
Jen Sung
ActingAbout Jen Sung
Jen Kuo Sung was born and raised in Taiwan till he reached his teens. As a child, he was besotted with Bruce Lee after sneaking into a cinema to watch Bruce's The Big Boss and has been a student of kung fu ever since. Jen migrated with his mother to Florida where he spent his teen years in a predominantly black high school sharing his love of Bruce Lee and kung fu with like minded brothers where he excelled in all sports, leading to a college football scholarship. Jen parlayed his physical abilities and martial arts skills to his work as an actor in the first few films he was cast in Florida where he caught the eye of producer Ng See Yuen (who discovered Jackie Chan). Ng See Yuen advised him to move to Los Angeles, where Jen has since been steadily acting & action directing and making a name for himself as a character actor. Married to actress & writer Lydia Look whom he frequently collaborates with on camera and in voiceover where they are a much sought after team speaking seven languages between them both. Jen recently recurred as villain Boss Chen in Agents Marvel of Shield and will be seen in Livi Zhang's Insight and the upcoming Netflix series God's & Monsters by Adi Shankar.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jen Sung reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Jen Sung'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jen Sung remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Snow Steam Iron, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jen Sung Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jen Sung's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jen Sung.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Paper Tiger | Fashi | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Mulan | Kilifu Tegin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Interlude | Jen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Escape Plan: The Extractors | Chow | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Paddleton | Master Liu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | SIN-SFO | Danny Goh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Happytime Murders | Sandra's Bodyguard | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Snow Steam Iron | Mafia Boss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Battle of the Damned | Elvis (as Jen Kuo Sung) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kung Pow: Enter the Fist | Stick Fighter #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monkeybone | Attila the Hun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Assignment Berlin | Kim Li | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Six Days Seven Nights | Pirate | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bloodmoon | Drug Dealer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Quest | Phang (Siamese Fighter) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Under Siege 2: Dark Territory | Mercenary (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Mongol | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Mr. Nanny | Kojiro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | King's Ransom | Billy (as Jen Outerbridge) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers | Terrorist | Hit | Similar → |
Jen Sung - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jen Sung?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jen Sung is "Snow Steam Iron" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Jen Sung acted in?
Jen Sung has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jen Sung?
Other notable films include "Paddleton", "Mulan", and "Bloodmoon".




