Hong Kong-based writer-director-producer Chow was in his heyday in the 1990s and early 2000s with film credits including “King of Comedy,” “Shaolin Soccer” and “Kung Fu Hustle.” ...

He is understood to be working with other creators. With films including “Shaolin Soccer” and “Kung Fu Hustle” on his filmography, Chow is an elusive, but iconic figure.