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)
Fist of Legend
1994
as Captain Jie
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003
as Deranged Mongol
Sakra
2023
as Xue Muhua
New Dragon Gate Inn
1992
as Iron
Once Upon a Time in China
1991
as Yim's Opponent
Forbidden City Cop
1996
as Evil Mother
King of Beggars
1992
The Grandmaster
2013
as Gold Pavilion Client
Kung Fu Jungle
2014
as Lui Ching-yuen
Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug on Ship (uncredited)
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again
2024
as Zhu Dengming
Tai-Chi Master
1993
as Taoist Priest Ling
Killer Clans
1976
as Roc Society Member
Song of the Assassins
2022
as Old Assassin
The One-Armed Swordsman
1967
as Feng's Disciple
The Banquet
1991
The Heroic Ones
1970
as King Jin's Soldier
Just Another Pandora's Box
2010
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
1969
as Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
The Water Margin
1972
as (uncredited)
The Miracle Fighters
1982
as Old Woman
The Sword of Swords
1968
as Shang's thug [extra]
The Boxer from Shantung
1972
as Yang's Thug (uncredited)
All Men Are Brothers
1975
as Rebel Officer
The Web of Death
1976
as One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
The New One-Armed Swordsman
1971
as Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
Good Autumn, Mommy
2025
as Master Liu
Duel of Fists
1971
as Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
The Delightful Forest
1972
as Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
Vampire Cleanup Department
2017
as Master Ginger
The Heroine
1973
The Anonymous Heroes
1971
as Drunk Officer (uncredited)
The Magic Blade
1976
as Chien's Man (uncredited)
Taoism Drunkard
1984
as Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
2014
as Laughing Buddha
The Deadly Duo
1971
as (uncredited)
Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs
2024
The Duel
1971
as Old Chin's Man (uncredited)
Have Sword, Will Travel
1969
as Extra (uncredited)
Eagle Shadow Fist
1973
as Japanese Officer
The Chinese Boxer
1970
Shaolin Drunkard
1983
as Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
Clans of Intrigue
1977
as Star Gang member
Blood Brothers
1973
as Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
Flying Guillotine II
1978
as Flying Guillotine Man
The Super Inframan
1975
Golden Swallow
1968
as Golden Dragon Five Heroes
Clan of Amazons
1978
as Juiling's Man
Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021
Tiger Cage
1988
as Policeman
The Battle Wizard
1977
as Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
The House That Never Dies
2014
The Vengeful Beauty
1978
as Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
Lucky Diamond
1985
as IQ
How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996
The Jade Tiger
1977
Operation Pink Squad II
1989
as Buddist Monk
Flying Dagger
1993
as Never Die
Funny Ghost
1989
The Oily Maniac
1976
as (uncredited)
Fist to Fist
1973
as Thug
The Angry Guest
1972
as Jin Long Student (uncredited)
Lady of the Law
1975
as Bandit (uncredited)
The Trail of the Broken Blade
1967
as Captured Assassin (uncredited)
The Mighty Peking Man
1977
as Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
as Yun's Invited Hero
The Bastard
1973
as Gu's Thug
Master Wong vs. Master Wong
1993
as Master Yuen
The Red Wolf
1995
as Cruise passenger
The Magnificent Trio
1966
The Flying Dagger
1969
as Uncle's Man (uncredited)
Dreadnaught
1981
as Marshal's Assistant
Coup De Grace
1990
as Uncle Yen
The Tai Chi Master
2003
Vengeance!
1970
as Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
Mr. & Mrs. Gambler
2012
The Singing Thief
1969
as Wang's henchman
Black Comedy
2014
Soccer Killer
2017
as Guo Hua Qiang
The Assassin
1967
as (extra) (uncredited)
Soul of the Sword
1978
as Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
Drunken Tai Chi
1984
as Puppetteer
The Invincible Fist
1969
as Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
1974
as Constable
Wizard's Curse
1992
Legend of a Fighter
1982
Truant Heroes
1992
as Doggie's Dad
The Big Deal
1992
as Che Hai
Happy Din Don
1986
as Ironhand
12 Hours
2022
as Boss
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
1977
as Thug
The Twelve Gold Medallions
1970
as Mountain Slicing Squad
The Dragon Missile
1976
as Palace Fight
Operation Pink Squad
1988
as Drug Dealer
The Awaken Punch
1973
as Thug
The Wandering Swordsman
1970
The Lotus Lamp
1965
as God of Thunder's Fellow
Deadly Dream Woman
1992
as Ying's sifu
A Heroic Fight
1986
as Master Lin Wang
Man of Iron
1972
as Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
Bruce Lee and I
1976
as Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
The Haunting Lover
2010
as Uncle Shou
Uncle Maoshan
2023
Horror Legend of Miao Ling
2024
The Puppet
2023
as Sun Haichao
Farewell to a Warrior
1976
Na Cha the Great
1974
You Bet Your Life
1991
as Chi
The Prodigal Boxer
1972
Jump
2009
Heroes Amidst Turmoil
2019
Good Take!
2016
The Buddhist Fist
1980
as stutterer with bird cage
Mob Busters
1985
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967
Red Wedding Dress
2025
as 刘庆山
Crazy Beggar SuQiEr
2020
as Old Beggar
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
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.
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- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — as Beggar
- Charlie's Angels (2000) — as Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
- Fist of Legend (1994) — as Captain Jie
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) — as Deranged Mongol
- Sakra (2023) — as Xue Muhua
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