David Yip is a British actor, director, writer of Chinese and English descent. Born in Liverpool, one of eight children. His father was a Chinese seaman from the Canton area of southern China, and his mother was from Liverpool. Yip gained prominence through his lead role of Detective Sergeant John Ho in the BBC drama series The Chinese Detective. He trained at E15 Acting School, London in 1973 and since then worked in film, television, theatre, radio and voiceover both in the UK and internationally. He lives with his wife in North Oxfordshire, UK.
Known For
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The Capture (2019)
Guest starring as Ambassador Xian Xiaodong
- Episode 2x02: Made in China (Aug 28, 2022)
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler (2019)
Guest starring as Zeya Khin
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x07: Don't Push It (Nov 3, 2022) [Co-Star]
- Episode 3x06: Hedgehunter (Oct 27, 2022) [Co-Star]
Stan Lee's Lucky Man (2016)
Guest starring as Tai Jing
- Episode 3x05: 5. The Sins of the Father (Aug 17, 2018)
24 (2001)
Guest starring as President Wei
(2 episodes)
- Episode 9x12: Day 9: 10:00 P.M. - 11:00 A.M. (Jul 14, 2014)
- Episode 9x11: Day 9: 9:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. (Jul 7, 2014)
Midsomer Murders (1998)
Guest starring as Fergus Rooney
- Episode 22x04: Scarecrow Murders (Oct 4, 2021)
You Bet! (1988)
Guest starring as David Yip
- Episode 8x05: James Whale, Michaela Strachan, Tony Jarrett, David Yip (Mar 25, 1995)
The Chinese Detective (1981)
Starring as Detective Sergeant John Ho
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x05: Bounty Hunter (Oct 8, 1982)
- Episode 2x01: Trials (Sep 10, 1982)
The Adventure Game (1980)
Guest starring as David Yip
- Episode 2x02: Madeleine Smith, David Yip, Derek Gale (Nov 9, 1981)
Doctor Who (1963)
Guest starring as Veldan
(2 episodes)
- Episode 17x04: Destiny of the Daleks, Part Four (Sep 22, 1979)
- Episode 17x02: Destiny of the Daleks, Part Two (Sep 8, 1979)