On August 28th， media reports confirmed the passing of Hong Kong actor Philip Kwok Chun-lung， who was 67 years old. The news was corroborated by his friend， Lu Huiguang. Kwok’s death is attributed to kidney failure， a serious condition characterized by a decline or severe damage to kidney function， leading to metabolic disorders.
Born in 1958， Philip Kwok Chun-lung was notably involved in Jackie Chan’s “Police Story” film series， serving as Chan’s assistant for an impressive 15 years. Alongside Lu Huiguang， he was recognized as one of Jackie Chan’s “right-hand men，” a testament to his long-standing collaboration and support of the acclaimed actor. This prolonged association highlights his dedication and likely provided him with invaluable experience within the film industry.
Kwok made numerous cameo appearances in Jackie Chan’s films. For instance， in the 1992 film “Police Story 3，” he played a subordinate to General Luo Lie. In Lau Kar-leung’s “Drunken Master II，” he was cast as a street performer making a living playing the erhu， a traditional Chinese two-stringed bowed musical instrument. These roles， though often supporting， contributed to the rich tapestry of characters in these popular action films.
Beyond his work with Jackie Chan， Kwok also appeared in Wong Jing’s productions. He played a subordinate to a general in “Future Cops，” a critically and commercially successful film that blended martial arts with science fiction elements. Additionally， in Wong Jing’s “The Way We Are，” he portrayed an on-site commander， demonstrating his versatility in different cinematic genres and directorial visions.
