Robin Shou - Actor Profile

Robin Shou

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
40Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 17, 1960
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

About Robin Shou

Shou Wan Por  (born July 17, 1960), known professionally as Robin Shou, is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor. Frequently appearing in numerous martial arts films, Shou was most successful for playing the role of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat & Gobei with the late Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robin Shou, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robin Shou reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Robin Shou's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robin Shou remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robin Shou Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robin Shou's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robin Shou.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Insert Coin Liu Kang Hit Similar →
2019 Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh Self Hit Similar →
2013 Death Race: Inferno 14K Average Similar →
2011 Mortal Enemies Sunny Flop Similar →
2010 Death Race 2 14K Average Similar →
2009 Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Gen Flop Similar →
2009 Rapture Adrenaline (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2008 Death Race 14K Average Similar →
2006 DOA: Dead or Alive Pirate Leader Flop Similar →
2006 18 Fingers of Death! Jackie Chong Flop Similar →
2003 Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen Himself Super Hit Similar →
1997 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Liu Kang Flop Similar →
1997 Beverly Hills Ninja Gobei Average Similar →
1997 Win or Die - Flop Similar →
1995 Mortal Kombat Liu Kang Average Similar →
1995 Home Again - Flop Similar →
1994 The Most Wanted Yip Huan Hit Similar →
1993 Undefeatable Robin Flop Similar →
1993 Angel the Kickboxer - Flop Similar →
1993 Guns & Roses Chin Shui Flop Similar →
1992 Black Cat II Robin Hit Similar →
1992 Honor and Glory Dragon Lee Flop Similar →
1992 Hard To Kill Ko Chi Pang Flop Similar →
1992 Fatal Chase Inspector Dragon Flop Similar →
1991 Forbidden Arsenal Paul Average Similar →
1991 Fury in Red Night Monster Flop Similar →
1991 Female Gambler - Flop Similar →
1990 The Cyprus Tigers Yau Gin, young Nachino brother Average Similar →
1990 Tiger Cage II Waise Chow Hit Similar →
1990 Forbidden Nights Liang Hong Average Similar →
1990 Fatal Termination Wai Loong Hit Similar →
1989 Triads: The Inside Story Coffin's Lieutenant Average Similar →
1989 Casino Raiders Sam's Hired Hitman Hit Similar →
1989 Burning Ambition Iron Club Hit Similar →
1989 Long Arm of the Law III - Flop Similar →
1988 City War Ted's Hired Killer Average Similar →
1988 In the Line of Duty 3 Yamamoto's Bodyguard Hit Similar →
1988 The Big Heat Assassin at Hospital Average Similar →
1988 Death Cage Lan Si Han Hit Similar →
1987 The Big Brother Robin Flop Similar →

Robin Shou - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robin Shou?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robin Shou is "Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Robin Shou acted in?

Robin Shou has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robin Shou?

Other notable films include "The Most Wanted", "Death Cage", and "Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh".