Stephen Chow, born in Hong Kong in 1962, is a renowned actor, director, and martial artist who gained popularity through his unique blend of comedy and action in films. He rose to fame in the 1990s with his "Mo Lei Tau" style of nonsense comedy, and later achieved international success with his kung-fu comedy films like "Shaolin Soccer" (2001) and "Kung Fu Hustle" (2004), which showcased his creativity in combining sports, action, and humor.