Run Run Shaw, a Hong Kong media mogul who passed away lately and was responsible for financing films like Blade Runner and Bruce Lee, existed not only before Communist China but before Republican China. The Qing Empire, which had its last official year of existence in 1911, is cited as his natal country. He had reached the age of 107.
Shaw was born in 1907 in the city of Ningbo, which is located in what is now the province of Zhejiang in China. His father was a prosperous merchant, and the family was considered to be a member of the gentry in the community. Before joining Saint John's College in Shanghai, Shaw received his education at home from a variety of teachers.
After some time, he decided not to continue his education and instead joined the business that was owned by his father.The Shaw Brothers Studio was established in 1925 by Shaw and his brother, Runme, and has since grown to become one of the most successful film companies in Asia. The film company was responsible for the production of a diverse range of movies, ranging from romantic comedies to films about martial arts.
Additionally, Shaw was a significant investor in a variety of other enterprises, such as hotels and real estate.Shaw started making investments in the fledgling Hong Kong film industry in the 1950s, when the sector was still in its infancy. He was responsible for providing funding for a number of critically acclaimed movies, including as Bruce Lee's first feature picture, The Big Boss (1971), and the groundbreaking science fiction thriller Blade Runner (1982).
In 1977, Shaw was given the honor of being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, and in 1992, he was elevated to the peerage for life. In the late 1990s, he decided to withdraw from the active business world, although he continued to be a prominent player in the Hong Kong entertainment scene. At the time of his passing in 2014, he was 107 years old.