Gregory Charles Rivers (; 19652024) was an Australian-born Hong Kong actor known for his roles in TVB shows. He was dubbed "TVB's token gweilo" (white person) for appearing in over 300 TVB shows as stereotypical Caucasian characters.
Television
TVB YearTitleRoleNotes1988Television debutTwilight of a NationThe Legend of Master Chan1989Senior police officerThe Justice of LifeSong Bird1990Cherished MomentsBlood of Good and EvilPolice SuperintendentInspector ChanIt Runs in the FamilyAustralian buyerThe Challenge of LifeThe Iron Butterfly II: See No Daylight1991On The EdgeMan from Guangdong1992The Greed of ManPolice constable1993The Hero from ShanghaiCameoThe Spirit of LoveCameo1994Instinct1995Detective Investigation FilesPolice constableThe Criminal InvestigatorCorruption Doesn't PayLu Tsu (陸徐)episode 10Fist of PowerWilliam Robinson (羅便臣)episode 111996The Criminal Investigator II1997Old Time Buddy1998Healing HandsThe Duke of Mount Deer1999Face to Face2000Armed Reaction II2001Virtues of Harmony2002Golden FaithCameoFamily ManPierrePoliceman2003Aqua HeroesPoint of No ReturnChung Sir / WilliamTriumph in The SkiesEddieVigilante ForceThe 'W' FilesUps and Downs in the Sea of Love2004To Get Unstuck in TimeArmed Reaction IVA Handful of LoveTo Catch The UncatchableAngels of Mission2005The Gâteau AffairsChefAlways ReadyPaul StevensInto Thin AirWilliam HunterWar of In-LawsHealing Hands IIIThe Prince's ShadowLife Made Simple2006La Femme DesperadoUnder the Canopy of LoveC.I.B. FilesPolice officerBar BenderDicey BusinessSteps2007Life ArtWar and DestinyPhoenix RisingThe Brink of LawThe Ultimate Crime FighterWord Twisters' Adventures2008A Journey Called LifeForensic Heroes IIBen Au2023BrandonFinal television role
Other productions YearTitleRoleNotes2016Margaret and David – Green Bean2017Psycho Detective2018VR ExorcistIf Love Was Not Timeless2019Reboot2022Flying Tiger 3Tony
Film YearTitleRoleNotes1989Casino RaidersBellboyThunder Cops II1990ThiefShanghai, ShanghaiBritish guardPolicemanSenior police officer1995Legendary CoupleOfficer John1996Banana ClubMr. Richards2012Floating CityGreg McCordie2015Little Big MasterTony2017OCTB2019My People, My Country2021All U Need Is Love2022Man on the EdgeCS Richard Harrison2023Wong SirFinal film role
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