Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Model, Singer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Hong Kong, China
Nationality
Citizenship
People's Republic of China
Religion
Buddhism
Languages
English, Hakka Chinese, Shanghainese, Standard Chinese, Weitou dialect, Yue Chinese
Spouses
Candice Yu (1983-1984), Jasmine Tan (1986)
Partner
Idy Chan
Parents
Zhou Rongyun, Chen Lifang
Residences
Kowloon Tong
Education
Liu Po Shan Memorial College, Chan Shu Kui Memorial School, Wellington College
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 49,533 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 35 years (1980-2015)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 4 films with Cherie Chung
Year context
Born in 1955 -- Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
87
Cultural Uplift
75
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Filmography (48)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
TV Series
Be Water, My Friend
Film
Office
Film
The Founding of a Party
Film
Confucius
Confucius
Shanghai
Anthony Lan-Ting
The Children of Huang Shi
Chen Hansheng
The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Film
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Li Mu Bai
AWARDS (3)
B
Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong
2023
WON
B
Silver Bauhinia Star
2003
WON
B
Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor
1987
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Biography
Chow Yun-Fat (Chinese: 周潤發, born 18 May 1955), previously known as Donald Chow, is a Hong Kong actor. He is perhaps best known for his collaborations with filmmaker John Woo in the five Hong Kong action heroic bloodshed films: A Better Tomorrow, A Better Tomorrow II, The Killer, Once a Thief and Hard Boiled, and in the West for his roles as Li Mu-bai in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Sao Feng in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. He mainly plays in drama films and has won three Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor and two Golden Horse Awards for Best Actor in Taiwan. Chow started his career in movies in 1976 with Goldig Films, the third largest film company at the time.
Connections (4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chow Yun-Fat?
Chow Yun-Fat is 70 years old, born on .
Where was Chow Yun-Fat born?
Chow Yun-Fat was born in Hong Kong, China.
What movies or shows has Chow Yun-Fat been in?
Chow Yun-Fat has 48 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (2025), Be Water, My Friend (2023), Office (2015), The Founding of a Party (2011), Confucius (2010).
What is Chow Yun-Fat known for?
Chow Yun-Fat is primarily known as an actor. Chow Yun-Fat (Chinese: 周潤發, born 18 May 1955), previously known as Donald Chow, is a Hong Kong actor. He is perhaps best known for his…
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You can find more about Chow Yun-Fat on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
