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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.
For David Yip, sharing traditional Chinese cooking and techniques with some of the most promising chefs in the region is what he finds truly rewarding.
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.
Learn about David Yip's life and career, from his mixed race background in Liverpool to his roles in film, TV and theatre. Discover his passion for 'Gold Mountain', a play about identity and belonging, and his Buddhist faith and practice.
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.
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.
