Sammo Hung is a Hong Kong actor, producer, director and most importantly, a martial artist, who has choreographed a number of fight scenes for artists, such as Jackie Chan and John Woo. Along with Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, Sammo Hung played a key role in popularizing martial arts by incorporating the art form into several movies. Sammo, also known as Hung Kam-bo, is one of the earliest performers to have made a mark in martial arts movies. For his contribution towards Hong Kong cinema, he is often referred as ‘Da Goh Da’ which loosely translates to ‘Big, Big Brother’ or ‘Biggest of all Big Brothers’. He is also known for providing break and opportunities to actors, directors and technicians. After making his debut as a lead actor in ‘Shaolin Pilot’ in the year 1977, he went on to establish himself as an important member in the Hong Kong film industry.
