Yuen Wah
ActingAbout Yuen Wah
Yuen Wah (born 2 September 1950) is a Hong Kong based Chinese action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman and martial artist who has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yuen Wah, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yuen Wah reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Yuen Wah's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yuen Wah remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in My Wacky, Wacky World, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Yuen Wah Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yuen Wah's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yuen Wah.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Septet: The Story of Hong Kong | Grandpa Wong (segment "Homecoming") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Master Guang Bo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kung Fu Stuntmen | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Fire Cloud Evil God: Mask of Chaos | The Blacksmith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kung Fu Wing Chun | Leung's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | How Bruce Lee Changed the World | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Australia | Sing Song | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dragon Tiger Gate | Wong Jianglong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kung Fu Hustle | Landlord | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Vampire Controller | Ha-La-Chak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hero | Ma Tai Cheung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop | Mainland Drug Seller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Only Fools Fall in Love | Dee's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Super Lady Cop | Coach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Police Story 3: Super Cop | Panther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Swordsman | Zhor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Iceman Cometh | Fung San | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mr Vampire Saga 4 | Wu Yuan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | On the Run | Cowardly Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Spooky, Spooky | Sgt. Wah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dragons Forever | Hua Hsien-Wu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eastern Condors | Vietnamese General | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Scared Stiff | Wah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Millionaires' Express | Bank Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mr. Vampire | The Vampire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Heart of Dragon | Ah Tad's SWAT Buddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Lucky Stars | Chief's Thug at Amusement Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Opium and the Kung Fu Master | Zheng Hong's Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Shaolin Prince | Li Cheng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Duel of the Century | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Return of the Sentimental Swordsman | Ximen Rou (Green Faced Spear) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bat Without Wings | Xu Fang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rendezvous with Death | Poison Scholar Jin Ju | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Killer Constable | Ba Jia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | To Kill A Mastermind | 2nd Chief Xi Zhao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Full Moon Scimitar | Black Evil Clan's Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Proud Youth | Four Friends of Plum Garden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Clan of Amazons | Black Devil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Broken Oath | One of Hao's Men / One of Chou's Guards (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Shaolin Plot | Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Web of Death | Holy Fire Clan Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Magic Blade | Peacock Mansion Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Golden Lion | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | My Wacky, Wacky World | [Extra] | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Dragon Tamers | Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Valiant Ones | Pirate in Contest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Village of Tigers | Bandit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Enter the Dragon | Tournament Fighter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hapkido | Black Bear Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fist of Fury | Man Who Mocks Chen at the Gate (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Yuen Wah - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yuen Wah?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yuen Wah is "My Wacky, Wacky World" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Yuen Wah acted in?
Yuen Wah has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yuen Wah?
Other notable films include "Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop", "Vampire Controller", and "How Bruce Lee Changed the World".