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Donnie Yen

Donnie Yen

Actor · Born 1963-07-27 · Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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Biography

Donnie Yen Chi-tan (Chinese: 甄子丹; Jyutping: jan1 zi2 daan1; pinyin: Zhēn Zǐdān; born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. His accolades include three Golden Horse Awards and five Hong Kong Film Awards. He is best known for portraying Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man in the Ip Man film series, namely Ip Man (2008), Ip Man 2 (2010), Ip Man 3 (2015), and Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019). He also served as a co-producer of the spin-off Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018). Born in Guangdong, Yen developed an interest in martial arts at a young age and began experimenting with various styles, including tai chi and other traditional Chinese martial arts. At age 18, he auditioned for action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping in Hong Kong. He landed his first starring role in the 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action film  Drunken Tai Chi. He made his breakthrough role as the antagonist General Nap-lan in Once Upon a Time in China II (1992), opposite Jet Li's character. He appeared in several other Hong Kong kung fu films, including Iron Monkey (1993) and Wing Chun (1994). In 1997, he starred in his directorial debut film, Legend of the Wolf. Yen made his American d…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) — Chirrut Imwe
  2. xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) — Xiang
  3. John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) — Caine
  4. Mulan (2020) — Commander Tung
  5. Blade II (2002) — Snowman
  6. Ip Man (2008) — Yip Man
  7. Hero (2002) — Sky
  8. Ip Man 2 (2010) — Ip Man
  9. Shanghai Knights (2003) — Wu Chow
  10. Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) — Ip Man
  11. Ip Man 3 (2015) — Ip Man
  12. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016) — Silent Wolf
  13. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) — Hahou Mo
  14. Highlander: Endgame (2000) — Jin Ke
  15. Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) — Chen Zhen
  16. Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) — Shum Chung Yang
  17. Flash Point (2007) — Ma
  18. SPL: Kill Zone (2005) — Inspector Ma Kwun
  19. Iron Monkey (1993) — Wong Kei-ying
  20. Dragon (2011) — Liu Jinxi / Tang Long
  21. Raging Fire (2021) — Bong
  22. Big Brother (2018) — Henry Chen Xia
  23. Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) — Commander Lan
  24. Dragon Tiger Gate (2006) — Dragon Wong
  25. The Monkey King (2014) — Sun Wukong / Monkey King
  26. The Prosecutor (2024) — Fok Chi Ho
  27. Iceman (2014) — Ying
  28. Running Man (2010)
  29. 14 Blades (2010) — Qinglong
  30. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self - Guest
  31. Sakra (2023) — Qiao Feng / Xiao Feng
  32. Seven Swords (2005) — Chu Zhaonan
  33. Special ID (2013) — Dragon Chan
  34. Painted Skin (2008) — Pang Yong
  35. New Dragon Gate Inn (1992) — Eunuch Tso Siu Yan
  36. Chasing the Dragon (2017) — Crippled Ho
  37. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) — Fallon Zhu
  38. An Empress and the Warriors (2008) — General Muyong Xuehu
  39. The Lost Bladesman (2011) — Guan Yunchang
  40. The Twins Effect II (2004) — General Lone

Directed

  1. The Prosecutor (2024) — Director
  2. Sakra (2023) — Director
  3. Legend of the Wolf (1997) — Director
  4. Ballistic Kiss (1998) — Director
  5. Shanghai Affairs (1998) — Director
  6. Protégé de la Rose Noire (2004) — Director
  7. Caine — Director