Hung has also applied his excellent choreographic skills into a successful directing career. Beyond his slapstick onscreen performances, Hung is unrivaled in the field of film stunts and has functioned as stunt coordinator on many projects. Lacking the traditionally heroic physical traits that his friend has in spades, Hung is often overshadowed by Chan, to the point that Chan has received top billing for films in which Hung was truly the star (My Lucky Stars). Many would find this surprising, most likely due to Hung's appearance: overweight, with a jovial, easy-going manner. Hung was typically a bumbling sidekick to Jackie Chan, although martial arts fans often argue that Hung is actually the better martial artist. The three have a similar theatrical background - all three are childhood friends and received training at the Peking Opera Academy. However, in his native Hong Kong, he is member of a renowned comedy team that includes Chan and Yuen Biao. Unlike his frequent collaborator, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung is relatively unknown in the U.S.
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