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Donnie Yen Ji-dan (Chinese: 甄子丹; born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director best known for his martial arts films. He is one of the highest paid actors in Asia.
The film's two action highlights saw Donnie's character duel the legendary martial arts master Wong Fei-hung, played by his old friend Jet Li. The film brought Yen his first real attention as a thespian and he was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category at that year's Hong Kong Film Awards.
- January 1, 1
- 1.73 m
- Canton, China
Jul 27, 2023 · Donnie Yen Ji-dan may be best known for his Ip Man films, but he started acting in the 1980s, debuting in Drunken Tai Chi and appearing opposite Stephen Chow. To mark his...
This is the filmography of Hong Kong action choreographer, actor, film director, martial artist, and producer Donnie Yen. Film
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- Yen made it a point to change his nationality back to Chinese. Born in Guangzhou, China on July 27, 1963, Yen emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 11 and gained US citizenship.
- Yen’s mother is also a martial arts master. Yen’s mother, Bow-sim Mark, is a famous martial arts grandmaster, specialising in tai chi and Fu-style wudangquan.
- Yen and Jet Li were classmates. While in the US, Yen became interested in free sparring after watching Bruce Lee. But Yen’s mother was not happy with him getting involved in the practice, so she sent Yen to Beijing Shichahai Sports School in 1978 to train with the Beijing wushu team.
- Yen plays the piano really well. Yen is also skilled in playing the piano. “I am happy to let the audience know Donnie Yen cannot only fight fiercely but also play Chopin,” he once said.
Mar 31, 2024 · The four Ip Man films directed by Wilson Yip Wai-shun and starring Donnie Yen Ji-dan form one of the all-time great Hong Kong film series. Below we take an in-depth look at the first two Ip Man...
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Highest Rated: 100% Wuhan Wuhan (2020) Lowest Rated: 0% Iceman: The Time Traveller (2018) Birthday: Jul 27, 1963. Birthplace: Canton, China. Donnie Yen is a martial-arts master and one...
