Run Run Shaw

Birth Name:

Ren-leng Shao

Birth Place:

Shanghai, China

Profession

Producer

His filming industry Shaw Brothers Studios brought kung fu films into the spotlight and popular mainstream, in addition to producing almost 1,000 films
To recognize his many years and efforts given toward philanthropic events and medical causes, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1977
Founded Shaw Prizes, an organization and award which recognizes achievements in astronomy, medicine, and mathematics
He and his brother Runme Shaw founded filming industries Shaw Organization and Shaw Studios, both established before he was 25 years old
After donating hospitals, orphanages, and colleges to the city of Hong Kong, he was honored by being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1974
During Macy's verge of bankruptcy in 1991, he bought 10 percent of its shares for 50 million dollars, which made him one of the largest shareholders of the company
Established the famous Hong Kong station Television Broadcasts Limited, which later grew into a multi-billion dollar empire
Appeared on TV shows and programs on his TVB station, including leading the awakening ceremony for the Chinese New Year celebration program

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