Michael Chow, (simplified Chinese: 周英华; traditional Chinese: 周英華; pinyin: Zhōu Yīnghuá; born 1939), is a former Chinese Actor who played Number Four in You Only Live Twice. He was dubbed by Frazer Hines.
Early Life[]
Chow was born in pre-Communist Shanghai in 1939. His father was Zhou Xinfang, one of China's most famous actors of his time and the leading figure at the Peking Opera.
Acting Career[]
- Violent Playground (1958) - Alexander (appearing with his sister, Tsai Chin)
- The Savage Innocents (1960) - Undik
- Marco Polo (1961) - Ciu-Lin
- 55 Days at Peking (1963) - Chiang (uncredited)
- Modesty Blaise (1966) - Weng
- The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966) - Guard (appearing with his sister, Tsai Chin)
- You Only Live Twice (1967) - SPECTRE #4 (appearing with his sister, Tsai Chin)
- The Touchables (1968) - Denzil
- Joanna (1968) - Lefty
- Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978) - Soong
- Hammett (1982) - Fong Wei Tau
- Dream Lover (1994) - Mr. Mura
- Basquiat (1996) - Michael Chow
- Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) - Benny's assistant
- Rush Hour (1998) - Dinner Guest
- Rush Hour 2 (2001) - Gambler
- The Circuit (2002) - Vixton's Communication Thug
- Rush Hour 3 (2007) - Chinese Foreign Minister
- My Sister's Keeper (2009) - Dr. Chow
Personal Life[]
Michael is the brother of Tsai Chin who portrayed Ling in You Only Live Twice and Madam Wu in Casino Royale. Michael is also brother-in-law to Ho Yi who played Mr. Chang in Die Another Day.
He is the owner of the Mr. Chow restaurant chain.