About Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-Chi, born on June 22, 1962, in Hong Kong, is a legendary filmmaker, actor, and producer known as the King of Comedy. Raised by his mother after his parents divorced when he was seven, Chow was inspired by Bruce Lee's film The Big Boss at age nine to become a martial arts star. He began his entertainment career as an extra before joining TVB in 1981 and hosting the children's program 430 Space Shuttle. Chow rose to fame with over 40 films in the 1990s, notably Fight Back to School, Hong Kong's top-grossing film at the time. Transitioning to directing in 1994 with From Beijing with Love, he created iconic comedies including Shaolin Soccer (2001), Kung Fu Hustle (2004), CJ7 (2007), Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013), and The Mermaid (2016), many of which set box office records and won prestigious awards. An interesting trivia is that his film CJ7's title is a playful nod to China's Shenzhou space missions. Not widely known is that his given name "Sing-chi" is inspired by a Tang dynasty poet's essay, and early in his career he almost pursued a martial arts star path inspired directly by Bruce Lee. His unique blend of martial arts, slapstick comedy, and heartfelt storytelling has earned him international acclaim, including praise from comedian Bill Murray, who described Kung Fu Hustle as a supreme achievement in modern comedy.
Movie Credits
Stephen Chow has appeared in 64 movies.
TV Credits
Stephen Chow has appeared in 24 shows.
