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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
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.
- June 4, 1951
In this issue of the MyWay programme, Standard Chartered has featured David Yip, a chef, culinary researcher and food consultant to share his love for food.
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.
Nov 15, 2023 · Also known as “white gold”, find out where to indulge in the hyper-seasonal white truffle this season. We asked the seasoned restaurateur, chef and journalist where to go for the best Teochew cuisine in Singapore, from Imperial Treasure to San Shu Gong.
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.
