Yen Shi-Kwan
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yen Shi-Kwan 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 Yen Shi-Kwan'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 72% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yen Shi-Kwan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Young Taoism Fighter, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Yen Shi-Kwan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yen Shi-Kwan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yen Shi-Kwan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | A Hero Never Dies | Boss Yam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The 13 Cold-Blooded Eagles | Foster Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Iron Monkey | Wonder Palm Monk Hin Hung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Heroic Trio | Evil Master | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Royal Tramp 2 | Feng Shi Fan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | New Dragon Gate Inn | Ho Fu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Legend of the Swordsman | Yam Ngoh Hang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Once Upon a Time in China II | Governor Chung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Truant Heroes | Ti Chun Tung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Once Upon a Time in China | Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Young Taoism Fighter | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Taoism Drunkard | Old Devil's senior brother | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Dance of the Drunk Mantis | Sick Fist Master | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Dragon Fist | Master Zhong Jian Jun | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Fearless Hyena | Yen Chuen Wong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Iron-Fisted Monk | Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Shaolin Plot | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Shaolin Plot | Villain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Web of Death | Major Clan Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Killer Clans | Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Spiritual Boxer | Ruei's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Imposter | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Super Inframan | Science Research Center's Staff | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | All Men Are Brothers | Rebel Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Young Rebel | Martial Art Student [extra] | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Friends | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Savage Five | Bandit | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Blood Brothers | (extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Delinquent | Lam's Bodyguard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Man of Iron | Chang's Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hapkido | Japanese at Opening Scene (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Delightful Forest | Sheriff / Jiang's Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Five Fingers of Death | Tournament Fighter/Suen's Pupil (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Water Margin | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Boxer from Shantung | Russian Muscleman Challenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Duel of Fists | Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Anonymous Heroes | Commander Liu's Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Duel | Killed 4 Times (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The New One-Armed Swordsman | Chieftain Ho's Man (extra) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Chinese Boxer | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Heroic Ones | King Jin's Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Vengeance! | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Wandering Swordsman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Have Sword, Will Travel | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Invincible Fist | Lee's Bandit (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Return of the One-Armed Swordsman | (extra) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Golden Swallow | Golden Dragon Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Assassin | (extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The One-Armed Swordsman | Feng's Disciple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Magnificent Trio | - | Hit | Similar → |
Yen Shi-Kwan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yen Shi-Kwan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yen Shi-Kwan is "The Young Taoism Fighter" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Yen Shi-Kwan acted in?
Yen Shi-Kwan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yen Shi-Kwan?
Other notable films include "Iron Monkey", "Dance of the Drunk Mantis", and "The Imposter".