Hu Peng

Biography

Hu Peng was a Hong Kong film director, born on December 21, 1909 in Shanghai to a family from Shunde County, Guangdong Province. He is regarded as one of the most prominent directors in the history of Hong Kong cinema, having directed nearly 200 films during his career. He became especially known for directing a large number of Wong Fei-hung (Huang Feihong) series films during the 1940s and 1960s. In 1999, he was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia Awards in recognition of his contributions to the film industry. Hu Peng passed away on March 26, 2000 at the United Christian Hospital in Hong Kong.