Raymond Chow

Raymond Chow

Biography: Raymond Chow Man-Wai (鄒文懷) was a Hong Kong film producer. He began his professional life as a newspaper reporter. He then broadened his media experience by working for several years as a radio and television producer. In 1959, Chow joined the Shaw Brothers organization in Hong Kong. Chow established Golden Harvest in 1970 producing eight features in the first year of operation. The company grew quickly and through a highly successful association with the late Bruce Lee, introduced a new film genre to audiences all over the world. In 1980, the company celebrated ten years of operation and Chow was named International Showman of the Year by the National Association of Theater Owners in recognition of his contribution to the American motion picture industry. Golden Harvest continues to set new landmarks in the film industry throughout the Asian region. In-roads into the Japanese market and a successful collaboration with Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan have ensured tremendous box office success. In 1987, Chow was honored with the award of O.B.E. and more recently received the "Tokyo Creative Award" for his contribution to Asian cinema. In 1996, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at Cineasia and was honored by the Emperor of Japan when he received the Order of the Sacred Treasure with Golden Rays and Rosette for his contribution to cultural and commercial relations between Hong Kong and Japan.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: October 08, 1927

Deathday: November 02, 2018

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Known For

A Simple Life
A Simple Life

2012-03-09

The World of Kung Fu
The World of Kung Fu

1973-01-01

How Bruce Lee Changed the World
How Bruce Lee Changed the World

2009-05-17

Bruce Lee: The Legend
Bruce Lee: The Legend

1984-01-01

Be Water
Be Water

2020-01-25

The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee

2009-01-01

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

1973-10-14

Kung Fu Jungle
Kung Fu Jungle

2014-10-31

Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong

1973-01-01

I Love Hong Kong 2011
I Love Hong Kong 2011

2011-02-03

Sleepwalker
Sleepwalker

2011-10-23

Ah Fai, the Dumb
Ah Fai, the Dumb

1997-06-07