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Wah Yuen

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Wah Yuen
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Wah Yuen was born on 2 September 1950 in Hong Kong, China. He is an actor, known for Kung Fu Hustle (2004), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and The Way of the Dragon (1972).
BornSeptember 2, 1950
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BornSeptember 2, 1950
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      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Stephen Chow, Siu-Lung Leung, Qiu Yuen, and Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan in Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
    Kung Fu Hustle
    7.7
    • Landlord
    • 2004
    Tim Roth, Michelle Yeoh, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Benedict Wong, Meng'er Zhang, Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Florian Munteanu in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
    7.3
    • Master Guang Bo(as Yuen Wah)
    • 2021
    Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris in The Way of the Dragon (1972)
    The Way of the Dragon
    7.1
    • Stunts
    • 1972
    Maggie Cheung and Biao Yuen in The Iceman Cometh (1989)
    The Iceman Cometh
    6.6
    • Fung San
    • 1989

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman in Faraway Downs (2023)
      Faraway Downs
      7.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Sing Song (as Yuen Wah)
      • 2023
    • Andy On and Simon Yam in The Comeback (2023)
      The Comeback
      5.8
      • Old Cao
      • 2023
    • Winston Chao in Meng jing ren sheng (2021)
      Meng jing ren sheng
      5.6
      • Mr. Xu
      • 2021
    • Tim Roth, Michelle Yeoh, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Benedict Wong, Meng'er Zhang, Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Florian Munteanu in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
      Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
      7.3
      • Master Guang Bo (as Yuen Wah)
      • 2021
    • Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2020)
      Septet: The Story of Hong Kong
      6.3
      • Grandpa Wong (segment "Homecoming")
      • 2020
    • The Enchanting Phantom (2020)
      The Enchanting Phantom
      5.6
      • Yan Chi Xia
      • 2020
    • The Book of Mythical Beasts (2020)
      The Book of Mythical Beasts
      6.6
      • 2020
    • The Mask of Shura of Fire Cloud (2020)
      The Mask of Shura of Fire Cloud
      5.4
      • 2020
    • Michelle Yeoh, Jin Zhang, and Dave Bautista in Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy (2018)
      Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy
      6.5
      • Agency
      • 2018
    • The Trough (2018)
      The Trough
      4.6
      • Chun Wah
      • 2018
    • Detective Chinatown 2 (2018)
      Detective Chinatown 2
      6.1
      • Master Mo
      • 2018
    • Ray Lui, Wah Yuen, Yixiao Li, Yikuan Yan, Tingting Gan, Yilong Zhu, and Hanyun Zhang in Treasure Raiders (2016)
      Treasure Raiders
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Sikong Zhaixing
      • 2016
    • My Beloved Bodyguard (2016)
      My Beloved Bodyguard
      5.9
      • Mail Man
      • 2016
    • Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan in Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015)
      Monk Comes Down the Mountain
      5.5
      • Peng Qianwu
      • 2015
    • Ye Wen (2013)
      Ye Wen
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Chen Huashun
      • 2013

    Stunts

    • Takeshi Kaneshiro in Hero (1997)
      Hero
      6.3
      • action coordinator
      • 1997
    • Jet Li in The Master (1992)
      The Master
      5.7
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1992
    • Stephen Chow in Legend of the Dragon (1991)
      Legend of the Dragon
      6.4
      • action director (as Yuen Wah)
      • 1991
    • Kung Fu vs. Acrobatic (1990)
      Kung Fu vs. Acrobatic
      5.6
      • action director
      • 1990
    • Mr. Vampire Saga IV (1988)
      Mr. Vampire Saga IV
      6.3
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1988
    • Jacky Cheung, David Wu, and Joey Wang in My Dream Is Yours (1988)
      My Dream Is Yours
      5.3
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1988
    • Andy Lau in Shen tan fu zi bing (1988)
      Shen tan fu zi bing
      5.1
      • fight choreographer
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1988
    • Rosa (1986)
      Rosa
      6.1
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1986
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Jacky Cheung, David Chiang, and Joey Wang in Where's Officer Tuba? (1986)
      Where's Officer Tuba?
      5.9
      • stunt double
      • 1986
    • Silent Love (1986)
      Silent Love
      7.0
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1986
    • The Island (1985)
      The Island
      6.4
      • action coordinator
      • 1985
    • Those Merry Souls (1985)
      Those Merry Souls
      5.6
      • action coordinator
      • 1985
    • Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Sibelle Hu, Michiko Nishiwaki, and Biao Yuen in My Lucky Stars (1985)
      My Lucky Stars
      6.3
      • stunt coordinator
      • stunts
      • 1985
    • The Owl vs. Bumbo (1984)
      The Owl vs. Bumbo
      5.7
      • stunt double
      • 1984
    • Three Stooges Go Undercover (1984)
      Three Stooges Go Undercover
      5.1
      • stunt coordinator
      • 1984

    Additional Crew

    • Jet Li in The Master (1992)
      The Master
      5.7
      • action director
      • 1992
    • Maggie Cheung and Biao Yuen in The Iceman Cometh (1989)
      The Iceman Cometh
      6.6
      • action choreographer
      • 1989
    • Spooky, Spooky (1988)
      Spooky, Spooky
      6.3
      • action director
      • 1988
    • Norman Chu, Rosamund Kwan, Teddy Robin Kwan, and Andy Lau in Three Against the World (1988)
      Three Against the World
      6.6
      • action director
      • 1988
    • Andy Lau in Shen tan fu zi bing (1988)
      Shen tan fu zi bing
      5.1
      • action director
      • 1988
    • Maggie Cheung and Sammo Kam-Bo Hung in Paper Marriage (1988)
      Paper Marriage
      6.3
      • action director
      • 1988
    • Eastern Condors (1987)
      Eastern Condors
      7.1
      • action director
      • 1987
    • Chow Yun-Fat, Emily Chu, Michael Kiu Wai Miu, and Anita Mui in Scared Stiff (1987)
      Scared Stiff
      5.7
      • action director
      • 1987
    • Rosa (1986)
      Rosa
      6.1
      • action choreographer
      • 1986
    • Ricky Hui, Ching-Ying Lam, Billy Lau, Moon Lee, and Siu-Fung Wong in Mr. Vampire (1985)
      Mr. Vampire
      7.3
      • action director
      • 1985
    • Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, and Emily Chu in Heart of Dragon (1985)
      Heart of Dragon
      6.3
      • action director
      • 1985
    • Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, and Biao Yuen in Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
      Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars
      6.2
      • action director
      • 1985
    • The Owl vs. Bumbo (1984)
      The Owl vs. Bumbo
      5.7
      • action director
      • 1984

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    Trailer 1:13
    U.S. Version
    The Hand of Death
    Trailer 1:54
    The Hand of Death
    Mr. Vampire
    Trailer 1:50
    Mr. Vampire
    Fight the Fight
    Trailer 1:14
    Fight the Fight
    The Master
    Trailer 1:01
    The Master

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Tu Hua
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • September 2, 1950
      • Hong Kong, China

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Jackie Chan's autobiography, Yuen Wah is an accomplished martial artist who possesses a skill to mimic and emulate any technique of martial arts with which he is presented.
    • Nickname
      • Wah Ko

    FAQ

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    • How old is Wah Yuen?
      74 years old
    • When was Wah Yuen born?
      September 2, 1950
    • Where was Wah Yuen born?
      Hong Kong, China
    • What is Wah Yuen's birth name?
      Kai Chi Yung
    • How tall is Wah Yuen?
      5 feet 8 inches, or 1.73 meters

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