Chen Kuan-Tai
Known for Acting · 175 credits
- Born
- 1945-09-24 (age 80)
- Place of birth
- Guangdong, China
- Also known as
- Kuan Tai Chen · 陳觀泰 · Guantai Chen · Koon Tai Chen · Kuan-Tai Chen · Kwan Tai Chen
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, around 80 of which were with Shaw Brothers. His latest appearances were in Wilson Yip's 2006 martial arts-fantasy Dragon Tiger Gate, and in the 2007 remake of the King Hu classic, The Valiant Ones New.
Known For
TV Shows (6)
Movies (169)
14 Blades
2010
as Fa Huang
Dragon Tiger Gate
2006
as Ma Kun
The Man with the Iron Fists
2012
as Gold Lion
Just Heroes
1989
as Tai
The 14 Amazons
1972
as Soldier
All Men Are Brothers
1975
as Tattooed Dragon / Shih Chen
The Water Margin
1972
as Tattooed Dragon, Shi Jin
Crippled Avengers
1978
as Black Tiger Dao Tian-Du
The Boxer from Shantung
1972
as Ma Yung Chen
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
2014
as Baldy Bai
Executioners from Shaolin
1977
as Hong Xiguan
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Mochitsuki Soryu Han
Tai-Pan
1986
as Pirate
Blood Brothers
1973
as Huang Chung
The Duel
1971
as Liu Shou Yi's Man (uncredited)
7 Assassins
2013
as Brother Tai
Human Lanterns
1982
as Tan Fu
White Vengeance
2011
as Qiu Ran
Fire of Conscience
2010
as Captain Kan
Challenge of the Masters
1976
as Lu Ah Tsai
The Flying Guillotine
1975
as Ma Teng
Shanghai 13
1984
as Shin / Brother Tai
The Chinese Boxer
1970
as Casino guard (uncredited)
How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996
as Liu Tin - King of Gamblers
The Savage Five
1974
as Ma Tao
7-Man Army
1976
as Chiang Ming-kun
Hong Kong 73
1974
as Ambulance Driver
Four Riders
1972
as Li Wei-shi
The Fortune Code
1990
as Triad Boss Gambler
Heroes Two
1974
as Hung Hsi Kuan
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Zhang Lie
Iron Bodyguard
1973
as Big Blade Wang Wu
The Final Master
2015
as Dojo Head
Little Dragon Maiden
1983
as Guo Jing
The Bloody Fists
1972
as Okagawa Takeo
Vampire Hunters
2003
as Zombie Wrangler
The Spiritual Boxer
1975
as Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro
Notorious Eight
1981
as Zhou Shiqiang
The Tea House
1974
as Boss Wang Cheng
Shed Skin Papa
2016
as Brother Tai
Sleazy Dizzy
1990
as Chan Yuen Lung
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
as Yung Feng
Long Road to Gallantry
1984
as Ling Han Feng
Angel's Mission
1989
as Ma Sheng-fung
Vengeance!
1970
as Two Different Bodyguards (uncredited)
Dealer/Healer
2017
as Machete
Where's Mama's Boy?
2005
Gallants
2010
as Dragon
Killer Constable
1980
as Leng Tian-Ying
How to Choose a Royal Bride
1985
as Tian Di Hui Chief
Ghost Killer
1992
Young People
1972
as Ho Tai
Three Styles of Hung School's Kung Fu
1974
as Self
Men from the Monastery
1974
as Hung Hsi-kuan
挟刀揉手
2017
as 自己
The Tigers
1991
as Hon-Wai
Iceman: The Time Traveler
2018
as Jiu Qiansui
Anti Drug Strorm
2020
as Brother Zi
The Dancing Warrior
1985
as Rich Man
Ambitious Kung Fu Girl
1981
as Qin Ge
Today's Hero
1991
as Triad Boss
Man of Iron
1972
as The Iron Man
Winner Takes All
1982
as Mr Miyamoto
The Valiant Ones New
2007
Cherry Returns
2016
as Mr. Yuan
The Imposter
1975
as Lo Chin-Ying
Bogus Cops
1993
as Officer Wu
The House of 72 Tenants
1973
as Police Constable
Big Boss of Shanghai
1979
Five Tough Guys
1974
as Master Wu Wen-Yuan
Return to Action
1990
as Chen Yun Chan
Layout
1977
as Hsieh Hsiao-Lin
The World of Desire
1993
as Uncle Won
Conspirators
2013
as Brother Chai
Game of Assassins
2013
as Assassin
The Bloody Escape
1975
as Bandit Gu Hui
Blood Stained Tradewind
1990
as Arms Buyer
Invincible Enforcer
1979
as Min
Shadow Cop
1993
Rolls, Rolls, I Love You
1982
as Cui Tung Sing
The Master
1980
as Chin Tien Yun
The Sniping
1989
Death Ring
1984
Gang Master
1982
as General Mang Yi Tu
Big Brother Cheng
1975
as Wang Cheng
Lover's Destiny
1975
as Guan Shao-Feng
The Black Magic with Buddha
1983
as Ben Chin
The Chase
1971
as One of three killers
Keyboard Warriors
2018
The Big Holdup
1975
as Ma Rulong
The Hidden Sword
2017
Deadly Life of a Ninja
1983
as Han Wei Chow
Thunderclap
1984
Murderer
2009
as Tai
Fearful 24 Hours
2004
Men from the Monastery
1974
Iron Fists
1979
as Cpt. Chen Tien Ching
Gambling Soul
1992
as Cop [Cameo]
Temperament of Life
1975
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
1970
Iron Fist Pillage
2001
as (archive footage)
Mission Thunderbolt
1983
as (archive footage)
The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
1983
as Lee Tong
The Hurricane
1972
as Extra
Kung Fu Hip-Hop
2008
Angel of the Road
1993
The Battle for the Republic of China
1981
The Kung Fu Emperor
1981
Maria
1971
I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!
1984
as Dad - Master Chen
The Lost Generation
1983
as Paul
Bus Stop
1971
Dangerous Person
1981
as Inspector Tai
Red Rattlesnake
1982
Majestic Thunderbolt
1985
Butcher
1984
The Final Winner
2001
Big Bad Sis
1976
as Shing
An Idiot Lost In Xiangxi
2016
Who Is the Killer?
1982
About Chen Kuan-Tai
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… With 175 credits spanning from 1969 to 2022, Chen Kuan-Tai has appeared in 169 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Chen Kuan-Tai Movies
- 14 Blades (2010) — as Fa Huang
- Dragon Tiger Gate (2006) — as Ma Kun
- The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) — as Gold Lion
- Just Heroes (1989) — as Tai
- The 14 Amazons (1972) — as Soldier
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