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Chow Yun-Fat

Acting

Born May 18, 1955 · Hong Kong, China

Also known as 发哥 · 小马哥 · Fat Tsai

Biography

Chow Yun-fat, previously known as Donald Chow, is a Hong Kong actor and filmmaker. In a film career spanning more than forty-five years, Chow has appeared in over 100 television drama series and films. Known for his versatility, encompassing action and melodrama, comedy and historical drama, his accolades include three Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor and two Golden Horse Awards for Best Actor.

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Awards & recognition

  • Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong · 2023
  • Silver Bauhinia Star · 2003
  • Golden Horse Award — Best Leading Actor · 1987
  • Golden Horse Award — Best Leading Actor · 1985

Filmography50+ titles

Why Me?

1985as Mr. Chow

Let the Bullets Fly

2010as Huang Silang

The Killer

1989as Jong

Hard Boiled

1992as Insp. 'Tequila' Yuen

The Smiling Proud Wanderer

1984

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

2000as Li Mu Bai

All About Ah-Long

1989as Ah Long

An Autumn's Tale

1987as Samuel Pang

A Better Tomorrow

1986as Mark Lee

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

2007as Captain Sao Feng

Scared Stiff

1987as Inspector Chow

Project Gutenberg

2018as Painter

God of Gamblers

1989as Ko Chun

A Better Tomorrow II

1987as Ken Lee

City on Fire

1987as Ko Chow

Prison on Fire

1987as Chung Tin Ching

Curse of the Golden Flower

2006as Emperor Ping

Once a Thief

1991as Red Bean Puddin / Joe

Prison on Fire II

1991as Chung Tin Ching

God of Gamblers II

1990as Ko Chun

Dream Lovers

1986as Song Yu

Waiting Alone

2004as Fa Ge (cameo)

Anna and the King

1999as King Mongkut

Full Contact

1992as Jeff / Gou Fei

City War

1988as Dick Lee

Love Unto Wastes

1986as Detective Lam Chun-Keung

The Children of Huang Shi

2008as Chen Hansheng

Diary of a Big Man

1988as Chow Ting Fat

Rich and Famous

1987as Lee Ah Chai

Duckweed

2017as Self (archive footage)

Tiger on the Beat

1988as Sergeant Francis Li

The Last Tycoon

2012as Cheng Daqi

The Fun, the Luck & the Tycoon

1990as Lam Bo Sun / Mr. Stink

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

1989as Mark

Flaming Brothers

1987as Tin

Spiritual Love

1987as Pu Yung Tsai

Love in a Fallen City

1984as Fan Liu-Yuan

The Story of Woo Viet

1981as Woo Viet

Cold War II

2016as Oswald S.C. Kan

The Replacement Killers

1998as John Lee

The Eighth Happiness

1988as Fang Chien Lang / Fong Kim Long

The Occupant

1984as Insp Valentino Chow

Now You See Love... Now You Don't

1992as Ng San Shui

Shanghai

2010as Anthony Lan-Ting

The Corruptor

1999as Nick Chen

Triads: The Inside Story

1989as Lee Man Ho

Tragic Hero

1987as Lee Ah Chai

The Head Hunter

1982as Nguen Dich

The Monkey King: The Legend Begins

2022as Jade Emperor

The Romancing Star

1987as Wong Yat Fat