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Yuen Cheung-Yan

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Yuen Cheung-Yan

Born January 1, 1947 in Hong Kong, British Crown ColonyDied January 1, 2026155 films

Yuen Cheung-yan (Chinese: 袁祥仁; 1957 – 2026) was an actor, director, stuntman, and fight choreographer who worked for many years in the Hong Kong film industry. During the 1970s and early 1980s, he worked with his elder brother, Yuen Woo-ping, and other members of the Yuen family on several films, some of them kung fu comedies such as Shaolin Drunkard (1982) and The Miracle Fighters (1983). Son of Simon Yuen Siu-Tin.

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Essential films

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Charlie's Angels poster5.9Charlie's Angels2000Fist of Legend poster7.5Fist of Legend1994The Grandmaster poster6.6The Grandmaster2013Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle poster5.5Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle2003Once Upon a Time in China poster7.1Once Upon a Time in China1991Kung Fu Jungle poster6.8Kung Fu Jungle2014Dragons Forever poster7.2Dragons Forever1988Tai-Chi Master poster7.2Tai-Chi Master1993

Filmography

155 films as actor
  1. TBACHEF
  2. 2025Good Autumn, MommyMaster Liu
  3. 2025Veil of ChuMaster
  4. 2025Red Wedding Dress刘庆山
  5. 2025Late Night Bookstore 4Lao Dianzhang
  6. 2024Horror Legend of Miao Ling
  7. 2024Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs
  8. 2024The Plot of FireYang Bojiao
  9. 2024Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise AgainZhu Dengming
  10. 2023七令诡事录
  11. 2023The Case of the Four Demon Coffins
  12. 2023Tomb KeeperWang Changgu
  13. 2023Uncle Maoshan
  14. 2023Huang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery
  15. 2023The PuppetSun Haichao
  16. 2023Soul of LightTu Lao
  17. 2023SakraXue Muhua
  18. 2022Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye ManMaster Guai
  19. 2022Song of the AssassinsOld Assassin
  20. 2022Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning
  21. 202212 HoursBoss
  22. 2022Detective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods
  23. 2021Drunken Fist
  24. 2020Crazy Beggar Su Qi ErOld Beggar
  25. 2020Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo PianBlack Wind
  26. 2020The Foggy MonsterOld Man
  27. 2019Medical Examiner Dr. Qin张富国
  28. 2019Love of Heaven and Earth
  29. 2019Binding SoulsPrincipal
  30. 2019Unbeatable Youth
  31. 2019Heroes Amidst Turmoil
  32. 2019皇家龙虎豹
  33. 2019吃鸡战场
  34. 2019King Zhuan Yu
  35. 2018Detective Bizarrerie Army Invincible
  36. 2018探案錄財寶大劫案
  37. 2017White Fish Town
  38. 2017Soccer KillerGuo Hua Qiang
  39. 2017Vampire Cleanup DepartmentMaster Ginger
  40. 2016Good Take!
  41. 2014Kung Fu JungleLui Ching-yuen
  42. 2014The House That Never Dies
  43. 2014Black Comedy
  44. 2014Once Upon a Time in ShanghaiLaughing Buddha
  45. 2013The GrandmasterGold Pavilion Client
  46. 2012Kung Fu Man
  47. 2012Mr. & Mrs. Gambler
  48. 2010The Haunting LoverUncle Shou
  49. 2010Just Another Pandora's Box
  50. 2009Jump
  51. 2004Kung Fu HustleBeggar
  52. 2003The Tai Chi Master
  53. 2003Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleDeranged Mongol
  54. 2000Charlie's AngelsChinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
  55. 1996How to Meet the Lucky Stars
  56. 1996Forbidden City CopEvil Mother
  57. 1995The Red WolfCruise passenger
  58. 1994Fist of LegendCaptain Jie
  59. 1994Young Wisely 2
  60. 1993Tai-Chi MasterTaoist Priest Ling
  61. 1993Master Wong vs. Master WongMaster Yuen
  62. 1993Flying DaggerNever Die
  63. 1993Young Wisely 1
  64. 1992King of Beggars
  65. 1992The Big DealChe Hai
  66. 1992Deadly Dream WomanYing's sifu
  67. 1992New Dragon Gate InnIron
  68. 1992Wizard's Curse
  69. 1992Truant HeroesDoggie's Dad
  70. 1991The Banquet
  71. 1991You Bet Your LifeChi
  72. 1991Once Upon a Time in ChinaYim's Opponent
  73. 1990Coup De GraceUncle Yen
  74. 1989Funny Ghost
  75. 1989Operation Pink Squad IIBuddist Monk
  76. 1988Operation Pink SquadDrug Dealer
  77. 1988Tiger CagePoliceman
  78. 1988Dragons ForeverThug on Ship (uncredited)
  79. 1986The Close Encounters of Vampire
  80. 1986Happy Din DonIronhand
  81. 1986A Heroic FightMaster Lin Wang
  82. 1985Lucky DiamondIQ
  83. 1985Mob Busters
  84. 1984Taoism DrunkardChiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
  85. 1984Drunken Tai ChiPuppetteer
  86. 1983Shaolin DrunkardGranny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
  87. 1983The Fung-shui Master
  88. 1982The Miracle FightersOld Woman
  89. 1982Legend of a Fighter
  90. 1981DreadnaughtMarshal's Assistant
  91. 1980The Buddhist Fiststutterer with bird cage
  92. 1979A Massacre SurvivorTeaches agility and defense with rings
  93. 1978Soul of the SwordPai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
  94. 1978The Vengeful BeautyCaptured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
  95. 1978Clan of AmazonsJuiling's Man
  96. 1978Flying Guillotine IIFlying Guillotine Man
  97. 1977Soul Brothers of Kung FuThug
  98. 1977The Sentimental SwordsmanYun's Invited Hero
  99. 1977The Battle WizardRevenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
  100. 1977The Mighty Peking ManBomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
  101. 1977The Jade Tiger
  102. 1977Clans of IntrigueStar Gang member
  103. 1977Instant Kung Fu Man
  104. 1976The Web of DeathOne of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
  105. 1976The Oily Maniac(uncredited)
  106. 1976The Magic BladeChien's Man (uncredited)
  107. 1976The Dragon MissilePalace Fight
  108. 1976Farewell to a Warrior
  109. 1976Killer ClansRoc Society Member
  110. 1976Bruce Lee and IThug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
  111. 1975The Super Inframan
  112. 1975Lady of the LawBandit (uncredited)
  113. 1975All Men Are BrothersRebel Officer
  114. 1974Na Cha the Great
  115. 1974The Stranger and the GunfighterConstable
  116. 1973Fist to FistThug
  117. 1973The Awaken PunchThug
  118. 1973The Heroine
  119. 1973The VillainsFeng's Comrade
  120. 1973Blood BrothersMountain Bandit (uncredited)