You are the Best
2025 · Movie
as Alex Yang
Donnie Yen
1963-07-27
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Donnie Yen Chi-tan (Chinese: 甄子丹; Jyutping: jan1 zi2 daan1; pinyin: Zhēn Zǐdān; born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. His accolades include 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 a co-producer of 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), Flash Point (2007), 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 elements of mixed martial arts (MMA) 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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Donnie Yen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
The Prosecutor
2024 · Movie
as Fok Chi Ho
John Wick: Chapter 4
2023 · Movie
as Caine
Sakra
2023 · Movie
as Qiao Feng / Xiao Feng
Crush Over
2023 · TV Show
New Kung Fu Cult Master
2022 · Movie
as Zhang Sanfeng
New Kung Fu Cult Master 2
2022 · Movie
as Zhang Sanfeng
Polar Rescue
2022 · Movie
as A De
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins
2022 · Movie
as Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Raging Fire
2021 · Movie
as Bong
Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021 · Movie
Enter the Fat Dragon
2020 · Movie
as Fallon Zhu
Mulan
2020 · Movie
as Commander Tung
Bravo Youngsters!
2020 · TV Show
2次重塑
2020 · TV Show
Ip Man 4: The Finale
2019 · Movie
as Ip Man
Iceman: The Time Traveler
2018 · Movie
as Ying
Big Brother
2018 · Movie
as Henry Chen Xia
The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
2018 · TV Show
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017 · Movie
as Xiang
Chasing the Dragon
2017 · Movie
as Crippled Ho
Guardians of Martial Arts
2017 · Movie
as Master Yen
The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
2017 · Movie
as Self
Roast
2017 · TV Show
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
2016 · Movie
as Silent Wolf
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016 · Movie
as Chirrut Imwe
鲁豫有约一日行
2016 · TV Show
WIRED's Autocomplete Interviews
2016 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
Ip Man 3
2015 · Movie
as Ip Man
An Inspector Calls
2015 · Movie
as Band Members
The Monkey King
2014 · Movie
as Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Golden Chickensss
2014 · Movie
as Yip Man
Iceman
2014 · Movie
as Ying
Kung Fu Jungle
2014 · Movie
as Hahou Mo
Chef Nic
2014 · TV Show
Together
2013 · Movie
as Chan Kwok-Wah
Special ID
2013 · Movie
as Dragon Chan
All's Well, Ends Well
2012 · Movie
as Carl Tam
The Lost Bladesman
2011 · Movie
as Guan Yunchang
Dragon
2011 · Movie
as Liu Jinxi / Tang Long
All's Well, End's Well 2011
2011 · Movie
as Cheng Yu-keung / Arnold Cheng
14 Blades
2010 · Movie
as Qinglong
Ip Man 2
2010 · Movie
as Ip Man
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
2010 · Movie
as Chen Zhen
Running Man
2010 · TV Show
Bodyguards and Assassins
2009 · Movie
as Shum Chung Yang
The Founding of a Republic
2009 · Movie
as Tian Han
All's Well, End's Well 2009
2009 · Movie
as Wedding Guest (cameo)
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
2009 · Movie
as Self
Club Sparkle
2009 · TV Show
An Empress and the Warriors
2008 · Movie
as General Muyong Xuehu
Ip Man
2008 · Movie
as Yip Man
Painted Skin
2008 · Movie
as Pang Yong
Flash Point
2007 · Movie
as Ma
Dragon Tiger Gate
2006 · Movie
as Dragon Wong
Be My Guest
2006 · TV Show
Seven Swords
2005 · Movie
as Chu Zhaonan
SPL: Kill Zone
2005 · Movie
as Inspector Ma Kwun
The Twins Effect II
2004 · Movie
as General Lone
Love on the Rocks
2004 · Movie
as Victor Tsui
'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece
2004 · Movie
as Self
Shanghai Knights
2003 · Movie
as Wu Chow
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
Hero
2002 · Movie
as Sky
Blade II
2002 · Movie
as Snowman
Fist of Fury
2002 · Movie
as Chen-Jun
The Kung Fu Master
2002 · Movie
as Hung Hei-Kwun
The Blood Pact: The Making of 'Blade II'
2002 · Movie
as Self
Fist of Fury - Sworn Revenge
2001 · Movie
as Chen Zhen
Hong Kong Superstars
2001 · Movie
as Self
Reflections on 'the Little Dragon'
2001 · Movie
Highlander: Endgame
2000 · Movie
as Jin Ke
City of Darkness
1999 · Movie
as Ozone
Ballistic Kiss
1998 · Movie
as Cat Lee
Shanghai Affairs
1998 · Movie
as Tong Shan
Legend of the Wolf
1997 · Movie
as Fung Man-hin
Black Rose II
1997 · Movie
as Boxing School Owner
义侠勇闯上海滩
1997 · Movie
as 唐山
Iron Monkey 2
1996 · Movie
as Iron Monkey
Satan Returns
1996 · Movie
as Nam
High Voltage
1995 · Movie
as Chiang Ho-Wa
The Saint of Gamblers
1995 · Movie
as Lung Chat
Fist of Fury
1995 · TV Show
as 陈真
Wing Chun
1994 · Movie
as Leung Pok To
Circus Kids
1994 · Movie
as Danton Lee
Revenge of the Kung Fu Master
1994 · Movie
as Hung-Hei Kwun
Cinema of Vengeance
1994 · Movie
as Self (uncredited)
The Kung Fu Master
1994 · TV Show
as Hung Hei-gun
Butterfly and Sword
1993 · Movie
as Yip Cheung
Heroes Among Heroes
1993 · Movie
as So Chan
Iron Monkey
1993 · Movie
as Wong Kei-ying
Once Upon a Time in China II
1992 · Movie
as Commander Lan
New Dragon Gate Inn
1992 · Movie
as Eunuch Tso Siu Yan
Cheetah on Fire
1992 · Movie
as Ronnie
Crystal Hunt
1992 · Movie
as Leung / Brett Chan
The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead
1991 · Movie
as Shiang Chin-Fei
Donnie Yen UK Tour 1991
1991 · Movie
A New Life
1991 · TV Show
The Crime File
1991 · TV Show
Tiger Cage II
1990 · Movie
as Dragon Yau
In the Line of Duty 4
1989 · Movie
as Captain Donnie Yan
File Noir
1989 · TV Show
Flying Squads
1989 · TV Show
as Cheung Ho-nam
Tiger Cage
1988 · Movie
as Terry
The Last Conflict
1988 · Movie
as Dickson Kwan
Mismatched Couples
1985 · Movie
as Eddie
Drunken Tai Chi
1984 · Movie
as Chan Chuen Chung
The Oscars
1953 · TV Show
as Self
Ip Man 5
· Movie
as Ip Man
Flash Point: Resurgence
· Movie
as Det. Sgt. Ma Jun
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Kung Fu
· Movie
Caine
· Movie
as Caine
Crew Credits
The Prosecutor
2024 · Movie
Director, Producer
Sakra
2023 · Movie
Director, Producer
Polar Rescue
2022 · Movie
Producer
Wuhan Wuhan
2021 · Movie
Executive Producer
Raging Fire
2021 · Movie
Action Director, Producer
Enter the Fat Dragon
2020 · Movie
Producer
Big Brother
2018 · Movie
Producer, Action Director
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018 · Movie
Producer
Chasing the Dragon
2017 · Movie
Producer
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017 · Movie
Fight Choreographer
Iceman
2014 · Movie
Producer
Kung Fu Jungle
2014 · Movie
Action Director
The Lost Bladesman
2011 · Movie
Choreographer
Dragon
2011 · Movie
Action Director
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
2010 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer
Flash Point
2007 · Movie
Producer, Action Director
Stormbreaker
2006 · Movie
Action Director, Stunts
Dragon Tiger Gate
2006 · Movie
Action Director, Co-Producer
SPL: Kill Zone
2005 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer
Protégé de la Rose Noire
2004 · Movie
Director
The Twins Effect II
2004 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
The Twins Effect
2003 · Movie
Co-Director, Action Director
Blade II
2002 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Princess Blade
2001 · Movie
Action Director, Stunts
Fist of Fury - Sworn Revenge
2001 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer
Highlander: Endgame
2000 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer
Moonlight Express
1999 · Movie
Action Director, Choreographer
Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz
1999 · Movie
Stunts
Shanghai Affairs
1998 · Movie
Director
Ballistic Kiss
1998 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer, Director, Producer, Writer
Legend of the Wolf
1997 · Movie
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Martial Arts Choreographer
Wing Chun
1994 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
New Dragon Gate Inn
1992 · Movie
Stunt Double
Tiger Cage II
1990 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer
Tiger Cage
1988 · Movie
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Close Encounters of Vampire
1986 · Movie
Choreographer
The Miracle Fighters
1982 · Movie
Stunt Double
Caine
· Movie
Director, Executive Producer
狠家伙
· Movie
Executive Producer
