Hong Kong actor
born on May 18, 1955
Chow Yun-fat is a celebrated Hong Kong actor known for his charismatic screen presence and influential roles in action and drama films. He was born on May 18, 1955, on Lamma Island in Hong Kong and grew up in a modest family. Before entering acting, Chow worked various jobs, including as a taxi driver and hotel employee. His life changed after he enrolled in acting classes with TVB, one of Hong Kong’s leading television networks.
Chow first gained popularity through television dramas in the 1970s and 1980s, but he became an international icon through his collaborations with director John Woo in films such as A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, and Hard Boiled. His stylish action performances helped define the “heroic bloodshed” genre and inspired filmmakers worldwide.
He later achieved global recognition with roles in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Known for his humility and generosity, Chow is admired both for his acting talent and his simple lifestyle despite decades of international fame.
Chow Yun Fat’s 5 most popular quotes
- In the West audiences think I am a stereotyped action star, or that I always play hitmen or killers. But in Hong Kong, I did a lot of comedy, many dramatic films, and most of all, romantic roles, lots of love stories. I was like a romance novel hero.
- If I can associate with the people very, very gently very, very friendly every day I’m happpy. If I don’t pay them respect I feel terrible inside” – From an interview with Chow Yun-Fat in the Documentary Chow Yun-Fat goes Hollywood.
- As an actor we’re just like workers in a factory, we provide our services to directors. But I must do my job perfectly, and I love what I do.
- Working in front of the camera keeps me alive. I couldn’t care less about actors’ trailers and food on sets and stuff like that – I just want to act.
- Movie star is just a term. It does not mean you have a higher status if you are a movie star, and lower if you are an actor. Movie star or actor … you’re still just a hired worker.
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