Films: People: Chow Yun-Fat (Hong Kong)

Doubtless among my favorite Chinese actors, Chow eerily resembles a former roommate of mine (whom I liked too). He's been in everything from silly comedies, to serious dramas, and silly-serious action flicks. He's very charming (at least that's what my wife tells me) and he's super cool when he wants to be. The only other actor that I can think of who has such versatility is my all-time favorite Mifune Toshiro. Even though Chow does not approach the intensity of that guy, he is so smooth (as in debonair) that he more than compensates for it. Unfortunately, Chow has recently taken to star in lots of dull Hollywood flicks. Let's hope that he picks good roles here too.

1. 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife (Kenny Bee, Hong Kong, 1986, 4)
2. A Better Tomorrow (John Woo, Hong Kong, 1986, 8)
3. A Better Tomorrow II (John Woo, Hong Kong, 1988, 8)
4. City on Fire (Ringo Lam, Hong Kong, 1987, 7)
5. City War (Sun Chung, Hong Kong, 1988, 4)
6. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Ang Lee, China, 2000, 10)
7. Diary of a Big Man (Choh Yuen, Hong Kong, 1988, 6)
8. Dream Lovers (Tony Au, Hong Kong, 1986, 5)
9. Eighth Happiness (Johnnie To, Hong Kong, 1988, 6)
10. The Greatest Lover (Clarence Fok, Hong Kong, 1988, 6)
11. Hard Boiled (John Woo, Hong Kong, 1992, 10)
12. A Hearty Response (Norman Law, Hong Kong, 1986, 6)
13. The Killer (John Woo, Hong Kong, 1989, 8)
14. Once a Thief (John Woo, Hong Kong, 1990, 8)
15. Prison on Fire (Ringo Lam, Hong Kong, 1987, 7)
16. Prison on Fire II (Ringo Lam, Hong Kong, 1991, 8)
17. Tiger on Beat (Lau Kar Leung, Hong Kong, 1988, 6)
18. Treasure Hunt (Jeffrey Lau, Hong Kong, 1994, 8)