
Donnie Yen Chi-tan is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Golden Horse Awards and five Hong Kong Film Awards. He is best known for portraying Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man in the Ip Man film series, namely Ip Man (2008), Ip Man 2 (2010), Ip Man 3 (2015), and Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019). He also served as co-producer for the spin-off Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018).
Donnie Yen Chi-tan is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Golden Horse Awards and five Hong Kong Film Awards. He is best known for portraying Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man in the Ip Man film series, namely Ip Man (2008), Ip Man 2 (2010), Ip Man 3 (2015), and Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019). He also served as co-producer for the spin-off Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018).
Born in Guangdong, Yen developed an interest in martial arts at a young age, and began experimenting with various styles, including tai chi and other traditional Chinese martial arts. At age 18, he auditioned for action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping in Hong Kong. He landed his first starring role in the 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action film Drunken Tai Chi. He made his breakthrough role as the antagonist General Nap-lan in Once Upon a Time in China II (1992), opposite Jet Li's character. He appeared in several other Hong Kong kung fu films, including Iron Monkey (1993) and Wing Chun (1994). In 1997, he starred in his directorial debut film Legend of the Wolf.
Yen made his American debut in Highlander: Endgame (2000), followed by a cameo in Blade II (2002). He went on to appear in the American films Shanghai Knights (2003), Rogue One (2016), XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017), Mulan (2020), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). He has continued to be active in Hong Kong cinema, appearing in the well-received films Hero (2002), SPL: Sha Po Lang (2005), 14 Blades (2010), Wu Xia (2011), Kung Fu Jungle (2014), Chasing the Dragon (2017), Enter the Fat Dragon (2020), Raging Fire (2021), and The Prosecutor (2024), among others. In television, Yen portrayed fictional character Chen Zhen in the television series Fist of Fury (1995); he reprised the role in the 2010 film Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen.
For portraying Ip Man in the Ip Man film series (2008-2019), Yen is credited by many for contributing to the popularisation of Wing Chun in China. Alongside Kung fu, particularly Wing Chun, Yen is also known for incorporating mixed martial arts (MMA) elements into his action choreography. Aside from his acting, in 1997, he established his own production company, Bullet Films, which choreographed the action for Western blockbusters like Blade II (2002) and Stormbreaker (2006).

You are the Best
Character:Alex Yang
Release Date:17/07/2025

The Prosecutor
Character:Fok Chi Ho
Release Date:08/12/2024

John Wick: Chapter 4
Character:Caine
Release Date:22/03/2023

Sakra
Character:Qiao Feng / Xiao Feng
Release Date:16/01/2023

The Monkey King: The Legend Begins
Character:Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Release Date:02/11/2022

Polar Rescue
Character:A De
Release Date:03/10/2022

New Kung Fu Cult Master 2
Character:Zhang Sanfeng
Release Date:12/02/2022

New Kung Fu Cult Master
Character:Zhang Sanfeng
Release Date:28/01/2022

Kung Fu Stuntmen
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Release Date:28/08/2021

Raging Fire
Character:Bong
Release Date:28/07/2021

2021 China Central Radio and TV Station Spring Festival Gala
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Release Date:11/02/2021

Mulan
Character:Commander Tung
Release Date:04/09/2020

Enter the Fat Dragon
Character:Fallon Zhu
Release Date:23/01/2020

Ip Man 4: The Finale
Character:Ip Man
Release Date:19/12/2019

Iceman: The Time Traveler
Character:Ying
Release Date:02/11/2018

Big Brother
Character:Henry Chen Xia / Chan Hak
Release Date:16/08/2018

Guardians of Martial Arts
Character:Master Yen
Release Date:11/11/2017

Chasing the Dragon
Character:Crippled Ho
Release Date:28/09/2017

The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Character:Self
Release Date:04/04/2017

xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Character:Xiang
Release Date:13/01/2017

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Character:Chirrut Imwe
Release Date:14/12/2016

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
Character:Silent Wolf
Release Date:18/02/2016

Ip Man 3
Character:Ip Man
Release Date:24/12/2015

An Inspector Calls
Character:Band Members
Release Date:19/02/2015

Kung Fu Jungle
Character:Hahou Mo
Release Date:31/10/2014

Iceman
Character:Ying
Release Date:17/04/2014

Golden Chickensss
Character:Yip Man
Release Date:30/01/2014

The Monkey King
Character:Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Release Date:09/01/2014

Special ID
Character:Dragon Chan
Release Date:17/10/2013

Together
Character:Chan Kwok-Wah
Release Date:13/02/2013

All's Well, Ends Well
Character:Carl Tam
Release Date:19/01/2012

Dragon
Character:Liu Jinxi / Tang Long
Release Date:04/07/2011

The Lost Bladesman
Character:Guan Yunchang
Release Date:28/04/2011

All's Well, Ends Well 2011
Character:Cheng Yu-keung / Arnold Cheng
Release Date:02/02/2011

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
Character:Chen Zhen
Release Date:01/09/2010

Ip Man 2
Character:Ip Man
Release Date:29/04/2010

14 Blades
Character:Qinglong
Release Date:04/02/2010

Bodyguards and Assassins
Character:Sum Chung-Yang
Release Date:18/12/2009

The Founding of a Republic
Character:Tian Han
Release Date:17/09/2009

How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Character:Self
Release Date:17/05/2009

All's Well, Ends Well 2009
Character:Wedding Guest
Release Date:22/01/2009

Ip Man
Character:Yip Man
Release Date:12/12/2008

Painted Skin
Character:Pang Yong
Release Date:25/09/2008

An Empress and the Warriors
Character:General Muyong Xuehu
Release Date:09/02/2008

Flash Point
Character:Ma
Release Date:26/07/2007

Dragon Tiger Gate
Character:Tiger Wong
Release Date:27/07/2006

SPL: Kill Zone
Character:Inspector Ma Kwun
Release Date:18/11/2005

Seven Swords
Character:Chu Zhaonan
Release Date:25/07/2005

'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece
Character:Self
Release Date:30/11/2004

The Twins Effect II
Character:General Lone
Release Date:12/08/2004

Love on the Rocks
Character:Victor Tsui
Release Date:08/04/2004

Shanghai Knights
Character:Wu Chow
Release Date:06/02/2003

The Blood Pact: The Making of 'Blade II'
Character:Self
Release Date:03/09/2002

The Kung Fu Master
Character:Hung Hei-Kwun
Release Date:30/07/2002

Hero
Character:Sky
Release Date:22/07/2002

Fist of Fury
Character:Chen-Jun
Release Date:30/04/2002

Blade II
Character:Snowman
Release Date:22/03/2002

Fist of Fury - Sworn Revenge
Character:Chen Zhen
Release Date:26/11/2001

Hong Kong Superstars
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/2001

Highlander: Endgame
Character:Jin Ke
Release Date:01/09/2000

City of Darkness
Character:Ozone
Release Date:01/01/1999

Shanghai Affairs
Character:Tong Shan
Release Date:03/07/1998

Ballistic Kiss
Character:Cat Lee
Release Date:21/03/1998

Legend of the Wolf
Character:Fung Man-hin
Release Date:14/06/1997

Black Rose II
Character:Boxing School Owner
Release Date:01/03/1997

义侠勇闯上海滩
Character:唐山
Release Date:01/01/1997

Satan Returns
Character:Nam
Release Date:17/05/1996

Iron Monkey 2
Character:Iron Monkey
Release Date:24/04/1996

The Saint of Gamblers
Character:Lung Chat
Release Date:28/06/1995

High Voltage
Character:Chiang Ho-Wa
Release Date:14/01/1995

Circus Kids
Character:Danton Lee
Release Date:09/10/1994

Revenge of the Kung Fu Master
Character:Hung-Hei Kwun
Release Date:23/09/1994

Wing Chun
Character:Leung Pok To
Release Date:24/03/1994

Cinema of Vengeance
Character:Self (uncredited)
Release Date:01/01/1994

Heroes Among Heroes
Character:So Chan
Release Date:11/11/1993

Iron Monkey
Character:Wong Kei-ying
Release Date:03/09/1993

Butterfly and Sword
Character:Yip Cheung
Release Date:16/01/1993

Dragon Inn
Character:Eunuch Tso Siu Yan
Release Date:22/08/1992

Once Upon a Time in China II
Character:Commander Lan
Release Date:16/04/1992

Crystal Hunt
Character:Leung / Brett Chan
Release Date:19/01/1992

Cheetah on Fire
Character:Ronnie
Release Date:01/01/1992

The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead
Character:Shiang Chin-Fei
Release Date:07/06/1991

Donnie Yen UK Tour 1991
Character:
Release Date:01/04/1991

Tiger Cage II
Character:Dragon Yau
Release Date:11/08/1990

In the Line of Duty 4
Character:Captain Donnie Yan
Release Date:21/07/1989

Tiger Cage
Character:Terry
Release Date:28/07/1988

The Last Conflict
Character:Dickson Kwan
Release Date:01/01/1988

Mismatched Couples
Character:Eddie
Release Date:03/04/1985

Drunken Tai Chi
Character:Chan Chuen Chung
Release Date:31/05/1984

Armor Hero Star Ray
Character:General Qiu Bai

Crush Over
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Bravo Youngsters!
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2次重塑
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The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
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Roast
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鲁豫有约一日行
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Chef Nic
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Running Man
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Club Sparkle
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Be My Guest
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character:Self

Fist of Fury
Character:陈真

The Kung Fu Master
Character:Hung Hei-gun

A New Life
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The Crime File
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Flying Squads
Character:Cheung Ho-nam

File Noir
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The Oscars
Character:Self