Chen Kuan-Tai

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Chen Kuan-Tai (Chinese: 陳觀泰, born 24 September 1945 in Guangdong, China) is a Chinese martial arts film star. He has primarily appeared in Shaw Brothers productions, and was one of the first solid trained, martial arts stars employed by the company. His first appearance in a Shaw work was in the 1969 film The Chinese Boxer, alongside Jimmy Wang Yu and Ben McDonald. Chen branched out as an actor with his tender roles in The Tea House and its sequel Big Brother Cheng, both directed by Chih-hung Kwei. These films gave Chen status as a "legitimate actor". After starring in the box office successes Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin, both helmed by the legendary martial arts director Lau Kar-leung, Chen left the Shaw Brothers Studio. While away from Shaw, Chen directed and starred in the 1977 film Iron Monkey (not to be confused with the 1993 film by Yuen Woo-Ping). Chen later returned to the Shaw Brothers in the films Crippled Avengers (directed by Chang Cheh), Killer Constable (directed by Chih-hung Kwei), and 3 Evil Masters (co-starring Yuen Tak of the Seven Little Fortunes). To date Chen has starred in over 100 films, ar…

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) — Gold Lion
2. Dragon Tiger Gate (2006) — Ma Kun
3. 14 Blades (2010) — Fa Huang
4. Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014) — Baldy Bai
5. Crippled Avengers (1978) — Black Tiger Dao Tian-Du
6. Iceman: The Time Traveler (2018) — Jiu Qiansui
7. The Final Master (2015) — Dojo Head
8. Fire of Conscience (2010) — Captain Kan
9. White Vengeance (2011) — Qiu Ran
10. Executioners from Shaolin (1977) — Hong Xiguan
11. The Flying Guillotine (1975) — Ma Teng
12. The Boxer from Shantung (1972) — Ma Yung Chen
13. Gallants (2010) — Dragon
14. Human Lanterns (1982) — Tan Fu
15. The Chinese Boxer (1970) — Casino guard (uncredited)
16. Vampire Hunters (2003) — Zombie Wrangler
17. Blood Brothers (1973) — Huang Chung
18. Tai-Pan (1986) — Pirate
19. Murderer (2009) — Tai
20. The Duel (1971) — Liu Shou Yi's Man (uncredited)
21. Challenge of the Masters (1976) — Lu Ah Tsai
22. Vengeance! (1970) — Two Different Bodyguards (uncredited)
23. Just Heroes (1989) — Tai
24. Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984) — Mochitsuki Soryu Han
25. The 14 Amazons (1972) — Soldier
26. Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984) — Yung Feng
27. The Water Margin (1972) — Tattooed Dragon, Shi Jin
28. Conspirators (2013) — Brother Chai
29. Killer Constable (1980) — Leng Tian-Ying
30. Little Dragon Maiden (1983) — Guo Jing
31. All Men Are Brothers (1975) — Tattooed Dragon / Shih Chen
32. 7-Man Army (1976) — Chiang Ming-kun
33. Man of Iron (1972) — The Iron Man
34. Heroes Two (1974) — Hung Hsi Kuan
35. Dealer/Healer (2017) — Machete
36. The Bloody Fists (1972) — Okagawa Takeo
37. The Savage Five (1974) — Ma Tao
38. The Iron Monkey (1977) — Iron Monkey
39. 7 Assassins (2013) — Brother Tai
40. Four Riders (1972) — Li Wei-shi

Directed

1. The Iron Monkey (1977) — Director
2. Big Boss of Shanghai (1979) — Director
3. Return to Action (1990) — Director
4. Invincible Monkey Fist (1978) — Director
5. Dangerous Person (1981) — Director
6. Who Is the Killer? (1982) — Director
7. The Simple-Minded Fellow (1976) — Director