Cast & creator
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Best known for The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Charlie's Angels
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.
Also known as: Yuan Hsiang-Jen, Yuan Hsian-Jen, Yuen Chong-Yan, Yuen Cheong-Yan, Yuen Cheung-Yen
234
film credits
7
television credits
161
1965–2025 · acting roles
6.3
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (241)
Showing 241 of 241 credits
The Matrix Reloaded
Stunts
2003
The Matrix Revolutions
Stunt Coordinator
2003
Charlie's Angels
Chinese Man on Plane (uncredited)
2000
Kung Fu Hustle
Beggar
2004
The Water Margin
Action Director
1998
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Deranged Mongol
2003
Daredevil
Fight Choreographer
2003Daredevil
Martial Arts Choreographer
2003
The Forbidden Kingdom
Stunts
2008
Heroes
Head Constable Qin
2024
Sakra
Xue Muhua
2023
The Grandmaster
Gold Pavilion Client
2013
Fist of Legend
Captain Jie
1994
Once Upon a Time in China
Yim's Opponent
1991
Kung Fu Jungle
Lui Ching-yuen
2014
Dragons Forever
Thug on Ship (uncredited)
1988
True Legend
Choreographer
2010
The Master of Tai Chi
1998
King of Beggars
1992
Last Hero in China
Martial Arts Choreographer
1993
The Fist
江户八忍之首
1982
Iron Monkey
Choreographer
1993
36th Chamber of Southern Shaolin
Director
2004
Forbidden City Cop
Evil Mother
1996
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Choreographer
2019
The Heroine
1973
Tai-Chi Master
Taoist Priest Ling
1993Tai-Chi Master
Fight Choreographer
1993
The New One-Armed Swordsman
Lung's Disciple (extra) (uncredited)
1971
Tiger Cage II
Martial Arts Choreographer
1990
New Dragon Gate Inn
Iron
1992
The Sentimental Swordsman
Yun's Invited Hero
1977
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia
Martial Arts Choreographer
2017
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
Laughing Buddha
2014Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
Martial Arts Choreographer
2014
The Mighty Peking Man
Bomb Unit Soldier / The Peking Man
1977The Mighty Peking Man
Martial Arts Choreographer
1977
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
1969
Just Another Pandora's Box
2010
The Boxer from Shantung
Yang's Thug (uncredited)
1972
Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021
The One-Armed Swordsman
Feng's Disciple
1967
In the Line of Duty 3
Martial Arts Choreographer
1988
The Banquet
Choreographer
2006
The Banquet
1991
The Water Margin
(uncredited)
1972
The Oily Maniac
(uncredited)
1976The Oily Maniac
Martial Arts Choreographer
1976
Song of the Assassins
Old Assassin
2022
Kung Fu Chefs
Stunts
2009
The Miracle Fighters
Old Woman
1982The Miracle Fighters
Screenplay
1982
Killer Clans
Roc Society Member
1976Killer Clans
Martial Arts Choreographer
1976
The Heroic Ones
King Jin's Soldier
1970
Wizard's Curse
1992Wizard's Curse
Director
1992
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
Constable
1974
Golden Swallow
Golden Dragon Five Heroes
1968
All Men Are Brothers
Rebel Officer
1975
Blood Brothers
Mountain Bandit (uncredited)
1973
The Bloody Fists
Choreographer
1972
How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Martial Arts Choreographer
1975
The Battle Wizard
Revenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit
1977
Tiger Cage
Policeman
1988Tiger Cage
Martial Arts Choreographer
1988
The Vengeful Beauty
Captured Flying Guillotine (uncredited)
1978
The Jade Tiger
1977
Lucky Diamond
IQ
1985Lucky Diamond
Director
1985Lucky Diamond
Screenplay
1985
The Super Inframan
1975
Vampire Cleanup Department
Master Ginger
2017
Clans of Intrigue
Star Gang member
1977
The Deadly Duo
(uncredited)
1971
The Sword of Swords
Shang's thug [extra]
1968
The Magic Blade
Chien's Man (uncredited)
1976
The Web of Death
One of 7 Buddies of Heisong Clan/waiter (uncredited)
1976The Web of Death
Martial Arts Choreographer
1976
Have Sword, Will Travel
Extra (uncredited)
1969
Charlie’s Angels: The Master and the Angels
Self
2001
Instant Kung Fu Man
1977
The Angry Guest
Jin Long Student (uncredited)
1972
The Chinese Boxer
1970
Dreadnaught
Marshal's Assistant
1981
The Flying Dagger
Uncle's Man (uncredited)
1969
Man of Iron
Shen Jufang's Gate Guard (uncredited)
1972
The Magnificent Trio
1966
Sifu vs. Vampire
Choreographer
2014
Flying Guillotine II
Flying Guillotine Man
1978
Flying Dagger
Never Die
1993
Madam City Hunter
Stunt Coordinator
1993
The Delightful Forest
Jiang's Thug (uncredited)
1972
The Bastard
Gu's Thug
1973The Bastard
Martial Arts Choreographer
1973
Eagle Shadow Fist
Japanese Officer
1973
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
Thug
1977Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
Martial Arts Choreographer
1977
Taoism Drunkard
Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
1984Taoism Drunkard
Director
1984
Happy Din Don
Ironhand
1986
The Trail of the Broken Blade
Captured Assassin (uncredited)
1967
The Duel
Old Chin's Man (uncredited)
1971The Duel
Martial Arts Choreographer
1971
Fist to Fist
Thug
1973Fist to Fist
Martial Arts Choreographer
1973
The Awaken Punch
Thug
1973
Shaolin Drunkard
Granny/ Shaolin Drunkard Chan
1983
Bruce Lee and I
Thug Attacking Betty in Bar (uncredited)
1976
King Eagle
Stunt Coordinator
1971
Duel of Fists
Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)
1971
Soul of the Sword
Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
1978
The Devil Force
1987
Clan of Amazons
Juiling's Man
1978
Uncle Maoshan
2023
The Twelve Gold Medallions
Mountain Slicing Squad
1970
The Case of the Four Demon Coffins
2023
Mob Busters
1985
The Brothers
Stunt Coordinator
1979
Operation Pink Squad II
Buddist Monk
1989Operation Pink Squad II
Action Director
1989
The Dragon Missile
Palace Fight
1976
The House That Never Dies
2014
What Price Honesty?
Martial Arts Choreographer
1981
Operation Pink Squad
Drug Dealer
1988
Fire Dragon
Choreographer
1994Operation Pink Squad
Martial Arts Choreographer
1988
The Anonymous Heroes
Drunk Officer (uncredited)
1971
Brotherhood of Blades 3 : Infernal Affairs
2024
Thunder Cops II
Action Director
1989
Vengeance!
Adjutant Gao's Officer (uncredited)
1970Vengeance!
Martial Arts Choreographer
1970
The Lotus Lamp
God of Thunder's Fellow
1965
Here Comes a Vampire
Director
1990
The Big Boss Part II
Fight Choreographer
1976The Big Boss Part II
Stunt Coordinator
1976
The Invincible Fist
Lee's Bandit (uncredited)
1969
Na Cha the Great
1974
Truant Heroes
Doggie's Dad
1992
The Buddhist Fist
stutterer with bird cage
1980
The Assassin
(extra) (uncredited)
1967
Run for Life Ladies from China
Choreographer
1993
Horror Legend of Miao Ling
2024
Deadly Dream Woman
Ying's sifu
1992
The Wandering Swordsman
1970
Good Autumn, Mommy
Master Liu
2025
The Prodigal Boxer
1972
Southern Shaolin
Director
2003
The Gambling Syndicate
Choreographer
1975
The Red Wolf
Cruise passenger
1995The Red Wolf
Action Director
1995The Red Wolf
Stunt Coordinator
1995The Red Wolf
Martial Arts Choreographer
1995
The Singing Thief
Wang's henchman
1969
Lady of the Law
Bandit (uncredited)
1975
Master Wong vs. Master Wong
Master Yuen
1993
Coup De Grace
Uncle Yen
1990Coup De Grace
Director
1990Coup De Grace
Action Director
1990
Good Take!
2016Good Take!
Stunts
2016
Tomb Keeper
Wang Changgu
2023
Funny Ghost
1989Funny Ghost
Director
1989
Heroes of Sung
Action Director
1973
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III
Action Director
1989
Young Wisely 1
1993
Drunken Tai Chi
Puppetteer
1984
Thirteen Generals: Wind and the Cloud Rise Again
Zhu Dengming
2024
Mr. & Mrs. Gambler
2012
The Tai Chi Master
2003The Tai Chi Master
Action Director
2003
12 Hours
Boss
2022
No More Love No More Death
Action Director
1993No More Love No More Death
Choreographer
1993
Soccer Killer
Guo Hua Qiang
2017
Shogun and Little Kitchen
Action Director
1992
Legend of a Fighter
1982Legend of a Fighter
Action Director
1982
The Puppet
Sun Haichao
2023
Jump
2009
Black Comedy
2014
Soul of Light
Tu Lao
2023
The Villains
Feng's Comrade
1973The Villains
Martial Arts Choreographer
1973
Heroes Amidst Turmoil
2019
Live Hard
Director
1989
Huang Miao Village's Tales of Mystery
2023
Binding Souls
Principal
2019Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
Red Wedding Dress
刘庆山
2025
Veil of Chu
Master
2025
You Bet Your Life
Chi
1991
CHEF
Challenge of the Gamesters
Action Director
1981
The Close Encounters of Vampire
1986
Brotherhood
Choreographer
1976
A Heroic Fight
Master Lin Wang
1986
Great God Monkey 2: Xiang Mo Pian
Black Wind
2020
The Little Drunken Masters
Stunt Coordinator
1995
The Big Deal
Che Hai
1992The Big Deal
Martial Arts Choreographer
1992
Drunken Fist
2021
皇家龙虎豹
2019
Unbeatable Youth
2019
Call to Arms
Martial Arts Choreographer
1973
Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning
2022
Kung Fu Vampire
Martial Arts Choreographer
1993Kung Fu Vampire
Director
1993
The Mad Killer
Martial Arts Choreographer
1971
The Plot of Fire
Yang Bojiao
2024
Farewell to a Warrior
1976
Young Wisely 2
1994
Death Blow
Martial Arts Choreographer
1973
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
BDG Thug
1966
All Night Long
Choreographer
1989
Detective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods
2022
Kung Fu Man
2012Kung Fu Man
Director
2012
The Haunting Lover
Uncle Shou
2010
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967
Dark Side of China Town
Director
1989
Ghost Blowing Lamp of the Popeye Man
Master Guai
2022
The Young Heroes of the Street
Martial Arts Choreographer
1982
A Massacre Survivor
Teaches agility and defense with rings
1979A Massacre Survivor
Martial Arts Choreographer
1979哪宅闹东海
1968
King Zhuan Yu
2019
Man from Interpol
1967
The Fung-shui Master
1983
Late Night Bookstore 4
Lao Dianzhang
2025
吃鸡战场
2019
White Fish Town
2017
七令诡事录
2023
Crazy Beggar Su Qi Er
Old Beggar
2020
Love of Heaven and Earth
2019
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin
张富国
2019
The Foggy Monster
Old Man
2020
探案錄財寶大劫案
2018