
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)

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003
as Deranged Mongol

Sakra
2023
as Xue Muhua

Fist of Legend
1994
as Captain Jie

Once Upon a Time in China
1991
as Yim's Opponent

New Dragon Gate Inn
1992
as Iron

The Grandmaster
2013
as Gold Pavilion Client

Forbidden City Cop
1996
as Evil Mother

Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug on Ship (uncredited)

Kung Fu Jungle
2014
as Lui Ching-yuen

King of Beggars
1992

The One-Armed Swordsman
1967
as Feng's Disciple

Just Another Pandora's Box
2010

Tai-Chi Master
1993
as Taoist Priest Ling

The Banquet
1991

Duel of Fists
1971
as Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)

All Men Are Brothers
1975
as Rebel Officer

The Duel
1971
as Old Chin's Man (uncredited)

The Heroic Ones
1970
as King Jin's Soldier

Song of the Assassins
2022
as Old Assassin

Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again
2024
as Zhu Dengming

Killer Clans
1976
as Roc Society Member

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

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
2014
as Laughing Buddha

The Sword of Swords
1968
as Shang's thug [extra]

The Battle Wizard
1977
as Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit

The Anonymous Heroes
1971
as Drunk Officer (uncredited)

The Boxer from Shantung
1972
as Yang's Thug (uncredited)

Tiger Cage
1988
as Policeman

Good Autumn, Mommy
2025
as Master Liu

Have Sword, Will Travel
1969
as Extra (uncredited)

Taoism Drunkard
1984
as Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist

Coup De Grace
1990
as Uncle Yen

The Delightful Forest
1972
as Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Eagle Shadow Fist
1973
as Japanese Officer

The Magic Blade
1976
as Chien's Man (uncredited)

The New One-Armed Swordsman
1971
as Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)

Lucky Diamond
1985
as IQ

The Mighty Peking Man
1977
as Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man

The Deadly Duo
1971
as (uncredited)

Clan of Amazons
1978
as Juiling's Man

The Heroine
1973

Clans of Intrigue
1977
as Star Gang member

Golden Swallow
1968
as Golden Dragon Five Heroes

Blood Brothers
1973
as Mountain Bandit (uncredited)

Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs
2024

The Super Inframan
1975

Vengeance!
1970
as Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)

Vampire Cleanup Department
2017
as Master Ginger

Legend of a Fighter
1982

The Stranger and the Gunfighter
1974
as Constable

The Angry Guest
1972
as Jin Long Student (uncredited)

The Jade Tiger
1977

The Chinese Boxer
1970

Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021

The Vengeful Beauty
1978
as Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)

The Invincible Fist
1969
as Lee's Bandit (uncredited)

Truant Heroes
1992
as Doggie's Dad

Dreadnaught
1981
as Marshal's Assistant

How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996

The Lotus Lamp
1965
as God of Thunder's Fellow

Funny Ghost
1989

Wizard's Curse
1992

Soccer Killer
2017
as Guo Hua Qiang

Flying Guillotine II
1978
as Flying Guillotine Man

The Web of Death
1976
as One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)

The Trail of the Broken Blade
1967
as Captured Assassin (uncredited)

The Awaken Punch
1973
as Thug

Mr. & Mrs. Gambler
2012

The House That Never Dies
2014

Shaolin Drunkard
1983
as Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan

The Singing Thief
1969
as Wang's henchman

Fist to Fist
1973
as Thug

Happy Din Don
1986
as Ironhand

Operation Pink Squad
1988
as Drug Dealer

The Oily Maniac
1976
as (uncredited)

The Flying Dagger
1969
as Uncle's Man (uncredited)

Lady of the Law
1975
as Bandit (uncredited)

The Haunting Lover
2010
as Uncle Shou

The Dragon Missile
1976
as Palace Fight

Black Comedy
2014

A Heroic Fight
1986
as Master Lin Wang

Operation Pink Squad II
1989
as Buddist Monk

The Tai Chi Master
2003

The Assassin
1967
as (extra) (uncredited)

Soul of the Sword
1978
as Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman

The Big Deal
1992
as Che Hai

Flying Dagger
1993
as Never Die

The Magnificent Trio
1966

Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
1977
as Thug

Drunken Tai Chi
1984
as Puppetteer

The Red Wolf
1995
as Cruise passenger

The Twelve Gold Medallions
1970
as Mountain Slicing Squad

Bruce Lee and I
1976
as Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)

The Puppet
2023
as Sun Haichao

The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
as Yun's Invited Hero

12 Hours
2022
as Boss

Farewell to a Warrior
1976

Mob Busters
1985

Heroes Amidst Turmoil
2019

The Prodigal Boxer
1972

Deadly Dream Woman
1992
as Ying's sifu

The Bastard
1973
as Gu's Thug

Man of Iron
1972
as Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)

Uncle Maoshan
2023

You Bet Your Life
1991
as Chi

The Wandering Swordsman
1970

Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967

Master Wong vs. Master Wong
1993
as Master Yuen

Good Take!
2016

Horror Legend of Miao Ling
2024

Instant Kung Fu Man
1977

Jump
2009

Young Wisely 2
1994

Na Cha the Great
1974

The Close Encounters of Vampire
1986

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 158 credits spanning from 1965 to 2025, Yuen Cheung-Yan has appeared in 156 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Yuen Cheung-Yan Movies
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — as Beggar
- Charlie's Angels (2000) — as Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) — as Deranged Mongol
- Sakra (2023) — as Xue Muhua
- Fist of Legend (1994) — as Captain Jie
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