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Yuen Cheung-Yan

Acting

Born January 1, 1957 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Died January 1, 2026

Also known as Yuan Hsiang-Jen · Yuan Hsian-Jen · Yuen Chong-Yan

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.

Filmography50+ titles

Death Blow

1973Martial Arts Choreographer

Shaolin Drunkard

1983as Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan

Kung Fu Hustle

2004as Beggar

Fist of Legend

1994as Captain Jie

Iron Monkey

1993Choreographer

Ip Man 4: The Finale

2019Choreographer

Tai Chi Master

1993as Taoist Priest Ling

Dragons Forever

1988as Thug on Ship (uncredited)

Kung Fu Stuntmen

2021

Have Sword, Will Travel

1969as Extra (uncredited)

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

2014as Laughing Buddha

The Matrix Reloaded

2003Stunts

Once Upon a Time in China

1991as Yim's Opponent

Tiger Cage II

1990Martial Arts Choreographer

Dreadnaught

1981as Marshal's Assistant

Man of Iron

1972as Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)

Forbidden City Cop

1996as Evil Mother

King of Beggars

1992

All Men Are Brothers

1975as Rebel Officer

The Water Margin

1972as (uncredited)

The Boxer from Shantung

1972as Yang's Thug (uncredited)

Triple Irons

1971as Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)

The Duel

1971as Old Chin's Man (uncredited)

One-Armed Swordsman

1967as Feng's Disciple

Kung Fu Jungle

2014as Lui Ching-yuen

The Matrix Revolutions

2003Stunt Coordinator

The Anonymous Heroes

1971as Drunk Officer (uncredited)

The Twelve Gold Medallions

1970as Mountain Slicing Squad

The Invincible Fist

1969as Lee's Bandit (uncredited)

The Forbidden Kingdom

2008Stunts

Tiger Cage

1988as Policeman

The Vengeful Beauty

1978as Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)

The Web of Death

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

Fist to Fist

1973as Thug

The Grandmaster

2013as Gold Pavilion Client

True Legend

2010Choreographer

In the Line of Duty 3

1988Martial Arts Choreographer

The Wandering Swordsman

1970

The Heroic Ones

1970as King Jin's Soldier

Return of the One-Armed Swordsman

1969as Flying Fighter King Deng Fei

The Magnificent Trio

1966

Sakra

2023as Xue Muhua

Drunken Tai Chi

1984as Puppetteer

The Sentimental Swordsman

1977as Yun's Invited Hero

The Delightful Forest

1972as Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

The Prodigal Boxer

1972

The Assassin

1967as (extra) (uncredited)

Last Hero in China

1993Martial Arts Choreographer

Soul Brothers of Kung Fu

1977as Thug

Killer Clans

1976as Roc Society Member