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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1950-09-02 (74 years old)

Place of Birth

Hong Kong, China

Yuen Wah

Biography:

Yuen Wah (born 2 September 1950) is a Hong Kong based Chinese action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman and martial artist who has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series.

Was a member of the "Seven Little Fortunes" performance troupe in Yu Jim-Yuen's China Drama Academy's Peking Opera School. Was a member of the Sammo Hung Stuntmen's Association.

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Known For

Acting

2024

2023

The Final Game of Death as Karateka (archive footage)
Faraway Downs as Sing Song

2022

Septet: The Story of Hong Kong as Grandpa Wong (segment "Homecoming")

2021

2020

2019

2018

The Trough as Chun Hua
My Kitchen Lover as Lao Guai

2017

2016

The Bodyguard as Mailman
吉祥天宝 as Zhang Banxian

2015

2014

2013

Ip Man as Chen Huashun

2011

I Love Wing Chun as Uncle Chun
Fight the Fight as Chan Tin-Cheuk
Forensic Heroes III as Po Shun Hing
7 Days in Life as Ho Chan

2010

City Under Siege as Uncle Da / Tak
Kung Fu Wing Chun as Leung's Father

2009

2008

Australia as Sing Song

2007

Twins Mission as Chang Chung/Chang Yung
Vampire Super as Cheng Xie Tin
The Contract Lover as Master Fok (Fat's Dad)

2006

Dragon Tiger Gate as Master Wong
My Kung Fu Sweetheart as Phoenix's Father
Bet to Basic as Sam Yuen Wah
Dating a Vampire as Mister M
Don't Open Your Eyes as Uncle Bing

2005

Mob Sister as Buddhist Monk Master
Kung Fu Mahjong as Robert Chi Mo Sai
Kung Fu Mahjong 2 as Chi Mo Sai
A Chinese Tall Story as Lord Chancellor Tortoise
Dragon Squad as Stall Owner

2004

Kung Fu Hustle as Landlord

2003

2002

Burning Flame II as 关安荫

2001

Vampire Controller as Ha La-Chak
Gods of Honour as Li Jing

2000

The Devil Shadow as Master Lone
Aiming High as 羅彬

1999

Plain Love II as Xie Hu Biao
Dragon Love as 叶问

1998

Burning Flame as Kwan On Yam

1997

Hero as Ma Tai Cheung

1996

Night Journey as 庄天

1995

Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop as Mainland Drug Seller
Only Fools Fall in Love as Dee's Father

1994

1993

Kickboxer as Chairman Wah

1992

The Master as Uncle Tak
A Kid from Tibet as Sorcerer of Black Section
Fist of Fury 1991 II as Cheng Wan To
The Big Deal as Saint Hero

1991

Legend of the Dragon as Master Chow Fei-Hung
Bury Me High as 阮文虎
The Top Bet as Sifu Wu Lung Lo
Red Shield as Panther

1990

Swordsman as Zhor
The Best of the Martial Arts Films as Self (archive footage)
The Dragon from Russia as Master Of Death (in train scene)

1989

The Iceman Cometh as Feng San

1988

Dragons Forever as Hua Hsien-Wu
On the Run as Cowardly Policeman
My Dream is Yours as Dream man
Spooky, Spooky as Sgt. Wah
Picture of a Nymph as White-Haired Demon
The Greatest Lover as Comrade Zhu Bai Dao

1987

Eastern Condors as Vietnamese General
The Final Test as Plant manager

1986

Millionaires' Express as Bank Robber

1985

Mr. Vampire as The Vampire
My Lucky Stars as Chief's Thug at Amusement Park
Heart of Dragon as Ah Tad's SWAT buddy

1984

Opium and the Kung Fu Master as Zheng Hong's Man
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre as Right Guardian of Ming Clan

1983

The Enchantress as Robe's guard
Shaolin Intruders as 6 Demons in Flashback
Descendant of the Sun as Prince Regent's Bodyguard
Men from the Gutter as Gangster in Hotel Room

1982

Shaolin Prince as Li Cheng
The Spirit of the Sword as Samurai Killer

1981

Return of the Sentimental Swordsman as Ximen Rou (Green Faced Spear)
Black Lizard as Black Lizard

1980

Coward Bastard as Zhang Biao
Rendezvous with Death as Poison Scholar Jin Ju

1979

To Kill A Mastermind as 2nd Chief Xi Zhao
Murder Plot as Li's Swordsman
Jaguar Lives! as Hong Kong target (uncredited)
The Deadly Breaking Sword as Dr. Guo's Hanger-on
Full Moon Scimitar as Black Evil Clan's Member
The Proud Twins as Riding Pursuer

1978

Game of Death as Lo Chen's Second (uncredited)
Legend of the Bat as Zhi's Mute Bodyguard
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre as Ming Clan Five Fighters
Swordsman and Enchantress as One of the Leng Brothers (uncredited)
Soul of the Sword as Sire's Swordsman with White Beard
The Proud Youth as Four Friends of Plum Garden
Clan of Amazons as Black Devil
Flying Guillotine II as Patriotic Hero
Shaolin Hand Lock as Lin Hao's Man

1977

Clans of Intrigue as Iga Ninja
Broken Oath as One of Hao's Men / One of Chou's Guards (uncredited)
The Shaolin Plot as Soldier
Death Duel as Whoremonger Who Stabs Chi
The Battle Wizard as Poisonous Moths Clan Member

1976

The Dragon Missile as Villager
The Himalayan as Tseng's Man
The Web of Death as Holy Fire Clan Member (uncredited)
The Secret Rivals as Russian's student
Brotherhood as [Extra]
The Magic Blade as Peacock Mansion Member (uncredited)
Hand of Death as One of Shih's 8 Bodyguards

1975

The Valiant Ones as Pirate in Contest

1974

The Association as Assistant
Stoner as Thug
Kung Fu 10th Dan as Fighter

1973

The Awaken Punch as Court Deputy
Enter the Dragon as Tournament Fighter
Fist to Fist as Thug
None But the Brave as Japanese
Ambush as Fan Zhi Long's Man

1972

The Black Tavern as Assassin (uncredited)
Fist of Fury as Man Who Mocks Chen at the Gate (uncredited)
Hapkido as Black Bear Student (uncredited)

1966

The Eighteen Darts (Part 1) as Seven Little Tigers
The Eighteen Darts (Part 2) as Seven Little Tigers

1963

1962

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Crew

1988

Spooky, Spooky as Martial Arts Choreographer
Painted Faces as Martial Arts Choreographer
Mr Vampire Saga 4 as Martial Arts Choreographer
On the Run as Choreographer
Paper Marriage as Choreographer
Three Against the World as Choreographer
In the Blood as Choreographer

1987

Eastern Condors as Martial Arts Choreographer

1986

Silent Love as Martial Arts Choreographer
Millionaires' Express as Martial Arts Choreographer
Rosa as Choreographer

1985

Heart of Dragon as Martial Arts Choreographer
Those Merry Souls as Martial Arts Choreographer
My Lucky Stars as Martial Arts Choreographer
The Island as Martial Arts Choreographer

1984

The Supreme Swordsman as Stunt Coordinator
Three Stooges Go Undercover as Martial Arts Choreographer
Opium and the Kung Fu Master as Martial Arts Choreographer
The Owl vs Bombo as Choreographer

1983

The Enchantress as Martial Arts Choreographer
Tales of a Eunuch as Martial Arts Choreographer
Descendant of the Sun as Martial Arts Choreographer
Shaolin Intruders as Martial Arts Choreographer
Mad, Mad 83 as Choreographer

1982

Shaolin Prince as Stunts

1981

Black Lizard as Martial Arts Choreographer

1978

Game of Death as Stunts

1973

Death Blow as Martial Arts Choreographer

1972

Fist of Fury as Stunts

Directing

1990

Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic as Action Director

1988

The Greatest Lover as Action Director

1987

Scared Stiff as Action Director

1986

Millionaires' Express as Action Director

1985

Heart of Dragon as Action Director

1984

The Owl vs Bombo as Action Director