Yuen Cheung-Yan
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Yuen Cheung-Yan
Daredevil
2003
Filmography
Acting (157)
2025
Good Autumn, Mommyas Master Liu
2025
Veil of Chuas Master
5.0
2025
Red Wedding Dressas 刘庆山
3.5
2025
Late Night Bookstore 4as Lao Dianzhang
7.0
2024
The Plot of Fireas Yang Bojiao
1.0
2024
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Againas Zhu Dengming
2023
2023
Tomb Keeperas Wang Changgu
2023
2023
The Puppetas Sun Haichao
6.0
2023
Soul of Lightas Tu Lao
2.0
2023
Sakraas Xue Muhua
6.5
2022
Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye Manas Master Guai
3.0
2022
Song of the Assassinsas Old Assassin
5.6
2022
12 Hoursas Boss
6.8
2021
7.2
2021
2.0
2020
Crazy Beggar Su Qi Eras Old Beggar
6.7
2020
Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo Pianas Black Wind
8.0
2020
The Foggy Monsteras Old Man
2019
Medical Examiner Dr. Qinas 张富国
2019
Binding Soulsas Principal
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2017
8.0
2017
Soccer Killeras Guo Hua Qiang
5.2
2017
Vampire Cleanup Departmentas Master Ginger
6.1
2016
4.6
2014
Kung Fu Jungleas Lui Ching-yuen
6.8
4.6
2014
5.6
2014
Once Upon a Time in Shanghaias Laughing Buddha
7.1
2013
The Grandmasteras Gold Pavilion Client
6.6
2012
1.0
4.8
2010
The Haunting Loveras Uncle Shou
2.0
4.8
2009
4.9
2004
Kung Fu Hustleas Beggar
7.5
8.0
2003
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttleas Deranged Mongol
5.5
2001
2000
Charlie's Angelsas Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
5.9
6.0
1996
Forbidden City Copas Evil Mother
7.0
1995
The Red Wolfas Cruise passenger
6.3
1994
Fist of Legendas Captain Jie
7.5
1994
8.0
1993
Tai-Chi Masteras Taoist Priest Ling
7.2
1993
Master Wong vs. Master Wongas Master Yuen
5.3
1993
Flying Daggeras Never Die
4.6
1993
10.0
1992
7.1
1992
The Big Dealas Che Hai
6.0
1992
Deadly Dream Womanas Ying's sifu
4.3
1992
New Dragon Gate Innas Iron
7.4
1992
6.0
1992
Truant Heroesas Doggie's Dad
7.1
1991
5.8
1991
You Bet Your Lifeas Chi
8.2
1991
Once Upon a Time in Chinaas Yim's Opponent
7.1
1990
Coup De Graceas Uncle Yen
7.0
1989
6.3
1989
Operation Pink Squad IIas Buddist Monk
6.6
1988
Operation Pink Squadas Drug Dealer
4.6
1988
Tiger Cageas Policeman
6.5
1988
Dragons Foreveras Thug on Ship (uncredited)
7.2
1986
Happy Din Donas Ironhand
7.3
1986
A Heroic Fightas Master Lin Wang
8.0
1985
Lucky Diamondas IQ
7.7
1985
5.2
1984
Taoism Drunkardas Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
6.3
1984
Drunken Tai Chias Puppetteer
6.5
1983
Shaolin Drunkardas Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
7.8
5.5
1982
The Miracle Fightersas Old Woman
7.4
6.4
1981
Dreadnaughtas Marshal's Assistant
7.1
1980
The Buddhist Fistas stutterer with bird cage
5.6
1979
A Massacre Survivoras Teaches agility and defense with rings
5.0
1978
Soul of the Swordas Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
6.7
1978
The Vengeful Beautyas Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
6.7
1978
Clan of Amazonsas Juiling's Man
7.3
1978
Flying Guillotine IIas Flying Guillotine Man
6.2
1977
Soul Brothers of Kung Fuas Thug
6.4
1977
The Sentimental Swordsmanas Yun's Invited Hero
6.5
1977
The Battle Wizardas Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
5.9
1977
The Mighty Peking Manas Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
5.1
1977
7.4
1977
Clans of Intrigueas Star Gang member
6.6
6.3
1976
The Web of Deathas One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
6.7
1976
The Oily Maniacas (uncredited)
5.5
1976
The Magic Bladeas Chien's Man (uncredited)
6.6
1976
The Dragon Missileas Palace Fight
6.0
10.0
1976
Killer Clansas Roc Society Member
6.4
1976
Bruce Lee and Ias Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
4.3
6.1
1975
Lady of the Lawas Bandit (uncredited)
6.6
1975
All Men Are Brothersas Rebel Officer
7.0
1974
6.3
1974
The Stranger and the Gunfighteras Constable
5.4
1973
Fist to Fistas Thug
6.6
1973
The Awaken Punchas Thug
6.1
1973
4.1
1973
The Villainsas Feng's Comrade
6.0
1973
Blood Brothersas Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
6.4
1973
The Bastardas Gu's Thug
7.0
1973
Eagle Shadow Fistas Japanese Officer
5.6
1972
Man of Ironas Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
7.1
6.5
1972
The Delightful Forestas Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
6.5
1972
The Water Marginas (uncredited)
6.8
1972
The Angry Guestas Jin Long Student (uncredited)
6.0
1972
The Boxer from Shantungas Yang's Thug (uncredited)
6.9
1971
The Deadly Duoas (uncredited)
6.3
1971
Duel of Fistsas Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
6.8
1971
The Anonymous Heroesas Drunk Officer (uncredited)
6.8
1971
The Duelas Old Chin's Man (uncredited)
6.9
1971
The New One-Armed Swordsmanas Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
6.9
6.2
1970
The Heroic Onesas King Jin's Soldier
6.6
1970
The Twelve Gold Medallionsas Mountain Slicing Squad
6.8
1970
Vengeance!as Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
6.4
6.6
1969
Have Sword, Will Travelas Extra (uncredited)
7.1
6.5
1969
The Invincible Fistas Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
6.8
1969
The Flying Daggeras Uncle's Man (uncredited)
6.0
1969
Return of the One-Armed Swordsmanas Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
6.6
1969
The Singing Thiefas Wang's henchman
5.6
1968
The Sword of Swordsas Shang's thug [extra]
5.9
1968
Golden Swallowas Golden Dragon Five Heroes
6.4
1968
1967
The Assassinas (extra) (uncredited)
6.4
1967
The One-Armed Swordsmanas Feng's Disciple
6.9
1967
The Trail of the Broken Bladeas Captured Assassin (uncredited)
6.0
6.5
1966
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragonas BDG Thug
1965
The Lotus Lampas God of Thunder's Fellow
7.3
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Production & Directing (77)
2019
Ip Man 4: The FinaleChoreographer
7.3
2017
The Thousand Faces of DunjiaMartial Arts Choreographer
6.3
2016
Good Take!Stunts
4.6
2014
Sifu vs. VampireChoreographer
5.7
2014
Once Upon a Time in ShanghaiMartial Arts Choreographer
7.1
2012
Kung Fu ManDirector
1.0
2010
True LegendChoreographer
6.6
2009
Kung Fu ChefsStunts
5.5
2008
The Forbidden KingdomStunts
6.7
2006
The BanquetChoreographer
6.1
2003
The Matrix RevolutionsStunt Coordinator
6.8
2003
The Tai Chi MasterAction Director
8.0
2003
The Matrix ReloadedStunts
7.1
2003
DaredevilFight Choreographer
5.3
2003
DaredevilMartial Arts Choreographer
5.3
1995
The Red WolfAction Director
6.3
1995
The Red WolfStunt Coordinator
6.3
1995
The Red WolfMartial Arts Choreographer
6.3
1995
The Little Drunken MastersStunt Coordinator
9.0
1994
Fire DragonChoreographer
6.7
1993
Tai-Chi MasterFight Choreographer
7.2
1993
Madam City HunterStunt Coordinator
5.0
1993
Iron MonkeyChoreographer
7.4
1993
Kung Fu VampireMartial Arts Choreographer
5.0
1993
Kung Fu VampireDirector
5.0
1993
No More Love No More DeathAction Director
7.0
1993
No More Love No More DeathChoreographer
7.0
1993
Last Hero in ChinaMartial Arts Choreographer
6.3
1993
Run for Life Ladies from ChinaChoreographer
8.0
1992
The Big DealMartial Arts Choreographer
6.0
1992
Wizard's CurseDirector
6.0
1992
Shogun and Little KitchenAction Director
7.5
1990
Tiger Cage IIMartial Arts Choreographer
6.8
1990
Here Comes a VampireDirector
5.5
1990
Coup De GraceDirector
7.0
1990
Coup De GraceAction Director
7.0
1989
Thunder Cops IIAction Director
6.4
1989
Live HardDirector
7.0
1989
Funny GhostDirector
6.3
1989
Operation Pink Squad IIAction Director
6.6
1989
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World IIIAction Director
6.7
1989
Dark Side of China TownDirector
7.0
1989
All Night LongChoreographer
7.0
1988
Operation Pink SquadMartial Arts Choreographer
4.6
1988
In the Line of Duty 3Martial Arts Choreographer
6.6
1988
Tiger CageMartial Arts Choreographer
6.5
1985
Lucky DiamondDirector
7.7
1985
Lucky DiamondScreenplay
7.7
1984
Taoism DrunkardDirector
6.3
1982
The Young Heroes of the StreetMartial Arts Choreographer
6.0
1982
The Miracle FightersScreenplay
7.4
1982
Legend of a FighterAction Director
6.4
1981
What Price Honesty?Martial Arts Choreographer
6.8
1981
Challenge of the GamestersAction Director
6.3
1979
The BrothersStunt Coordinator
7.0
1979
A Massacre SurvivorMartial Arts Choreographer
5.0
1977
Soul Brothers of Kung FuMartial Arts Choreographer
6.4
1977
The Mighty Peking ManMartial Arts Choreographer
5.1
1976
The Web of DeathMartial Arts Choreographer
6.7
1976
The Oily ManiacMartial Arts Choreographer
5.5
1976
BrotherhoodChoreographer
4.2
1976
Killer ClansMartial Arts Choreographer
6.4
1976
The Big Boss Part IIFight Choreographer
5.8
1976
The Big Boss Part IIStunt Coordinator
5.8
1975
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of GoldMartial Arts Choreographer
5.8
1975
The Gambling SyndicateChoreographer
9.0
1973
Heroes of SungAction Director
7.8
1973
Death BlowMartial Arts Choreographer
9.0
1973
Fist to FistMartial Arts Choreographer
6.6
1973
The VillainsMartial Arts Choreographer
6.0
1973
The BastardMartial Arts Choreographer
7.0
1973
Call to ArmsMartial Arts Choreographer
5.5
1972
The Bloody FistsChoreographer
5.4
1971
The Mad KillerMartial Arts Choreographer
10.0
1971
The DuelMartial Arts Choreographer
6.9
1971
King EagleStunt Coordinator
6.3
1970
Vengeance!Martial Arts Choreographer
6.4