Yuen Cheung-Yan
Acting
Born: January 1, 1947 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Died: January 1, 2026 (aged 79)
Highest Rated
Biography
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.
Known for
The Matrix Reloaded
2003
The Matrix Revolutions
2003
Daredevil
2003
Charlie's Angels
2000
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003
Kung Fu Hustle
2004
Ip Man 4: The Finale
2019
The Forbidden Kingdom
2008
The Grandmaster
2013
Fist of Legend
1994
Kung Fu Jungle
2014
Once Upon a Time in China
1991
Photos (1)
Movies (153)
Charlie's Angels
Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
The Grandmaster
Gold Pavilion Client
Kung Fu Hustle
Beggar
Fist of Legend
Captain Jie
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Deranged Mongol
Once Upon a Time in China
Yim's Opponent
Sakra
Xue Muhua
Tai-Chi Master
Taoist Priest Ling
The Mighty Peking Man
Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
The Super Inframan
1975
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
The Heroic Ones
King Jin's Soldier
Forbidden City Cop
Evil Mother
Flying Guillotine II
Flying Guillotine Man
Man of Iron
Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
Dragons Forever
Thug on Ship (uncredited)
The Delightful Forest
Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
Just Another Pandora's Box
2010
The Banquet
1991
The Awaken Punch
Thug
The Deadly Duo
(uncredited)
Kung Fu Jungle
Lui Ching-yuen
Song of the Assassins
Old Assassin
King of Beggars
1992
The Oily Maniac
(uncredited)
Truant Heroes
Doggie's Dad
The Heroine
1973
New Dragon Gate Inn
Iron
The Trail of the Broken Blade
Captured Assassin (uncredited)
The One-Armed Swordsman
Feng's Disciple
Soul of the Sword
Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
Eagle Shadow Fist
Japanese Officer
Flying Dagger
Never Die
Legend of a Fighter
1982
Golden Swallow
Golden Dragon Five Heroes
The New One-Armed Swordsman
Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
The Assassin
(extra) (uncredited)
The Buddhist Fist
stutterer with bird cage
The Jade Tiger
1977
Binding Souls
Principal
The Magic Blade
Chien's Man (uncredited)
Vampire Cleanup Department
Master Ginger
Tiger Cage
Policeman
The Flying Dagger
Uncle's Man (uncredited)
The Anonymous Heroes
Drunk Officer (uncredited)
Blood Brothers
Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
Dreadnaught
Marshal's Assistant
Black Comedy
2014
The Miracle Fighters
Old Woman
The Web of Death
One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
The Boxer from Shantung
Yang's Thug (uncredited)
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
Constable
The Twelve Gold Medallions
Mountain Slicing Squad
Heroes Amidst Turmoil
2019
The Water Margin
(uncredited)
The Chinese Boxer
1970
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
Laughing Buddha
Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021
The Sword of Swords
Shang's thug [extra]
The Vengeful Beauty
Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
All Men Are Brothers
Rebel Officer
Instant Kung Fu Man
1977
Bruce Lee and I
Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
Drunken Tai Chi
Puppetteer
The Bastard
Gu's Thug
Good Take!
2016
Soccer Killer
Guo Hua Qiang
How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996
The Singing Thief
Wang's henchman
The Fung-shui Master
1983
The Sentimental Swordsman
Yun's Invited Hero
Wizard's Curse
1992
Duel of Fists
Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
Happy Din Don
Ironhand
Killer Clans
Roc Society Member
Have Sword, Will Travel
Extra (uncredited)
Clans of Intrigue
Star Gang member
The Lotus Lamp
God of Thunder's Fellow
The Magnificent Trio
1966
The Battle Wizard
Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
The Angry Guest
Jin Long Student (uncredited)
Funny Ghost
1989
Shaolin Drunkard
Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
The House That Never Dies
2014
Na Cha the Great
1974
Vengeance!
Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
The Red Wolf
Cruise passenger
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
Thug
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
BDG Thug
Clan of Amazons
Juiling's Man
The Haunting Lover
Uncle Shou
Taoism Drunkard
Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
Horror Legend of Miao Ling
2024
The Dragon Missile
Palace Fight
Lucky Diamond
IQ
Deadly Dream Woman
Ying's sifu
The Invincible Fist
Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
The Duel
Old Chin's Man (uncredited)
Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo Pian
Black Wind
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967
Operation Pink Squad
Drug Dealer
Crazy Beggar Su Qi Er
Old Beggar
Fist to Fist
Thug
The Tai Chi Master
2003
The Big Deal
Che Hai
Operation Pink Squad II
Buddist Monk
You Bet Your Life
Chi
The Prodigal Boxer
1972
A Heroic Fight
Master Lin Wang
Mr. & Mrs. Gambler
2012
Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs
2024
Good Autumn, Mommy
Master Liu
12 Hours
Boss
Lady of the Law
Bandit (uncredited)
The Wandering Swordsman
1970
Red Wedding Dress
刘庆山
Master Wong vs. Master Wong
Master Yuen
Veil of Chu
Master
Jump
2009
Unbeatable Youth
2019
Coup De Grace
Uncle Yen
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again
Zhu Dengming
Young Wisely 2
1994
Kung Fu Man
2012
The Villains
Feng's Comrade
Man from Interpol
1967
Young Wisely 1
1993
Farewell to a Warrior
1976
Huang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery
2023
Drunken Fist
2021
The Close Encounters of Vampire
1986
七令诡事录
2023
Detective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods
2022
Mob Busters
1985
The Puppet
Sun Haichao
The Case of the Four Demon Coffins
2023
Soul of Light
Tu Lao
Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning
2022
Uncle Maoshan
2023
Tomb Keeper
Wang Changgu
Late Night Bookstore 4
Lao Dianzhang
Love of Heaven and Earth
2019
Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye Man
Master Guai
皇家龙虎豹
2019
King Zhuan Yu
2019
A Massacre Survivor
Teaches agility and defense with rings
The Plot of Fire
Yang Bojiao
The Foggy Monster
Old Man
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin
张富国
White Fish Town
2017
吃鸡战场
2019
探案錄財寶大劫案
2018
Detective Bizarrerie Army Invincible
2018
TV Shows (4)
Self / Appearances (1)
Upcoming (1)
Directing (24)
The Water Margin
Action Director
Live Hard
Director
Heroes of Sung
Action Director
36th Chamber of Southern Shaolin
Director
Legend of a Fighter
Action Director
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III
Action Director
Wizard's Curse
Director
Funny Ghost
Director
The Red Wolf
Action Director
Thunder Cops II
Action Director
Here Comes a Vampire
Director
Taoism Drunkard
Director
Challenge of the Gamesters
Action Director
Lucky Diamond
Director
The Tai Chi Master
Action Director
Operation Pink Squad II
Action Director
Shogun and Little Kitchen
Action Director
No More Love No More Death
Action Director
Coup De Grace
Director
Coup De Grace
Action Director
Southern Shaolin
Director
Kung Fu Man
Director
Dark Side of China Town
Director
Kung Fu Vampire
Director
Writing (2)
Other Crew (54)
The Matrix Reloaded
Stunts
The Matrix Revolutions
Stunt Coordinator
The Forbidden Kingdom
Stunts
Daredevil
Fight Choreographer
Daredevil
Martial Arts Choreographer
Iron Monkey
Choreographer
Tai-Chi Master
Fight Choreographer
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Choreographer
The Mighty Peking Man
Martial Arts Choreographer
In the Line of Duty 3
Martial Arts Choreographer
True Legend
Choreographer
Last Hero in China
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia
Martial Arts Choreographer
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Oily Maniac
Martial Arts Choreographer
Tiger Cage II
Martial Arts Choreographer
King Eagle
Stunt Coordinator
The Banquet
Choreographer
Kung Fu Chefs
Stunts
Run for Life Ladies from China
Choreographer
Tiger Cage
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Gambling Syndicate
Choreographer
Sifu vs. Vampire
Choreographer
The Web of Death
Martial Arts Choreographer
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
Martial Arts Choreographer
Fire Dragon
Choreographer
The Bastard
Martial Arts Choreographer
Good Take!
Stunts
Call to Arms
Martial Arts Choreographer
Killer Clans
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Little Drunken Masters
Stunt Coordinator
The Bloody Fists
Choreographer
Vengeance!
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Red Wolf
Stunt Coordinator
The Red Wolf
Martial Arts Choreographer
What Price Honesty?
Martial Arts Choreographer
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Duel
Martial Arts Choreographer
Operation Pink Squad
Martial Arts Choreographer
Fist to Fist
Martial Arts Choreographer
Madam City Hunter
Stunt Coordinator
The Big Deal
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Big Boss Part II
Fight Choreographer
The Big Boss Part II
Stunt Coordinator
The Brothers
Stunt Coordinator
No More Love No More Death
Choreographer
Death Blow
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Villains
Martial Arts Choreographer
Brotherhood
Choreographer
Kung Fu Vampire
Martial Arts Choreographer
All Night Long
Choreographer
The Mad Killer
Martial Arts Choreographer
A Massacre Survivor
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Young Heroes of the Street
Martial Arts Choreographer