Yuen Woo-ping
Yuen Woo-ping

Yuen Woo-ping

Born: January 1, 1945 (81 years)
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Yuen Woo-ping (Chinese: 袁和平; pinyin: Yuán Hépíng; alias: Yuen Wo-ping; born 1945) is a Hong Kong martial arts choreographer and film director who worked in Hong Kong action cinema and later Hollywood films. He is one of the inductees on the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong. Yuen is also a son of Yuen Siu-tien, a martial arts film actor.

TV Shows Directed (5)
Movies as Actor (116)
Blades of the Guardians

Blades of the Guardians

as Old Man

Feb 17, 2026

Kung Fu Stuntmen

Kung Fu Stuntmen

Aug 28, 2021

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

as Self (archive footage)

Aug 14, 2019

Man of Tai Chi

Man of Tai Chi

as VIP audience (uncredited)

Jul 4, 2013

The Grandmaster

The Grandmaster

as Chan Wah-shun

Jan 10, 2013

Little Big Soldier

Little Big Soldier

Feb 14, 2010

Double Dare

Double Dare

as Self

Mar 13, 2004

The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load

The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load

as Self

Oct 14, 2003

Making 'Enter the Matrix'

Making 'Enter the Matrix'

as Self

Oct 14, 2003

The Matrix Revisited

The Matrix Revisited

as Self - Kung Fu Choreographer

Nov 19, 2001

The Making of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'

The Making of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'

as Self

Dec 8, 2000

Making "The Matrix"

Making "The Matrix"

as Self

Sep 21, 1999

Cinema of Vengeance

Cinema of Vengeance

as Self (uncredited)

Jan 1, 1994

Bogus Cops

Bogus Cops

as Sleeping Cop

Dec 4, 1993

Wicked City

Wicked City

as Sergeant Kayama

Nov 20, 1992

Gameboy Kids

Gameboy Kids

as Master Dragon

Jun 12, 1992

The Banquet

The Banquet

as Man at Dinner

Nov 30, 1991

My Hero

My Hero

as Yi

Mar 22, 1990

Just Heroes

Just Heroes

Sep 14, 1989

Three Against the World

Three Against the World

as Chia Yi Chen in Disguise

Sep 22, 1988

Heart to Hearts

Heart to Hearts

as Headmaster Lau

Aug 25, 1988

Tiger Cage

Tiger Cage

as Master Eight

Jul 28, 1988

Eastern Condors

Eastern Condors

as Yam Yan-Hei

Jul 9, 1987

Mismatched Couples

Mismatched Couples

as Mini

Apr 3, 1985

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

as Paula's Cousin

Dec 12, 1984

Shaolin Drunkard

Shaolin Drunkard

as Night watchman [cameo]

Jul 9, 1983

Dreadnaught

Dreadnaught

Mar 26, 1981

Drunken Master

Drunken Master

as Man with Bucket of Greens (uncredited)

Oct 5, 1978

Sensual Pleasures

Sensual Pleasures

Aug 25, 1978

My Darling Gals

My Darling Gals

as Thug

Jun 7, 1978

The Secret Rivals 2

The Secret Rivals 2

Apr 20, 1977

The Web of Death

The Web of Death

as Extra (uncredited)

Oct 28, 1976

The Oily Maniac

The Oily Maniac

as Tin Choi's Thug / Road Worker / Policeman (uncredited)

Sep 18, 1976

Brotherhood

Brotherhood

Jul 20, 1976

The Magic Blade

The Magic Blade

Jul 10, 1976

The Condemned

The Condemned

May 27, 1976

Farewell to a Warrior

Farewell to a Warrior

as Soldier (Extra)

Apr 12, 1976

Lover's Destiny

Lover's Destiny

Oct 4, 1975

The Imposter

The Imposter

Aug 9, 1975

The Super Inframan

The Super Inframan

as Science Research Center's Staff (uncredited)

Aug 1, 1975

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

Jul 11, 1975

Lady of the Law

Lady of the Law

as Bandit (uncredited)

Jun 7, 1975

The Gambling Syndicate

The Gambling Syndicate

Apr 19, 1975

The Protectors

The Protectors

Jan 1, 1975

Sex, Love and Hate

Sex, Love and Hate

Mar 23, 1974

The Big Showdown

The Big Showdown

Jan 3, 1974

Heroes of Sung

Heroes of Sung

Dec 1, 1973

Fist to Fist

Fist to Fist

Sep 1, 1973

The Awaken Punch

The Awaken Punch

May 23, 1973

The Villains

The Villains

as Feng's Comrade

Mar 9, 1973

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

as Mountain Bandit (uncredited)

Feb 24, 1973

The Bastard

The Bastard

as Gu's Thug

Feb 6, 1973

Call to Arms

Call to Arms

Jan 18, 1973

Four Riders

Four Riders

as Thug in Nightclub

Dec 22, 1972

Trilogy of Swordsmanship

Trilogy of Swordsmanship

as Soldier

Nov 5, 1972

The Lizard

The Lizard

as Casino Thug

Nov 1, 1972

Revenge of the Dragon

Revenge of the Dragon

Oct 19, 1972

Man of Iron

Man of Iron

as Yu Xiaokai's Thug (uncredited)

Oct 13, 1972

The Killer

The Killer

as Thug

Aug 1, 1972

The Deadly Knives

The Deadly Knives

Jun 29, 1972

The Bloody Fists

The Bloody Fists

May 17, 1972

The Angry Guest

The Angry Guest

as Jin Long Student (uncredited)

Feb 29, 1972

The Boxer from Shantung

The Boxer from Shantung

as Yang's Thug (uncredited)

Feb 11, 1972

The Deadly Duo

The Deadly Duo

as (uncredited)

Dec 22, 1971

Duel of Fists

Duel of Fists

as Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)

Oct 1, 1971

The Rescue

The Rescue

Sep 24, 1971

The Mad Killer

The Mad Killer

Aug 26, 1971

The Swift Knight

The Swift Knight

Aug 25, 1971

The Anonymous Heroes

The Anonymous Heroes

as Drunk Officer (uncredited)

Jul 24, 1971

The Duel

The Duel

as Gan's Man Turns on Lights (uncredited)

Apr 21, 1971

The New One-Armed Swordsman

The New One-Armed Swordsman

as (extra) (uncredited)

Feb 7, 1971

King Eagle

King Eagle

as Lo Brothers' Thug

Jan 1, 1971

The Singing Killer

The Singing Killer

Dec 22, 1970

The Chinese Boxer

The Chinese Boxer

Nov 27, 1970

The Secret of the Dirk

The Secret of the Dirk

Oct 24, 1970

The Heroic Ones

The Heroic Ones

as King Jin's Soldier / Bandit

Aug 14, 1970

Swordswomen Three

Swordswomen Three

Aug 5, 1970

The Twelve Gold Medallions

The Twelve Gold Medallions

as Mountain Slicing Squad

Jul 1, 1970

Vengeance!

Vengeance!

as Feng's Door Guard / Jin's Thug (uncredited)

May 14, 1970

The Winged Tiger

The Winged Tiger

Feb 18, 1970

The Wandering Swordsman

The Wandering Swordsman

Feb 4, 1970

Redress

Redress

as Extra

Dec 18, 1969

Supreme Sword

Supreme Sword

Sep 24, 1969

Dead End

Dead End

Jul 12, 1969

The Invincible Fist

The Invincible Fist

as (extra) (uncredited)

Jun 30, 1969

Twelve Deadly Coins

Twelve Deadly Coins

Mar 13, 1969

Return of the One-Armed Swordsman

Return of the One-Armed Swordsman

as (extra) (uncredited)

Feb 28, 1969

The Tin Long Gang

The Tin Long Gang

Nov 24, 1968

The Sword of Swords

The Sword of Swords

as Shang's thug [extra]

Aug 23, 1968

The Chivalrous Whip

The Chivalrous Whip

Aug 13, 1968

That Fiery Girl

That Fiery Girl

as Hulu Valley's bandit

Jul 17, 1968

That Frightening Sword

That Frightening Sword

Jul 3, 1968

Red Lamp Shaded in Blood

Red Lamp Shaded in Blood

Apr 10, 1968

Golden Swallow

Golden Swallow

as Golden Dragon Five Heroes

Apr 3, 1968

The Silver Fox

The Silver Fox

Mar 13, 1968

麒麟寨

麒麟寨

Jan 1, 1968

Dragnet of the Law

Dragnet of the Law

Dec 30, 1967

The Assassin

The Assassin

as (extra) (uncredited)

Dec 22, 1967

King Drummer

King Drummer

Nov 16, 1967

Rape of the Sword

Rape of the Sword

Nov 8, 1967

月向那方圓

月向那方圓

Oct 4, 1967

The Silent Swordsman

The Silent Swordsman

Sep 14, 1967

Lady Black Cat Strikes Again

Lady Black Cat Strikes Again

Sep 14, 1967

The One-Armed Swordsman

The One-Armed Swordsman

as Feng's Disciple

Jul 26, 1967

The Sword and the Lute

The Sword and the Lute

Apr 21, 1967

Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell

Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell

Mar 29, 1967

The Trail of the Broken Blade

The Trail of the Broken Blade

as (extra) (uncredited)

Mar 4, 1967

金鷗

金鷗

Jan 1, 1967

Twin Sisters

Twin Sisters

as Thug

Nov 12, 1966

The Magnificent Trio

The Magnificent Trio

as Soldier

Nov 9, 1966

The Knight of Knights

The Knight of Knights

as Chaoching monk

May 18, 1966

劫火紅蓮(上集)

劫火紅蓮(上集)

Jan 1, 1966

The Twin Swords

The Twin Swords

as Red Lotus member

Dec 22, 1965

Temple of the Red Lotus

Temple of the Red Lotus

as Red Lotus member

Oct 1, 1965

The Lotus Lamp

The Lotus Lamp

as God of Thunder's Fellow

Jul 8, 1965

Madam White Snake

Madam White Snake

as Celestial spirit

Oct 2, 1962

Movies as Crew (69)
Blades of the Guardians

Blades of the Guardians

Presenter

Feb 17, 2026

Septet: The Story of Hong Kong

Septet: The Story of Hong Kong

Writer, Action Director

Jul 7, 2022

My Country, My Parents

My Country, My Parents

Stunts

Sep 30, 2021

Ip Man 4: The Finale

Ip Man 4: The Finale

Action Director, Stunts

Dec 19, 2019

Guardians of Martial Arts

Guardians of Martial Arts

Choreographer

Nov 11, 2017

Ip Man 3

Ip Man 3

Stunts

Dec 24, 2015

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

Action Director, Stunts

Jan 6, 2014

Man of Tai Chi

Man of Tai Chi

Action Director

Jul 4, 2013

The Grandmaster

The Grandmaster

Martial Arts Choreographer

Jan 10, 2013

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Fight Choreographer

Mar 27, 2011

Enthiran

Enthiran

Stunt Coordinator

Oct 1, 2010

The Forbidden Kingdom

The Forbidden Kingdom

Martial Arts Choreographer, Executive Producer

Apr 17, 2008

The Banquet

The Banquet

Producer

Sep 14, 2006

Fearless

Fearless

Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer

Jan 26, 2006

House of Fury

House of Fury

Stunts

Mar 31, 2005

Unleashed

Unleashed

Stunt Coordinator

Feb 2, 2005

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Stunt Coordinator

Apr 16, 2004

Kung Fu Hustle

Kung Fu Hustle

Stunts

Feb 10, 2004

The Matrix Revolutions

The Matrix Revolutions

Fight Choreographer

Nov 5, 2003

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Stunt Coordinator

Oct 10, 2003

The Tai Chi Master

The Tai Chi Master

Action Director

Sep 27, 2003

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

Fight Choreographer

May 15, 2003

Black Mask 2: City of Masks

Black Mask 2: City of Masks

Choreographer

Dec 24, 2002

Zu Warriors

Zu Warriors

Choreographer

Aug 9, 2001

Dragon Hero

Dragon Hero

Executive Producer

Feb 1, 2001

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Action Director, Stunts

Jul 6, 2000

The Matrix

The Matrix

Fight Choreographer, Choreographer

Mar 31, 1999

Black Mask

Black Mask

Action Director, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer

Nov 7, 1996

Iron Monkey 2

Iron Monkey 2

Martial Arts Choreographer

Apr 24, 1996

Tai Chi II

Tai Chi II

Martial Arts Choreographer

Mar 14, 1996

The Red Wolf

The Red Wolf

Action Director, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer

May 18, 1995

Fist of Legend

Fist of Legend

Fight Choreographer

Dec 22, 1994

Wing Chun

Wing Chun

Martial Arts Choreographer, Producer

Mar 24, 1994

Tai-Chi Master

Tai-Chi Master

Fight Choreographer

Nov 18, 1993

Madam City Hunter

Madam City Hunter

Executive Producer

Sep 16, 1993

Last Hero in China

Last Hero in China

Action Director, Stunts

Apr 1, 1993

Once Upon a Time in China II

Once Upon a Time in China II

Stunts

Apr 16, 1992

Twin Dragons

Twin Dragons

Stunts

Jan 15, 1992

Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China

Stunts

Aug 15, 1991

In the Line of Duty 4

In the Line of Duty 4

Martial Arts Choreographer

Jul 21, 1989

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Choreographer

Dec 12, 1984

Drunken Tai Chi

Drunken Tai Chi

Screenplay

May 31, 1984

The Champions

The Champions

Producer

Oct 11, 1983

Shaolin Drunkard

Shaolin Drunkard

Writer

Jul 9, 1983

The Miracle Fighters

The Miracle Fighters

Screenplay

Jul 23, 1982

The Postman Strikes Back

The Postman Strikes Back

Producer

Jun 4, 1982

Game of Death II

Game of Death II

Choreographer

Mar 21, 1981

The Magnificent Butcher

The Magnificent Butcher

Martial Arts Choreographer

Dec 19, 1979

Revenge of a Shaolin Master

Revenge of a Shaolin Master

Fight Choreographer

Jan 1, 1979

Drunken Master

Drunken Master

Martial Arts Choreographer

Oct 5, 1978

Dynamo

Dynamo

First Assistant Director, Fight Choreographer

Apr 18, 1978

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

Screenplay

Mar 1, 1978

Born Invincible

Born Invincible

Martial Arts Choreographer

Jan 1, 1978

Broken Oath

Broken Oath

Martial Arts Choreographer

Dec 3, 1977

The Invincible Armour

The Invincible Armour

Action Director

Jun 29, 1977

Brotherhood

Brotherhood

Choreographer

Jul 20, 1976

Bruce Lee and I

Bruce Lee and I

Martial Arts Choreographer

Jan 9, 1976

The Gambling Syndicate

The Gambling Syndicate

Choreographer

Apr 19, 1975

The Shadow Boxer

The Shadow Boxer

Stunt Coordinator

Mar 7, 1974

The Devils

The Devils

Martial Arts Choreographer

Dec 31, 1973

Heroes of Sung

Heroes of Sung

Action Director

Dec 1, 1973

The Black Belt

The Black Belt

Action Director

Sep 6, 1973

Fist to Fist

Fist to Fist

Martial Arts Choreographer

Sep 1, 1973

The Villains

The Villains

Martial Arts Choreographer

Mar 9, 1973

The Bastard

The Bastard

Martial Arts Choreographer

Feb 6, 1973

Call to Arms

Call to Arms

Martial Arts Choreographer

Jan 18, 1973

The Lizard

The Lizard

Martial Arts Choreographer

Nov 1, 1972

The Bloody Fists

The Bloody Fists

Fight Choreographer, Choreographer

May 17, 1972

The Mad Killer

The Mad Killer

Martial Arts Choreographer

Aug 26, 1971