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Yuen Biao

Date of birth: 1957-07-26

Place of birth: Hong Kong, China

Known for: Acting

Also known as: 元彪, Ha Ling-Chun, Yuan Biao, Yan Piao, Yuen Bill, Ha Ling-Chan, Bill Yuen, Jimmy Yuen, Sha Yuan-Biu, Yuen Biu, Ha Lingchun, 夏令震, یوئن بیائو

Yuen Biao

Biography

Yuen Biao (Chinese: 元彪, born 26 July 1957) is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist. He specialises in acrobatics and Chinese martial arts and has worked on over 80 films as actor, stuntman and action choreographer. Along with Peking Opera School "brothers" at the China Drama Academy, Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan, he was a member of the"Seven Little Fortunes" performance troupe in Yu Jim-Yuen's China Drama Academy's Peking Opera School. Was a member of the Sammo Hung Stuntmen's Association.

Movie Credits

My Lucky Stars
3.3

My Lucky Stars

1985-02-10

Two Hong Kong cops are sent to Tokyo to catch an ex-cop who stole a large amount of money in diamond

Once Upon a Time in China
3.5

Once Upon a Time in China

1991-08-15

Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary ma

Wheels on Meals
3.5

Wheels on Meals

1984-08-17

Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling

Project A
3.6

Project A

1983-12-22

In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coas

Dragons Forever
3.6

Dragons Forever

1988-02-11

A hot-shot lawyer is hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting

Hero
3.3

Hero

1997-06-17

Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end

Just Another Pandora's Box
2.3

Just Another Pandora's Box

2010-03-18

Qing Ye Se only knows how to be a thief, but he runs into major trouble when he accidentally steals

The Prodigal Son
3.5

The Prodigal Son

1981-11-10

A rich man's son believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunately, his fathe

A Man Called Hero
2.9

A Man Called Hero

1999-07-17

After Hero Hua marries Jade and leaves her in China, he goes to America to work as a servant and reb

Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
3.4

Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

1983-02-05

In the fifth century, constant civil war scars western China. To escape death, Ti, a young scout, ju

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
3.4

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

2010-06-24

The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would becom

The Iceman Cometh
3.6

The Iceman Cometh

1989-08-12

When 16th-century Ming guard Fong Sau-Ching sets out to capture vicious rapist Fung San, both men en

Rosa
2.8

Rosa

1986-06-20

Hsia and Lei Kung are two bumbling cops assigned to protect the gorgeous Rosa, girlfriend to a missi

Dreadnaught
3.5

Dreadnaught

1981-03-26

Mousy, a timid laundry man, crosses paths with a violent criminal known only as 'White Tiger', who h

Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
0

Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop

1995-12-15

Three high-octane cops--an unorthodox one from Hong Kong, a straitlaced one from the Mainland, and o

Legend of Twin Dragons
3

Legend of Twin Dragons

2007-01-01

The story of Leung Bik, the wayward son of Wing Chun master Leung Jaan, who runs aways from home in

Righting Wrongs
3.8

Righting Wrongs

1986-11-27

Jason Chan, a Hong Kong lawyer, is angry at the way the law protects criminals and decides to take t

Mr. Vampire II
2.9

Mr. Vampire II

1986-08-15

Chaos ensues after a team of archaeologists accidentally breaks the seals of a sleeping vampire fami

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
3.3

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

1985-08-15

The third installment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars. T

The Magnificent Butcher
3.5

The Magnificent Butcher

1979-12-19

A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school

Deadful Melody
3

Deadful Melody

1994-01-08

A young security man must prove himself worthy by defending the one object wanted by all the masters

The Peacock King
3.1

The Peacock King

1988-12-10

Coerced by the evil Witch Raga, Ashura, the Hell Virgin, attempts to unlock the four Earth holes tha

Eastern Condors
3.6

Eastern Condors

1987-07-09

A motley group of Chinese prisoners held in the US is sent on a covert mission with the promise of a

A Kid from Tibet
2.9

A Kid from Tibet

1992-01-10

As the evil sect known as the Black Section of Esoteric Buddhism wreaks havoc on Tibet, a young monk

Enter the Fat Dragon
3.3

Enter the Fat Dragon

1978-07-13

Ah Lung is a pig farmer and a devoted Bruce Lee fan who is anxious to follow in Lee's footsteps, but

The Victim
3.5

The Victim

1980-02-28

Chung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught tryin

Kung-Fu Master
2.1

Kung-Fu Master

2010-06-08

Re-edition of the TV series "The Legend of Shaolin Kung Fu II"

Der stählerne Todesgriff der Shaolin  Martial Arts
0

Der stählerne Todesgriff der Shaolin Martial Arts

1977-06-29

Encounters of the Spooky Kind
3.4

Encounters of the Spooky Kind

1980-12-24

"Big Guts" Cheung, a man well known in his local village for his lack of fear, is put to the test af

License to Steal
3.6

License to Steal

1990-11-01

Godenzi plays an acrobatic thief who, after taking part in an elaborate burglary, is double-crossed

The Valiant Ones
3.4

The Valiant Ones

1975-02-19

A righteous husband-and-wife swordfighting duo struggle to protect China from the machinations of Ja

The Association
3.3

The Association

1974-11-21

Plain-clothes detective Wang is the best in his trade. One day he stumbles across a young girl's bod

My Kingdom
2.3

My Kingdom

2011-09-08

In the 19th century, the Prince Regent of the Qing Dynasty orders the mass execution of the entire M

On the Run
3.3

On the Run

1988-11-15

When Hsiang Ming's wife is murdered, he takes up the hunt for her killer. The killer turns out to no

Picture of a Nymph
2.9

Picture of a Nymph

1988-03-18

Shih Erh (Yuen Biao), a Taoist monk disciple, takes in a scholar named Tsui Hung-Chuen (Lawrence Ng)

Shanghai Shanghai
2.9

Shanghai Shanghai

1990-01-20

Little Tiger (Yuen Biao) ventures from the sticks to the big city in search of his cop brother Big T

Tai Chi Hero
3.1

Tai Chi Hero

2012-10-25

Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the

Kickboxer
2.5

Kickboxer

1993-02-06

While master Wong Fei Hung is away traveling, the impulsive Lau Zhai (Yuen Biao), an initiate into W

Hero of the Wild
2.4

Hero of the Wild

1977-01-01

A regional champion martial artist that moonlights as an honour-bound assassin, Tu Ta Shen, solidifi

Don't Give a Damn
2.4

Don't Give a Damn

1995-02-17

Sammo Hung plays a cop on the trail of drug dealers. Customs officer Yuen Biao is investigating the

Pom Pom
3

Pom Pom

1984-02-22

Chau and Beethoven, two Hong Kong police detectives, go through misadventures to protect a young gir

Shogun and Little Kitchen
0

Shogun and Little Kitchen

1992-03-19

Bo is the owner of an old building in Hong Kong. He sublets his building to other people, and even t

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
3.3

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

1993-11-25

After the death of Marshal Yuen, a princess is arrested by a constable whilst training with her kung

Circus Kids
2.5

Circus Kids

1994-10-09

The circus group performs at the Shanfa Circus when a huge load of bombs crash on the stage and the

The Champions
3.4

The Champions

1983-10-11

An acrobatic country hick is forced flee his village after injuring a wealthy socialite during an in

Game of Death
3.2

Game of Death

1978-03-23

A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.

Super Kung Fu Kid
3

Super Kung Fu Kid

1973-05-31

Ah Lung is a decent law abiding citizen armed with deadly martial arts skills. He soon discovers he

Carry On Pickpocket
3

Carry On Pickpocket

1982-03-31

Hung Tai-Kong aka Rice Pot and Chan Yin-Tung aka Chimney are two friends who work with their master

Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
2.8

Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog

1978-07-21

Multi-Hand Chick asks Crazy Frog for protection after stealing someone's wallet at the casino. Fooli

Knockabout
3.5

Knockabout

1979-04-12

After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take

Millionaires' Express
3.4

Millionaires' Express

1986-01-30

What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines

Rob-B-Hood
3.5

Rob-B-Hood

2006-09-28

For never-do-well compulsive gambler Fong, there's only one thing more fearsome than debtors at his

Miracles: The Canton Godfather
3.5

Miracles: The Canton Godfather

1989-06-15

A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady.

Fight for Love
0

Fight for Love

2007-01-01

Inspired by his father's love of martial arts and its secrets, Siu Dung is determined to study and b

Flying Guillotine II
3

Flying Guillotine II

1978-01-19

The emperor's reign of terror expands. Heroic outlaw Ma Teng joins a squad of female rebels, whose l

Hapkido
3.3

Hapkido

1972-10-01

Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese

Coffin Mountain Ancient Tomb
3.2

Coffin Mountain Ancient Tomb

2022-11-12

Zhang Sanye, the descendant of Guanshan Taibao, went to Longtang Township with his apprentice at the

Sifu vs. Vampire
2.9

Sifu vs. Vampire

2014-10-16

It is said that a corpse should be exhumed and moved every 30 years to ensure continued fortune and

No Problem 2
2.5

No Problem 2

2002-02-06

Kimura wins a trip to Hong Kong, but once he arrives, he is mistaken as a hitman and is assigned to

The Rendezvous of Warriors
0

The Rendezvous of Warriors

1973-05-02

A young merchant returns secretly to his city to avenge the treachery of his companions... Film rele

Boxer's Story
2

Boxer's Story

2004-01-01

Wah Sang was a boxing champion seven years ago. He now works at a garage and cares for his seven-yea

Millennium Dragon
2.3

Millennium Dragon

2000-04-20

Cho Dai Fu is a powerful antique collector. Chinese public safety ministry's anti smuggling departme

Those Merry Souls
3.8

Those Merry Souls

1985-05-30

Chiu Chi-Lung and Ng Kuai-Tak are two movie stunt actors in Hong Kong and are suspicious of Lung's f

Seven Heroes Beat the Monster
0

Seven Heroes Beat the Monster

2024-04-01

The Guardsman
3.1

The Guardsman

2011-09-20

When internal strife leads to a conspiracy to assassinate the emperor, it is up to a group of loyal

Challenge of the Masters
3

Challenge of the Masters

1976-05-07

The Wong family kung fu school gets smacked around by a rival school. Wong Fei-hong gets fed up with

The Young Master
3.5

The Young Master

1980-02-09

Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a cr

Dragon from Shaolin
3.2

Dragon from Shaolin

1996-07-05

A youthful Shaolin initiate inadvertenly separated from the rest of gang joins forces with dashing a

The Invincible Armour
3.3

The Invincible Armour

1977-06-29

Hwang Jang Lee is a corrupt Ming guard who frames John Liu for murder. A wanted fugitive, John hides

Warriors Two
3.6

Warriors Two

1978-12-28

In an attempt to save his village from being taken over by brutes, Wah is beaten to a pulp and his m

The Bodyguard
2.9

The Bodyguard

2016-04-01

A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea m

The Avenging Fist
2.9

The Avenging Fist

2001-12-07

In the future, a rogue cop uses the Power Glove, a device that gives its wearer super powers, to fur

Shaolin Wooden Men
3.4

Shaolin Wooden Men

1976-10-10

Little Mute is an orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father at the hands of a vicio

Winners & Sinners
3.5

Winners & Sinners

1983-07-07

Five friends are released from prison and do their best to stay out trouble. While trying to mind th

Cinema of Vengeance
2.7

Cinema of Vengeance

1994-01-01

A documentary study of martial arts films and their leading protagonists. Included are profiles of s

The Eighteen Darts (Part 1)
0

The Eighteen Darts (Part 1)

1966-08-23

The Eighteen Darts (Part 1) is a Chinese Opera Musical starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Bia

The Eighteen Darts (Part 2)
0

The Eighteen Darts (Part 2)

1966-08-30

The Eighteen Darts (Part 2) is a Chinese Opera Musical starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Bia

Freedom Strikes a Blow
2.6

Freedom Strikes a Blow

1973-03-05

A martial arts fighter, haunted by his past, takes a job as a dock worker in a small village. His vo

Enter the Dragon
3.7

Enter the Dragon

1973-08-17

A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there

The Tournament
3

The Tournament

1974-09-28

After an unsanctioned match between a Chinese martial arts student and a Thai boxer results in disgr

Kin chan no Cinema Jack
0

Kin chan no Cinema Jack

1993-05-22

Kin chan no Cinema Jack is an anthology film starring Yuen Biao and produced by Jackie Chan

Broken Oath
3.4

Broken Oath

1977-12-03

Lotus never had a chance. Her mother seethed with anger at being unjustly imprisoned for turning her

The Vengeful Beauty
3.3

The Vengeful Beauty

1978-03-11

Despite its stand-alone title, this mixture of martial arts and exploitation is a semi-sequel to Sha

Death Duel
3.3

Death Duel

1977-07-06

The Third Master is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day. His displays of skill and

Game of Death II
2.9

Game of Death II

1981-03-21

In this dark tale of revenge, Bruce Lee "returns" as Billy Lo, whose best friend Chin Ku dies of a s

My Darling Gals
0

My Darling Gals

1978-06-07

My Darling Gals aka Kung Fu Stars is a Hong Kong Action movie starring Sammo Hung

When Taekwondo Strikes
3.6

When Taekwondo Strikes

1973-09-09

The story is about the Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II. A Korean patriot played by

The 14 Amazons
3.3

The 14 Amazons

1972-07-27

The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war Ge

Supermen Against the Orient
2.5

Supermen Against the Orient

1973-11-29

Robert Wallace travels to Hong Kong to bust a gang of drug trafficker's. There he finds help from Ta

Wits to Wits
3

Wits to Wits

1974-03-01

Old school action takes center stage as two scoundrels get in and out of trouble using kung fu. Yuen

Fist of Fury
3.6

Fist of Fury

1972-03-22

Chen Chen returns to his former school in Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has be

The Master of Kung Fu
2.7

The Master of Kung Fu

1973-09-12

Huang Fei-Hung, the now famous Chinese boxer, teaches his martial arts at Pao Chih Lin Institute, in

The Man from Hong Kong
3.3

The Man from Hong Kong

1975-07-31

Australian authorities arrest a man believed to be connected to the Sydney criminal underworld and s

Blood and Rose
0

Blood and Rose

1975-01-01

Blood and Rose is a Hong Kong Action movie starring Yuen Biao

Death Blow
0

Death Blow

1973-09-22

Fary, a French banker in Tientsin, is victim of an hold-up. Wang Yue-Cheng robs a pagoda statue that

The Bod Squad
3

The Bod Squad

1974-06-21

Five Western girls are kidnapped by Chinese pirates and sold to a brothel. While they are being trai

Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
3

Soul Brothers of Kung Fu

1977-10-19

Two illegal immigrants meet a young kid and the three become best friends until one of them joins th

The Fatal Flying Guillotines
2.9

The Fatal Flying Guillotines

1977-06-17

Those rascally Shaolin monks are at it again, and this time they're tracking down some vitriolic vil

Deadly Angels
2.2

Deadly Angels

1977-03-30

Three female detectives - from Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore - go undercover in a cabaret to expose

Cheung Po Chai
3.5

Cheung Po Chai

1973-11-22

Hong Kong martial arts movie.

The Secret Rivals 2
2.9

The Secret Rivals 2

1977-04-20

The twin brother of the Silver Fox attempts to avenge his brother's death and get a hidden treasure

The Magic Blade
3.3

The Magic Blade

1976-07-10

Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hu

Snuff Bottle Connection
2.8

Snuff Bottle Connection

1977-09-15

As China and Russia's governments are talking peace, traitorous agents on both sides seek war. Enter

Brotherhood
1.8

Brotherhood

1976-07-20

Liao Jiang is the lowest ranking member of a gang that holds up a jewelery store. Subsequently the t

The Secret Rivals
2.6

The Secret Rivals

1976-06-18

Two rivals, Sheng from the South and Shao from the North, have one common enemy, the Silver Fox. The

The Shaolin Plot
3.4

The Shaolin Plot

1977-04-06

When a terrible kung fu master seeks various martial arts manuals from around China to make himself

The Gambling Syndicate
0

The Gambling Syndicate

1975-04-19

A provincial detective seeks to take down a local gambling syndicate with the help of two convicts.

Paris Killers
0

Paris Killers

1974-01-01

Two young men flee Hong Kong after stealing diamonds from their boss and attempt to hide with friend

To Kill a Jaguar
0

To Kill a Jaguar

1977-07-23

Set in early 20th century Shanghai, this Hua Shan actioner stars former Golden Harvest regular Nora

The Jade Tiger
3.6

The Jade Tiger

1977-05-07

Zhao Wuji, son of the leader of the Zhao Clan, embarks on a tragic adventure full of intrigue to ave

Turning Point
2.6

Turning Point

2009-08-13

Laughing is formally a police undercover. However due to a drug trafficking case, Inspector Pan is h

The Amsterdam Kill
2.4

The Amsterdam Kill

1977-12-26

Former DEA Agent Quinlan, removed from the force some years earlier for stealing confiscated drug mo

Mr. Vampire
3.4

Mr. Vampire

1985-11-07

After the planned reburial of a village elder goes awry and the corpse resurrects into a hopping vam

The Hunted Hunter
2.5

The Hunted Hunter

1997-10-30

The Hunted Hunter is a Hong Kong Crime movie starring Yuen Biao

Hot Potato
1.9

Hot Potato

1976-04-09

Martial-arts expert tries to rescue an ambassador's daughter who was kidnapped in Thailand.

Hero Youngster
0

Hero Youngster

2004-01-01

This rousing martial arts chronicle tells the timeless story of the young Chan Jun, a world-renowned

Bakayarō! 4 You!
0

Bakayarō! 4 You!

1991-09-14

My Kung Fu Master
0

My Kung Fu Master

1978-07-12

My Kung Fu Master is a Hong Kong Martial Arts Comedy

Saga of the Phoenix
2.7

Saga of the Phoenix

1989-12-19

Hell Virgin is granted permission to live on earth for 7 days, if she promises not to cause armagedd

The Setting Sun
2.6

The Setting Sun

1992-09-15

A Japanese soldier is forced to question alliances when he meets and falls in love with the leader o

Empire of Assassins
2.5

Empire of Assassins

2011-07-05

When tragic events claim the lives of his family, a vengeful man lays his grief aside and sets his s

Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1
0

Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1

1995-07-22

Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1 is a Documentary on Hong Kong cinema.

Swordsman and Enchantress
3

Swordsman and Enchantress

1978-11-08

Asian fans of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon recognized that its director Ang Lee was actually inspir

This Time I'll Make You Rich
0

This Time I'll Make You Rich

1974-06-14

Joe Esposito, an italo-american, and Brad McCoy, a Scottish man, are engaged by Giorgiakis to be his

Enter the Phoenix
3.1

Enter the Phoenix

2004-04-08

Georgie Hung is handsome, stylish and charming but he hides a secret that his old-fashion father, Hu

The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung
2.6

The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung

1973-03-31

Hsiao Hu has been secretly training in martial arts, as his father (Tien Feng) has forbidden him. La

Hand of Death
3

Hand of Death

1976-07-15

A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Sha

The Himalayan
1.8

The Himalayan

1976-02-20

The Tseng family is one of the most noble and respected clans in a small village in Tibet. The patri

The Hero of Swallow
3.3

The Hero of Swallow

1996-01-01

The 'flying Swallow', Li San (Yuen Biao) robs the rich to help the poor. He has come to Beijing to s

Shanghai Noon
3.2

Shanghai Noon

2000-05-26

Chon Wang, a clumsy imperial guard, trails Princess Pei Pei when she's kidnapped from the Forbidden

Heroes Return
2.9

Heroes Return

2021-09-15

Warm and justice veteran Wu Wei, chemical expert Xu Zhilan, undercover detective Gao Tianming and ot

Ambush
2.8

Ambush

1973-01-05

An officer of the law and his father are framed for a robbery they did not commit. With only his fat

Stoner
2.4

Stoner

1974-08-02

An Australian cop heads to Hong Kong to head off the supply of a new designer drug which raises the