Fruit Chan
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- April 15, 1959 in Guangdong, China
- Active Years
- 1962–2025 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 126 credits in database
Biography
Fruit Chan, born April 15, 1959, in Guangdong, China, is an independent Hong Kong Second Wave filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. Also known as Chan Gor, he is recognized for a cinematic style that reflects the everyday life and gritty reality of working-class people in Hong Kong, particularly during the 1997 handover era. Chan is noted for casting amateur actors in his productions, including Sam Lee in the 1997 film Made in Hong Kong and Wong Yau-Nam in Hollywood Hong Kong. His work gained significant recognition among Hong Kong audiences following the success of Made in Hong Kong. Throughout his career, he has maintained a reputation for focusing on local life rather than high-budget action films.
Career overview
Fruit Chan, born April 15, 1959, in Guangdong, China, is an independent Hong Kong Second Wave filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He is widely recognized for his cinematic style, which reflects the everyday life of Hong Kong people and captures the reality of working-class life during the 1997 handover era. Unlike many of his contemporaries who focused on high-budget action productions, Chan developed a reputation for his distinct approach to storytelling.
A notable aspect of his filmmaking process is the frequent use of amateur actors. He is credited with discovering actor Sam Lee, who began his career after being cast by Chan in the 1997 film Made in Hong Kong. Another example of his casting style includes the use of Wong Yau-Nam in the film Hollywood Hong Kong. Chan’s name became familiar to many Hong Kongers following the success of Made in Hong Kong, which earned both local and international recognition. Throughout his career, which includes 87 known credits, he has maintained a focus on the gritty realities of his environment. His work as a director includes the film The Midnight After.
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126 titles- Sweet, Sour, Bitter... (2025) Producer
- True Love, For Once in My Life (2025) Supervising Editor
- True Love, For Once in My Life (2025) Executive Producer
- Blossoms Under Somewhere (2024)
- Blossoms Under Somewhere (2024) Producer
- Pretty Heart (2022) Producer
- Tales from the Occult (2022) Director
- Tales from the Occult (2022) Writer
- Lucky Cat (2022) Executive Producer
- Coffin Homes (2021) Screenplay
- Coffin Homes (2021) Editor
- Coffin Homes (2021) Producer
- Coffin Homes (2021) Director
- Keep Rolling (2020)
- The Invincible Dragon (2019) Director
- The Invincible Dragon (2019) Writer
- The Invincible Dragon (2019) Producer
- No. 7 Cherry Lane (2019) as TheCraven Cat (voice)
- The Abortionist (2019) Screenplay
- The Abortionist (2019) Director
- Three Husbands (2018) Director
- Three Husbands (2018) Editor
- Three Husbands (2018) Writer
- Three Husbands (2018) Producer
- Still Human (2018) as Keung at Food Stall
- Still Human (2018) Producer
- Mrs K (2017) as Big Eye
- Shining Moment (2017) Director
- Kill Time (2016) Director
- Kill Time (2016) Editor
- The Moment: Fifty Years of Golden Horse (2016) as Self
- Bride Wars (2015) Producer
- The Inspired Island: My City (2015) Director
- Temporary Family (2014) as Neighborhood Tyrant
- The Midnight After (2014) Executive Producer
- The Midnight After (2014) Director
- The Midnight After (2014) Editor
- Tales from the Dark 1 (2013) Director
- Tales from the Dark 1 (2013) Writer
- Tales from the Dark 1 (2013) Editor
- Flowers with Aphasia (2012) Thanks
- All's Well, End's Well 2011 (2011) as Book Store Manager
- Love in Space (2011) Producer
- Hot Summer Days (2010)
- Hot Summer Days (2010) Producer
- Quattro Hong Kong (2010) Director
- Don't Look Up (2009) Director
- Prince of Tears (2009) Producer
- Chengdu, I Love You (2009) Director
- Run Papa Run (2008) as Priest
- In the Mood for Doyle (2007) as Himself
- Simply Actors (2007) as Police Officer
- My Name Is Fame (2006) as Fruit Chan
- 故事无双 (2006) Producer
- Dumplings (2004) Director
- Dumplings (2004) Screenplay
- Dumplings (2004) Editor
- Colour Blossoms (2004) Producer
- Three... Extremes (2004) Director
- Three... Extremes (2004) Editor
- 1:99 Shorts (2003) Director
- Naked Ambition (2003)
- Hollywood Hong Kong (2002) Director
- Hollywood Hong Kong (2002) Writer
- Hollywood Hong Kong (2002) Art Direction
- Public Toilet (2002) Director
- Public Toilet (2002) Writer
- Durian Durian (2000) Director
- Durian Durian (2000) Screenplay
- Little Cheung (1999) Director
- Little Cheung (1999) Writer
- Little Cheung (1999) Editor
- The Longest Summer (1998) as Tank Commander
- The Longest Summer (1998) Director
- The Longest Summer (1998) Writer
- The Longest Summer (1998) Editor
- Made in Hong Kong (1997) Writer
- Made in Hong Kong (1997) Director
- Made in Hong Kong (1997) Editor
- Love: Amoeba Style (1997)
- The Age of Miracles (1996)
- Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) as Policeman
- Bugis Street (1995) Writer
- 3 Days of a Blind Girl (1993) as Burglar
- Finale in Blood (1993) as Tenant
- Finale in Blood (1993) Director
- Women on the Run (1993) as Uncle Ping
- Days of Tomorrow (1993) Assistant Director
- Yesteryou, Yesterme, Yesterday (1993) as Goldfish Bing
- Fight Back to School 2 (1992)
- Operation Scorpio (1992) as Sold Girl's Brother
- Now You See Love... Now You Don't (1992)
- Arrest the Restless (1992) as Whiz
- Five Lonely Hearts (1992) as Minibus driver
- Five Lonely Hearts (1992) Director
- The Top Bet (1991) as Spectator
- Her Fatal Ways 2 (1991) as Burglar
- Inspector Pink Dragon (1991) as Popsicle seller
- His Fatal Ways (1991) as Assistant Cameraman
- Curry & Pepper (1990) as Kuo
- Lost Souls (1989)
- Lost Souls (1989) Assistant Director
- In Between Loves (1989) as Kuo
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Dragons Forever (1988) Assistant Director
- Runaway Blues (1988) Assistant Director
- The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) as Mental Patient Acting Like Zombie
- Righting Wrongs (1986) as (uncredited)
- The Law Enforcer (1986) as Policeman
- Midnight Girls (1986) Assistant Director
- Naughty Boys (1986) as Travel Agency's Staff
- Devoted to You (1986) as Diehard Bill
- My Lucky Stars (1985) as Card Player
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) as Man Pushing Fruit Cart
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) Assistant Director
- Yes, Madam! (1985) as Goh / Frankie
- Those Merry Souls (1985) as Assistant director
- Heart of Dragon (1985) as Opponent at Training (uncredited)
- Heart of Dragon (1985) Production Manager
- Family Light Affair (1984) as Driver
- Family Light Affair (1984) Assistant Director
- Monkey Business (1982)
- The Security (1981) Script Supervisor
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- Smashing Frank Producer
- Eternal Sunshine Life-saving Squad Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fruit Chan best known for?
Fruit Chan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Invincible Dragon (2019), The Invincible Dragon (2019), The Invincible Dragon (2019), All's Well, End's Well 2011 (2011).
When and where was Fruit Chan born?
Fruit Chan was born on April 15, 1959 in Guangdong, China.
How many credits does Fruit Chan have?
Fruit Chan has accumulated over 126 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Fruit Chan's background in cinema and television?
Fruit Chan, born April 15, 1959, in Guangdong, China, is an independent Hong Kong Second Wave filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. Also known as Chan Gor, he is recognized for a cinematic style that reflects the everyday life and gritty reality of working-class people in Hong Kong, particularly during the 1997 handov...
Fruit Chan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self — aged about 3
- Those Merry Souls (1985) as Assistant director — aged about 26
- Righting Wrongs (1986) as (uncredited) — aged about 27
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Man in Restaurant (uncredited) — aged about 29
- Yes, Madam! (1985) as Goh / Frankie — aged about 26
- Heart of Dragon (1985) as Opponent at Training (uncredited) — aged about 26
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