Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 1, 1947
Died
January 1, 2026 (age 79)
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
Yuen Cheung-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.
HEROES OF THE EAST - YUEN CHEUNG YAN (1957 - 2026)
VideoKnown For
Film
Kung Fu Hustle
Beggar
2004
Film
Charlie's Angels
Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
2000
TV
Heroes
Head Constable Qin
2024
Film
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Deranged Mongol
2003
Film
Fist of Legend
Captain Jie
1994
Film
Sakra
Xue Muhua
2023
Film
New Dragon Gate Inn
Iron
1992
TV
The Master of Tai Chi
1998
Film
King of Beggars
1992
Film
Once Upon a Time in China
Yim's Opponent
1991
Film
The Grandmaster
Gold Pavilion Client
2013
Film
Dragons Forever
Thug on Ship (uncredited)
1988
Film
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again
Zhu Dengming
2024
Film
Forbidden City Cop
Evil Mother
1996
Film
Tai-Chi Master
Taoist Priest Ling
1993
Film
Kung Fu Jungle
Lui Ching-yuen
2014
TV
The Fist
江户八忍之首
1982
Film
The Banquet
1991
Film
The Miracle Fighters
Old Woman
1982
Film
Wizard's Curse
1992
Filmography
2025FilmGood Autumn, Mommyas Master Liu2025FilmRed Wedding Dressas 刘庆山2025FilmLate Night Bookstore 4as Lao Dianzhang2024FilmHorror Legend of Miao Ling2024TVHeroesas Head Constable Qin2024FilmBrotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs2024FilmThe Plot of Fireas Yang Bojiao2024FilmThirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Againas Zhu Dengming2023Film七令诡事录2023FilmThe Case of the Four Demon Coffins2023FilmTomb Keeperas Wang Changgu2023FilmUncle Maoshan2023FilmHuang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery2023FilmThe Puppetas Sun Haichao2023FilmSoul of Lightas Tu Lao2023FilmSakraas Xue Muhua2022FilmGhost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye Manas Master Guai2022FilmSong of the Assassinsas Old Assassin2022FilmChinese Odyssey: The Beginning2022Film12 Hoursas Boss2022FilmDetective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods2021FilmKung Fu Stuntmen2021FilmDrunken Fist2020FilmCrazy Beggar Su Qi Eras Old Beggar2020FilmGreat God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo Pianas Black Wind2020FilmThe Foggy Monsteras Old Man2019FilmMedical Examiner Dr. Qinas 张富国2019FilmLove of Heaven and Earth2019FilmBinding Soulsas Principal2019FilmUnbeatable Youth2019FilmHeroes Amidst Turmoil2019Film皇家龙虎豹2019Film吃鸡战场2019FilmKing Zhuan Yu2018FilmDetective Bizarrerie Army Invincible2018Film探案錄財寶大劫案2017FilmWhite Fish Town2017FilmSoccer Killeras Guo Hua Qiang2017FilmVampire Cleanup Departmentas Master Ginger2016FilmGood Take!2014FilmKung Fu Jungleas Lui Ching-yuen2014FilmThe House That Never Dies2014FilmBlack Comedy2014FilmOnce Upon a Time in Shanghaias Laughing Buddha2013FilmThe Grandmasteras Gold Pavilion Client2012FilmKung Fu Man2012FilmMr. & Mrs. Gambler2010FilmThe Haunting Loveras Uncle Shou2010FilmJust Another Pandora's Box2009FilmJump2004FilmKung Fu Hustleas Beggar2003FilmThe Tai Chi Master2003FilmCharlie's Angels: Full Throttleas Deranged Mongol2001FilmCharlie’s Angels: The Master and the Angelsas Self2000FilmCharlie's Angelsas Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)1998TVThe Master of Tai Chi1996FilmHow to Meet the Lucky Stars1996FilmForbidden City Copas Evil Mother1995FilmThe Red Wolfas Cruise passenger1994FilmFist of Legendas Captain Jie1994FilmYoung Wisely 21993FilmTai-Chi Masteras Taoist Priest Ling1993FilmMaster Wong vs. Master Wongas Master Yuen1993FilmFlying Daggeras Never Die1993FilmYoung Wisely 11992FilmKing of Beggars1992FilmThe Big Dealas Che Hai1992FilmDeadly Dream Womanas Ying's sifu1992FilmNew Dragon Gate Innas Iron1992FilmWizard's Curse1992FilmTruant Heroesas Doggie's Dad1991FilmThe Banquet1991FilmYou Bet Your Lifeas Chi1991FilmOnce Upon a Time in Chinaas Yim's Opponent1990FilmCoup De Graceas Uncle Yen1989FilmFunny Ghost1989FilmOperation Pink Squad IIas Buddist Monk1988FilmOperation Pink Squadas Drug Dealer1988FilmTiger Cageas Policeman1988FilmDragons Foreveras Thug on Ship (uncredited)1987TVThe Devil Force1986FilmThe Close Encounters of Vampire1986FilmHappy Din Donas Ironhand1986FilmA Heroic Fightas Master Lin Wang1985FilmLucky Diamondas IQ1985FilmMob Busters1984FilmTaoism Drunkardas Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist1984FilmDrunken Tai Chias Puppetteer1983FilmShaolin Drunkardas Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan1983FilmThe Fung-shui Master1982FilmThe Miracle Fightersas Old Woman1982TVThe Fistas 江户八忍之首1982FilmLegend of a Fighter1981FilmDreadnaughtas Marshal's Assistant1980FilmThe Buddhist Fistas stutterer with bird cage1979FilmA Massacre Survivoras Teaches agility and defense with rings1978FilmSoul of the Swordas Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman1978FilmThe Vengeful Beautyas Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)1978FilmClan of Amazonsas Juiling's Man1978FilmFlying Guillotine IIas Flying Guillotine Man1977FilmSoul Brothers of Kung Fuas Thug1977FilmThe Sentimental Swordsmanas Yun's Invited Hero1977FilmThe Battle Wizardas Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit1977FilmThe Mighty Peking Manas Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man1977FilmThe Jade Tiger1977FilmClans of Intrigueas Star Gang member1977FilmInstant Kung Fu Man1976FilmThe Web of Deathas One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)1976FilmThe Oily Maniacas (uncredited)1976FilmThe Magic Bladeas Chien's Man (uncredited)1976FilmThe Dragon Missileas Palace Fight1976FilmFarewell to a Warrior1976FilmKiller Clansas Roc Society Member1976FilmBruce Lee and Ias Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)1975FilmThe Super Inframan1975FilmLady of the Lawas Bandit (uncredited)1975FilmAll Men Are Brothersas Rebel Officer1974FilmNa Cha the Great1974FilmThe Stranger and the Gunfighteras Constable1973FilmFist to Fistas Thug1973FilmThe Awaken Punchas Thug1973FilmThe Heroine1973FilmThe Villainsas Feng's Comrade1973FilmBlood Brothersas Mountain Bandit (uncredited)1973FilmThe Bastardas Gu's Thug1973FilmEagle Shadow Fistas Japanese Officer1972FilmMan of Ironas Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)1972FilmThe Prodigal Boxer1972FilmThe Delightful Forestas Jiang's Thug (uncredited)1972FilmThe Water Marginas (uncredited)1972FilmThe Angry Guestas Jin Long Student (uncredited)1972FilmThe Boxer from Shantungas Yang's Thug (uncredited)1971FilmThe Deadly Duoas (uncredited)1971FilmDuel of Fistsas Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)1971FilmThe Anonymous Heroesas Drunk Officer (uncredited)1971FilmThe Duelas Old Chin's Man (uncredited)1971FilmThe New One-Armed Swordsmanas Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)1970FilmThe Chinese Boxer1970FilmThe Heroic Onesas King Jin's Soldier1970FilmThe Twelve Gold Medallionsas Mountain Slicing Squad1970FilmVengeance!as Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)1970FilmThe Wandering Swordsman1969FilmHave Sword, Will Travelas Extra (uncredited)1969FilmFamous Swordsman Tin Kiu1969FilmThe Invincible Fistas Lee's Bandit (uncredited)1969FilmThe Flying Daggeras Uncle's Man (uncredited)1969FilmReturn of the One-Armed Swordsmanas Flying Fighter King Deng Fei1969FilmThe Singing Thiefas Wang's henchman1968FilmThe Sword of Swordsas Shang's thug [extra]1968FilmGolden Swallowas Golden Dragon Five Heroes1968Film哪宅闹东海1967FilmThe Assassinas (extra) (uncredited)1967FilmThe One-Armed Swordsmanas Feng's Disciple1967FilmMan from Interpol1967FilmLady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell1967FilmThe Trail of the Broken Bladeas Captured Assassin (uncredited)1967Film金鷗1966FilmThe Magnificent Trio1966FilmThe Woman in Black and the Black Dragonas BDG Thug1965FilmThe Lotus Lampas God of Thunder's Fellow—FilmCHEF