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Sammo Hung

  • Birthplace: Hong Kong
  • Birthday: January 7, 1950

While he has not yet wooed Western audiences with the success of his "younger brother" international superstar Jackie Chan, producer-director-actor Sammo Hung has been an even more important creative force in the development of contemporary Hong Kong film. Sadly, to the Western viewer, he may still be best known for fighting Bruce Lee at the start of "Enter the Dragon" (1973). In fact, like Chan, he has achieved distinction as a director and producer in addition to being a popular performer. While both are comparable martial…more

Credits

Actor
Director

Career Milestones

  • 2004

    Starred with Jackie Chan in the Disney live action feature "Around the World in 80 Days"

  • 1998 to 2000

    US TV series debut as star of the CBS drama "Martial Law"

  • 1996

    Directed Chan in the Australian-filmed feature "Mr. Nice Guy"; reputedly the first HK film to be shot in English

  • 1995

    Served as stunt director on "Thunderbolt", a Jackie Chan racecar movie

  • 1991

    Left Golden Harvest after 21 years following a string of box-office failures and a falling out with studio head Raymond Chow

Awards

  • 1988

    Hong Kong Fim Award: Best Actor

  • 1982

    Hong Kong Film Award: Best Action Choreography

  • 1982

    Hong Kong Film Award: Best Actor

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