Yuen Cheung-yan

Acting

Yuen Cheung-yan

Born 1 January 1947 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony · Died 1 January 2026 at 79

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

Highlights

Kung Fu Hustle2004 · Film · Beggar
Charlie's Angels2000 · Film · Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
Fist of Legend1994 · Film · Captain Jie
The Grandmaster2013 · Film · Gold Pavilion Client
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle2003 · Film · Deranged Mongol
Once Upon a Time in China1991 · Film · Yim's Opponent

Filmography

Movies

157 films

Good Autumn, Mommy2025 · Film · Master Liu
Veil of Chu2025 · Film · Master
Red Wedding Dress2025 · Film · 刘庆山
Late Night Bookstore 42025 · Film · Lao Dianzhang
Horror Legend of Miao Ling2024 · Film
Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs2024 · Film
The Plot of Fire2024 · Film · Yang Bojiao
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again2024 · Film · Zhu Dengming
七令诡事录2023 · Film
The Case of the Four Demon Coffins2023 · Film
Tomb Keeper2023 · Film · Wang Changgu
Uncle Maoshan2023 · Film
Huang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery2023 · Film
The Puppet2023 · Film · Sun Haichao
Soul of Light2023 · Film · Tu Lao
Sakra2023 · Film · Xue Muhua
Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye Man2022 · Film · Master Guai
Song of the Assassins2022 · Film · Old Assassin
Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning2022 · Film
12 Hours2022 · Film · Boss
Detective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods2022 · Film
Kung Fu Stuntmen2021 · Film
Drunken Fist2021 · Film
Crazy Beggar Su Qi Er2020 · Film · Old Beggar
Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo Pian2020 · Film · Black Wind
The Foggy Monster2020 · Film · Old Man
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin2019 · Film · 张富国
Love of Heaven and Earth2019 · Film
Binding Souls2019 · Film · Principal
Unbeatable Youth2019 · Film
Heroes Amidst Turmoil2019 · Film
皇家龙虎豹2019 · Film
吃鸡战场2019 · Film
King Zhuan Yu2019 · Film
Detective Bizarrerie Army Invincible2018 · Film
探案錄財寶大劫案2018 · Film
White Fish Town2017 · Film
Soccer Killer2017 · Film · Guo Hua Qiang
Vampire Cleanup Department2017 · Film · Master Ginger
Good Take!2016 · Film
Kung Fu Jungle2014 · Film · Lui Ching-yuen
The House That Never Dies2014 · Film
Black Comedy2014 · Film
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai2014 · Film · Laughing Buddha
The Grandmaster2013 · Film · Gold Pavilion Client
Kung Fu Man2012 · Film
Mr. & Mrs. Gambler2012 · Film
The Haunting Lover2010 · Film · Uncle Shou
Just Another Pandora's Box2010 · Film
Jump2009 · Film
Kung Fu Hustle2004 · Film · Beggar
The Tai Chi Master2003 · Film
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle2003 · Film · Deranged Mongol
Charlie's Angels2000 · Film · Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
How to Meet the Lucky Stars1996 · Film
Forbidden City Cop1996 · Film · Evil Mother
The Red Wolf1995 · Film · Cruise passenger
Fist of Legend1994 · Film · Captain Jie
Young Wisely 21994 · Film
Tai-Chi Master1993 · Film · Taoist Priest Ling
Kung Fu Vampire1993 · Film · Director
Master Wong vs. Master Wong1993 · Film · Master Yuen
Flying Dagger1993 · Film · Never Die
Young Wisely 11993 · Film
King of Beggars1992 · Film
The Big Deal1992 · Film · Che Hai
Deadly Dream Woman1992 · Film · Ying's sifu
New Dragon Gate Inn1992 · Film · Iron
Wizard's Curse1992 · Film
Truant Heroes1992 · Film · Doggie's Dad
The Banquet1991 · Film
You Bet Your Life1991 · Film · Chi
Once Upon a Time in China1991 · Film · Yim's Opponent
Here Comes a Vampire1990 · Film · Director
Coup De Grace1990 · Film · Uncle Yen
Live Hard1989 · Film · Director
Funny Ghost1989 · Film
Operation Pink Squad II1989 · Film · Buddist Monk
Dark Side of China Town1989 · Film · Director
Operation Pink Squad1988 · Film · Drug Dealer
Tiger Cage1988 · Film · Policeman
Dragons Forever1988 · Film · Thug on Ship (uncredited)
The Close Encounters of Vampire1986 · Film
Happy Din Don1986 · Film · Ironhand
A Heroic Fight1986 · Film · Master Lin Wang
Lucky Diamond1985 · Film · IQ
Mob Busters1985 · Film
Taoism Drunkard1984 · Film · Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
Drunken Tai Chi1984 · Film · Puppetteer
Shaolin Drunkard1983 · Film · Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
The Fung-shui Master1983 · Film
The Miracle Fighters1982 · Film · Old Woman
Legend of a Fighter1982 · Film
Dreadnaught1981 · Film · Marshal's Assistant
The Buddhist Fist1980 · Film · stutterer with bird cage
A Massacre Survivor1979 · Film · Teaches agility and defense with rings
Soul of the Sword1978 · Film · Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
The Vengeful Beauty1978 · Film · Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
Clan of Amazons1978 · Film · Juiling's Man
Flying Guillotine II1978 · Film · Flying Guillotine Man
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu1977 · Film · Thug
The Sentimental Swordsman1977 · Film · Yun's Invited Hero
The Battle Wizard1977 · Film · Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
The Mighty Peking Man1977 · Film · Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
The Jade Tiger1977 · Film
Clans of Intrigue1977 · Film · Star Gang member
Instant Kung Fu Man1977 · Film
The Web of Death1976 · Film · One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
The Oily Maniac1976 · Film · (uncredited)
The Magic Blade1976 · Film · Chien's Man (uncredited)
The Dragon Missile1976 · Film · Palace Fight
Farewell to a Warrior1976 · Film
Killer Clans1976 · Film · Roc Society Member
Bruce Lee and I1976 · Film · Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
The Super Inframan1975 · Film
Lady of the Law1975 · Film · Bandit (uncredited)
All Men Are Brothers1975 · Film · Rebel Officer
Na Cha the Great1974 · Film
The Stranger and the Gunfighter1974 · Film · Constable
Fist to Fist1973 · Film · Thug
The Awaken Punch1973 · Film · Thug
The Heroine1973 · Film
The Villains1973 · Film · Feng's Comrade
Blood Brothers1973 · Film · Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
The Bastard1973 · Film · Gu's Thug
Eagle Shadow Fist1973 · Film · Japanese Officer
Man of Iron1972 · Film · Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
The Prodigal Boxer1972 · Film
The Delightful Forest1972 · Film · Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
The Water Margin1972 · Film · (uncredited)
The Angry Guest1972 · Film · Jin Long Student (uncredited)
The Boxer from Shantung1972 · Film · Yang's Thug (uncredited)
The Deadly Duo1971 · Film · (uncredited)
Duel of Fists1971 · Film · Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
The Anonymous Heroes1971 · Film · Drunk Officer (uncredited)
The Duel1971 · Film · Old Chin's Man (uncredited)
The New One-Armed Swordsman1971 · Film · Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
The Chinese Boxer1970 · Film
The Heroic Ones1970 · Film · King Jin's Soldier
The Twelve Gold Medallions1970 · Film · Mountain Slicing Squad
Vengeance!1970 · Film · Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
The Wandering Swordsman1970 · Film
Have Sword, Will Travel1969 · Film · Extra (uncredited)
The Invincible Fist1969 · Film · Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
The Flying Dagger1969 · Film · Uncle's Man (uncredited)
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman1969 · Film · Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
The Singing Thief1969 · Film · Wang's henchman
The Sword of Swords1968 · Film · Shang's thug [extra]
Golden Swallow1968 · Film · Golden Dragon Five Heroes
The Assassin1967 · Film · (extra) (uncredited)
The One-Armed Swordsman1967 · Film · Feng's Disciple
Man from Interpol1967 · Film
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell1967 · Film
The Trail of the Broken Blade1967 · Film · Captured Assassin (uncredited)
The Magnificent Trio1966 · Film
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon1966 · Film · BDG Thug
The Lotus Lamp1965 · Film · God of Thunder's Fellow

Filmography

Series

6 shows

Heroes2024 · Series · Head Constable Qin
36th Chamber of Southern Shaolin2004 · Series · Director
Southern Shaolin2003 · Series · Director
The Master of Tai Chi1998 · Series
The Devil Force1987 · Series
The Fist1982 · Series · 江户八忍之首