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Raymond Man-Wai Chow Biography

Birth Name:Raymond Chow Man-Wai

Birth Place:Hong Kong

Profession Producer, Actor, Writer, Visual effects

Fast Facts

  • Received the Hong Kong's Gold Bauhinia Star in 1998
  • Graduated with a degree in journalism from Shanghai St․ John's University
  • First credited role came in 1964 as a production manager for the film "The Black Forest․"
  • Worked as the head of publicity and production chief of the production company Shaw Brothers beginning in 1958
  • Best known for bringing Hong Kong cinema onto the international stage
  • Helped establish Golden Harvest production company in 1970
  • Studied martial arts under Cantonese martial artist Lam Sai-wing

Awards

  • 1997Hong Kong Film Award-Best Picture: nominated