Hollywood Reporter: Film greats react to death of Run Run Shaw

Run Run Shaw opened the door to many Asian actors and actresses in America.

It’s not surprising then that an outpouring of tributes have followed his death yesterday at the age of 106.

Chow Yun Fat who appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon says he owes his career to Shaw.

“There’s no me if not for Mr. Shaw.

“Uncle Six [Shaw’s nickname] was very hardworking and every day he came to office for meetings. He took care of the juniors. Once I went with Uncle Six abroad to attend a film festival; he took the initiative to come over and talk to me. He was very friendly and was a good person. I hope he has a good journey. He passed away in his sleep. It was a blessing.”

Martial Art legend Jackie Chan was discovered by Golden Harvest, a rival to Shaw Brothers Studio which Run Run founded. But Chan still felt Shaw’s impact.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Chan released a statement on Weibo.

“I remembered how much I admired Shaw Brothers movies when I started my acting career and finally became successful. Mr. Run Run Shaw said that starting your own business and collecting money was a satisfaction but that distributing money and donating money was a pleasure. When I finally had the means to help others, Mr. Shaw’s charitable behavior has always been my model. In the future, no matter whether it’s movies or charity, I will go on.”

You can read more reaction in the Hollywood Reporter.