Happy birthday! Chow Yun-fat turns 71 today

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The iconic and legendary actor turns 71 on Monday, May. 18, 2026.
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Chow Yun-fat is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Chow Yun-fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, All About Ah-Long, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Chow, a cultural icon

Born in Hong Kong on May 18, 1955, Chow Yun-fat's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in history. Chow's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Yun-fat hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Chow Yun-fat as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Yun-fat, you're the best!

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