Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

1955

Active years (films on this site)

1981–2006

Genres

DramaActionCrimeRomanceMystery

Schools and movements

Contemporary Asian CinemaChinese Fifth GenerationTaiwan New Cinema

Directors worked with

John Woo5 filmsStanley Kwan2 filmsAnn Hui1 filmAng Lee1 filmZhang Yimou1 film

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 and honours

International

• Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor 1985
• Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor 1987
• Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong 2023

National / local

• Silver Bauhinia Star 2003

10 films on this site

1. The Story of Woo Viet 1981 · Ann Hui · IMDb 6.6 · Cast
2. Women 1985 · Stanley Kwan · IMDb 6.5 · Cast
3. A Better Tomorrow 1986 · John Woo · IMDb 7.4 · Cast
4. Love Unto Waste 1986 · Stanley Kwan · IMDb 6.7 · Cast
5. A Better Tomorrow II 1987 · John Woo · IMDb 7.1 · Cast
6. The Killer 1989 · John Woo · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
7. Once a Thief 1991 · John Woo · IMDb 6.7 · Cast
8. Hard Boiled 1992 · John Woo · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
9. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2000 · Ang Lee · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
10. Curse of the Golden Flower 2006 · Zhang Yimou · IMDb 7.0 · Cast