Yuen Cheung-Yan

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Charlie's Angels (2000) — Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
2. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) — Deranged Mongol
3. Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — Beggar
4. The Grandmaster (2013) — Gold Pavilion Client
5. Fist of Legend (1994) — Captain Jie
6. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) — Lui Ching-yuen
7. Once Upon a Time in China (1991) — Yim's Opponent
8. Dragons Forever (1988) — Thug on Ship (uncredited)
9. Tai-Chi Master (1993) — Taoist Priest Ling
10. Sakra (2023) — Xue Muhua
11. Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014) — Laughing Buddha
12. New Dragon Gate Inn (1992) — Iron
13. King of Beggars (1992)
14. Forbidden City Cop (1996) — Evil Mother
15. The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) — Feng's Disciple
16. Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969) — Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
17. The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) — Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
18. The Super Inframan (1975)
19. The Heroine (1973)
20. The Mighty Peking Man (1977) — Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
21. Tiger Cage (1988) — Policeman
22. The Boxer from Shantung (1972) — Yang's Thug (uncredited)
23. Vampire Cleanup Department (2017) — Master Ginger
24. The Chinese Boxer (1970)
25. Golden Swallow (1968) — Golden Dragon Five Heroes
26. The Oily Maniac (1976) — (uncredited)
27. Blood Brothers (1973) — Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
28. Eagle Shadow Fist (1973) — Japanese Officer
29. The Magic Blade (1976) — Chien's Man (uncredited)
30. The Battle Wizard (1977) — Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
31. Killer Clans (1976) — Roc Society Member
32. Just Another Pandora's Box (2010)
33. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) — Extra (uncredited)
34. Dreadnaught (1981) — Marshal's Assistant
35. The Heroic Ones (1970) — King Jin's Soldier
36. The Miracle Fighters (1982) — Old Woman
37. The Duel (1971) — Old Chin's Man (uncredited)
38. Vengeance! (1970) — Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
39. The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974) — Constable
40. Flying Guillotine II (1978) — Flying Guillotine Man

Directed

1. Taoism Drunkard (1984) — Director
2. Wizard's Curse (1992) — Director
3. Funny Ghost (1989) — Director
4. Coup De Grace (1990) — Director
5. Lucky Diamond (1985) — Director
6. Live Hard (1989) — Director
7. Here Comes a Vampire (1990) — Director
8. Kung Fu Vampire (1993) — Director
9. Dark Side of China Town (1989) — Director
10. Kung Fu Man (2012) — Director
11. 36th Chamber of Southern Shaolin (2004) — Director
12. Southern Shaolin (2003) — Director