Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
Biography
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan is a Hong Kong-born actor. He was born on January 1, 1955, in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony. His stage name is Tang Yen. Tong Yim-Chaan began his acting career in the 1970 Hong Kong action film "Kung Fu Vengeance". He has also worked with Jackie Chan, acting as his stunt man and action director in several films. In addition to his acting career, Tong Yim-Chaan has also pursued a career in Hollywood filmmaking, attending the UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies program. He has worked as a 2nd Unit Director on the film GWG: Girl With Gun in 2004. Tong Yim-Chaan has been active in the entertainment industry with 47 known credits.
Career overview
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan is an actor from Hong Kong. He began his career in the 1970 Hong Kong action film "Kung Fu Vengeance".
He then worked with Jackie Chan, acting as his stunt man and action director in several films including "The Young Master" (1980), "Dragon Strike" (1982), and "Project A" (1983).
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Hollywood filmmaking. He attended the UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies program and became a 2nd Unit Director in 2004 on the film "GWG: Girl With Gun", a Russem Productions film.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- 天涯同命鸟 (1986)
- Project A (1983) as Policeman
- Project A (1983) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Dragon Lord (1982) as Smuggler
- The Eagle's Killer (1981) Stunts
- The Eagle's Killer (1981) Assistant Art Director
- The Young Master (1980) as Ah Chan
- Swift Sword (1980) as Leng family/Cold-Blooded Five
- Heaven and Hell (1980) as Yan Tinzan
- The Shaolin Disciple (1980)
- The Kung Fu Cook (1980)
- Shaolin Abbot (1979) as Shaolin recruit Hong Xi-Guan
- The Kung Fu Instructor (1979) as Zhou Clan's Fighter
- Fist of Fury 3 (1979) as Martial arts student
- Blind Fist of Bruce (1979) as Sheriff
- The Reckless Cricket (1979) as Eagle Style
- Snake Shadow, Lama Fist (1979) as Captain Lau Tung
- The Avenging Eagle (1978) as Eagle
- The Brave Archer 2 (1978) as Tsuen Jen Taoist Tam Chue Duen
- Life Gamble (1978) as Wu Hao
- Bruce Le's Greatest Revenge (1978) as Ah Chai
- The Brave Archer (1977) as Kuo Sau-Tien
- Pursuit of Vengeance (1977) as Guo Wei's Son
- Judgement of an Assassin (1977) as Chen Sai Chang
- The Naval Commandos (1977) as Sgt. Shao Kang Fa
- Shaolin Temple (1976) as Zhu Dao
- The Shaolin Avengers (1976) as Fang Xiaoyu
- Boxer Rebellion (1976) as Chang Chun Jiang
- All Men Are Brothers (1975) as Ruan Xiao Wu
- The Four Assassins (1975) as Huang Zong-Han
- Five Shaolin Masters (1974) as Patriot Killed by Chang Chin Chiu
- Heroes Two (1974) as Nien Shui Ching
- Shaolin Martial Arts (1974) as Mai Han
- Men from the Monastery (1974) as Nian Rui Qing
- Friends (1974) as Chen Xing
- Blood Brothers (1973) as Ma's Henchman
- The Pirate (1973) as Ma Ping
- The Water Margin (1972) as Tseng Sheng
- The Boxer from Shantung (1972) as One of Ma's Men (uncredited)
- Trilogy of Swordsmanship (1972) as Tiger
- The Angry Guest (1972) as Murdered Jin Long Student
- The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) as Lung's Disciple (uncredited)
- The Deadly Duo (1971) as Hero Yung Yi
- The Anonymous Heroes (1971) as Marshall's Officer
- The Lady Hermit (1971) as Black Demon's Thug (uncredited)
- The Duel (1971) as Ah San (uncredited)
- The Heroic Ones (1970) as King Jin's Bodyguard
- Vengeance! (1970) as Jin's Thug (uncredited)
- The Golden Sword (1969) as Beggar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan best known for?
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Project A (1983), Project A (1983), Dragon Lord (1982), The Young Master (1980).
When and where was Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan born?
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan was born on January 1, 1955 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony.
How many credits does Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan have?
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 1986.
What is Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan's background in cinema and television?
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan is a Hong Kong-born actor. He was born on January 1, 1955, in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony. His stage name is Tang Yen. Tong Yim-Chaan began his acting career in the 1970 Hong Kong action film "Kung Fu Vengeance". He has also worked with Jackie Chan, acting as his stunt man and action director i...
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Avenging Eagle (1978) as Eagle — aged about 23
- Five Shaolin Masters (1974) as Patriot Killed by Chang Chin Chiu — aged about 19
- Project A (1983) as Policeman — aged about 28
- Fist of Fury 3 (1979) as Martial arts student — aged about 24
- The Young Master (1980) as Ah Chan — aged about 25
- All Men Are Brothers (1975) as Ruan Xiao Wu — aged about 20
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