Sammo Hung Family Tree: The Story Behind Hong Kong's Big Brother

Sammo Hung Kam-bo, born 7 January 1952 in British Hong Kong, is Hong Kong martial arts cinema's most-versatile figure — actor, director, producer, choreographer, stuntman; The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977), Enter the Fat Dragon (1978), Wheels on Meals (1984), Eastern Condors (1987), Ip Man (2008, choreographer); frequent Jackie Chan collaborator; Golden Horse Best Actor 1983; "Big Brother" of the Seven Little Fortunes Peking Opera School.

The Family's Roots: A Peking Opera Family in Hong Kong

Grandmother was actress Chin Tsi-ang; grandfather was director Hung Chung-ho.

His Grandparents

Grandfather: Hung Chung-ho — silent-era film director.

Grandmother: Chin Tsi-ang (1909–2008) — Peking Opera actress.

His Wives

Joan Chen (Timmy) (m. c. 1974, div. 1993) — first wife.

Joyce Godenzi, born 17 August 1965 (m. 1995) — Miss Hong Kong 1984 finalist; Australian-Chinese actress.

His Sons (with Joan Chen)

Timmy Hung, born 11 April 1975 — actor.

Sammy Hung, born 5 September 1977 — actor.

Jimmy Hung, born 29 March 1980 — actor.

Stanley Hung — son.

The Hung Family Tree at a Glance

Grandfather: Hung Chung-ho — silent-era director.

Grandmother: Chin Tsi-ang (1909–2008) — Peking Opera actress.

First Wife: Joan Chen (m. c. 1974, div. 1993).

Second Wife: Joyce Godenzi (b. 17 August 1965; m. 1995).

Sons (with Joan): Timmy (b. 11 April 1975); Sammy (b. 5 September 1977); Jimmy (b. 29 March 1980); Stanley.

Sammo Hung:

  • Born 7 January 1952, Hong Kong
  • China Drama Academy (Peking Opera School) 1961-71 with Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao — the "Seven Little Fortunes"
  • Started as stuntman/action director late 60s
  • Directed 30+ films; acted in 100+
  • Choreographed Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon

What the Hung Family Story Teaches Us

A silent-era-director grandfather. A Peking-Opera-actress grandmother. Two marriages producing 4 sons — all actors. A career that centered the "Seven Little Fortunes" and shaped Hong Kong action for 50 years.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Sammo story carries the same lesson. Some families produce 3 generations of Hong Kong martial-arts cinema.

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