Chang Chen

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Characters played by Chang Chen

Dr. Wellington Yueh — Dune (2021)

Variant of Doctor Wellington Yueh, Suk doctor.

Lo — Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Charismatic bandit leader who falls in love with Jen. He is a skilled fighter who challenges authority and embraces a life of freedom.

Xiao Si'r — A Brighter Summer Day (1991)

A junior high school student in 1959 Taipei who is sent to night school after failing an exam. He is the central figure of the story, becoming involved with gangs, befriending Ma and Cat, and starting a relationship with Ming. His jealousy and possessiveness lead him to stab Ming to death, after which he is sentenced to death and later has his sentence commuted to 15 years in prison.

Sun Quan — Red Cliff II (2009)

Ruler of Wu, orders the alliance with Shu to defend against Cao Cao's invasion.

Mimi's Boyfriend — 2046 (2004)

Jealous lover who stabs Lulu in 2046.

Tian Ji'an — The Assassin (2015)

Military governor of Weibo circuit and Yinniang's cousin and childhood betrothed. He demotes his uncle Tian Xing and becomes the target of Yinniang's assassination mission, which she ultimately spares him to protect his young sons.

Xiao Zhang — Eros (2004)

Xiao Zhang is a shy dressmaker's assistant who visits Miss Hua to take her measurements. His encounter with her awakens a powerful attachment, and he falls in love despite their class difference. Over the years, he continues creating dresses for Hua and silently yearns for her as her social standing declines.

Shen Lian — Brotherhood of Blades (2014)

Loyal Jinyiwei captain seeking truth and justice amidst political conspiracies.

Shen Lian — Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield (2017)

Ming dynasty embroidered uniform guard captain framed in conspiracy, seeks truth and justice.

Chen / Mr. Chang / Zhen — Three Times (2005)

Central male protagonist across three eras. Portrays a soldier in 1966 chasing a lost romance; a politically dedicated writer in 1911 who refuses concubinage but aids a fellow courtesan; and a photographer in 2005 entangled in an affair with a club singer.

Gam Dao Nin / Messenger of Helios — Helios (2015)

Initially identified in the plot as 'Helios' who secretly stole a portable nuclear explosive device and sixteen fuel modules with his assistant.

Boss Zha — Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015)

Boss Zha is a famous theatrical performer and a martial artist connected to Zhou Xiyu through the Ape Strike technique. After hearing that Zhou has been murdered, he abandons a performance to pursue justice. He survives an ambush, defeats Peng Qianwu's men, and ultimately trains He Anxia.

Career Overview

Chang Chen has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Brotherhood of Blades Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Dune, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Grandmaster. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
59
Birth Date
1976-10-14
Birth Place
Taipei, Taiwan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q717432), public domain (CC0).