Originated from Shanghai, raised in Hong Kong, Wang Chung was an acrobat when "discovered" by top action director Chang Cheh, who brought him to Shaw Brothers in 1969. He had several credits before attaining stardom in "Police Force". After more than a dozen lead roles, he made his directorial debut with "The Informer" in 1980, in which he also served a scriptwriter and star. Other directing credits include "Cops of the Town". Ever since "Police Force", Wang has been most closely identified with policeman roles, which he has played on TV and in such movies as "Cops And Robbers".