003 | Health Matters 2 一切由慎开始2 之《百万遗书》 | Zhan Qingshan | |
| 2003 | Vive La Famille II 好儿好女2 | Sun Yongfa | |
| 2003 | Love is Beautiful 美丽家庭 | Huang Wanshan | |
| 2003 | A Toast of Love吃吃面包谈谈情 | Sun Yongfa | |
| 2004 | The Best Bet 突然发财 | Richard | |
| 2004 | Crime Hunters 心网追凶 | Feng Lang | |
| 2004 | Chronicles of Life 我爱我家之真情实录 | Hong Jianshun | |
| 2004 | Spice Siblings 辣兄辣妹 | Fang Yazheng | |
| 2004 | Man at 40 跑吧，男人 | Bao Qingtian | |
| 2004 | An Ode To Life | Zhang Yaokun | |
| 2004 | Timeless Gift | Wang Yongding | |
| 2005 | You Are the One 二分之一缘分 | Hao Shunli | |
| 2005 | Portrait of Home | Lin Shitou | |
| 2005 | Portrait of Home II | Lin Shitou | |
| 2006 | ABC DJ | Goh Boon Keng | |
| 2006 | C.I.D. | Fang Honglie | |
| 2007 | My Dear Kins 亲本家人 | Zhang Bainian | |
| 2007 | Making Miracles | Zhou Haitian | |
| 2007 | Switched! | Jiang Peixiang | |
| 2007 | Metamorphosis | An Guoxiong | Cameo |
| 2008 | The Truth | Lu Ronggang | |
| 2008 | Beach.Ball.Babes | Wang Weixiong | |
| 2008 | Love Blossoms II | Old Peter | |
| 2009 | The Dream Catchers | Lin Guodong | |
| 2010 | New Beginnings | Cai Fulin | |
| 2010 | The Score | Luo Zhibin | |
| 2010 | Breakout | Jimmy Zhang | |
| 2011 | The In-Laws | Wang Du | |
| 2011 | The Oath | Yang Liming | |
| 2012 | Absolutely Charming | Song Tiancheng | |
| 2012 | Jump! | Uncle Cai | |
| 2012 | Poetic Justice | Mr Li | Cameo |
| 2013 | The Dream Makers | Zhao De | |
| 2013 | Disclosed | Kuang Baomin | |
| 2014 | Spouse for House | Tan Kok Wee | |
| 2014 | World at Your Feet | Wu Shengda | |
| 2014 | In The Name Of Love | Hong Bo | |
| 2015 | A Blessed Life | Huang Jinsha | |
| 2015 | Second Chance 流氓律师 | Chen Guo | |
| 2015 | Spouse for House 2 | Tan Kok Wee | |
| 2015 | Super Senior | Liu Fugui | |
| 2015 | The Dream Makers II | Zhao De | |
| 2016 | Tanglin | Lim Kwong San | |
| 2016 | Hero | Old Fogey | |
| 2018 | Eat Already? 4 | Chen Zhiwen | |
| 2018 | Say Cheese | Pan Renyi | |
| 2018 | Heart To Heart 心点心 | Zhou Zhiyuan | |
| 2019 | How Are You? | Ma Sai | |
| 2019 | Hello From The Other Side – Its Time 阴错阳差 — 时辰到 | Boss | |
| 2019 | Old Is Gold 老友万岁 | Anthony | |
| 2019 | While You Were Away 一切从昏睡开始 | Wu Xinghua | |
| 2021 | Recipe of Life 味之道 | Dong Bai | |
| 2021 | How Are You? 2 | Ma Sai | |
| 2021 | The Peculiar Pawnbroker 人心鉴定师 | Zhang Ruixiang | |
| 2022 | Home Again 多年后的全家福 | Ye Fugui | |
| 2022 | The Unbreakable Bond 寄生 | Luo Maoqiang | |
| 2022 | Healing Heroes 医生不是神 | Liang Zhipeng | |
| 2022 | Dark Angel 黑天使 | Gu Wangda | |
| 2023 | Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories@Job Haunting II | Lao Luo | |
| 2023 | 1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan | The General | Tamil Drama |
| 2023 | Whatever Will Be, Will Be | Hu Nanshan | Dialect series |
| 2024 | Moments (时光倾城) | | |

### Others

* Beauty World: President Star Charity 美世界：总统星光慈善 (1998)

## Discography
### Compilation albums

| Year | English title | Mandarin title |
| 2013 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 13 | 新传媒群星金蛇献祥福 |
| 2020 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 20 | 裕鼠鼠纳福迎春了 |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1995 | Star Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Coffee or Tea (as Gu Jian) | Nominated |
| 1997 | Star Awards | Best Supporting Actor | The Silver Lining (as Huang Qinghe) | Won |
| 1998 | Star Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Living in Geylang (as Wang A'pao) | Nominated |
| 1999 | Star Awards | Best Actor | Mr OK (as Zhang A'tu) | Nominated |
| 2000 | Star Awards | Best Comedy Performer | Don't Worry, Be Happy | Nominated |
| 2002 | Star Awards | Best Comedy Performer | I Not Stupid Too | Nominated |
| 2002 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2003 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2009 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2011 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2012 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | Star Awards | Best Evergreen Artiste | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2021 | Star Awards | Best Evergreen Artiste | — | Nominated |
| 2021 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2022 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Star Awards | Best Evergreen Artiste | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |