
Yuen Shun-Yi
ActingAbout Yuen Shun-Yi
Sunny Yuen Shun-yi (Chinese: 袁信義), also credited as Shun-yee Yuen, is a Hong Kong film actor, stuntman and action coordinator.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yuen Shun-Yi reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Yuen Shun-Yi's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 82% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yuen Shun-Yi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shaolin Drunkard, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Yuen Shun-Yi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yuen Shun-Yi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yuen Shun-Yi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CJ7 | Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Forbidden City Cop | Evil Son | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Iron Monkey | Master Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Operation Scorpio | Inspector Hua | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Once Upon a Time in China | Honorable Manchu Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Front Page | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | In the Line of Duty 4 | Drug Dealer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Three Against the World | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tiger Cage | Hsiung's Brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Lucky Diamond | Diamond Thief Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Drunken Tai Chi | Iron-Steel | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Shaolin Drunkard | Evil Magician | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Miracle Fighters | Sorcerer Bat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Dreadnaught | White Tiger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Dance of the Drunk Mantis | Foggy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Drunken Master | Chen Kuo-wei (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Soul of the Sword | Challenger at Inn | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Broken Oath | One of Qi's Men (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Death Duel | One of 8 Spirit Catchers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Invincible Armour | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Jade Tiger | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Web of Death | Qingyi Clan Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Magic Blade | Peacock Mansion Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Killer Clans | Chuan's Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Disciples of Shaolin | Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | All Men Are Brothers | Fisherman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Savage Five | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Heroes Two | Manchu Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Fist to Fist | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Blood Brothers | (extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Delinquent | Rascal at Basketball Court (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Bastard | Gu's Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Man of Iron | Chu Fung's Gate Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Five Fingers of Death | Master Meng's Pupil (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Water Margin | Master Tseng's Militiaman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Boxer from Shantung | Yang's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Duel of Fists | Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Anonymous Heroes | Bandit /Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Duel | Liu Shou Yi's Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The New One-Armed Swordsman | Lung's Disciple (extra) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Singing Killer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Heroic Ones | King Jin's Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Twelve Gold Medallions | Juxian Hall Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Vengeance! | Jin's Housekeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Winged Tiger | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Wandering Swordsman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Have Sword, Will Travel | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Invincible Fist | Ching's Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Tin Long Gang | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | That Fiery Girl | - | Hit | Similar → |
Yuen Shun-Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yuen Shun-Yi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yuen Shun-Yi is "Shaolin Drunkard" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Yuen Shun-Yi acted in?
Yuen Shun-Yi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yuen Shun-Yi?
Other notable films include "The Singing Killer", "Iron Monkey", and "Drunken Master".




