Michael Chow
Known for
Michael Chow is a Chinese actor with genuine international reach who has been carrying major titles for years. 24 titles is a lot of work for the level of visibility involved. Any account of the career opens with 'Rush Hour'. The filmography also holds 'Rush Hour 2'. Recognition arrived some way into the filmography, not at the start.
Michael Chow
20 Movies
4 Series
Michael Chow is a Chinese actor with genuine international reach who has been carrying major titles for years. 24 titles is a lot of work for the level of visibility involved. Any account of the career opens with 'Rush Hour'. The filmography also holds 'Rush Hour 2'. Recognition arrived some way into the filmography, not at the start.
Movies
Plays Spectre 4
You Only Live Twice
1967
Plays Gambler
Rush Hour 2
2001
Plays Benny's Assistant
Lethal Weapon 4
1998
Plays Chinese Foreign Minister
Rush Hour 3
2007
Plays Dr. Chow
My Sister's Keeper
2009
Plays Mr. Mura
Dream Lover
1994
Plays PSU Teacher
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018
Plays Mr. Chow
Basquiat
1996
Plays Weng
Modesty Blaise
1966
Plays Soong
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
1978
Plays Fong Wei Tau
Hammett
1982
Plays M - Michael Chow
Bad Painter
2025
Plays Undik
The Savage Innocents
1960
Plays Mr. Chow
The Trainer
2024
Plays Ciu-Lin
Marco Polo
1962
Plays Guard
The Brides of Fu Manchu
1966
Plays Denzil
The Touchables
1968
Plays Alexander
Violent Playground
1958
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
Bad Painter
M - Michael Chow
2025
Film
The Trainer
Mr. Chow
2024
Film
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
PSU Teacher
2018
Film
My Sister's Keeper
Dr. Chow
2009
Film
Rush Hour 3
Chinese Foreign Minister
2007
Film
Rush Hour 2
Gambler
2001
Film
Relic Hunter
One-Eyed-Skeptic · 1 episode
1999–
TV
Lethal Weapon 4
Benny's Assistant
1998
Film
Basquiat
Mr. Chow
1996
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Chow and where are they from?
Michael Chow is 87 years old, born on February 6, 1939 in Shanghai, China.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Chow?
Michael Chow is best known for roles in Rush Hour, Rush Hour 2, Rush Hour 3.
How many movies has Michael Chow been in?
Over a 68-year career (since 1958), Michael Chow has appeared in 20 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Michael Chow's first movie?
The career of Michael Chow began with Violent Playground (1958).
What is Michael Chow's most recent movie or series?
Michael Chow's most recent release is Bad Painter, which premiered on February 3, 2025.
What TV shows has Michael Chow appeared in?
On television, Michael Chow has appeared in The Prisoner, Relic Hunter, The Saint, The Andy Warhol Diaries.
Michael Chow
1939-02-06 · Shanghai, China
Michael Chow (simplified Chinese: 周英华; traditional Chinese: 周英華; pinyin: Zhōu Yīnghuá; born 7 March 1939) is a Chinese-born British-American restaurateur, interior designer and former actor. He is the co-founder and owner of the Mr. Chow restaurant chain.