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Born on January 7, 1952 in Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, Sammo Hung is a film producer, film director and screenwriter. As of 2026, Sammo Hung is 74 years old. Recorded honors include Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (2011), Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography (2009), Golden Horse Award for Best Action Choreography (2009) and 1 more.
My Take
Sammo Hung is one of those figures whose genius is easy to underrate at a glance. The man defied physics, moving with impossible grace despite his size, and that contradiction is the heart of his appeal. But what truly impresses me is that he was also the brain behind the camera, choreographing fights for Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao and others while directing and producing. He didn't just appear in Hong Kong's golden age of action cinema, he engineered much of it. The 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award felt less like an honor and more like an overdue acknowledgment of a foundation everyone else stood on.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sammo Hung
- Name (Japanese)
- サモ・ハン・キンポー
- Reading
- さも・はん・きんぽー
- Born
- January 7, 1952 (age 74)
- Origin
- Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- film producer / film director / screenwriter / actor / stunt performer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2009 Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography
- 2009 Golden Horse Award for Best Action Choreography
- 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sammo Hung born?
Sammo Hung was born on January 7, 1952 and is 74 years old.
Where is Sammo Hung from?
Sammo Hung is from Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
What does Sammo Hung do?
Sammo Hung works as film producer, film director, screenwriter, actor, stunt performer.
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