Lau Siu-ming, the veteran Hong Kong actor who played some of the most unforgettable villains in Chinese-language film history, has died at the age of 94. His story – from war refugee to classically trained dancer, and from stage to silver screen – is all the more remarkable because his career was built not on youthful leading-man looks but on artistry, physical precision and a mentoring spirit that shaped generations of actors who followed. Lau’s artistic journey is one of reinvention, shaped by...