Born in Shanghai on 14 July, 1942, Yueh Hua (aka Elliot Ngok), migrated to Hong Kong in the 1960s and started his acting career after joining Shaw Brothers in 1965. He came to fame for his role in the 1966 wuxia classic Come Drink with Me.
In the 1960s and 70s, he starred in numerous Shaw Brothers productions such as Web of Death, 12 Gold Medallions, Monkey Goes West, 14 Amazons, Vengeance of Snow, Legend of the Bat, Princess Iron Fan, Killer Darts and Vengeance is a Golden Blade. Then in the 80s, he began a long and successful career in television.
His recent film credits include Confession of Pain, Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon and Trivisa.
Yueh passed away in Canada on 20 October. He was 76.