Chor Yuen, born Cheung Po-kin (張寶堅; 8 October 1934 – 21 February 2022), was a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and actor. Chor is credited with over 120 films as director, over 70 films as a writer and over 40 films as an actor.

Early life and education

Chor was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, on 8 October 1934. He studied Chemistry at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China.

Career

In 1954, Chor started his acting career. Chor first appeared in Madam Yun, a 1954 historical drama film directed by Ng Wui. In 1956, Chor became a screenwriter. Chor first wrote Flower Petals in the Wind (a.k.a. Petals in the Wind, A Flower Petal in the Wind), a 1956 drama film directed by Ng Wui. In 1957, Chor became a director with Kong Ngee Co., a Singapore film company that produced Cantonese films. Chor co-directed his first two films with Chun Kim. Chor co-directed Bloodshed in the Valley of Love, a 1957 Cantonese martial arts film. Chor also co-directed The Whispering Palm (a.k.a. Moon over Malaya), a 1957 Cantonese drama. In 1959, Chor directed Grass by the Lake (a.k.a. The Natural Son). Chor is credited with over 120 films as director, over 70 films as writer and over 40 films as actor. Chor was also known for beautiful set designs of his martial arts films.

Personal life and death

Chor was married to Nam Hung, an actress. He died on 21 February 2022, at the age of 87.

Filmography

As director

As actor

Television series

Awards