Chieh Yuen

Chieh Yuen

Deceased · Born: Mar 15, 1945 · Died: Nov 16, 1977

Personal Details

BornMar 15, 1945 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia

Biography

Born on March 15, 1945, Chieh Yuan, a remarkable and multifaceted individual, would go on to achieve great success in various fields, including the world of acting and martial arts.

Chieh Yuan, a talented individual with a passion for acting, had the extraordinary privilege of collaborating with the renowned Shaw Brothers, a distinguished film production company renowned for its impressive repertoire of cinematic masterpieces.

Chieh Yuan's life was tragically and abruptly brought to a close on November 16, 1977, when he succumbed to the devastating and debilitating effects of cerebral edema, a condition that claimed his life at the tender and formative age of 32.

This sudden and untimely loss was eerily reminiscent of the fate that had previously befallen his mentor and close friend, the renowned martial artist and film legend Bruce Lee, who had also met a similar and equally tragic end at the same age of 32, due to the same underlying cause of cerebral edema.

Chieh Yuan's tragically abbreviated tenure on this earth belied the enduring significance of his contributions to the realm of cinematic artistry, as he left behind a remarkable testament to his multifaceted talents as a thespian and martial artist, forever etching his indelible mark on the global film industry.

Career

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2023
The Final Game of Death
The Final Game of Death as Chieh (archive footage)
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2000
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1977
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1976
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1972
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)
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The Angry Guest
The Angry Guest as Yakuza Swordsman
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The 14 Amazons
The 14 Amazons as Hsia Wrestler
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1968
Duo hun ling
Duo hun ling as Tso's Bandit Wrestler
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1967
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1984