Sun Chien
Biography
Sun Chien was born in Taiwan on January 26, 1955, under the name Suen Jian-yuan. He was brought up by his two sisters after losing both parents at a young age. Sun developed his career in Hong Kong, where he was one of the 5 Venoms and signed an eight-year contract with Shaw Brothers. As a contract actor, he often starred in action and martial arts movies directed by Chang Cheh. Sun's career spanned at least eight years with Shaw Brothers, which ceased film production in 1986 to focus on TV projects.
Career overview
Sun Chien is a male actor born in Taiwan. He began his acting career in 1976 when he was selected by director Chang Cheh to star in the movie Chinatown Kid. Sun Chien's early career was marked by his association with Shaw Brothers, where he signed an eight-year contract as a contract actor.
During his time with Shaw Brothers, Sun Chien often starred in action and martial arts movies directed by Chang Cheh. He was one of the notable actors to work with the director, who had a significant influence on his career. Sun Chien's association with Shaw Brothers lasted until 1986, when the studio ceased film production to focus on television projects.
After leaving Shaw Brothers, Sun Chien continued his acting career, lending his talents to various projects. He has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 60 known credits to his name.
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- Angry Ranger (1991) as Big Circle Han
- Angry Ranger (1991) Assistant Director
- The Plot (1991) as Chan Nam
- The Plot (1991) Action Director
- Widow Warriors (1990) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Satanic Crystals (1989)
- The Vampire Is Alive (1989) as Three Killed Warriors
- The Vampire Is Alive (1989) Action Director
- Instant Rage (1989)
- Ninja, Demon's Massacre (1988)
- Treasure Hunter (1988)
- Operation Foxhunt (1988)
- Robo Vampire (1988) Action Director
- Crocodile Fury (1988)
- The Vampire Raiders (1988)
- Mad Move (1988)
- The Spy Inferno (1988)
- Fatal Command (1988)
- Yu Pui Tsuen II (1987) as Woodcutter
- Super Platoon (1987) Director
- Ninja's Extreme Weapons (1987)
- Devil's Dynamite (1987)
- Devil's Dynamite (1987) Action Director
- Ninja: American Warrior (1987)
- Empire of Spiritual Ninja (1987)
- Ninja in the Killing Field (1987)
- Ninja and the Warriors of Fire (1987)
- Ninja Death Squad (1987)
- Mission War Flames (1987)
- Terminal Angels (1987)
- Project G-7 (1987)
- Five Heroes from Shaolin (1986) as 白眉道人
- Ninja Fantasy (1986)
- Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985) as Governor's Man
- Pursuit of a Killer (1985) as Lei Kung
- Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984) as Xie Ping
- Secret Service of the Imperial Court (1984) as Li Yi
- Bastard Swordsman (1983) as Xie Ping
- Little Dragon Maiden (1983) as Chief Qiu
- The Lady Is the Boss (1983) as Ah Chang
- The Lady Assassin (1983) as Kam Fung Chi
- Human Lanterns (1982) as Sgt. Poon
- House of Traps (1982) as Yan Chun Min
- Clan Feuds (1982) as Little Prince
- The Spirit of the Sword (1982) as Bai Zhong
- Ode to Gallantry (1982) as Bei Haishi
- What Price Honesty? (1981) as Luo Zhang
- The Emperor and His Brother (1981) as No. 7, Hu Tin Wang
- The Duel of the Century (1981) as Hua Manlou
- The Brave Archer 3 (1981) as Scholar
- Black Lizard (1981) as Constable Tieh Fu
- Two Champions of Shaolin (1980) as Chin Ta Lei (Jin Tailai)
- Heaven and Hell (1980) as Lin Wei Gang
- The Rebel Intruders (1980) as Tang Yu-Tung
- Shaolin Rescuers (1979) as Zhu Cai
- Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979) as Wang Yin Lin
- The Magnificent Ruffians (1979) as Feng Jia Ji
- Kid with the Golden Arm (1979) as Yang Hu Yun / Iron Feet Lad
- The Daredevils (1979) as Xinzheng
- The Brave Archer 2 (1978) as Luk Koon Ying
- Invincible Shaolin (1978) as Hsu Fong
- Crippled Avengers (1978) as Hu Ah-Kue
- The Five Venoms (1978) as Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
- Chinatown Kid (1977) as Yang Jian Wen