Simon Yuen Siu-Tien - Actor Profile

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 27, 1912
Birth Place: Hong Kong, China

About Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

Yuen Siu-Tien (27 November 1912 – 8 January 1979) (also known as Yuan Xiaotian, Simon Yuen, Sam Seed or "Ol' Dirty") was a Chinese martial arts film actor in the late 1970s. Yuen is perhaps best known as Beggar So in three films: Drunken Master, Story of Drunken Master and his final film Dance of the Drunk Mantis. He starred in films with film actors like Jackie Chan and under the direction of his real life son Yuen Woo-ping. Yuen died having a heart attack in 1979. Leader of the Yuen Clan and father of: Peace Yuen Wo-Ping; Charlie Yuen Cheung-Yan; Sunny Yuen Shun-Yi; Simon Yuen Yat-Choh; Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung and Yuen Lung-Kui.

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Simon Yuen Siu-Tien reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Simon Yuen Siu-Tien's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 66% of Simon Yuen Siu-Tien's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Simon Yuen Siu-Tien Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Simon Yuen Siu-Tien's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Simon Yuen Siu-Tien has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 Jackie Chan - Invincible Fighter Self Average Similar →
1981 An Old Kung Fu Master - Average Similar →
1980 The Buddhist Fist Sleeping monk Average Similar →
1980 Against Rascals with Kung-Fu - Average Similar →
1980 The Six Directions of Boxing - Hit Similar →
1979 The World of Drunken Master [Cameo] Flop Similar →
1979 Blind Fist of Bruce The Blind Master Average Similar →
1979 Dance of the Drunk Mantis Sam the Seed / Beggar Su Hit Similar →
1979 Crystal Fist Cook / Teacher Hit Similar →
1979 Sleeping Fist Old Fox Hit Similar →
1979 Mad Mad Kung Fu Bamboo Stick Super Hit Similar →
1979 Iron Bridge Kung-Fu Piggy Super Hit Similar →
1979 Horse Boxing Killer - Average Similar →
1979 The Mystery of Chess Boxing Master Cook Average Similar →
1978 Heroes of the East Ho To's Sifu Hit Similar →
1978 Kung Fu Master Named Drunk Cat - Flop Similar →
1978 Drunken Master Beggar So Hit Similar →
1978 Drunken Master Strikes Back Su Hua Chi / Beggar So / Sam Seed Average Similar →
1978 Snake in the Eagle's Shadow The Beggar / Pai Chang Tien Hit Similar →
1978 The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Dragon Lives Again Hua Tao Flop Similar →
1977 Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers Head Snake Demon Average Similar →
1975 "Fertility" Bank - Average Similar →
1975 The Valiant Ones Pirate with bow Hit Similar →
1975 The Young Rebel Rong's Sifu Hit Similar →
1974 The Association Sifu Hit Similar →
1974 Shaolin Martial Arts Master Liang Hong Hit Similar →
1974 Martial Arts Street performer Super Hit Similar →
1973 Fist to Fist Sleeping Waiter Hit Similar →
1973 The Kiss of Death Yuen Flop Similar →
1972 The Warlord Bald man at the Kao Pai trial Average Similar →
1970 Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The One-armed Magic Nun - Average Similar →
1969 Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves - Hit Similar →
1969 Dragon Swamp Ding Long (fisherman) Hit Similar →
1969 Iron Bones - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Paragon of Sword and Knife - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Silent Swordsman Sun Moon Clan member Hit Similar →
1967 Jin ou Henchman Hit Similar →
1967 The Sword and the Lute Red Lotus Clan member Average Similar →
1966 The Knight of Knights Chaoching monk Hit Similar →
1966 Come Drink with Me Jade Faced Tiger's Man Hit Similar →
1965 Red Dragon - Hit Similar →
1964 The Snowflake Sword (Part 1) - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Operation Hong Kong - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Hong Kong Hot Harbor - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan Uncle Liu Hit Similar →
1949 Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle Thug Hit Similar →
1947 Lady Robin Hood - Hit Similar →

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Simon Yuen Siu-Tien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Simon Yuen Siu-Tien is "Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Simon Yuen Siu-Tien acted in?

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Simon Yuen Siu-Tien?

Other notable films include "Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship", "Iron Bones", and "Mad Mad Kung Fu".

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