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Michael Chow
★ Acting

Michael Chow

Born 1939 · Shanghai, China · Active 1958–2025

Michael Chow, born in 1939, made his mark in the late 1960s with roles in cult films like The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966) and The Touchables (1968). His performances reflect the era's fascination with exoticism and intrigue, as he navigates complex narratives and characters. In Joanna (1968), he adds depth to the film's exploration of relationships and identity. Chow's contributions to these films highlight his unique presence in the realm of exploitation cinema, bridging cultural narratives with his distinctive style.

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The Brides of Fu Manchu

The Brides of Fu Manchu

1966 ★ 6.3
as Guard

This time Fu Manchu and his army of henchmen are kidnaping the daughters of prominent scientists and taking them to his remote island headquarters. Instead of asking for ransom, Fu demands that the fathers help him to build a death ray, which he intends to use to take over the world. But Fu's archenemy, Nayland Smith of Scotland Yard, is determined not to let that happen.

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Filmography

30 credits
2020s 4 credits
2025
Bad Painter as M - Michael Chow
Movie ★ 7.0
2024
The Trainer as Mr. Chow
Movie ★ 6.8
2023
Movie ★ 6.6
2022
TV ★ 6.7
2010s 3 credits
2019
Movie ★ 10.0
2018
Movie ★ 6.7
2000s 3 credits
2009
Movie ★ 7.4
2007
Rush Hour 3 as Chinese Foreign Minister
Movie ★ 6.5
2001
Rush Hour 2 as Gambler
Movie ★ 6.8
1990s 5 credits
1999
Relic Hunter as One-Eyed-Skeptic
TV ★ 6.7
1998
Lethal Weapon 4 as Benny's Assistant
Movie ★ 6.6
1998
Rush Hour as Diner Guest
Movie ★ 7.1
1996
Basquiat as Mr. Chow
Movie ★ 6.6
1994
Dream Lover as Mr. Mura
Movie ★ 6.5
1980s 2 credits
1988
Carry On Dancing as Mental Patient
Movie ★ 9.0
1982
Hammett as Fong Wei Tau
Movie ★ 6.3
1970s 1 credit
1960s 11 credits
1968
Movie ★ 3.8
1968
Movie ★ 5.6
1967
Movie ★ 6.6
1967
The Prisoner as Member of Social Group
TV ★ 7.7
1966
Movie ★ 5.3
1966
Movie ★ 5.9
1963
55 Days at Peking as Chiang (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1963
Espionage as Student
TV ★ 10.0
1962
Marco Polo as Ciu-Lin
Movie ★ 4.5
1962
The Saint as Rawach
TV ★ 7.4
1960
Movie ★ 6.8
1950s 1 credit
1958
Movie ★ 7.2