Corey Yuen
Actor

Corey Yuen Net Worth

He is an actor, stuntman, and director who has worked on over 100 films. He is best known for his martial arts choreography and action direction in films such as The Transporter (2002) and Kiss of the Dragon (2001). He has also directed films such as The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994) and The Legend of Zu (2001).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Stunts, Director
Birth Day December 16, 1951
Birth Place  Hong Kong, China, China
Age 72 YEARS OLD
Chinese name 元奎 (traditional)
Other names Corey Yuen Kwai Yuen Kwai
Origin Hong Kong
Occupation action director, action Choreography, director, producer
Years active 1971–present
Awards Hong Kong Film AwardsGolden Horse Awards Awards Hong Kong Film Awards Best Action Choreography 1994 Fong Sai-yuk Golden Horse Awards Best Action Choreography 1993 Fong Sai-yuk 1995 Thunderbolt Hong Kong Film Awards Best Action Choreography 1994 Fong Sai-yuk Golden Horse Awards Best Action Choreography 1993 Fong Sai-yuk 1995 Thunderbolt Best Action Choreography 1994 Fong Sai-yukBest Action Choreography 1993 Fong Sai-yuk 1995 Thunderbolt
Hong Kong Film AwardsGolden Horse Awards Hong Kong Film Awards Best Action Choreography 1994 Fong Sai-yuk Golden Horse Awards Best Action Choreography 1993 Fong Sai-yuk 1995 Thunderbolt Best Action Choreography 1994 Fong Sai-yukBest Action Choreography 1993 Fong Sai-yuk 1995 Thunderbolt

💰 Net worth

Corey Yuen, a renowned figure in the world of entertainment, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. Hailing from China, Yuen has made a name for himself as an exceptional actor, stunt performer, and director. With his exceptional skill set and vast experience, he has played a significant role in shaping the Chinese film industry. Known for his intense action sequences and captivating storytelling, Yuen's contributions have garnered him both critical acclaim and a substantial financial status. With his talent and dedication, Corey Yuen continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Biography/Timeline

1970

In the 1970s, Yuen had three Hwang Jang Lee films: Secret Rivals 2 (1977) as Silver Fox’s henchman; The Invincible Armour (1977) as Assassin; and film Dance of the Drunk Mantis (1979) as Rubber Legs' student.

1979

Yuen was a member of the Peking Opera Schools and one of the Seven Little Fortunes. As an actor, Yuen is perhaps best known as Rubber Legs' student in 1979 kung fu comedy film Dance of the Drunk Mantis. As an action Director, Yuen gained fame in American cinema beginning with 1998 film Lethal Weapon 4, followed by the 2000 blockbuster X-Men and six of Jet Li's American works: Romeo Must Die, Kiss of the Dragon, The One, Cradle 2 the Grave, War, and The Expendables.

1980

In the 1980s, Yuen played Devil Disciple Leader in the 1983 film Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, alongside Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and Mang Hoi. Yuen played SWAT Team Member in 1985 film Heart of the Dragon, alongside Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan. Yuen played Bad Egg in 1986 film Righting Wrongs (who also directed), along with Yuen Biao, Melvin Wong, Cynthia Rothrock, Peter Cunningham and Siu-wong Fan. Yuen played Judy Wu in 1987 film Eastern Condors along with Sammo Hung, Joyce Godenzi, Billy Chow, Yuen Biao, Siu-chung Mok, Yuen Woo-ping and Melvin Wong.

1981

Yuen is now one of the top action Directors to hit both Hong Kong and the United States. In July 1981, Yuen made his Hong Kong directorial debut in 1982 film Ninja in the Dragon's Den, along with Hiroyuki Sanada, Conan Lee and Hwang Jang Lee. In June 1985, Yuen made his American directorial debut in 1986 film No Retreat, No Surrender, which marked the film debut of Belgium martial Artist actor Jean-Claude Van Damme. He has worked with most of Hong Kong's top stars at one time or another, and began Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock's career in 1985 with Yes, Madam. He directed in 1990 film All for the Winner alongside Stephen Chow. He directed in 1991 film Top Bet alongside Anita Mui. He has also directed Jackie Chan with Sammo Hung in 1988 film Dragons Forever, and directed Anita Mui, Andy Lau and Aaron Kwok in Saviour of the Soul.

1990

In the 1990s, Yuen played Man in the Boat in the 1990 film She Shoots Straight, (who also directed) along with Joyce Godenzi, Sammo Hung and Yuen Wah. Yuen played Li Kwon Bon in 1993 film Fong Sai-yuk II (who also directed) alongside Jet Li. Yuen played Uncle Po in 1997 film Hero (not to be confused with the Zhang Yimou directed, Jet Li starring 2002 film of the same name) (who also directed) alongside Yuen Biao and Takeshi Kaneshiro.

1993

In 1993, he began an alliance and good friendship with actor Jet Li. He directed several of Li's films, beginning with Fong Sai-yuk and Fong Sai-yuk II, and continuing through The Bodyguard from Beijing, The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father Is a Hero, and also he choreographed two Jet Li’s films: The New Legend of Shaolin and High Risk.

1998

Once Li gained stardom in American cinemas beginning with 1998 film Lethal Weapon 4, Yuen's action direction also received fame in the West. He worked in the 2000 blockbuster X-Men as an action Director, and he would also handle the martial arts and action sequences in six of Jet Li's other American works: Romeo Must Die, Kiss of the Dragon, The One, Cradle 2 the Grave, War, and The Expendables.

2000

In the 2000s, Yuen directed in 2006 film DOA: Dead or Alive alongside Holly Valance, Jaime Pressly, Devon Aoki, Sarah Carter and the former WCW, TNA and WWE Wrestler Kevin Nash.

2002

He also partially directed The Transporter and So Close, released in 2002. He did not to return to direct the sequel Transporter 2, released in 2005. However, his team of stuntmen and martial artists are featured in the film, and Yuen was the fight Choreographer and second unit Director. His style of action is not as distinct as that of other Hong Kong action Directors like Yuen Woo-ping and Ching Siu-tung, but is noted for its speed, creativity, and higher emphasis on offence. He is also distinguished in his ability to mix hand-to-hand combat and gun fighting, two styles of fighting that are not often used together successfully in Hong Kong action films.

2010

In the 2010s, Yuen played Cao Cao’s General in the 2010 film Just Another Pandora's Box alongside Ronald Cheng, Yuen Biao, Kai-man Tin, Siu-wong Fan and Wu Jing.

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