Yuen Wah
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 2, 1950 in Hong Kong, China
- Active Years
- 1962–2024 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 258 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 2, 1950 Hong Kong, China 258 credits
Biography
Yuen Wah is a Hong Kong-based Chinese action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman, and martial artist. Born on September 2, 1950, in Hong Kong, China, he has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series, with 233 known credits on The Movie Database. He was a member of the Seven Little Fortunes performance troupe in Yu Jim-Yuen's China Drama Academy Peking Opera School. Additionally, he was a member of the Sammo Hung Stuntmen's Association. Also known by names including Wah Yuen, Wong Yuen-Wah, Yu Wah, and Y Yuen, his primary known field is acting, and his stage name is written in characters.
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Career overview
Yuen Wah is a Hong Kong-based Chinese action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman, and martial artist. Born on September 2, 1950, in Hong Kong, China, he has built an extensive career in the entertainment industry. His professional work includes appearances in over 160 films and more than 20 television series, with known credits totaling 233 on the platform. In addition to his screen credits, he is also known by alternative names including Wah Yuen, Wong Yuen-Wah, Yu Wah, and Y, and performs under the stage name 元華.
Throughout his training and professional background, Yuen Wah was a member of the Seven Little Fortunes performance troupe at Yu Jim-Yuen's China Drama Academy, which is a Peking Opera School. He also served as a member of the Sammo Hung Stuntmen's Association, contributing to his extensive background in action choreography, stunts, and martial arts within the film and television industries.
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Career timeline
Lost But Win
Faraway DownsThe Comeback
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsKung Fu StuntmenI Dreamed A Dream
The Book of Mythical BeastsThe Enchanting PhantomFire Cloud Evil God: Mask of Chaos
Please Give Me a Pair of Wings
Master Z: Ip Man LegacyDetective Chinatown 2The Snow QueenThe TroughMy Kitchen Lover
木木川
Lucky TianbaoThe Bodyguard
Wudang RulesThe Wicked LeagueMonk Comes Down the Mountain
Hot Talk神通佛影
Ip ManPrincess and Seven Kung Fu MastersWing Chun Xiao Long
Forensic Heroes III7 Days in Life下南洋Choy Lee FutI Love Wing Chun
Just Another Pandora's Box猎人笔记之谜Vampire WarriorsKung Fu Wing ChunCity Under Siege
Club SparkleLooking for JackieTeam of Miracle: We Will Rock YouHow Bruce Lee Changed the World
Australia
Heavenly In-LawsWord Twisters' AdventuresThe Green Grass of HomeA Change of DestinyTwins Mission
Beautiful CookingThe Gentle CrackdownDragon Tiger GateDon't Open Your EyesBet to Basic
Real Kung FuGuts of ManKung Fu Mahjong 2Kung Fu MahjongDragon Squad
Kung Fu HustleShades of TruthHidden Heroes
Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story
Burning Flame IISlim ChancesVampire Super
A Step Into The PastGods of HonourCountry SpiritOn The Track Or OffVampire Controller
The Kung Fu MasterAiming HighThe Devil Shadow
Plain Love IIDragon Love
Burning Flame新少林五祖A Place Of One's OwnLeopard Hunting
Drunken AngelsHero
Night Journey
Only Fools Fall in LoveTough Beauty And The Sloppy SlopDrugs Fighters
Shaolin Popey II: Messy Temple
Full Filmography
258 titles- Lost But Win (2024)
- Faraway Downs (2023) as Sing Song
- The Comeback (2023)
- Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022) as Grandpa Wong (segment "Homecoming")
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) as Master Guang Bo
- Kung Fu Stuntmen (2021)
- I Dreamed A Dream (2021)
- The Book of Mythical Beasts (2020) as Zi Zhongbai
- The Enchanting Phantom (2020) as Yan Chixia
- Fire Cloud Evil God: Mask of Chaos (2020) as The Blacksmith
- Please Give Me a Pair of Wings (2019) as Mao Jiu
- Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018) as Agent
- Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) as Master Mo
- The Snow Queen (2018)
- The Trough (2018) as Chun Hua
- My Kitchen Lover (2018) as Lao Guai
- 木木川 (2017)
- Lucky Tianbao (2016) as 张半仙
- The Bodyguard (2016) as Mailman
- Wudang Rules (2015)
- The Wicked League (2015) as 丁豹
- Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015) as Peng Qianwu
- Hot Talk (2014)
- 神通佛影 (2014)
- Ip Man (2013) as Chen Huashun
- Princess and Seven Kung Fu Masters (2013) as Chanting Bing
- Wing Chun Xiao Long (2013) as Li Hai Quan
- Forensic Heroes III (2011) as Po Shun Hing
- 7 Days in Life (2011) as Ho Chan
- 下南洋 (2011)
- Choy Lee Fut (2011) as Chan Tin-Cheuk
- I Love Wing Chun (2011) as Uncle Chun
- Just Another Pandora's Box (2010) as Landlord
- 猎人笔记之谜 (2010)
- Vampire Warriors (2010) as Mung
- Kung Fu Wing Chun (2010) as Leung's Father
- City Under Siege (2010) as Uncle Da / Tak
- Club Sparkle (2009)
- Looking for Jackie (2009) as General
- Team of Miracle: We Will Rock You (2009) as Pastor
- How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009) as Self
- Australia (2008) as Sing Song
- Heavenly In-Laws (2007)
- Word Twisters' Adventures (2007) as Lap Lan-Gan
- The Green Grass of Home (2007)
- A Change of Destiny (2007)
- Twins Mission (2007) as Chang Chung/Chang Yung
- Kung Fu Mahjong 3 (2007) as Fortune Teller M
- The Valiant Ones New (2007)
- The Contract Lover (2007) as Master Fok (Fat's Dad)
- Beautiful Cooking (2006)
- The Gentle Crackdown (2006) as 陸戰
- Dragon Tiger Gate (2006) as Wong Jianglong
- Don't Open Your Eyes (2006) as Uncle Bing
- Bet to Basic (2006) as Sam Yuen Wah
- Dating a Vampire (2006) as Mister M
- My Kung Fu Sweetheart (2006) as Phoenix's Father
- Real Kung Fu (2005)
- Guts of Man (2005)
- Kung Fu Mahjong 2 (2005) as Chi Mo Sai
- Kung Fu Mahjong (2005) as Robert Chi Mo Sai
- Dragon Squad (2005) as Stall Owner
- A Chinese Tall Story (2005) as Lord Chancellor Tortoise
- Mob Sister (2005) as Buddhist Monk Master
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) as Landlord
- Shades of Truth (2004)
- Hidden Heroes (2004) as Dr Lau
- Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story (2003) as Yan Chixia
- Burning Flame II (2002) as 关安荫
- Slim Chances (2002)
- Vampire Super (2002) as Cheng Xie Tin
- A Step Into The Past (2001) as 元宗
- Gods of Honour (2001) as 李靖
- Country Spirit (2001) as 金吉祥
- On The Track Or Off (2001)
- Vampire Controller (2001) as Ha La-Chak
- Ultimatum (2001)
- The Kung Fu Master (2000)
- Aiming High (2000) as 羅彬
- The Devil Shadow (2000) as Master Lone
- Plain Love II (1999) as 謝虎彪
- Dragon Love (1999) as 叶问
- Burning Flame (1998) as Kwan On Yam
- 新少林五祖 (1998)
- A Place Of One's Own (1998) as 石福根
- Leopard Hunting (1998) as Fong Kwok Ho
- Drunken Angels (1997)
- Hero (1997) as Ma Tai Cheung
- Night Journey (1996) as 庄天
- Only Fools Fall in Love (1995) as Dee's Father
- Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop (1995) as Mainland Drug Seller
- Drugs Fighters (1995) as Chiang Cheng Wah
- Shaolin Popey II: Messy Temple (1994)
- The Black Panther Warriors (1993) as Bloody Wolf
- Kickboxer (1993) as Chairman Wah
- Super Lady Cop (1993) as Coach
- Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992) as Panther
- Fist of Fury 1991 II (1992) as Cheng Wan To
- A Kid from Tibet (1992) as Sorcerer of Black Section
- The Master (1992) as Uncle Tak
- The Master (1992) Stunt Coordinator
- Miracle 90 Days (1992) as Uncle Wah
- The Big Deal (1992) as Saint Hero/Tee Tung-Feng
- The Magnificent Scoundrels (1991) as Wah
- Legend of the Dragon (1991) as Master Chow Fei-Hung
- The Top Bet (1991) as Sifu Wu Lung Lo
- Red Shield (1991) as Panther
- Bury Me High (1991) as General Nguen
- Swordsman (1990) as Zhor
- Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic (1990) as Tin-chan
- Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic (1990) Action Director
- The Dragon from Russia (1990) as Master Of Death (in train scene)
- The Nocturnal Demon (1990) as Robber
- She Shoots Straight (1990) as Nguyen Hwa
- The Iceman Cometh (1989) as Fung San
- Mr Vampire Saga 4 (1988) as Wu Yuan
- Mr Vampire Saga 4 (1988) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Hua Hsien-Wu
- On the Run (1988) as Cowardly Policeman
- On the Run (1988) Choreographer
- Painted Faces (1988) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Three Against the World (1988) Choreographer
- The Greatest Lover (1988) as Comrade Zhu Bai Dao
- The Greatest Lover (1988) Action Director
- Paper Marriage (1988) Action Director
- Picture of a Nymph (1988) as White-Haired Demon
- In the Blood (1988) Choreographer
- Spooky, Spooky (1988) as Sgt. Wah
- Spooky, Spooky (1988) Martial Arts Choreographer
- My Dream is Yours (1988) as Dream man
- Eastern Condors (1987) as Vietnamese General
- Eastern Condors (1987) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Final Test (1987) as Plant manager
- Scared Stiff (1987) as Wah
- Scared Stiff (1987) Action Director
- Millionaires' Express (1986) as Bank Robber
- Millionaires' Express (1986) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Millionaires' Express (1986) Action Director
- Where's Officer Tuba? (1986) as Henchman
- Rosa (1986) Choreographer
- Silent Love (1986) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Mr. Vampire (1985) as The Vampire
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) Action Director
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) Choreographer
- My Lucky Stars (1985) as Chief's Thug at Amusement Park
- My Lucky Stars (1985) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Heart of Dragon (1985) as Ah Tad's SWAT Buddy
- Heart of Dragon (1985) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Heart of Dragon (1985) Action Director
- Those Merry Souls (1985) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Island (1985) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre (1984) as Right Guardian of Ming Clan
- The Supreme Swordsman (1984) as Crow
- The Supreme Swordsman (1984) Stunt Coordinator
- Three Stooges Go Undercover (1984) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Owl vs Bombo (1984) Action Director
- The Owl vs Bombo (1984) Choreographer
- Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan (1984) as Ju San's Brother
- Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984) as Zheng Hong's Man
- Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Enchantress (1983) as Robe's guard (uncredited)
- The Enchantress (1983) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Shaolin Intruders (1983) as 6 Demons in Flashback
- Shaolin Intruders (1983) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Descendant of the Sun (1983) as Prince Regent's Bodyguard
- Descendant of the Sun (1983) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Mad, Mad 83 (1983) Choreographer
- Tales of a Eunuch (1983) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Men from the Gutter (1983) as Gangster in Hotel Room
- Human Lanterns (1982) as (uncredited)
- Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982) as Wen's Brother
- Shaolin Prince (1982) as Li Cheng
- Shaolin Prince (1982) Stunts
- The Spirit of the Sword (1982) as Samurai Killer
- Passing Flickers (1982)
- The Duel of the Century (1981)
- The Emperor and His Brother (1981) as No. 6
- Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) as Ximen Rou (Green Faced Spear)
- Revenge of the Corpse (1981) as Shan-Bing
- Black Lizard (1981) as Black Lizard
- Black Lizard (1981) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Killer Constable (1980) as Ba Jia
- Bat Without Wings (1980) as Xu Fang
- The Kid with a Tattoo (1980) as Lin Fei
- Heroes Shed No Tears (1980) as Mu Chi
- Rendezvous with Death (1980) as Poison Scholar Jin Ju
- Coward Bastard (1980) as Zhang Biao
- The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) as Dr. Guo's Hanger-on
- Full Moon Scimitar (1979) as Black Evil Clan's Member
- To Kill a Mastermind (1979) as 2nd Chief Xi Zhao
- Jaguar Lives! (1979) as Hong Kong target (uncredited)
- The Proud Twins (1979) as Riding Pursuer
- Murder Plot (1979) as Li's Swordsman
- The Kung Fu Instructor (1979) as Master Tan
- Game of Death (1978) as Lo Chen's Second (uncredited)
- Game of Death (1978) Stunts
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
- Swordsman and Enchantress (1978) as One of the Leng Brothers (uncredited)
- Flying Guillotine II (1978) as Patriotic Hero
- Clan of Amazons (1978) as Black Devil
- Legend of the Bat (1978) as Zhi's Mute Bodyguard
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978) as Ming Clan Five Fighters
- Soul of the Sword (1978) as Sire's Swordsman with White Beard
- The Proud Youth (1978) as Four Friends of Plum Garden
- My Kung Fu Master (1978) as [Extra]
- Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) as Lin Hao's Man
- Clans of Intrigue (1977) as Iga Ninja
- Lady Exterminator (1977) as Extra
- The Amsterdam Kill (1977) as (uncredited)
- The Battle Wizard (1977) as Poisonous Moths Clan Member (uncredited)
- Death Duel (1977) as Whoremonger Who Stabs Chi (uncredited)
- The Sentimental Swordsman (1977) as Longsheng
- Broken Oath (1977) as One of Hao's Men / One of Chou's Guards (uncredited)
- The Secret Rivals 2 (1977)
- Foxbat (1977)
- The Shaolin Plot (1977) as Soldier
- Book And Sword (1976)
- The Web of Death (1976) as Holy Fire Clan Member (uncredited)
- Hand of Death (1976) as One of Shih's 8 Bodyguards (uncredited)
- Brotherhood (1976) as [Extra]
- The Criminals (1976) as Sing
- The Dragon Missile (1976) as Villager
- The Magic Blade (1976) as Peacock Mansion Member (uncredited)
- The Secret Rivals (1976) as Russian's student
- The Himalayan (1976) as Tseng's Man
- The Valiant Ones (1975) as Pirate in Contest (uncredited)
- The Golden Lion (1975)
- My Wacky, Wacky World (1975) as [Extra]
- The Dragon Tamers (1975) as Student
- The Seven Coffins (1975)
- The Chinese Tiger (1974) as Da Fee
- Village of Tigers (1974) as Bandit
- The Tournament (1974) as Student
- Bloody Ring (1974)
- Stoner (1974) as Thug
- The Association (1974) as Assistant
- Kung Fu 10th Dan (1974) as Fighter
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)
- Enter the Dragon (1973) Stunts
- None But the Brave (1973) as Japanese
- Ambush (1973) as Fan Zhi Long's Man
- The Awaken Punch (1973) as Court Deputy
- Super Kung Fu Kid (1973)
- Fist to Fist (1973) as Thug
- Duel of the Dragons (1973)
- Back Alley Princess (1973)
- Death Blow (1973) Martial Arts Choreographer
- King of Kung Fu (1973)
- Fist of Fury (1972) as Man Who Mocks Chen at the Gate (uncredited)
- Fist of Fury (1972) Stunts
- The Way of the Dragon (1972) Stunts
- The Black Tavern (1972) as Assassin (uncredited)
- Hapkido (1972) as Black Bear Student (uncredited)
- The Eighteen Darts (Part 1) (1966) as Seven Little Tigers
- The Eighteen Darts (Part 2) (1966) as Seven Little Tigers
- The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue (1963)
- The 7 Tyrants of Jiangnan (1962)
- Return of the Lucky Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yuen Wah best known for?
Yuen Wah is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Comeback (2023), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Kung Fu Stuntmen (2021), Please Give Me a Pair of Wings (2019).
When and where was Yuen Wah born?
Yuen Wah was born on September 2, 1950 in Hong Kong, China.
How many credits does Yuen Wah have?
Yuen Wah has accumulated over 258 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2024.
What is Yuen Wah's background in cinema and television?
Yuen Wah is a Hong Kong-based Chinese action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman, and martial artist. Born on September 2, 1950, in Hong Kong, China, he has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series, with 233 known credits on The Movie Database. He was a member of the Seven Little Fortunes perform...
Yuen Wah by the numbers
258credits
217films
41TV series
1962–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Burning Flame (1998) as Kwan On Yam — aged about 47
- A Step Into The Past (2001) as 元宗 — aged about 50
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) as Master Guang Bo — aged about 70
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) as Landlord — aged about 53
- Burning Flame II (2002) as 关安荫 — aged about 51
- Country Spirit (2001) as 金吉祥 — aged about 50
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