Yuen Cheung-yan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1947
- Died
- January 1, 2026
- Birthplace
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
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.
Filmography
CHEF TBA
Actor
Good Autumn, Mommy 2025
as Master Liu
Veil of Chu 2025
as Master
Red Wedding Dress 2025
as 刘庆山
Late Night Bookstore 4 2025
as Lao Dianzhang
Horror Legend of Miao Ling 2024
Actor
Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs 2024
Actor
The Plot of Fire 2024
as Yang Bojiao
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again 2024
as Zhu Dengming
七令诡事录 2023
Actor
The Case of the Four Demon Coffins 2023
Actor
Tomb Keeper 2023
as Wang Changgu
Uncle Maoshan 2023
Actor
Huang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery 2023
Actor
The Puppet 2023
as Sun Haichao
Soul of Light 2023
as Tu Lao
Sakra 2023
as Xue Muhua
Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye Man 2022
as Master Guai
Song of the Assassins 2022
as Old Assassin
Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning 2022
Actor
12 Hours 2022
as Boss
Detective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods 2022
Actor
Kung Fu Stuntmen 2021
Actor
Drunken Fist 2021
Actor
Crazy Beggar Su Qi Er 2020
as Old Beggar
Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo Pian 2020
as Black Wind
The Foggy Monster 2020
as Old Man
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin 2019
as 张富国
Ip Man 4: The Finale 2019
Choreographer
Love of Heaven and Earth 2019
Actor
Binding Souls 2019
as Principal
Unbeatable Youth 2019
Actor
Heroes Amidst Turmoil 2019
Actor
皇家龙虎豹 2019
Actor
吃鸡战场 2019
Actor
King Zhuan Yu 2019
Actor
Detective Bizarrerie: Army Invincible 2018
Actor
探案录：财宝大劫案 2018
Actor
探案錄財寶大劫案 2018
Actor
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia 2017
Martial Arts Choreographer
White Fish Town 2017
Actor
Soccer Killer 2017
as Guo Hua Qiang
Vampire Cleanup Department 2017
as Master Ginger
Good Take! 2016
Actor, Stunts
Kung Fu Jungle 2014
as Lui Ching-yuen
Sifu vs. Vampire 2014
Choreographer
The House That Never Dies 2014
Actor
Black Comedy 2014
Actor
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai 2014
as Laughing Buddha, Martial Arts Choreographer
The Grandmaster 2013
as Gold Pavilion Client
Kung Fu Man 2012
Actor, Director
Mr. & Mrs. Gambler 2012
Actor
The Haunting Lover 2010
as Uncle Shou
Just Another Pandora's Box 2010
Actor
True Legend 2010
Choreographer
Jump 2009
Actor
Kung Fu Chefs 2009
Stunts
The Forbidden Kingdom 2008
Stunts
The Banquet 2006
Choreographer
Kung Fu Hustle 2004
as Beggar
The Matrix Revolutions 2003
Stunt Coordinator
The Tai Chi Master 2003
Actor, Action Director
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 2003
as Deranged Mongol
The Matrix Reloaded 2003
Stunts
Daredevil 2003
Fight Choreographer, Martial Arts Choreographer
Charlie’s Angels: The Master and the Angels 2001
as Self
Charlie's Angels 2000
as Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
How to Meet the Lucky Stars 1996
Actor
Forbidden City Cop 1996
as Evil Mother
The Red Wolf 1995
as Cruise passenger, Action Director, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
The Little Drunken Masters 1995
Stunt Coordinator
Fist of Legend 1994
as Captain Jie
Fire Dragon 1994
Choreographer
Young Wisely 2 1994
Actor
Tai-Chi Master 1993
as Taoist Priest Ling, Fight Choreographer
Madam City Hunter 1993
Stunt Coordinator
Iron Monkey 1993
Choreographer
Kung Fu Vampire 1993
Martial Arts Choreographer, Director
No More Love No More Death 1993
Action Director, Choreographer
Last Hero in China 1993
Martial Arts Choreographer
Master Wong vs. Master Wong 1993
as Master Yuen
Flying Dagger 1993
as Never Die
Run for Life Ladies from China 1993
Choreographer
Young Wisely 1 1993
Actor
King of Beggars 1992
Actor
The Big Deal 1992
as Che Hai, Martial Arts Choreographer
Deadly Dream Woman 1992
as Ying's sifu
New Dragon Gate Inn 1992
as Iron
Wizard's Curse 1992
Actor, Director
Shogun and Little Kitchen 1992
Action Director
Truant Heroes 1992
as Doggie's Dad
The Banquet 1991
Actor
You Bet Your Life 1991
as Chi
Once Upon a Time in China 1991
as Yim's Opponent
Tiger Cage II 1990
Martial Arts Choreographer
Here Comes a Vampire 1990
Director
Coup De Grace 1990
as Uncle Yen, Director, Action Director
Thunder Cops II 1989
Action Director
Live Hard 1989
Director
Funny Ghost 1989
Actor, Director
Operation Pink Squad II 1989
as Buddist Monk, Action Director
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III 1989
Action Director
Dark Side of China Town 1989
Director
All Night Long 1989
Choreographer
Operation Pink Squad 1988
as Drug Dealer, Martial Arts Choreographer
In the Line of Duty 3 1988
Martial Arts Choreographer
Tiger Cage 1988
as Policeman, Martial Arts Choreographer
Dragons Forever 1988
as Thug on Ship (uncredited)
The Close Encounters of Vampire 1986
Actor
Happy Din Don 1986
as Ironhand
A Heroic Fight 1986
as Master Lin Wang
Lucky Diamond 1985
as IQ, Director, Screenplay
Mob Busters 1985
Actor
Taoism Drunkard 1984
as Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist, Director
Drunken Tai Chi 1984
as Puppetteer
Shaolin Drunkard 1983
as Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
The Fung-shui Master 1983
Actor
The Young Heroes of the Street 1982
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Miracle Fighters 1982
as Old Woman, Screenplay
Legend of a Fighter 1982
Actor, Action Director
What Price Honesty? 1981
Martial Arts Choreographer
Challenge of the Gamesters 1981
Action Director
Dreadnaught 1981
as Marshal's Assistant
The Buddhist Fist 1980
as stutterer with bird cage
The Brothers 1979
Stunt Coordinator
A Massacre Survivor 1979
as Teaches agility and defense with rings, Martial Arts Choreographer
Soul of the Sword 1978
as Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
The Vengeful Beauty 1978
as Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
Clan of Amazons 1978
as Juiling's Man
Flying Guillotine II 1978
as Flying Guillotine Man
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu 1977
as Thug, Martial Arts Choreographer
The Sentimental Swordsman 1977
as Yun's Invited Hero
The Battle Wizard 1977
as Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
The Mighty Peking Man 1977
as Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man, Martial Arts Choreographer
The Jade Tiger 1977
Actor
Clans of Intrigue 1977
as Star Gang member
Instant Kung Fu Man 1977
Actor
The Web of Death 1976
as One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited), Martial Arts Choreographer
The Oily Maniac 1976
as (uncredited), Martial Arts Choreographer
Brotherhood 1976
Choreographer
The Magic Blade 1976
as Chien's Man (uncredited)
The Dragon Missile 1976
as Palace Fight
Farewell to a Warrior 1976
Actor
Killer Clans 1976
as Roc Society Member, Martial Arts Choreographer
Bruce Lee and I 1976
as Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
The Big Boss Part II 1976
Fight Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
The Super Inframan 1975
Actor
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold 1975
Martial Arts Choreographer
Lady of the Law 1975
as Bandit (uncredited)
All Men Are Brothers 1975
as Rebel Officer
The Gambling Syndicate 1975
Choreographer
Na Cha the Great 1974
Actor
The Stranger and the Gunfighter 1974
as Constable
Heroes of Sung 1973
Action Director
Death Blow 1973
Martial Arts Choreographer
Fist to Fist 1973
as Thug, Martial Arts Choreographer
The Awaken Punch 1973
as Thug
The Heroine 1973
Actor
The Villains 1973
as Feng's Comrade, Martial Arts Choreographer
Blood Brothers 1973
as Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
The Bastard 1973
as Gu's Thug, Martial Arts Choreographer
Call to Arms 1973
Martial Arts Choreographer
Eagle Shadow Fist 1973
as Japanese Officer
Man of Iron 1972
as Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
The Prodigal Boxer 1972
Actor
The Delightful Forest 1972
as Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
The Bloody Fists 1972
Choreographer
The Water Margin 1972
as (uncredited)
The Angry Guest 1972
as Jin Long Student (uncredited)
The Boxer from Shantung 1972
as Yang's Thug (uncredited)
The Deadly Duo 1971
as (uncredited)
Duel of Fists 1971
as Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
The Mad Killer 1971
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Anonymous Heroes 1971
as Drunk Officer (uncredited)
The Duel 1971
as Old Chin's Man (uncredited), Martial Arts Choreographer
The New One-Armed Swordsman 1971
as Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
King Eagle 1971
Stunt Coordinator
The Chinese Boxer 1970
Actor
The Heroic Ones 1970
as King Jin's Soldier
The Twelve Gold Medallions 1970
as Mountain Slicing Squad
Vengeance! 1970
as Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited), Martial Arts Choreographer
The Wandering Swordsman 1970
Actor
Have Sword, Will Travel 1969
as Extra (uncredited)
- Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu 1969
Actor
The Invincible Fist 1969
as Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
The Flying Dagger 1969
as Uncle's Man (uncredited)
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman 1969
as Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
The Singing Thief 1969
as Wang's henchman
The Sword of Swords 1968
as Shang's thug [extra]
Golden Swallow 1968
as Golden Dragon Five Heroes
- 哪宅闹东海
哪宅闹东海 1968
Actor
The Assassin 1967
as (extra) (uncredited)
The One-Armed Swordsman 1967
as Feng's Disciple
Man from Interpol 1967
Actor
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell 1967
Actor
The Trail of the Broken Blade 1967
as Captured Assassin (uncredited)
The Magnificent Trio 1966
Actor
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon 1966
as BDG Thug
The Lotus Lamp 1965
as God of Thunder's Fellow
Credits from TMDB.