Sammo Hung Kam-Bo - Actor Profile

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 7, 1952
Birth Place: Hong Kong, China

About Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo (Chinese: 洪金寶, born Hung Kam-Bo, 7 January 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, producer and director, known for his work in many kung fu films and Hong Kong action cinema. He has been a fight choreographer for, amongst others, Jackie Chan, King Hu, and John Woo. Hung is one of the pivotal figures who spearheaded the Hong Kong New Wave movement of the 1980s, helped reinvent the martial arts genre and started the vampire-like Jiang Shi genre. He is widely credited with assisting many of his compatriots, giving them their starts in the Hong Kong film industry, by casting them in the films he produced, or giving them roles in the production crew. In East Asia, it is common for people to address their elders or influential people with familial nouns as a sign of familiarity and respect. Jackie Chan, for example, is often addressed as "Dai Goh", meaning Big Brother. Hung was also known as "Dai Goh", until the filming of Project A, which featured both actors. As Hung was the eldest of the kung fu "brothers", and the first to make a mark on the industry, he was given the nickname "Dai Goh Dai", meaning, Big, Big Brother or Biggest Big Brother. Was a member of the"Seven Little Fortunes" in Yu Jim-Yuen's China Drama Academy's Peking Opera School.

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sammo Hung Kam-Bo reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sammo Hung Kam-Bo's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Sammo Hung Kam-Bo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains My Wacky, Wacky World, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sammo Hung Kam-Bo's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sammo Hung Kam-Bo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In Mr. Big Hit Similar →
2023 Enter the Clones of Bruce Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 The King of Wuxia Part 1 Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Kung Fu Stuntmen - Hit Similar →
2014 Once Upon a Time in Shanghai Master Tie Hit Similar →
2012 A Simple Life Director Hung Super Hit Similar →
2010 Ip Man 2 Hung Chun-Nam Super Hit Similar →
2005 SPL: Kill Zone Wong Po Hit Similar →
2004 Blood and Steel: The Making of Enter the Dragon Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen Himself Super Hit Similar →
2002 Flying Dragon, Leaping Tiger Lu Zheng Yang Hit Similar →
1998 The Pale Sky - Super Hit Similar →
1996 The Stunt Woman Master Tung Hit Similar →
1996 Somebody Up There Likes Me Black Jack Hung Super Hit Similar →
1993 Blade of Fury Yu Man San Hit Similar →
1992 Lover's Tear Commissioner Kung Super Hit Similar →
1990 License to Steal French Security Guard Hit Similar →
1989 Eight Taels of Gold Slim Hit Similar →
1989 Pedicab Driver Fat Tung Hit Similar →
1988 Paper Marriage Chien Pao Hit Similar →
1988 Dragons Forever Wong Fei-Hung Hit Similar →
1987 Last Eunuch In China Shi's Teacher Super Hit Similar →
1987 Eastern Condors Tung Ming-Sun Hit Similar →
1985 Yes, Madam! Sifu (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1985 Those Merry Souls Movie director Super Hit Similar →
1984 Wheels on Meals Moby Hit Similar →
1984 Bruce Lee, the Legend Self Super Hit Similar →
1983 Project A Cheuk Yat Fei Hit Similar →
1983 Winners and Sinners Teapot Hit Similar →
1981 The Prodigal Son Wong Wa-Po Hit Similar →
1981 Chasing Girls Man at airport Hit Similar →
1980 The Victim Chan Wing Hit Similar →
1979 The Magnificent Butcher Lam Sai-Wing Hit Similar →
1979 Odd Couple King of Sabres / Ah Yo Hit Similar →
1979 Knockabout Blinking Beggar Hit Similar →
1978 Warriors Two Gei Cheun Hit Similar →
1975 My Wacky, Wacky World Fake villager Super Hit Similar →
1975 Hong Kong Superman Gangster Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Skyhawk Fei Fei Super Hit Similar →
1973 Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend Self (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1973 When Taekwondo Strikes Japanese Hit Similar →
1973 The Devil's Treasure Kao Hsiung Hit Similar →
1973 Enter the Dragon Shaolin Fighter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1972 The Fugitive Bandit molesting Ming Hit Similar →
1971 The Invincible Eight Whip-wielding Henchman Hit Similar →
1970 A Touch of Zen Commander Xu's Bodyguard (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Eagle's Claw Security guard Hit Similar →
1969 Dark Rendezvous Thug Hit Similar →
1968 The Jade Raksha Master Yan's Thug / San Hu's Thug (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1968 The Bells of Death Tao's Thug (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sammo Hung Kam-Bo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sammo Hung Kam-Bo is "My Wacky, Wacky World" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sammo Hung Kam-Bo acted in?

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo?

Other notable films include "The King of Wuxia Part 1", "Blood and Steel: The Making of Enter the Dragon", and "Somebody Up There Likes Me".

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