Born in Hong Kong in 1955, he rose to fame in the 1980s through collaborations with director John Woo, starring in iconic action films like "A Better Tomorrow" and "The Killer." Known for his charismatic screen presence and versatility, he successfully transitioned to Hollywood, appearing in films such as "The Replacement Killers" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Renowned for his humility and philanthropy, he remains a beloved figure in both Asian and international cinema.
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a visually stunning martial arts film set in 19th century Qing Dynasty China. Directed by Ang Lee, the movie tells...
THE KILLER
Chow Yun-fat stars as Ah Jong, a cold-blooded hitman whose precision and style conceal a fragile code of honor. After an unintended shoot blinds a...
WILD SEARCH
Wild Search is a 1989 Hong Kong action thriller from director Ringo Lam. In a rain-soaked, neon-lit city, a relentless detective (Chow Yun-fat) teams...
CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER
Curse of the Golden Flower is a Chinese epic drama film set in the Later Tang dynasty. It follows the power struggles within the royal family, filled...
HARD BOILED
Hard-Boiled is a 1992 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo. The story follows a tough cop and an undercover agent who team up to take down a...
A BETTER TOMORROW II
Set as a prequel to John Woo's classic, A Better Tomorrow II traces the origins of a gangster family and the loyalties that bind them. The story...
BULLET IN THE HEAD
Bullet in the Head is a 1990 Hong Kong action thriller directed by John Woo. After a barroom shootout derails his life, a young man returns home to...
A BETTER TOMORROW
A Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo. The story follows two brothers, one a cop and the other a criminal, as they...
CITY ON FIRE
City on Fire is a gritty Hong Kong crime thriller directed by Ringo Lam, starring Chow Yun-fat and Danny Lee. Two hard-edged cops pursue a volatile...
FULL CONTACT
Full Contact is a gritty Hong Kong action thriller directed by Ringo Lam, featuring a brutal cat-and-mouse quest between a desperate ex-con and the...