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My Take
You simply cannot tell the story of Hong Kong cinema without Raymond Chow. As the founder of Golden Harvest, he launched martial arts film and Hong Kong movies onto the world stage, nurturing era-defining stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. What I admire most is his eye for talent and his willingness to give artists room to create; that producer's instinct is what built a golden age. The Gold Bauhinia Star, a Hong Kong Film Awards Lifetime Achievement honor, and an OBE only underline his stature. He's a behind-the-scenes figure who moved an entire culture, and I deeply respect that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raymond Chow
- Name (Japanese)
- レイモンド・チョウ
- Reading
- れいもんど・ちょう
- Born
- October 8, 1927 – November 2, 2018
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film producer / producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St. John's University
Awards & achievements
- Gold Bauhinia Star
- 2008 Hong Kong Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Raymond Chow born?
October 8, 1927 – November 2, 2018.
Where is Raymond Chow from?
Raymond Chow is from Hong Kong.
What does Raymond Chow do?
Raymond Chow works as film producer, producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.