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John Shum is a Chinese actor and producer who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Killer, A Better Tomorrow, and The God of Gamblers. John Shum was born on 1 January 1952 in Enping, Jiangmen, China. He attended the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and graduated in 1975. John Shum has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in over 100 films and television series, including The Killer, A Better Tomorrow, The God of Gamblers, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes. He has also produced several films, including The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The God of Gamblers. John Shum has won numerous awards for his work, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Killer. He has also been nominated for the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor for his performance in The God of Gamblers. As of 2021, John Shum's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.

Popular As John Sham Kin-Fun
Occupation actor, producer
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 1 January, 1952
Birthday 1 January
Birthplace Hong Kong
Nationality China

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John Shum Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is John Shum's Wife?

His wife is Au Yim-cheung (m. 1970–75) Tina Lau (m. 1984–88) Shallin Tse (m. 1991–2005)

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Wife Au Yim-cheung (m. 1970–75) Tina Lau (m. 1984–88) Shallin Tse (m. 1991–2005)
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Children Yoyo Sham, Ningtung Sham, Ninglok Sham

John Shum Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Shum worth at the age of 72 years old? John Shum’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from China. We have estimated John Shum's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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2008

His latest role is as executive producer, alongside Jackie Chan, for the film Wushu (2008), which was directed by Antony Szeto and starred Sammo Hung.

2005

In 2005, he was appointed the Executive Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers, by the government-sponsored Film Development Committee (FDC). In December 2007, he was enrolled as an executive committee member of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild.

1992

In 1992, Sham co-hosted the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony.

1990

Throughout much of the 1990s, films took a back seat as Shum was heavily involved with the Pro-Democracy movement in Hong Kong.

1983

In 1983, he set up the film production company D&B Films, along with Sammo Hung and Dickson Poon. He later founded another film company with John Chan, Maverick Films Ltd.

1980

Sham's most prolific period working as an actor was during the 1980s. Of the 45 films he has appeared in, 33 were during this period. Notable appearances include Sammo Hung's Lucky Stars films Winners and Sinners (1983) and Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985), and starring roles alongside comedy partner Richard Ng in the Pom Pom series (1984–1986).

1970

He was also a student activist in the 1970s back in his youth and was a member of a Trotskyist vanguard party the Revolutionary Marxist League.

1952

John Sham Kin-Fun (born 1952) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Shum. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist.

1941

Sham is credited as a producer on over 20 films including Hong Kong 1941 (1984), Legacy of Rage (1986) and The Banquet (1991). He worked as assistant director on the 1987 Michelle Yeoh film Magnificent Warriors and also has credits on a number of other films, with roles such as planning, executive production and presentation.

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