Yuen Woo-ping

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Characters played by Yuen Woo-ping

Man with Bucket of Greens (uncredited) — Drunken Master (1978)

Street vendor carrying vegetables through busy markets.

Sergeant Kayama — Wicked City (1992)

Sergeant Kayama is the emotionless leader of the Anti-Rapter Special Police. He directs the investigation into Happiness, tracks the Rapters through electricity use, and suspends Ken as part of a trap to reveal the traitor. After Orchid is exposed, he leads the pursuit of Taki and later mourns Ken's death.

Master Dragon — Gameboy Kids (1992)

Master Dragon is the gravely ill leader of the organization. He gathers his underlings, announces that his adopted son, Wong Kau-Tai, is to inherit his position, and warns that the transition will face opposition from Seven and Half Taels and his followers. His decision sets the succession crisis in motion.

(extra) (uncredited) — The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971)

Uncredited background performer with minimal screen presence.

(extra) (uncredited) — Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969)

Background performer without on-screen credit in the series.

Golden Dragon Five Heroes — Golden Swallow (1968)

A group of fighters associated with the Golden Dragon gang in Golden Swallow.

Mini — Mismatched Couples (1985)

Mini is an older, poor, eccentric street performer and instructor whose acrobatic and physical skills impress Eddie. He secretly moves into Eddie's home, teaches him dancing and other abilities, and helps with his studies. Although Eddie constantly teases him and involves him in schemes, their relationship gradually develops into genuine warmth.

Night watchman [cameo] — Shaolin Drunkard (1983)

A briefly appearing night watchman who contributes a small atmospheric moment in Shaolin Drunkard.

Paula's Cousin — Merry Christmas (1984)

Siu Fung's cousin, who returns from the United States and proposes to marry her. His presence creates a rival for Baldy Mak, who has long wanted to confess his feelings to Siu Fung. A dispute between the cousin and Mak makes Siu Fung angry with Mak.

Red Lotus member — The Twin Swords (1965)

Foot soldier of the Red Lotus cult engaging in skirmishes and raids.

Headmaster Lau — Heart to Hearts (1988)

School official, interacts regarding Vivian's education and behavior.

Red Lotus member — Temple of the Red Lotus (1965)

A member of the Red Lotus, the group seeking to kill the protagonist and disrupt the existing order.

Career Overview

Yuen Woo-ping has 225 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 32 cinematic universes — most prominently Tiger Cage Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Blades of the Guardians, The Water Margin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
225
Birth Date
1945-01-01
Birth Place
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 32 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q460297), public domain (CC0).