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Chung Fat (born 2 December 1953) is a Hong Kong actor, director and martial arts choreographer, best known for his roles in zombie and kung fu films.

Career

Chung Fat trained in Tang lang quan under Master Ma Cheng Zhi and joined the Hung Gar troupe led by Sammo Hung. He entered the Chung Wah Drama School at age 10. Despite rumors that he studied under Master Fan Kuk Fa alongside Lam Ching Ying, Dong Wei and Hui Tin Chi, he is in fact a peer of Chan Wai Yik and Lau Chau Sang (Curry), both Hung Gar instructors.

In 1973, Bruce Lee needed martial artists as extras for Enter the Dragon, and Lam Ching Ying recruited his fellow disciples. Chung Fat appeared as an island security guard in a non‑speaking role, which launched his film career. Over the next three decades he mostly played supporting or villainous roles, with only occasional leads such as in Mr Vampire II. He also worked as a director, action choreographer and planner, collaborating frequently with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. After stepping back from film in the 2000s, he pursued a trading business. In 2013, he returned to the screen in Billy Chow’s film Rigor Mortis.