Sammo Hung

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AKA: Hung Kam-Bo, Samo Hung Kam-Bo, Samo Hung, Yuen Chu, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Hung Gam Bo, Hong Jin Bao
Nationality: Chinese
Birthdate: 01/07/1950
Birthplace: Hong Kong

biography

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 artists, Hung is generally acknowledged to be far superior as a Continued

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Was cared for by his grandparents while his parents worked
 
Inspired to become an actor when he saw other children training in Peking Opera
1960 
Joined Sifu Yu Jim Yuen's Peking Opera School
 
Became the foremost member of the Seven Little Fortunes children's performance troupe
1961 
Film debut at age 11, "Education of Love"
Continued

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