Sammo Hung

About

Martial arts actor and director who gained fame for his work with Jackie Chan and John Woo. In 2010, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York Asian Film Festival.

Before Fame

He studied at the Peking Opera School from age nine to age 16.

Trivia

He became known to television audiences for his role as Sammo Law in Martial Law.

Family Life

He married Jo Yun Ok and after their divorce, married Joyce Godenzi. He has four children: Timmy, Jimmy, Sammy and Stephanie.

Associated With

He served as the fight choreographer for Jackie Chan 's 1985 movie, Fuk Sing go Jiu.