Yuen Cheung-Yan
Known for Acting · 161 credits
- Born
- 1947-01-01
- 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 (4)
Movies (157)
Kung Fu Hustle
2004
as Beggar
Charlie's Angels
2000
as Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again
2024
as Zhu Dengming
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003
as Deranged Mongol
The Grandmaster
2013
as Gold Pavilion Client
Sakra
2023
as Xue Muhua
Fist of Legend
1994
as Captain Jie
Once Upon a Time in China
1991
as Yim's Opponent
Kung Fu Jungle
2014
as Lui Ching-yuen
Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs
2024
King of Beggars
1992
Forbidden City Cop
1996
as Evil Mother
New Dragon Gate Inn
1992
as Iron
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
Just Another Pandora's Box
2010
七令诡事录
2023
The Miracle Fighters
1982
as Old Woman
The Heroine
1973
The Banquet
1991
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
1969
as Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
The One-Armed Swordsman
1967
as Feng's Disciple
Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug on Ship (uncredited)
Vampire Cleanup Department
2017
as Master Ginger
The Boxer from Shantung
1972
as Yang's Thug (uncredited)
Red Wedding Dress
2025
as 刘庆山
Clans of Intrigue
1977
as Star Gang member
The Oily Maniac
1976
as (uncredited)
Song of the Assassins
2022
as Old Assassin
Tai-Chi Master
1993
as Taoist Priest Ling
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
2014
as Laughing Buddha
Soul of Light
2023
as Tu Lao
Wizard's Curse
1992
The Chinese Boxer
1970
Blood Brothers
1973
as Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
Killer Clans
1976
as Roc Society Member
How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996
The New One-Armed Swordsman
1971
as Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
Have Sword, Will Travel
1969
as Extra (uncredited)
Flying Dagger
1993
as Never Die
The Delightful Forest
1972
as Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
Vengeance!
1970
as Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
Dreadnaught
1981
as Marshal's Assistant
The Mighty Peking Man
1977
as Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
The Twelve Gold Medallions
1970
as Mountain Slicing Squad
The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
as Yun's Invited Hero
Huang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery
2023
Eagle Shadow Fist
1973
as Japanese Officer
皇家龙虎豹
2019
Horror Legend of Miao Ling
2024
The Heroic Ones
1970
as King Jin's Soldier
The Battle Wizard
1977
as Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
The Super Inframan
1975
Tiger Cage
1988
as Policeman
Shaolin Drunkard
1983
as Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
The Duel
1971
as Old Chin's Man (uncredited)
The Magic Blade
1976
as Chien's Man (uncredited)
The Vengeful Beauty
1978
as Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
The Web of Death
1976
as One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
The Assassin
1967
as (extra) (uncredited)
All Men Are Brothers
1975
as Rebel Officer
The Anonymous Heroes
1971
as Drunk Officer (uncredited)
Clan of Amazons
1978
as Juiling's Man
The Sword of Swords
1968
as Shang's thug [extra]
The Invincible Fist
1969
as Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
1977
as Thug
Tomb Keeper
2023
as Wang Changgu
King Zhuan Yu
2019
The Case of the Four Demon Coffins
2023
The Deadly Duo
1971
as (uncredited)
Taoism Drunkard
1984
as Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
Charlie’s Angels: The Master and the Angels
2001
as Self
Fist to Fist
1973
as Thug
Flying Guillotine II
1978
as Flying Guillotine Man
The Awaken Punch
1973
as Thug
Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo Pian
2020
as Black Wind
Legend of a Fighter
1982
Man of Iron
1972
as Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
The Magnificent Trio
1966
The Jade Tiger
1977
The Trail of the Broken Blade
1967
as Captured Assassin (uncredited)
The Wandering Swordsman
1970
Golden Swallow
1968
as Golden Dragon Five Heroes
Soul of the Sword
1978
as Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
Jump
2009
The Flying Dagger
1969
as Uncle's Man (uncredited)
The Lotus Lamp
1965
as God of Thunder's Fellow
Operation Pink Squad II
1989
as Buddist Monk
CHEF
The Close Encounters of Vampire
1986
Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021
Truant Heroes
1992
as Doggie's Dad
The Dragon Missile
1976
as Palace Fight
The Red Wolf
1995
as Cruise passenger
Drunken Tai Chi
1984
as Puppetteer
The Angry Guest
1972
as Jin Long Student (uncredited)
Soccer Killer
2017
as Guo Hua Qiang
Duel of Fists
1971
as Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
The Prodigal Boxer
1972
The Buddhist Fist
1980
as stutterer with bird cage
Funny Ghost
1989
The Bastard
1973
as Gu's Thug
The Water Margin
1972
as (uncredited)
Bruce Lee and I
1976
as Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
Deadly Dream Woman
1992
as Ying's sifu
Mr. & Mrs. Gambler
2012
A Heroic Fight
1986
as Master Lin Wang
You Bet Your Life
1991
as Chi
Uncle Maoshan
2023
Black Comedy
2014
Happy Din Don
1986
as Ironhand
Master Wong vs. Master Wong
1993
as Master Yuen
The Big Deal
1992
as Che Hai
Man from Interpol
1967
Lady of the Law
1975
as Bandit (uncredited)
Instant Kung Fu Man
1977
Young Wisely 2
1994
Operation Pink Squad
1988
as Drug Dealer
Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning
2022
The House That Never Dies
2014
The Villains
1973
as Feng's Comrade
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 161 credits spanning from 1965 to 2025, Yuen Cheung-Yan has appeared in 157 films and 4 TV shows.
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- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — as Beggar
- Charlie's Angels (2000) — as Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
- Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again (2024) — as Zhu Dengming
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) — as Deranged Mongol
- The Grandmaster (2013) — as Gold Pavilion Client
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