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Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen Chi-tan is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Golden Horse Awards and five Hong Kong Film Awards. He is best known for portraying Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man in the Ip Man film series, namely Ip Man (2008), Ip Man 2 (2010), Ip Man 3 (2015), and Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019). He also served as co-producer for the spin-off Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018). Born in Guangdong, Yen developed an interest in martial arts at a young age, and began experimenting with various styles, including tai chi and other traditional Chinese martial arts. At age 18, he auditioned for action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping in Hong Kong. He landed his first starring role in the 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action film Drunken Tai Chi. He made his breakthrough role as the antagonist General Nap-lan in Once Upon a Time in China II (1992), opposite Jet Li's character. He appeared in several other Hong Kong kung fu films, including Iron Monkey (1993) and Wing Chun (1994). In 1997, he starred in his directorial debut film Legend of the Wolf. Yen made his American debut in Highlander: Endgame (2000), followed by a cameo in Blade II (2002). He went on to appear in the American films Shanghai Knights (2003), Rogue One (2016), XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017), Mulan (2020), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). He has continued to be active in Hong Kong cinema, appearing in the well-received films Hero (2002), SPL: Sha Po Lang (2005), 14 Blades (2010), Wu Xia (2011), Kung Fu Jungle (2014), Chasing the Dragon (2017), Enter the Fat Dragon (2020), Raging Fire (2021), and The Prosecutor (2024), among others. In television, Yen portrayed fictional character Chen Zhen in the television series Fist of Fury (1995); he reprised the role in the 2010 film Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen. For portraying Ip Man in the Ip Man film series (2008-2019), Yen is credited by many for contributing to the popularisation of Wing Chun in China. Alongside Kung fu, particularly Wing Chun, Yen is also known for incorporating mixed martial arts (MMA) elements into his action choreography. Aside from his acting, in 1997, he established his own production company, Bullet Films, which choreographed the action for Western blockbusters like Blade II (2002) and Stormbreaker (2006).
Release Date | Title | Character Name | Rating | Your Lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 8th, 2024 | The Prosecutor | Fok Chi Ho | 7 | |
March 21st, 2023 | John Wick: Chapter 4 | Caine | 7.7 | |
October 3rd, 2022 | Polar Rescue | A De | 5.5 | |
February 12th, 2022 | New Kung Fu Cult Master 2 | Zhang Sanfeng | 4.8 | |
January 28th, 2022 | New Kung Fu Cult Master | Zhang Sanfeng | 4.8 | |
January 9th, 2014 | The Monkey King | Sun Wukong / Monkey King | 5.6 | |
February 13th, 2013 | Together | Chan Kwok-Wah | 3.2 | |
January 19th, 2012 | All's Well, Ends Well | Carl Tam | 4.6 | |
July 4th, 2011 | Dragon | Liu Jinxi / Tang Long | 6.9 | |
April 28th, 2011 | The Lost Bladesman | Guan Yunchang | 6.3 | |
February 2nd, 2011 | All's Well, End's Well 2011 | Cheng Yu-keung / Arnold Cheng | 5 | |
September 1st, 2010 | Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen | Chen Zhen | 6.8 | |
April 29th, 2010 | Ip Man 2 | Ip Man | 7.5 | |
February 4th, 2010 | 14 Blades | Qinglong | 6.3 | |
December 18th, 2009 | Bodyguards and Assassins | Sum Chung-Yang | 6.8 | |
December 12th, 2008 | Ip Man | Yip Man | 7.8 | |
September 25th, 2008 | Painted Skin | Pang Yong | 6 | |
February 9th, 2008 | An Empress and the Warriors | General Muyong Xuehu | 6 | |
July 26th, 2007 | Flash Point | Ma | 6.9 | |
July 27th, 2006 | Dragon Tiger Gate | Tiger Wong | 6.7 | |
November 18th, 2005 | SPL: Kill Zone | Inspector Ma Kwun | 6.9 | |
July 25th, 2005 | Seven Swords | Chu Zhaonan | 6.3 | |
August 12th, 2004 | The Twins Effect II | General Lone | 5.3 | |
February 6th, 2003 | Shanghai Knights | Wu Chow | 6.1 | |
December 19th, 2002 | Hero | Sky | 7.5 | |
March 22nd, 2002 | Blade II | Snowman | 6.6 | |
September 1st, 2000 | Highlander: Endgame | Jin Ke | 4.8 | |
March 21st, 1998 | Ballistic Kiss | Cat Lee | 4.6 | |
June 14th, 1997 | Legend of the Wolf | Fung Man-hin | 5.4 | |
March 1st, 1997 | Black Rose II | Boxing School Owner | 8.5 | |
May 17th, 1996 | Satan Returns | Nam | 4.9 | |
April 24th, 1996 | Iron Monkey 2 | Iron Monkey | 6.8 | |
January 14th, 1995 | High Voltage | Chiang Ho-Wa | 6.2 | |
March 24th, 1994 | Wing Chun | Leung Pok To | 6.9 | |
November 11th, 1993 | Heroes Among Heroes | So Chan | 6.3 | |
January 16th, 1993 | Butterfly and Sword | Yip Cheung | 5.8 | |
August 22nd, 1992 | New Dragon Gate Inn | Eunuch Tso Siu Yan | 7.3 | |
April 16th, 1992 | Once Upon a Time in China II | Commander Lan | 7.2 | |
January 1st, 1992 | Cheetah on Fire | Ronnie | 5.6 | |
June 7th, 1991 | The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead | Shiang Chin-Fei | 4.8 | |
August 11th, 1990 | Tiger Cage II | Dragon Yau | 7.1 | |
July 21st, 1989 | In the Line of Duty 4 | Captain Donnie Yan | 7 | |
May 31st, 1984 | Drunken Tai Chi | Chan Chuen Chung | 6.5 | |
TBD | Ip Man 5 | Ip Man | TBD | |
TBD | Flash Point: Resurgence | Det. Sgt. Ma Jun | TBD | |
July 17th, 2025 | You are the Best | Alex Yang | 6.6 | |
January 16th, 2023 | Sakra | Qiao Feng / Xiao Feng | 6.5 | |
November 2nd, 2022 | The Monkey King: The Legend Begins | Sun Wukong / Monkey King | 6 | |
August 28th, 2021 | Kung Fu Stuntmen | TBD | 7.2 | |
July 28th, 2021 | Raging Fire | Bong | 7 | |
September 4th, 2020 | Mulan | Commander Tung | 6.8 | |
January 23rd, 2020 | Enter the Fat Dragon | Fallon Zhu | 6.3 | |
December 19th, 2019 | Ip Man 4: The Finale | Ip Man | 7.3 | |
November 2nd, 2018 | Iceman: The Time Traveler | Ying | 6.6 | |
August 16th, 2018 | Big Brother | Henry Chen Xia | 7.5 | |
November 11th, 2017 | Guardians of Martial Arts | Master Yen | 5.7 | |
September 28th, 2017 | Chasing the Dragon | Crippled Ho | 7 | |
April 4th, 2017 | The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' | Self | 5.6 | |
January 13th, 2017 | xXx: Return of Xander Cage | Xiang | 6.1 | |
December 14th, 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Chirrut Imwe | 7.5 | |
February 18th, 2016 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny | Silent Wolf | 6.2 | |
December 24th, 2015 | Ip Man 3 | Ip Man | 7 | |
February 19th, 2015 | An Inspector Calls | Band Members | 4.5 | |
October 31st, 2014 | Kung Fu Jungle | Hahou Mo | 6.8 | |
April 17th, 2014 | Iceman | Ying | 5.5 | |
January 30th, 2014 | Golden Chickensss | Yip Man | 5.7 | |
October 17th, 2013 | Special ID | Dragon Chan | 6 | |
September 17th, 2009 | The Founding of a Republic | Tian Han | 5.3 | |
May 17th, 2009 | How Bruce Lee Changed the World | Self | 8 | |
January 22nd, 2009 | All's Well, End's Well 2009 | Wedding Guest (cameo) | 5 | |
November 30th, 2004 | 'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece | Self | TBD | |
April 8th, 2004 | Love on the Rocks | Victor Tsui | 6.3 | |
September 3rd, 2002 | The Blood Pact: The Making of 'Blade II' | Self | 5 | |
July 30th, 2002 | The Kung Fu Master | Hung Hei-Kwun | 7 | |
April 30th, 2002 | Fist of Fury | Chen-Jun | 8 | |
November 26th, 2001 | Fist of Fury - Sworn Revenge | Chen Zhen | 8.2 | |
February 5th, 2001 | Reflections on 'the Little Dragon' | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 2001 | Hong Kong Superstars | Self | 10 | |
January 1st, 1999 | City of Darkness | Ozone | 5.3 | |
July 3rd, 1998 | Shanghai Affairs | Tong Shan | 5.1 | |
January 1st, 1997 | 义侠勇闯上海滩 | 唐山 | TBD | |
June 28th, 1995 | The Saint of Gamblers | Lung Chat | 5.9 | |
October 9th, 1994 | Circus Kids | Danton Lee | 5.7 | |
September 23rd, 1994 | Revenge of the Kung Fu Master | Hung-Hei Kwun | 7 | |
January 1st, 1994 | Cinema of Vengeance | Self (uncredited) | 6.2 | |
September 3rd, 1993 | Iron Monkey | Wong Kei-ying | 7.4 | |
January 19th, 1992 | Crystal Hunt | Leung / Brett Chan | 5.7 | |
April 1st, 1991 | Donnie Yen UK Tour 1991 | TBD | TBD | |
July 28th, 1988 | Tiger Cage | Terry | 6.7 | |
January 1st, 1988 | The Last Conflict | Dickson Kwan | 7.2 | |
April 3rd, 1985 | Mismatched Couples | Eddie | 6.7 | |
TBD | Kung Fu | TBD | TBD | |
TBD | Caine | Caine | TBD |