ACTOR
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Known for The Matrix Reloaded
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.
Snapshot 2026-10-13
- Born
- Jan 1, 1947
- Died
- Jan 1, 2026
- Birthplace
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
- Known For
- Acting
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.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Lotus LampGod of Thunder's Fellow
1965
The Magnificent Trio
1966
The Woman in Black and the Black DragonBDG Thug
1966
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967
Man from Interpol
1967
The Assassin(extra) (uncredited)
1967
The One-Armed SwordsmanFeng's Disciple
1967
The Trail of the Broken BladeCaptured Assassin (uncredited)
1967
Golden SwallowGolden Dragon Five Heroes
1968
The Sword of SwordsShang's thug [extra]
1968哪
哪宅闹东海
1968FS
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
Have Sword, Will TravelExtra (uncredited)
1969
Return of the One-Armed SwordsmanFlying Fighter King Deng Fei
1969
The Flying DaggerUncle's Man (uncredited)
1969
The Invincible FistLee's Bandit (uncredited)
1969
The Singing ThiefWang's henchman
1969
The Chinese Boxer
1970
The Heroic OnesKing Jin's Soldier
1970
The Twelve Gold MedallionsMountain Slicing Squad
1970
The Wandering Swordsman
1970
Vengeance!Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
1970Vengeance!Martial Arts Choreographer
1970
Duel of FistsChiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
1971
King EagleStunt Coordinator
1971
The Anonymous HeroesDrunk Officer (uncredited)
1971
The Deadly Duo(uncredited)
1971
The DuelOld Chin's Man (uncredited)
1971The DuelMartial Arts Choreographer
1971
The Mad KillerMartial Arts Choreographer
1971
The New One-Armed SwordsmanLung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
1971
Man of IronShen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
1972
The Angry GuestJin Long Student (uncredited)
1972
The Bloody FistsChoreographer
1972
The Boxer from ShantungYang's Thug (uncredited)
1972
The Delightful ForestJiang's Thug (uncredited)
1972
The Prodigal Boxer
1972
The Water Margin(uncredited)
1972
Blood BrothersMountain Bandit (uncredited)
1973
Call to ArmsMartial Arts Choreographer
1973
Death BlowMartial Arts Choreographer
1973
Eagle Shadow FistJapanese Officer
1973
Fist to FistThug
1973Fist to FistMartial Arts Choreographer
1973
Heroes of SungAction Director
1973
The Awaken PunchThug
1973
The BastardGu's Thug
1973The BastardMartial Arts Choreographer
1973
The Heroine
1973
The VillainsFeng's Comrade
1973The VillainsMartial Arts Choreographer
1973
Na Cha the Great
1974
The Stranger and the GunfighterConstable
1974
All Men Are BrothersRebel Officer
1975
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of GoldMartial Arts Choreographer
1975
Lady of the LawBandit (uncredited)
1975
The Gambling SyndicateChoreographer
1975
The Super Inframan
1975
BrotherhoodChoreographer
1976
Bruce Lee and IThug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
1976
Farewell to a Warrior
1976
Killer ClansRoc Society Member
1976Killer ClansMartial Arts Choreographer
1976
The Big Boss Part IIFight Choreographer
1976The Big Boss Part IIStunt Coordinator
1976
The Dragon MissilePalace Fight
1976
The Magic BladeChien's Man (uncredited)
1976
The Oily Maniac(uncredited)
1976The Oily ManiacMartial Arts Choreographer
1976
The Web of DeathOne of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
1976The Web of DeathMartial Arts Choreographer
1976
Clans of IntrigueStar Gang member
1977
Instant Kung Fu Man
1977
Soul Brothers of Kung FuThug
1977Soul Brothers of Kung FuMartial Arts Choreographer
1977
The Battle WizardRevenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
1977
The Jade Tiger
1977
The Mighty Peking ManBomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
1977The Mighty Peking ManMartial Arts Choreographer
1977
The Sentimental SwordsmanYun's Invited Hero
1977
Clan of AmazonsJuiling's Man
1978
Flying Guillotine IIFlying Guillotine Man
1978
Soul of the SwordPai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
1978
The Vengeful BeautyCaptured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
1978
A Massacre SurvivorTeaches agility and defense with rings
1979A Massacre SurvivorMartial Arts Choreographer
1979
The BrothersStunt Coordinator
1979
The Buddhist Fiststutterer with bird cage
1980
Challenge of the GamestersAction Director
1981
DreadnaughtMarshal's Assistant
1981
What Price Honesty?Martial Arts Choreographer
1981
Legend of a Fighter
1982Legend of a FighterAction Director
1982
The Miracle FightersOld Woman
1982The Miracle FightersScreenplay
1982
The Young Heroes of the StreetMartial Arts Choreographer
1982
Shaolin DrunkardGranny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
1983
The Fung-shui Master
1983
Drunken Tai ChiPuppetteer
1984
Taoism DrunkardChiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
1984Taoism DrunkardDirector
1984
Lucky DiamondIQ
1985Lucky DiamondDirector
1985Lucky DiamondScreenplay
1985
Mob Busters
1985
A Heroic FightMaster Lin Wang
1986
Happy Din DonIronhand
1986
The Close Encounters of Vampire
1986
Dragons ForeverThug on Ship (uncredited)
1988
In the Line of Duty 3Martial Arts Choreographer
1988
Operation Pink SquadDrug Dealer
1988Operation Pink SquadMartial Arts Choreographer
1988
Tiger CagePoliceman
1988Tiger CageMartial Arts Choreographer
1988
All Night LongChoreographer
1989
Dark Side of China TownDirector
1989
Funny Ghost
1989Funny GhostDirector
1989
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World IIIAction Director
1989
Live HardDirector
1989
Operation Pink Squad IIBuddist Monk
1989Operation Pink Squad IIAction Director
1989
Thunder Cops IIAction Director
1989
Coup De GraceUncle Yen
1990Coup De GraceDirector
1990Coup De GraceAction Director
1990
Here Comes a VampireDirector
1990
Tiger Cage IIMartial Arts Choreographer
1990
Once Upon a Time in ChinaYim's Opponent
1991
The Banquet
1991
You Bet Your LifeChi
1991
Deadly Dream WomanYing's sifu
1992
King of Beggars
1992
New Dragon Gate InnIron
1992
Shogun and Little KitchenAction Director
1992
The Big DealChe Hai
1992The Big DealMartial Arts Choreographer
1992
Truant HeroesDoggie's Dad
1992
Wizard's Curse
1992Wizard's CurseDirector
1992
Flying DaggerNever Die
1993
Iron MonkeyChoreographer
1993
Kung Fu VampireMartial Arts Choreographer
1993Kung Fu VampireDirector
1993
Last Hero in ChinaMartial Arts Choreographer
1993
Madam City HunterStunt Coordinator
1993
Master Wong vs. Master WongMaster Yuen
1993
No More Love No More DeathAction Director
1993No More Love No More DeathChoreographer
1993
Run for Life Ladies from ChinaChoreographer
1993
Tai-Chi MasterTaoist Priest Ling
1993Tai-Chi MasterFight Choreographer
1993
Young Wisely 1
1993
Fire DragonChoreographer
1994
Fist of LegendCaptain Jie
1994
Young Wisely 2
1994
The Little Drunken MastersStunt Coordinator
1995
The Red WolfCruise passenger
1995The Red WolfAction Director
1995The Red WolfStunt Coordinator
1995The Red WolfMartial Arts Choreographer
1995
Forbidden City CopEvil Mother
1996
How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996
Charlie's AngelsChinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
2000
Charlie’s Angels: The Master and the AngelsSelf
2001
Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleDeranged Mongol
2003
DaredevilFight Choreographer
2003DaredevilMartial Arts Choreographer
2003
The Matrix ReloadedStunts
2003
The Matrix RevolutionsStunt Coordinator
2003
The Tai Chi Master
2003The Tai Chi MasterAction Director
2003
Kung Fu HustleBeggar
2004
The BanquetChoreographer
2006
The Forbidden KingdomStunts
2008
Jump
2009
Kung Fu ChefsStunts
2009
Just Another Pandora's Box
2010
The Haunting LoverUncle Shou
2010
True LegendChoreographer
2010
Kung Fu Man
2012Kung Fu ManDirector
2012
Mr. & Mrs. Gambler
2012
The GrandmasterGold Pavilion Client
2013
Black Comedy
2014
Kung Fu JungleLui Ching-yuen
2014
Once Upon a Time in ShanghaiLaughing Buddha
2014Once Upon a Time in ShanghaiMartial Arts Choreographer
2014
Sifu vs. VampireChoreographer
2014
The House That Never Dies
2014
Good Take!
2016Good Take!Stunts
2016
Soccer KillerGuo Hua Qiang
2017
The Thousand Faces of DunjiaMartial Arts Choreographer
2017
Vampire Cleanup DepartmentMaster Ginger
2017
White Fish Town
2017
Detective Bizarrerie Army Invincible
2018
探案錄財寶大劫案
2018
Binding SoulsPrincipal
2019
Heroes Amidst Turmoil
2019
Ip Man 4: The FinaleChoreographer
2019
King Zhuan Yu
2019
Love of Heaven and Earth
2019
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin张富国
2019
Unbeatable Youth
2019
吃鸡战场
2019
皇家龙虎豹
2019
Crazy Beggar Su Qi ErOld Beggar
2020
Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo PianBlack Wind
2020
The Foggy MonsterOld Man
2020
Drunken Fist
2021
Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021
12 HoursBoss
2022
Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning
2022
Detective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods
2022
Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye ManMaster Guai
2022
Song of the AssassinsOld Assassin
2022
Huang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery
2023
SakraXue Muhua
2023
Soul of LightTu Lao
2023
The Case of the Four Demon Coffins
2023
The PuppetSun Haichao
2023
Tomb KeeperWang Changgu
2023
Uncle Maoshan
2023
七令诡事录
2023
Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs
2024
Horror Legend of Miao Ling
2024
The Plot of FireYang Bojiao
2024
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise AgainZhu Dengming
2024
Good Autumn, MommyMaster Liu
2025
Late Night Bookstore 4Lao Dianzhang
2025
Red Wedding Dress刘庆山
2025
Veil of ChuMaster
2025
CHEF
Television
The Fist江户八忍之首 · 20 eps
1982
The Devil Force25 eps
1987
The Master of Tai Chi28 eps
1998
The Water MarginAction Director
1998
Southern ShaolinDirector
2003
36th Chamber of Southern ShaolinDirector
2004
HeroesHead Constable Qin · 2 eps
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