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name: "Yuen Cheung-Yan"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/yuen-cheung-yan"
fi1m_id: "yuen-cheung-yan"
imdb_id: "nm0950604"
tmdb_id: 65975
wikidata_id: "Q8060276"
roles: []
born: "1 January 1947"
died: "1 January 2026"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 1
average_over: 1
updated: "2026-09-26T02:13:12.593269+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Yuen Cheung-Yan

## Identity

Yuen Cheung-Yan

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/yuen-cheung-yan
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** yuen-cheung-yan
- **IMDb ID:** nm0950604
- **TMDB ID:** 65975
- **Wikidata ID:** Q8060276
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuen_Cheung-yan, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8060276, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0950604/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/65975

Actor. Born 1 January 1947 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony. Died 1 January 2026.

## Details

- **Born:** 1 January 1947, Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
- **Died:** 1 January 2026
- **Also known as:** Yuan Hsiang-Jen, Yuan Hsian-Jen, Yuen Chong-Yan, Yuen Cheong-Yan, Yuen Cheung-Yen, Yuan Hsiang-Ten, Yuan Hsiang-Yen, Yuan Chang-Jen, Yuan Shyang-Ren, Yuen Cheng-Yan, Yuan Xiang-Ren, Yuen Chung-Yan
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuen_Cheung-yan, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8060276, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0950604/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/65975

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*Once Upon a Time in China*](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-time-in-china.md) (81)

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## Biography

Yuen Cheung-yan (also credited as Yuan Hsiang-Jen, Yuan Hsian-Jen, Yuen Chong-Yan and Yuen Cheong-Yan) is a Hong Kong actor, director, stuntman and fight choreographer. He is the son of Yuen Siu-tien and brother of Yuen Woo-ping. During the 1970s and early 1980s he worked with his family on Hong Kong kung fu films including *Shaolin Drunkard* (1983) and *The Miracle Fighters* (1983).

His acting credits include *Once Upon a Time in China* (1991) as Yim's Opponent, *Tai Chi Master* (1993) as Reverend Ling, *Fist of Legend* (1994) as Inspector Jie, *Kung Fu Hustle* (2004) as the Beggar and *Kung Fu Jungle* (2014) as Lui Ching-yuen. He also worked as a fight choreographer, winning the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography for *Once Upon a Time in China* (1991), and contributed to American films such as *Charlie's Angels* (2000). He died on 1 January 2026 in Hong Kong.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (1)

- *Once Upon a Time in China* (1991), Fi1m 81, as Yim's Opponent — [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-time-in-china.md)

## Complete filmography (204)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Good Autumn, Mommy* (2025), as Master Liu
- *Veil of Chu* (2025), as Master
- *Red Wedding Dress* (2025), as 刘庆山
- *Late Night Bookstore 4* (2025), as Lao Dianzhang
- *Horror Legend of Miao Ling* (2024), Actor
- *Heroes* (2024), series, as Head Constable Qin
- *Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs* (2024), Actor
- *The Plot of Fire* (2024), as Yang Bojiao
- *Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again* (2024), as Zhu Dengming
- *七令诡事录* (2023), Actor
- *The Case of the Four Demon Coffins* (2023), Actor
- *Tomb Keeper* (2023), as Wang Changgu
- *Uncle Maoshan* (2023), Actor
- *Huang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery* (2023), Actor
- *The Puppet* (2023), as Sun Haichao
- *Soul of Light* (2023), as Tu Lao
- *Sakra* (2023), as Xue Muhua
- *Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye Man* (2022), as Master Guai
- *Song of the Assassins* (2022), as Old Assassin
- *Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning* (2022), Actor
- *12 Hours* (2022), as Boss
- *Detective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods* (2022), Actor
- *Kung Fu Stuntmen* (2021), Actor
- *Drunken Fist* (2021), Actor
- *Crazy Beggar Su Qi Er* (2020), as Old Beggar
- *Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo Pian* (2020), as Black Wind
- *The Foggy Monster* (2020), as Old Man
- *Medical Examiner Dr. Qin* (2019), as 张富国
- *Ip Man 4: The Finale* (2019), Choreographer
- *Love of Heaven and Earth* (2019), Actor
- *Binding Souls* (2019), as Principal
- *Unbeatable Youth* (2019), Actor
- *Heroes Amidst Turmoil* (2019), Actor
- *皇家龙虎豹* (2019), Actor
- *吃鸡战场* (2019), Actor
- *King Zhuan Yu* (2019), Actor
- *Detective Bizarrerie Army Invincible* (2018), Actor
- *探案錄財寶大劫案* (2018), Actor
- *The Thousand Faces of Dunjia* (2017), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *White Fish Town* (2017), Actor
- *Soccer Killer* (2017), as Guo Hua Qiang
- *Vampire Cleanup Department* (2017), as Master Ginger
- *Good Take!* (2016), as Stunts
- *Kung Fu Jungle* (2014), as Lui Ching-yuen
- *Sifu vs. Vampire* (2014), Choreographer
- *The House That Never Dies* (2014), Actor
- *Black Comedy* (2014), Actor
- *Once Upon a Time in Shanghai* (2014), as Laughing Buddha · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The Grandmaster* (2013), as Gold Pavilion Client
- *Kung Fu Man* (2012), Director
- *Mr. & Mrs. Gambler* (2012), Actor
- *The Haunting Lover* (2010), as Uncle Shou
- *Just Another Pandora's Box* (2010), Actor
- *True Legend* (2010), Choreographer
- *Jump* (2009), Actor
- *Kung Fu Chefs* (2009), Stunts
- *The Forbidden Kingdom* (2008), Stunts
- *The Banquet* (2006), Choreographer
- *Kung Fu Hustle* (2004), as Beggar
- *36th Chamber of Southern Shaolin* (2004), series, Director
- *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Tai Chi Master* (2003), Action Director
- *Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle* (2003), as Deranged Mongol
- *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003), Stunts
- *Daredevil* (2003), Fight Choreographer, Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Southern Shaolin* (2003), series, Director
- *Charlie's Angels* (2000), as Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
- *The Water Margin* (1998), series, Action Director
- *The Master of Tai Chi* (1998), series, Actor
- *How to Meet the Lucky Stars* (1996), Actor
- *Forbidden City Cop* (1996), as Evil Mother
- *The Red Wolf* (1995), as Cruise passenger · Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
- *The Little Drunken Masters* (1995), Stunt Coordinator
- *Fist of Legend* (1994), as Captain Jie
- *Fire Dragon* (1994), Choreographer
- *Young Wisely 2* (1994), Actor
- *Tai-Chi Master* (1993), as Taoist Priest Ling · Fight Choreographer
- *Madam City Hunter* (1993), Stunt Coordinator
- *Iron Monkey* (1993), Choreographer
- *Kung Fu Vampire* (1993), Martial Arts Choreographer, Director
- *No More Love No More Death* (1993), Action Director, Choreographer
- *Last Hero in China* (1993), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Master Wong vs. Master Wong* (1993), as Master Yuen
- *Flying Dagger* (1993), as Never Die
- *Run for Life Ladies from China* (1993), Choreographer
- *Young Wisely 1* (1993), Actor
- *King of Beggars* (1992), Actor
- *The Big Deal* (1992), as Che Hai · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Deadly Dream Woman* (1992), as Ying's sifu
- *New Dragon Gate Inn* (1992), as Iron
- *Wizard's Curse* (1992), Director
- *Shogun and Little Kitchen* (1992), Action Director
- *Truant Heroes* (1992), as Doggie's Dad
- *The Banquet* (1991), Actor
- *You Bet Your Life* (1991), as Chi
- *Once Upon a Time in China* (1991), as Yim's Opponent — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-time-in-china.md)
- *Tiger Cage II* (1990), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Here Comes a Vampire* (1990), Director
- *Coup De Grace* (1990), as Uncle Yen · Director, Action Director
- *Thunder Cops II* (1989), Action Director
- *Live Hard* (1989), Director
- *Funny Ghost* (1989), Director
- *Operation Pink Squad II* (1989), as Buddist Monk · Action Director
- *It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III* (1989), Action Director
- *Dark Side of China Town* (1989), Director
- *All Night Long* (1989), Choreographer
- *Operation Pink Squad* (1988), as Drug Dealer · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *In the Line of Duty 3* (1988), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Tiger Cage* (1988), as Policeman · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Dragons Forever* (1988), as Thug on Ship (uncredited)
- *The Devil Force* (1987), series, Actor
- *The Close Encounters of Vampire* (1986), Actor
- *Happy Din Don* (1986), as Ironhand
- *A Heroic Fight* (1986), as Master Lin Wang
- *Lucky Diamond* (1985), as IQ · Director, Screenplay
- *Mob Busters* (1985), Actor
- *Taoism Drunkard* (1984), as Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist · Director
- *Drunken Tai Chi* (1984), as Puppetteer
- *Shaolin Drunkard* (1983), as Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
- *The Fung-shui Master* (1983), Actor
- *The Young Heroes of the Street* (1982), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The Miracle Fighters* (1982), as Old Woman · Screenplay
- *The Fist* (1982), series, as 江户八忍之首
- *Legend of a Fighter* (1982), Action Director
- *What Price Honesty?* (1981), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Challenge of the Gamesters* (1981), Action Director
- *Dreadnaught* (1981), as Marshal's Assistant
- *The Buddhist Fist* (1980), as stutterer with bird cage
- *The Brothers* (1979), Stunt Coordinator
- *A Massacre Survivor* (1979), as Teaches agility and defense with rings · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Soul of the Sword* (1978), as Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
- *The Vengeful Beauty* (1978), as Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
- *Clan of Amazons* (1978), as Juiling's Man
- *Flying Guillotine II* (1978), as Flying Guillotine Man
- *Soul Brothers of Kung Fu* (1977), as Thug · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The Sentimental Swordsman* (1977), as Yun's Invited Hero
- *The Battle Wizard* (1977), as Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
- *The Mighty Peking Man* (1977), as Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The Jade Tiger* (1977), Actor
- *Clans of Intrigue* (1977), as Star Gang member
- *Instant Kung Fu Man* (1977), Actor
- *The Web of Death* (1976), as One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited) · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The Oily Maniac* (1976), as (uncredited) · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Brotherhood* (1976), Choreographer
- *The Magic Blade* (1976), as Chien's Man (uncredited)
- *The Dragon Missile* (1976), as Palace Fight
- *Farewell to a Warrior* (1976), Actor
- *Killer Clans* (1976), as Roc Society Member · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Bruce Lee and I* (1976), as Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
- *The Big Boss Part II* (1976), Fight Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
- *The Super Inframan* (1975), Actor
- *Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold* (1975), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Lady of the Law* (1975), as Bandit (uncredited)
- *All Men Are Brothers* (1975), as Rebel Officer
- *The Gambling Syndicate* (1975), Choreographer
- *Na Cha the Great* (1974), Actor
- *The Stranger and the Gunfighter* (1974), as Constable
- *Heroes of Sung* (1973), Action Director
- *Death Blow* (1973), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Fist to Fist* (1973), as Thug · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The Awaken Punch* (1973), as Thug
- *The Heroine* (1973), Actor
- *The Villains* (1973), as Feng's Comrade · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Blood Brothers* (1973), as Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
- *The Bastard* (1973), as Gu's Thug · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Call to Arms* (1973), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *Eagle Shadow Fist* (1973), as Japanese Officer
- *Man of Iron* (1972), as Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
- *The Prodigal Boxer* (1972), Actor
- *The Delightful Forest* (1972), as Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
- *The Bloody Fists* (1972), Choreographer
- *The Water Margin* (1972), as (uncredited)
- *The Angry Guest* (1972), as Jin Long Student (uncredited)
- *The Boxer from Shantung* (1972), as Yang's Thug (uncredited)
- *The Deadly Duo* (1971), as (uncredited)
- *Duel of Fists* (1971), as Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
- *The Mad Killer* (1971), Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The Anonymous Heroes* (1971), as Drunk Officer (uncredited)
- *The Duel* (1971), as Old Chin's Man (uncredited) · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The New One-Armed Swordsman* (1971), as Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
- *King Eagle* (1971), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Chinese Boxer* (1970), Actor
- *The Heroic Ones* (1970), as King Jin's Soldier
- *The Twelve Gold Medallions* (1970), as Mountain Slicing Squad
- *Vengeance!* (1970), as Adjutant Gao's Officer  (uncredited) · Martial Arts Choreographer
- *The Wandering Swordsman* (1970), Actor
- *Have Sword, Will Travel* (1969), as Extra (uncredited)
- *Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu* (1969), Actor
- *The Invincible Fist* (1969), as Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
- *The Flying Dagger* (1969), as Uncle's Man (uncredited)
- *Return of the One-Armed Swordsman* (1969), as Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
- *The Singing Thief* (1969), as Wang's henchman
- *The Sword of Swords* (1968), as Shang's thug [extra]
- *Golden Swallow* (1968), as Golden Dragon Five Heroes
- *哪宅闹东海* (1968), Actor
- *The Assassin* (1967), as (extra) (uncredited)
- *The One-Armed Swordsman* (1967), as Feng's Disciple
- *Man from Interpol* (1967), Actor
- *Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell* (1967), Actor
- *The Trail of the Broken Blade* (1967), as Captured Assassin (uncredited)
- *The Magnificent Trio* (1966), Actor
- *The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon* (1966), as BDG Thug
- *The Lotus Lamp* (1965), as God of Thunder's Fellow
- *CHEF*, Actor

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