Billy Chow
(Chow Bei-Lei)
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Biography
Born in Canada, he was the Hong Kong Thai-Boxing Champion from (1981-84), fighting out of the famous Tiger Gym. At almost 6 feet tall, he has the skills to hold his own against just about anybody on the screen today. He's actually one of the better screen villains on the screen today, going up against the likes of Samo Hung (Pedicab Driver (1989)), Jet Li (Fist Of Legends (1990)), and others.
His menacing looks and skill have elevated him into one of the top villains of Modern Action films. I also liked him in Tai-Chi 2 fighting against Yu Hai. With his acting and martial arts skill, he should go far. He shows exceptional talent and is probably the Wang Jang-Li of this generation. Quite big shoes to fill, but, with the right roles, he has a chance to be just successful.