Yuen Cheung-Yan
Known for Acting · 158 credits
- Born
- 1957-01-01
- Died
- 2026-01-01
- Place of birth
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
- Also known as
- Yuan Hsiang-Jen · Yuan Hsian-Jen · Yuen Chong-Yan · Yuen Cheong-Yan · Yuen Cheung-Yen · Yuan Hsiang-Ten
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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (156)
Kung Fu Hustle
2004
as Beggar
Charlie's Angels
2000
as Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
Sakra
2023
as Xue Muhua
Once Upon a Time in China
1991
as Yim's Opponent
Fist of Legend
1994
as Captain Jie
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003
as Deranged Mongol
New Dragon Gate Inn
1992
as Iron
King of Beggars
1992
The Grandmaster
2013
as Gold Pavilion Client
Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug on Ship (uncredited)
Forbidden City Cop
1996
as Evil Mother
Kung Fu Jungle
2014
as Lui Ching-yuen
Just Another Pandora's Box
2010
The Water Margin
1972
as (uncredited)
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
1969
as Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again
2024
as Zhu Dengming
The Heroic Ones
1970
as King Jin's Soldier
Tai-Chi Master
1993
as Taoist Priest Ling
The Banquet
1991
The One-Armed Swordsman
1967
as Feng's Disciple
All Men Are Brothers
1975
as Rebel Officer
Duel of Fists
1971
as Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
Killer Clans
1976
as Roc Society Member
Clan of Amazons
1978
as Juiling's Man
Song of the Assassins
2022
as Old Assassin
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
2014
as Laughing Buddha
The Boxer from Shantung
1972
as Yang's Thug (uncredited)
The Duel
1971
as Old Chin's Man (uncredited)
The Mighty Peking Man
1977
as Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
The Sword of Swords
1968
as Shang's thug [extra]
The Heroine
1973
The Miracle Fighters
1982
as Old Woman
Eagle Shadow Fist
1973
as Japanese Officer
The New One-Armed Swordsman
1971
as Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
The Jade Tiger
1977
Tiger Cage
1988
as Policeman
Golden Swallow
1968
as Golden Dragon Five Heroes
The Battle Wizard
1977
as Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
Coup De Grace
1990
as Uncle Yen
The Anonymous Heroes
1971
as Drunk Officer (uncredited)
The Deadly Duo
1971
as (uncredited)
The Chinese Boxer
1970
The Delightful Forest
1972
as Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
Blood Brothers
1973
as Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
The Web of Death
1976
as One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
Taoism Drunkard
1984
as Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996
The Vengeful Beauty
1978
as Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
Funny Ghost
1989
Vampire Cleanup Department
2017
as Master Ginger
The Magic Blade
1976
as Chien's Man (uncredited)
Truant Heroes
1992
as Doggie's Dad
Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021
Flying Guillotine II
1978
as Flying Guillotine Man
The Awaken Punch
1973
as Thug
The Invincible Fist
1969
as Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
Lucky Diamond
1985
as IQ
Happy Din Don
1986
as Ironhand
The Angry Guest
1972
as Jin Long Student (uncredited)
Clans of Intrigue
1977
as Star Gang member
Shaolin Drunkard
1983
as Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
The Super Inframan
1975
Dreadnaught
1981
as Marshal's Assistant
Fist to Fist
1973
as Thug
The Haunting Lover
2010
as Uncle Shou
Vengeance!
1970
as Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
The Singing Thief
1969
as Wang's henchman
The Oily Maniac
1976
as (uncredited)
Have Sword, Will Travel
1969
as Extra (uncredited)
Drunken Tai Chi
1984
as Puppetteer
Flying Dagger
1993
as Never Die
The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
as Yun's Invited Hero
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
1977
as Thug
The Tai Chi Master
2003
Lady of the Law
1975
as Bandit (uncredited)
Wizard's Curse
1992
The Flying Dagger
1969
as Uncle's Man (uncredited)
Operation Pink Squad II
1989
as Buddist Monk
Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs
2024
The Prodigal Boxer
1972
The Assassin
1967
as (extra) (uncredited)
Legend of a Fighter
1982
Farewell to a Warrior
1976
The House That Never Dies
2014
12 Hours
2022
as Boss
The Dragon Missile
1976
as Palace Fight
Good Take!
2016
Soccer Killer
2017
as Guo Hua Qiang
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
1974
as Constable
Heroes Amidst Turmoil
2019
Mr. & Mrs. Gambler
2012
Operation Pink Squad
1988
as Drug Dealer
The Trail of the Broken Blade
1967
as Captured Assassin (uncredited)
The Big Deal
1992
as Che Hai
The Lotus Lamp
1965
as God of Thunder's Fellow
The Magnificent Trio
1966
Man of Iron
1972
as Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
Bruce Lee and I
1976
as Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
Deadly Dream Woman
1992
as Ying's sifu
A Heroic Fight
1986
as Master Lin Wang
The Twelve Gold Medallions
1970
as Mountain Slicing Squad
Black Comedy
2014
Soul of the Sword
1978
as Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
The Villains
1973
as Feng's Comrade
You Bet Your Life
1991
as Chi
Na Cha the Great
1974
The Puppet
2023
as Sun Haichao
Master Wong vs. Master Wong
1993
as Master Yuen
Uncle Maoshan
2023
The Red Wolf
1995
as Cruise passenger
The Wandering Swordsman
1970
Horror Legend of Miao Ling
2024
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967
The Bastard
1973
as Gu's Thug
The Buddhist Fist
1980
as stutterer with bird cage
Drunken Fist
2021
Mob Busters
1985
Late Night Bookstore 4
2025
as Lao Dianzhang
Red Wedding Dress
2025
as 刘庆山
Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye Man
2022
as Master Guai
About Yuen Cheung-Yan
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. With 158 credits spanning from 1965 to 2025, Yuen Cheung-Yan has appeared in 156 films and 2 TV shows.
Fans searching for Yuen Cheung-Yan movies, Yuen Cheung-Yan filmography, or the latest projects starring Yuen Cheung-Yan can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Yuen Cheung-Yan Movies
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — as Beggar
- Charlie's Angels (2000) — as Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
- Sakra (2023) — as Xue Muhua
- Once Upon a Time in China (1991) — as Yim's Opponent
- Fist of Legend (1994) — as Captain Jie
Where to Watch Yuen Cheung-Yan Films
Most Yuen Cheung-Yan movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Yuen Cheung-Yan, check our movies catalogue and browse page.