Personal Info
Birth date
1951-12-16 (73 Years)
Day of death
2022-01-01
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Also known as
Don Yuen
Yuan Kuei
Yuen Kuei
Yuen Fui
Yuen Yan-Kwei
Yuan Kue
Corey Yuen Kwai
元奎
Corey Yuen
کوری یوئن کوای
Corey Yuen Kwai
Biography
Corey Yuen Kwai (1951 - 2022) was a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker and producer. He was a member of the Peking Opera Schools and one of the Seven Little Fortunes.
Filmography
The Expendables
6.247
Overview:
Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.The Transporter
6.709
Overview:
Former Special Forces officer Frank Martin will deliver anything to anyone for the right price, and his no-questions-asked policy puts him in high demand. But when he realizes his latest cargo is alive, it sets in motion a dangerous chain of events. The bound and gagged Lai is being smuggled to France by a shady American businessman, and Frank works to save her as his own illegal activities are uncovered by a French detective.Fist of Fury
7.3
Overview:
Chen Chen returns to his former school in Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has been murdered. While investigating the man's death, Chen discovers that a rival Japanese school is operating a drug smuggling ring. To avenge his master’s death, Chen takes on both Chinese and Japanese assassins… and even a towering Russian.Transporter 2
6.309
Overview:
Professional driver, and former Special Forces officer, Frank Martin is living in Miami, where he is temporarily filling in for a friend as the chauffeur for a government narcotics control policy director and his family. The young boy in the family is targeted for kidnapping, and Frank immediately becomes involved in protecting the child and exposing the kidnappers.Dragon Lord
6.414
Overview:
Dragon and his madcap pal Cowboy spend their days getting into mischief, frustrating the elders, chasing girls, and competing in the village sport. When Dragon overhears a fiendish plot by smugglers to sell China's national treasures overseas, the pair leap into action. Also, Cowboy's wealthy father is kidnapped by the villainous and lethal Big Boss, and the scene is set for a furious martial arts showdown.War
6.401
Overview:
FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?Wild Card
5.69
Overview:
When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play… and it's all or nothing.Transporter 3
6.1
Overview:
Frank Martin puts the driving gloves on to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery and not let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective.Red Cliff II
7.315
Overview:
The battle of Red Cliff continues and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is fracturing. With Cao Cao's massive forces on their doorstep, will the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu survive?Thunderbolt
6.4
Overview:
In order to release his kidnapped sister, sports car mechanic, Chan Foh To, has to defeat a super-criminal street racer.The Bodyguard from Beijing
6.8
Overview:
A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.Red Cliff
7.141
Overview:
In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance.Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
7.3
Overview:
Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.So Close
6.9
Overview:
A conflict of interest between two high-kicking assassin sisters is complicated as they're pursued by the criminals who hired them and an equally high-kicking female cop.Kiss of the Dragon
6.885
Overview:
Liu Jian, an elite Chinese police officer, comes to Paris to arrest a Chinese drug lord. When Jian is betrayed by a French officer and framed for murder, he must go into hiding and find new allies.Dragons Forever
7.255
Overview:
A hot-shot lawyer is hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, he is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.Shaolin
6.8
Overview:
China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.Rise of the Legend
6.262
Overview:
In 1868 during the late Qing Dynasty, rampant corruption on the Imperial Court inflicts much suffering in people's lives. For years, the Black Tiger’s fearsome boss Lei Gong has been trying to get rid of the leader of the Northern Sea. One of his latest recruits is Fei, a fearless fighter who takes the Northern Sea leader’s head after a fierce fight. Just as Lei Gong believes he has total control of the port, a new gang called the Orphans rises in power. Led by Fei’s childhood friend Huo, the Orphans are out to eliminate all the criminal power from the port…Yes, Madam!
7.1
Overview:
Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport with a hidden microfilm wanted by a triad boss. Two ass-kicking women cops—one Chinese, one British—are on the case.The Enforcer
6.7
Overview:
An undercover cop struggling to provide for his son and ailing wife, must infiltrate a ruthless gang. But things turn sour when another cop blows his cover and he quickly finds himself battling for his life and the lives of his family.Game of Death II
5.7
Overview:
In this dark tale of revenge, Bruce Lee "returns" as Billy Lo, whose best friend Chin Ku dies of a sudden illness. But suspicion of foul play arises when a gang tries to steal Ku's coffin at the funeral using a helicopter. When Lo's younger brother Lo hears about the incident, he leaves his Buddhist master to investigate the truth. His trail soon leads him to the Castle of Death, the last place Chin Ku was seen alive. There, he meets and befriends an unlikely ally--a cruel and merciless martial arts expert who is also the tower's master. But when the master dies under mysterious circumstances, Lo ends up dueling with someone far more terrifying.The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk
6.937
Overview:
The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.The Magnificent Scoundrels
6
Overview:
Valentino is a mediocre con artist who crosses paths with Kwan, a fellow con artist. Together, they impersonate various people and create numerous schemes to make money. Meanwhile, gangsters are making a scheme of their own.Cradle 2 the Grave
6.1
Overview:
Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.The Legend II
6.6
Overview:
The hero Fong Sai Yuk becomes involved in the secret brotherhood "The Red Flower", who are trying to overthrow the Manchurian emperor and re-establishing the Ming dynasty. The social upheaval is combined with Sai Yuk's personal moral conflict about how to conform to the rigid regime of the brotherhood and on top of that sort out his difficult love life, saddled with two presumptive wives.Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
6.75
Overview:
In the fifth century, constant civil war scars western China. To escape death, Ti, a young scout, jumps through a crevice in the Zu mountains where he gets entangled in a great battle against the Blood Demon, a supernatural entity seeking to wreak havoc upon the world.The One
6.136
Overview:
A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.Mr. Vampire II
5.679
Overview:
Chaos ensues after a team of archaeologists accidentally breaks the seals of a sleeping vampire family, which prevent them from waking up.High Risk
6.619
Overview:
After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel, and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal them, Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?Acting
2017Soccer Killer as Qing Song
2016A Chinese Odyssey Part Three as Unknown
2012The Collector as Uncle Ting
2010Just Another Pandora's Box as General of Cao
2009Club Sparkle (1 Episode) as Unknown
2003Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong as Self
2002The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as Self - Interviewee
1997Hero as Uncle Po
1995Thunderbolt as The Doctor
1995High Risk as Wai
1995The Saint of Gamblers as Shing
1995The Enforcer as Bartender
1994The Bodyguard from Beijing as Shopper in mall
1993Women on the Run as Officer Pun
1993The Legend II as Li Guo Bang
1992Saviour Of The Soul II as Doctor
1991Saviour of the Soul as Master
1991The Magnificent Scoundrels as Unknown
1991The Raid as Brother Big Nose
1991Fist of Fury 1991 as Master Fok Wan
1991The Top Bet as Fishy Shing
1991Legend of the Dragon as Policeman
1991The Gambling Ghost as Brock's Poker Opponent in Dream
1991Bury Me High as Wei Tien Hsien
1990The Nocturnal Demon as Mr. Yuen
1990License to Steal as Policeman
1990All for the Winner as Shing
1990Mortuary Blues as Sergeant Shih Chun
1990Pantyhose Hero as Unknown
1990She Shoots Straight as Boatman (uncredited)
1989The Iceman Cometh as Bum
1989Pedicab Driver as Coolie
1988Spooky, Spooky as Hen Egg
1988Three Against the World as Candy Seller
1988In the Blood as Dan
1988Couples, Couples, Couples as Dauphne's new apartment neighbor
1987Mr. Vampire III as Party Guest
1987Eastern Condors as Woo Dik-Chu
1986Righting Wrongs as Bad Egg / Joe Doh
1986Where's Officer Tuba? as Taoist Priest in Chun Kui Costume
1986Millionaires' Express as Shi Yu's Gang
1985Yes, Madam! as Policeman (uncredited)
1985Heart of Dragon as Ah Tad's SWAT buddy
1983Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain as Devil Disciple Leader
1982Dragon Lord as Smuggler (uncredited)
1981Hitman in the Hand of Buddha as Robber
1981Game of Death II as Guard In The Cave
1980The Buddha Assassinator as Unknown
1980We're Going to Eat You as Unknown
1979Dance of the Drunk Mantis as Rubber Legs' Student
1979Crystal Fist as Unknown
1979A Massacre Survivor as Fights Chao Tien-piao
1978Swordsman and Enchantress as Unknown
1978Soul of the Sword as Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
1978The Vengeful Beauty as Flying Guillotine at Bamboo Trees
1978Flying Guillotine II as Lama Monk Guard
1978Born Invincible as Hei Pai killer
1977Broken Oath as One of Chou's Guards / Hao's Bodyguard (uncredited)
1977Soul Brothers of Kung Fu as Unknown
1977Snuff Bottle Connection as Ambusher w/spear
1977The Battle Wizard as Poisonous Moths Clan Member
1977The Mighty Peking Man as Bomb Unit Soldier
1977To Kill a Jaguar as Sam's thug
1977Death Duel as Japanese in Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
1977Der stählerne Todesgriff der Shaolin Martial Arts as Mörder
1977The Invincible Armour as Assassin
1977The Fatal Flying Guillotines as Soldier in tree
1977Jade Tiger as Unknown
1977The Secret Rivals 2 as Silver Fox's henchman
1977Deadly Angels as Thug
1977The 7 Grandmasters as Sun Hung of Hu Pei, 5th Grandmaster
1977Clans of Intrigue as Waiter at Inn Gutsy
1977Hero of the Wild as Spearman (as Yuen Kwai)
1977Instant Kung Fu Man as Robber
1976The Web of Death as Qingyi Clan Member (uncredited)
1976The Oily Maniac as Road Worker
1976Brotherhood as [Extra]
1976The Magic Blade as Chien's Man
1976The Dragon Missile as Villager / Palace Fight
1976Killer Clans as Chuan's Man
1976The Himalayan as Kao's Guard
1976The Criminals as Brother Lin's Gangster
1976Bruce Lee and I as Thug in Bar
1975The Golden Lion as Wang's Thug
1975The Man from Hong Kong as Martial Artist / Hotel Assassin (uncredited)
1975The Gambling Syndicate as Unknown
1975The Seven Coffins as Unknown
1975The Valiant Ones as Pirate
1974The Tournament as Japanese Student
1974The Young Dragons as Lui Fu's Thug
1974Naughty! Naughty! as Boss Feng's thug
1974Wits to Wits as [Extra]
1974Village of Tigers as Bandit
1974迷幻嬌娃 as Unknown
1974Paris Killers as Unknown
1973Only the Brave Stands as Extra
1973The Rats as Unknown
1973Death Blow as Jean Valsoie 's assistant
1973The Master of Kung Fu as Wong's student
1973The Black Belt as Thug
1973Fist to Fist as Unknown
1973Duel of the Dragons as Unknown
1973The Money-tree as Unknown
1973Super Kung Fu Kid as Unknown
1973None But the Brave as Japanese
1973The Rendezvous of Warriors as Unknown
1973Freedom Strikes a Blow as Thug
1973Ambush as Guard
1972The Thunderbolt Fist as Extra
1972The Yellow Killer as Unknown
1972Revenge of the Dragon as Unknown
1972The Brutal Boxer as Thug
1972Hapkido as Hapkido Student (uncredited)
1972The 14 Amazons as Hsia Soldier - King's Tent
1972Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan as Wu's Thug (uncredited)
1972The Young Avenger as Unknown
1972Fist of Fury as Japanese Fighter (uncredited)
1971Deaf and Mute Heroine as Unknown
1969The Swordmates as Unknown
1968The Jade Raksha as San Hu's Thug (uncredited)
Directing
2017Birth of the Dragon ... Co-Director
2017Soccer Killer ... Action Director
2011Treasure Inn ... Director
2011Shaolin ... Action Director
2009Blood: The Last Vampire ... Action Director
2006DOA: Dead or Alive ... Director
2005Transporter 2 ... Second Unit Director
2004The Twins Effect II ... Director
2002The Transporter ... Director
2002So Close ... Director
2001The Avenging Fist ... Director
2001Kiss of the Dragon ... Action Director
2000X-Men ... Action Director
1998And Now You're Dead ... Director
1997Hero ... Director
1997Black Rose II ... Director
1997Mahjong Dragon ... Director
1995The Enforcer ... Director
1994The Bodyguard from Beijing ... Director
1993Women on the Run ... Director
1993The Legend II ... Director
1993The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk ... Director
1992Moon Warriors ... Action Director
1992Saviour Of The Soul II ... Action Director, Director
1992Ghost Punting ... Director
1991Saviour of the Soul ... Director
1991The Top Bet ... Director
1990All for the Winner ... Director, Action Director
1990She Shoots Straight ... Director
1990Shanghai Shanghai ... Action Director
1988In the Blood ... Director
1988Dragons Forever ... Co-Director
1987No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder ... Director
1986Righting Wrongs ... Director
1986No Retreat, No Surrender ... Director
1985Yes, Madam! ... Director
1985Heart of Dragon ... Action Director
1982Ninja in the Dragon's Den ... Director
1981Hitman in the Hand of Buddha ... Action Director
Crew
2017Birth of the Dragon ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2017Soccer Killer ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2015Wild Card ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2014Rise of the Legend ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2013Badges of Fury ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2012The Man with the Iron Fists ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2012Naked Soldier ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2012Wu Dang ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2011Treasure Inn ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2011Shaolin ... Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
2010The Expendables ... Fight Choreographer
2009Red Cliff II ... Stunts
2008Transporter 3 ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2008Red Cliff ... Stunt Coordinator
2007War ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2005A Chinese Tall Story ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2003Cradle 2 the Grave ... Martial Arts Choreographer
2002The Transporter ... Stunt Coordinator, Fight Choreographer
2002So Close ... Stunt Coordinator
2001The One ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1998Timeless Romance ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1997Hero ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1997Black Rose II ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1994Legend of the Red Dragon ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1993Women on the Run ... Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
1993The Legend II ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1993Rose Rose I Love You ... Stunts
1993The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1992Moon Warriors ... Stunts
1992Operation Scorpio ... Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
1992Saviour Of The Soul II ... Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
1992Ghost Punting ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1992Fist of Fury 1991 II ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1991Lee Rock II ... Stunts
1991The Magnificent Scoundrels ... Stunts
1991American Shaolin ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1991Lee Rock ... Stunts
1990Mortuary Blues ... Fight Choreographer
1990She Shoots Straight ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1989Lost Souls ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1989Lady Reporter ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1987Eastern Condors ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1986Righting Wrongs ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1985Yes, Madam! ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1985Heart of Dragon ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1984Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street ... Stunts
1983Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1982Ninja in the Dragon's Den ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1982Dragon Lord ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1981Hitman in the Hand of Buddha ... Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
1981Game of Death II ... Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
1980We're Going to Eat You ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1979Dance of the Drunk Mantis ... Choreographer
1979A Massacre Survivor ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1978Snake in the Eagle's Shadow ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1975The Man from Hong Kong ... Stunts
1974Kung Fu 10th Dan ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1973The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung ... Stunt Coordinator
Production
2016Master Of The Shadowless Kick: Wong Kei-Ying ... Producer
2016Master of the Drunken Fist: Beggar So ... Producer
1993Women on the Run ... Producer
1992Fist of Fury 1991 II ... Producer
1991Fist of Fury 1991 ... Producer
1991The Top Bet ... Producer
1990All for the Winner ... Producer
1990Mortuary Blues ... Producer
1990Shanghai Shanghai ... Producer
1989Lady Reporter ... Producer
1988Picture of a Nymph ... Producer
1987Eastern Condors ... Producer
1987Promising Young Boy ... Producer
1986Righting Wrongs ... Producer
1986Mr. Vampire II ... Producer
Writing
1997Hero ... Screenplay
1991God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai ... Characters
1990She Shoots Straight ... Story
1986No Retreat, No Surrender ... Screenstory
1982Ninja in the Dragon's Den ... Writer