8.3
Movie
Directing
Yuen Woo-ping
- Born
- (age 81)
- Birthplace
- Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Credits
- 192 titles
Biography
Yuen Woo-ping (Chinese: 袁和平; pinyin: Yuán Hépíng; alias: Yuen Wo-ping; born 1945) is a Hong Kong martial arts choreographer and film director who worked in Hong Kong action cinema and later Hollywood films. He is one of the inductees on the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong. Yuen is also a son of Yuen Siu-tien, a martial arts film actor.
Signature work
Known For
8.3
Movie
8.0
Movie
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
7.9
Movie
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
7.1
Movie
The Matrix Reloaded
6.8
Movie
The Matrix Revolutions
7.4
Movie
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
7.5
Movie
Kung Fu Hustle
7.0
Movie
Unleashed
7.3
Movie
Ip Man 4: The Finale
6.7
Movie
The Forbidden Kingdom
7.0
Movie
Ip Man 3
7.5
Movie
Fearless
8.1
Movie
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
7.4
Movie
Drunken Master
6.1
Movie
Man of Tai Chi
6.6
Movie
The Grandmaster
6.2
Movie
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
7.5
Movie
Fist of Legend
Acting credits 119
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blades of the Guardians Film | Old Man |
| 2021 | Kung Fu Stuntmen Film | |
| 2019 | Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2016 | Up Idol TV | (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Chef Nic TV | (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Wu Xia Pian - Le Festin du Tigre Chinois Film | Self |
| 2013 | Man of Tai Chi Film | VIP audience (uncredited) |
| 2013 | The Grandmaster Film | Chan Wah-shun |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odyssey TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Little Big Soldier Film | |
| 2004 | Double Dare Film | Self |
| 2003 | The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load Film | Self |
| 2003 | Making 'Enter the Matrix' Film | Self |
| 2001 | The Matrix Revisited Film | Self - Kung Fu Choreographer |
| 2000 | The Making of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Film | Self |
| 1999 | Making "The Matrix" Film | Self |
| 1994 | Cinema of Vengeance Film | Self (uncredited) |
| 1993 | Bogus Cops Film | Sleeping Cop |
| 1992 | Wicked City Film | Sergeant Kayama |
| 1992 | Gameboy Kids Film | Master Dragon |
| 1991 | The Banquet Film | Man at Dinner |
| 1990 | My Hero Film | Yi |
| 1989 | Just Heroes Film | |
| 1988 | Three Against the World Film | Chia Yi Chen in Disguise |
| 1988 | Heart to Hearts Film | Headmaster Lau |
| 1988 | Tiger Cage Film | Master Eight |
| 1987 | Eastern Condors Film | Yam Yan-Hei |
| 1985 | Mismatched Couples Film | Mini |
| 1984 | Merry Christmas Film | Paula's Cousin |
| 1983 | Shaolin Drunkard Film | Night watchman [cameo] |
| 1981 | Dreadnaught Film | |
| 1978 | Drunken Master Film | Man with Bucket of Greens (uncredited) |
| 1978 | Sensual Pleasures Film | |
| 1978 | My Darling Gals Film | Thug |
| 1977 | The Secret Rivals 2 Film | |
| 1976 | The Web of Death Film | Extra (uncredited) |
| 1976 | The Oily Maniac Film | Tin Choi's Thug / Road Worker / Policeman (uncredited) |
| 1976 | Brotherhood Film | |
| 1976 | The Magic Blade Film | |
| 1976 | The Condemned Film | |
| 1976 | Farewell to a Warrior Film | Soldier (Extra) |
| 1975 | Lover's Destiny Film | |
| 1975 | The Imposter Film | |
| 1975 | The Super Inframan Film | Science Research Center's Staff (uncredited) |
| 1975 | Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold Film | |
| 1975 | Lady of the Law Film | Bandit (uncredited) |
| 1975 | The Gambling Syndicate Film | |
| 1975 | The Protectors Film | |
| 1974 | Sex, Love and Hate Film | |
| 1974 | The Big Showdown Film | |
| 1973 | Heroes of Sung Film | |
| 1973 | Fist to Fist Film | |
| 1973 | The Awaken Punch Film | |
| 1973 | The Villains Film | Feng's Comrade |
| 1973 | Blood Brothers Film | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| 1973 | The Bastard Film | Gu's Thug |
| 1973 | Call to Arms Film | |
| 1972 | Four Riders Film | Thug in Nightclub |
| 1972 | The Lizard Film | Casino Thug |
| 1972 | Revenge of the Dragon Film |
Crew credits 92
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blades of the Guardians Film | Director, Presenter |
| 2022 | Septet: The Story of Hong Kong Film | Writer, Action Director |
| 2021 | My Country, My Parents Film | Stunts |
| 2019 | Ip Man 4: The Finale Film | Action Director, Stunts |
| 2018 | Master Z: Ip Man Legacy Film | Director |
| 2017 | The Thousand Faces of Dunjia Film | Director |
| 2017 | Guardians of Martial Arts Film | Choreographer |
| 2016 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny Film | Director |
| 2015 | Ip Man 3 Film | Stunts |
| 2014 | Once Upon a Time in Shanghai Film | Action Director, Stunts |
| 2013 | Man of Tai Chi Film | Action Director |
| 2013 | The Grandmaster Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 2011 | Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Film | Fight Choreographer |
| 2010 | Enthiran Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 2010 | True Legend Film | Director |
| 2008 | The Forbidden Kingdom Film | Martial Arts Choreographer, Executive Producer |
| 2006 | The Banquet Film | Producer |
| 2006 | Fearless Film | Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 2005 | House of Fury Film | Stunts |
| 2005 | Unleashed Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 2004 | Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 2004 | Kung Fu Hustle Film | Stunts |
| 2003 | The Matrix Revolutions Film | Fight Choreographer |
| 2003 | Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 2003 | The Tai Chi Master Film | Director, Action Director |
| 2003 | The Matrix Reloaded Film | Fight Choreographer |
| 2002 | Black Mask 2: City of Masks Film | Choreographer |
| 2001 | Zu Warriors Film | Choreographer |
| 2001 | Dragon Hero Film | Executive Producer |
| 2000 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Film | Action Director, Stunts |
| 2000 | 忠勇小状元 TV | Director, Creator (25 ep) |
| 1999 | The New Shaolin Temple TV | Director (20 ep) |
| 1999 | Legend of Dagger Lee TV | Director (40 ep) |
| 1999 | Legend of Dagger Li TV | Director (40 ep) |
| 1999 | The Matrix Film | Fight Choreographer |
| 1998 | The Water Margin TV | Action Director (43 ep) |
| 1998 | The Master of Tai Chi TV | Director (28 ep) |
| 1996 | Black Mask Film | Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director |
| 1996 | Iron Monkey 2 Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1996 | Tai Chi Boxer Film | Director, Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1995 | The Red Wolf Film | Director, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director |
| 1994 | Fist of Legend Film | Fight Choreographer |
| 1994 | Fire Dragon Film | Director |
| 1994 | Wing Chun Film | Director, Martial Arts Choreographer, Producer |
| 1993 | Tai-Chi Master Film | Director, Fight Choreographer |
| 1993 | Heroes Among Heroes Film | Director |
| 1993 | Madam City Hunter Film | Executive Producer |
| 1993 | Iron Monkey Film | Director |
| 1993 | Last Hero in China Film | Action Director, Stunts |
| 1992 | Once Upon a Time in China II Film | Stunts |
| 1992 | Twin Dragons Film | Stunts |
| 1991 | Tiger Cage III Film | Director |
| 1991 | Once Upon a Time in China Film | Stunts |
| 1990 | Tiger Cage II Film | Director |
| 1989 | In the Line of Duty 4 Film | Director, Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1988 | Tiger Cage Film | Director |
| 1986 | The Close Encounters of Vampire Film | Director |
| 1985 | Mismatched Couples Film | Director |
| 1984 | Merry Christmas Film | Choreographer |
| 1984 | Drunken Tai Chi Film | Director, Screenplay |