Michael Chow

Name: Michael Chow
Native name: 周文健
Nationality: Canadian
Gender: Male
Born: December 25, 1960
Age: 65

Michael Chow is a Canadian-Chinese actor. After graduating from psychology at York University of Toronto (his mother was a professor in East Asian Studies, there), he pursued his acting career in Hong Kong. Knowing almost no Chinese, nor acting, he worked his way up the ladder, developing his skills. He has appeared in over 80 films and starred in over 30 of them. He also wrote and co-directed "Mr. Mumble" and "The Spirit of the Dragon".

(Source: IMDb) Edit Biography

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2024	Cesium Fallout Hong Kong Movie, 2024, Fang Ming Keng (Guest Role)	Fang Ming Keng Guest Role	7.2
2024	Crisis Negotiators Hong Kong Movie, 2024, Li Chun Kit (Support Role)	Li Chun Kit Support Role	7.5
2022	The Sparring Partner Hong Kong Movie, 2022, Allen Chu (Support Role)	Allen Chu Support Role	7.6
2022	Where the Wind Blows Hong Kong Movie, 2022, Han Sen (Support Role)	Han Sen Support Role	6.6
2003	The Era of Vampires Hong Kong Movie, 2003, "Rain" / "Fat" (Main Role)	"Rain" / "Fat" Main Role	5.8
1999	14 Days Before Suicide Hong Kong Movie, 1999, (Support Role)	Support Role	5.9
1998	Ninth Happiness Hong Kong Movie, 1998, Ma Lun Kui (Support Role)	Ma Lun Kui Support Role	6.6
1997	Web of Deception Hong Kong Movie, 1997, Donson Woo (Main Role)	Donson Woo Main Role	0.0
1997	Enjoy Yourself Tonight Hong Kong Movie, 1997, Lo Sau Sou (Main Role)	Lo Sau Sou Main Role	6.0
1997	All's Well, Ends Well 1997 Hong Kong Movie, 1997, [Himself] (Guest Role)	[Himself] Guest Role	7.4
1997	02:00 A.M. Hong Kong Movie, 1997, {2} Wong Fun / "Michael" (Main Role)	{2} Wong Fun / "Michael" Main Role	6.0
1996	Mr. Mumble Hong Kong Movie, 1996, "Mumble" (Main Role)	"Mumble" Main Role	6.1
1996	Bodyguards of Last Governor Hong Kong Movie, 1996, Daikin (Support Role)	Daikin Support Role	0.0
1996	Banana Club Hong Kong Movie, 1996, Michael Chau (Main Role)	Michael Chau Main Role	7.5
1995	City Cop Hong Kong Movie, 1995, Michael Chow (Main Role)	Michael Chow Main Role	0.0
1995	Asian Connection Hong Kong Movie, 1995, Chou Chi Man / Mike (Main Role)	Chou Chi Man / Mike Main Role	0.0
1995	The Case of the Cold Fish Hong Kong Movie, 1995, Dick Chow (Main Role)	Dick Chow Main Role	0.0
1995	Twist Hong Kong Movie, 1995, Michael Lam (Support Role)	Michael Lam Support Role	6.1
1994	Modern Romance Hong Kong Movie, 1994, (Support Role)	Support Role	5.6
1994	Doug's Choice Hong Kong Movie, 1994, Douglas Ng (Main Role)	Douglas Ng Main Role	0.0
1994	The Third Full Moon Hong Kong Movie, 1994, Inspector Chow (Main Role)	Inspector Chow Main Role	0.0
1994	The Kung Fu Scholar Hong Kong Movie, 1994, [Bully] (Support Role)	[Bully] Support Role	7.7
1993	He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father Hong Kong Movie, 1993, Mr. Cheung (Guest Role)	Mr. Cheung Guest Role	6.6
1993	Thou Shalt Not Swear Hong Kong Movie, 1993, Inspector Chow \| [Narrator] (Main Role)	Inspector Chow \| [Narrator] Main Role	6.1
1993	Even Mountains Meet Hong Kong Movie, 1993, Mambo (Support Role)	Mambo Support Role	0.0
1993	Tom, Dick and Hairy Hong Kong Movie, 1993, Michele (Support Role)	Michele Support Role	6.9
1993	Vampire Family Hong Kong Movie, 1993, A Lang [Werewolf butler] (Support Role)	A Lang [Werewolf butler] Support Role	6.6
1992	Talk to Me, Dicky Hong Kong Movie, 1992, Michael (Support Role)	Michael Support Role	0.0
1992	Sisters in Law Hong Kong Movie, 1992, "Happy" (Support Role)	"Happy" Support Role	0.0
1992	Cash on Delivery Hong Kong Movie, 1992, Valentino (Support Role)	Valentino Support Role	8.1
1992	Fight Back to School 2 Hong Kong Movie, 1992, [Special Branch officer] (Guest Role)	[Special Branch officer] Guest Role	7.4
1992	Forced Nightmare Hong Kong Movie, 1992, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.9
1991	Her Fatal Ways II Hong Kong Movie, 1991, Hsu Hu (Support Role)	Hsu Hu Support Role	7.0
1990	The Inspector Wears Skirts III Hong Kong Movie, 1990, [Ship captain] (Guest Role)	[Ship captain] Guest Role	6.1
1990	Her Fatal Ways Hong Kong Movie, 1990, Niu (Support Role)	Niu Support Role	7.5
1989	Path of Glory Hong Kong Movie, 1989, "Rocky Lam" (Guest Role)	"Rocky Lam" Guest Role	0.0
1989	In Between Loves Hong Kong Movie, 1989, Stamer Chan Wan (Support Role)	Stamer Chan Wan Support Role	6.1
1989	I Am Sorry Hong Kong Movie, 1989, (Guest Role)	Guest Role	6.5
1989	Hearts No Flowers Hong Kong Movie, 1989, [Card player] (Guest Role)	[Card player] Guest Role	0.0
1989	The Nobles Hong Kong Movie, 1989, Pierre (Support Role)	Pierre Support Role	0.0
1989	Mr. Canton and Lady Rose Hong Kong Movie, 1989, Tung (Guest Role)	Tung Guest Role	7.3
1989	God of Gamblers Hong Kong Movie, 1989, [Casino manager] (Guest Role)	[Casino manager] Guest Role	7.6
1988	City War Hong Kong Movie, 1988, Bobby (Support Role)	Bobby Support Role	6.7
1988	The Big Heat Hong Kong Movie, 1988, [Scar-faced assassin] (Guest Role)	[Scar-faced assassin] Guest Role	7.2
1988	Heart to Hearts Hong Kong Movie, 1988, Wong Wai Hung / "Ernest" (Guest Role)	Wong Wai Hung / "Ernest" Guest Role	8.0
1988	Police Story 2 Hong Kong Movie, 1988, [CID in restaurant] (Guest Role)	[CID in restaurant] Guest Role	7.5
1988	Keep on Dancing Hong Kong Movie, 1988, [Mental patient] (Guest Role)	[Mental patient] Guest Role	0.0
1988	The Inspector Wears Skirts Hong Kong Movie, 1988, Peter / Ronald (Support Role)	Peter / Ronald Support Role	6.7
1988	The Eighth Happiness Hong Kong Movie, 1988, Roy (Support Role)	Roy Support Role	7.2
1987	Goodbye Darling Hong Kong Movie, 1987, [Big Brother of Flying Tiger] (Guest Role)	[Big Brother of Flying Tiger] Guest Role	0.0
1986	Inspector Chocolate Hong Kong Movie, 1986, Inspector Leung (Guest Role)	Inspector Leung Guest Role	6.4
1986	Devoted to You Hong Kong Movie, 1986, [Michael's biking buddy] (Guest Role)	[Michael's biking buddy] Guest Role	6.8
1986	My Family Hong Kong Movie, 1986, (Guest Role)	Guest Role	6.9

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1995	Super Trio Series 1: Movie Buff Championship Hong Kong TV Show, 1995, 31 eps (Ep. 1) (Guest)	31	(Ep. 1) Guest	7.9

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