Charles Cheung

Charles Cheung Siu-Hong MBE (Cantonese: 張兆康 Jyutping: zoeng1 siu6 hong1) was a Hong Kong filmmaker, film director and screenwriter notably known for his early pioneers of science fiction and horror genres in Hong Kong cinema. He is the father of animator Christopher Cheung.

Bio
Cheung started making short films when he was 21, in 1921. In 1928, his first full-length film The Sandbox was a critical acclaim and success, allowing him to make more full-length movies.

On April 28, 2000, 13 days shy of his 100th birthday, Cheung died in his sleep at his home in Yau Ma Tei, Yau Tsim Mong District. His death was announced by his family and Braulia, Peruru and Leap Movie Co., Ltd.; although they did not disclose the cause of death, his son Christopher said he had been unwell for some time. Cheung's death certificate was obtained by a month after his death, showing that he died of pneumonia and heart failure, and the time of death was listed as 1:30 a.m.

Following the announcement of his death, many co-stars and figures from the entertainment industry paid tribute to Cheung.

Filmography

 * The Sandbox (1928)
 * The Containment Breach (1931)
 * Submit (1934)
 * One Chance in a Thousand (1937)
 * Man in Space (1939)
 * 106 BC (1982)
 * 087 BC (1983)
 * Friday Night Funking (1984)
 * Year 173 (1984)
 * Post-Apocalyptic World (1985)
 * Year 1138 (1985)