Portrait of Yuen Wah

Acting

Yuen Wah

Career

Active from 1966 to 2020, busiest in 1992 and 2007 with 6 main titles each.

Leading roles
32
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score60/100
Highest rated
Poster for Police Story 3: Super Cop
Police Story 3: Super Cop
GoodWatch score82/100

Characters

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The characters Yuen Wah played, best-known titles first.

Character images: TheTVDB

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 99 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 6.1 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.2 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.5 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.2 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Yuen Wah Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    2.9, average 5.4
  • Psychological
    4.0, average 5.5
  • Melancholy
    3.3, average 4.7
  • Social Commentary
    3.8, average 4.9

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Martial Arts 12
  • Hong Kong Cinema 11
  • Fast-Paced 8
  • Historical Setting 7
  • Martial Arts Action 6
  • Revenge 6
  • Physical Humor 6
  • Action-Packed 5
  • Lighthearted 5
  • Romantic Comedy 4
  • Kung Fu Comedy 4
  • Physical Comedy 4

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

210
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

6 titles Β· average score 64
Faraway Downs
Faraway Downs (2023)
GoodWatch score 58

TV show Β· as Sing Song

Septet: The Story of Hong Kong
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022)
GoodWatch score 66

as Grandpa Wong (segment "Homecoming")

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
GoodWatch score 78

as Master Guang Bo

The Enchanting Phantom
The Enchanting Phantom (2020)
GoodWatch score 56

as Yan Chixia

The Book of Mythical Beasts
The Book of Mythical Beasts (2020)

as Zi Zhongbai

The Mask of Shura of Fire Cloud
The Mask of Shura of Fire Cloud (2020)

as The Blacksmith

2010s

26 titles Β· average score 50
Please Give Me a Pair of Wings
Please Give Me a Pair of Wings (2019)

TV show Β· as Mao Jiu

The Trough
The Trough (2018)
GoodWatch score 45

as Chun Hua

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018)
GoodWatch score 72

as Agent

Detective Chinatown 2
Detective Chinatown 2 (2018)
GoodWatch score 58

as Master Mo

Monk Comes Down the Mountain
Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015)
GoodWatch score 50

as Peng Qianwu

Ip Man
Ip Man (2013)
GoodWatch score 60

TV show Β· as Chen Huashun

Princess and Seven Kung Fu Masters
Princess and Seven Kung Fu Masters (2013)
GoodWatch score 55

as Chanting Bing

I Love Wing Chun
I Love Wing Chun (2011)

as Uncle Chun

Choy Lee Fut
Choy Lee Fut (2011)
GoodWatch score 34

as Chan Tin-Cheuk

City Under Siege
City Under Siege (2010)
GoodWatch score 43

as Uncle Da / Tak

Kung Fu Wing Chun
Kung Fu Wing Chun (2010)
GoodWatch score 72

as Leung's Father

Vampire Warriors
Vampire Warriors (2010)
GoodWatch score 34

as Mung

2000s

41 titles Β· average score 55
The Contract Lover
The Contract Lover (2007)
GoodWatch score 51

as Master Fok (Fat's Dad)

Twins Mission
Twins Mission (2007)
GoodWatch score 52

as Chang Chung/Chang Yung

Bet to Basic
Bet to Basic (2006)

as Sam Yuen Wah

Dating a Vampire
Dating a Vampire (2006)

as Mister M

Don't Open Your Eyes
Don't Open Your Eyes (2006)

as Uncle Bing

The Gentle Crackdown
The Gentle Crackdown (2006)

TV show Β· as ι™Έζˆ°

Kung Fu Mahjong
Kung Fu Mahjong (2005)
GoodWatch score 55

as Robert Chi Mo Sai

Kung Fu Mahjong 2
Kung Fu Mahjong 2 (2005)
GoodWatch score 57

as Chi Mo Sai

Kung Fu Hustle
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
GoodWatch score 82

as Landlord

Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story
Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story (2003)

TV show Β· as Yan Chixia

Gods of Honour
Gods of Honour (2001)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show Β· as ζŽι–

Country Spirit
Country Spirit (2001)

TV show Β· as 金吉η₯₯

1990s

30 titles Β· average score 62
Plain Love II
Plain Love II (1999)

TV show Β· as θ¬θ™Žε½ͺ

Hero
Hero (1997)
GoodWatch score 66

as Ma Tai Cheung

Only Fools Fall in Love
Only Fools Fall in Love (1995)
GoodWatch score 59

as Dee's Father

Kickboxer
Kickboxer (1993)

as Chairman Wah

The Master
The Master (1992)
GoodWatch score 58

as Uncle Tak

Police Story 3: Super Cop
Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992)
GoodWatch score 82

as Panther

Fist of Fury 1991 II
Fist of Fury 1991 II (1992)
GoodWatch score 60

as Cheng Wan To

A Kid from Tibet
A Kid from Tibet (1992)
GoodWatch score 58

as Sorcerer of Black Section

The Magnificent Scoundrels
The Magnificent Scoundrels (1991)
GoodWatch score 65

as Wah

Legend of the Dragon
Legend of the Dragon (1991)
GoodWatch score 63

as Master Chow Fei-Hung

Swordsman
Swordsman (1990)
GoodWatch score 69

as Zhor

Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic
Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic (1990)
GoodWatch score 59

as Tin-chan

1980s

51 titles Β· average score 64
The Iceman Cometh
The Iceman Cometh (1989)
GoodWatch score 70

as Fung San

Dragons Forever
Dragons Forever (1988)
GoodWatch score 70

as Hua Hsien-Wu

Mr Vampire Saga 4
Mr Vampire Saga 4 (1988)
GoodWatch score 64

as Wu Yuan

On the Run
On the Run (1988)
GoodWatch score 59

as Cowardly Policeman

Eastern Condors
Eastern Condors (1987)
GoodWatch score 74

as Vietnamese General

Scared Stiff
Scared Stiff (1987)

as Wah

Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire (1985)
GoodWatch score 80

as The Vampire

My Lucky Stars
My Lucky Stars (1985)
GoodWatch score 62

as Chief's Thug at Amusement Park

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
GoodWatch score 60

Choreographer, Action Director

Heart of Dragon
Heart of Dragon (1985)
GoodWatch score 64

as Ah Tad's SWAT Buddy

The Kid with a Tattoo
The Kid with a Tattoo (1980)

as Lin Fei

Coward Bastard
Coward Bastard (1980)

as Zhang Biao

1970s

54 titles Β· average score 62
To Kill a Mastermind
To Kill a Mastermind (1979)

as 2nd Chief Xi Zhao

Game of Death
Game of Death (1978)
GoodWatch score 48

as Lo Chen's Cornerman (uncredited)

Clans of Intrigue
Clans of Intrigue (1977)
GoodWatch score 68

as Iga Ninja

Book And Sword
Book And Sword (1976)

TV show

Hand of Death
Hand of Death (1976)
GoodWatch score 59

as One of Shih's 8 Bodyguards (uncredited)

The Magic Blade
The Magic Blade (1976)
GoodWatch score 74

as Peacock Mansion Member (uncredited)

The Chinese Tiger
The Chinese Tiger (1974)

as Da Fee

The Valiant Ones
The Valiant Ones (1974)
GoodWatch score 72

as Pirate in Contest (uncredited)

Enter the Dragon
Enter the Dragon (1973)
GoodWatch score 82

as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)

Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury (1972)
GoodWatch score 74

as Man Who Mocks Chen at the Gate (uncredited)

The Way of the Dragon
The Way of the Dragon (1972)
GoodWatch score 73

Stunts

Hapkido
Hapkido (1972)
GoodWatch score 67

as Black Bear Student (uncredited)

1960s

2 titles
The Eighteen Darts (Part 2)
The Eighteen Darts (Part 2) (1966)

as Seven Little Tigers

The Eighteen Darts (Part 1)
The Eighteen Darts (Part 1) (1966)

as Seven Little Tigers