Actor
Donnie Yen
- Born: 27 May 1973, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Estimated net worth: $40 million
Donnie Yen is a renowned martial artist and actor known for his roles in action films. He gained international fame for his performances in the 'Ip Man' series and 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. Yen is celebrated for his impressive martial arts skills…
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About Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen is a renowned martial artist and actor known for his roles in action films. He gained international fame for his performances in the 'Ip Man' series and 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. Yen is celebrated for his impressive martial arts skills, charismatic screen presence, and ability to blend drama with intense action sequences.
- Born
- 27 May 1973, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Cissy Wang (2003-present)
- Children
- 2 (Jasmine Yen, James Yen)
- Parents
- Yen Hsin-yi, Kwan Tak-hing
- Estimated net worth
- $40 million
Fun facts about Donnie Yen
- Donnie Yen holds black belts in multiple martial arts, including Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- He was a child actor in Hong Kong and appeared in films as early as 1984.
Famous Donnie Yen quotes
“I am not a hero. I am just a man.”
“The only way to defeat your enemy is to know yourself.”
“You have to be strong to survive.”
Donnie Yen filmography
Cast (112)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | You are the Best Movie | Alex Yang | 6.6 |
| 2024 | The Prosecutor Movie | Fok Chi Ho | 7.1 |
| 2023 | Crush Over TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2023 | John Wick: Chapter 4 Movie | Caine | 7.7 |
| 2023 | Sakra Movie | Qiao Feng / Xiao Feng | 6.5 |
| 2022 | The Monkey King: The Legend Begins Movie | Sun Wukong / Monkey King | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Polar Rescue Movie | A De | 5.6 |
| 2022 | New Kung Fu Cult Master 2 Movie | Zhang Sanfeng | 4.8 |
| 2022 | New Kung Fu Cult Master Movie | Zhang Sanfeng | 4.8 |
| 2021 | Kung Fu Stuntmen Movie | Unknown character | 7.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Raging Fire Movie | Bong | 7.1 |
| 2020 | Bravo Youngsters! TV | Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Mulan Movie | Commander Tung | 6.8 |
| 2020 | 2次重塑 TV | Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Enter the Fat Dragon Movie | Fallon Zhu | 6.3 |
| 2019 | Ip Man 4: The Finale Movie | Ip Man | 7.3 |
| 2018 | The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up TV | Unknown character | |
| 2018 | Iceman: The Time Traveler Movie | Ying | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Big Brother Movie | Henry Chen Xia | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Guardians of Martial Arts Movie | Master Yen | 5.7 |
| 2017 | Chasing the Dragon Movie | Crippled Ho | 7.0 |
| 2017 | The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Movie | Self | 6.1 |
| 2017 | xXx: Return of Xander Cage Movie | Xiang | 6.1 |
| 2017 | Roast TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Movie | Chirrut Imwe | 7.5 |
| 2016 | 鲁豫有约一日行 TV | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 2016 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny Movie | Silent Wolf | 6.2 |
| 2015 | Ip Man 3 Movie | Ip Man | 7.0 |
| 2015 | An Inspector Calls Movie | Band Members | 4.5 |
| 2014 | Kung Fu Jungle Movie | Hahou Mo | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Chef Nic TV | Unknown character | |
| 2014 | Iceman Movie | Ying | 5.6 |
| 2014 | Golden Chickensss Movie | Yip Man | 5.7 |
| 2014 | The Monkey King Movie | Sun Wukong / Monkey King | 5.6 |
| 2013 | Wu Xia Pian - Le Festin du Tigre Chinois Movie | Self | |
| 2013 | Special ID Movie | Dragon Chan | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Together Movie | Chan Kwok-Wah | 3.2 |
| 2012 | All's Well, Ends Well Movie | Carl Tam | 4.6 |
| 2011 | Dragon Movie | Liu Jinxi / Tang Long | 6.9 |
| 2011 | The Lost Bladesman Movie | Guan Yunchang | 6.3 |
| 2011 | All's Well, End's Well 2011 Movie | Cheng Yu-keung / Arnold Cheng | 5.0 |
| 2010 | Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen Movie | Chen Zhen | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Running Man TV | Unknown character | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Ip Man 2 Movie | Ip Man | 7.5 |
| 2010 | 14 Blades Movie | Qinglong | 6.3 |
| 2009 | Bodyguards and Assassins Movie | Shum Chung Yang | 6.8 |
| 2009 | The Founding of a Republic Movie | Tian Han | 5.3 |
| 2009 | How Bruce Lee Changed the World Movie | Self | 7.9 |
| 2009 | All's Well, End's Well 2009 Movie | Wedding Guest (cameo) | 5.0 |
| 2009 | Club Sparkle TV | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | Ip Man Movie | Yip Man | 7.8 |
| 2008 | Painted Skin Movie | Pang Yong | 6.0 |
| 2008 | An Empress and the Warriors Movie | General Muyong Xuehu | 6.1 |
| 2007 | Flash Point Movie | Ma | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Dragon Tiger Gate Movie | Dragon Wong | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Be My Guest TV | Unknown character | |
| 2005 | SPL: Kill Zone Movie | Inspector Ma Kwun | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Seven Swords Movie | Chu Zhaonan | 6.2 |
| 2004 | 'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece Movie | Self | |
| 2004 | The Twins Effect II Movie | General Lone | 5.3 |
| 2004 | Love on the Rocks Movie | Victor Tsui | 6.3 |
| 2003 | Shanghai Knights Movie | Wu Chow | 6.1 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Hero Movie | Sky | 7.5 |
| 2002 | The Blood Pact: The Making of 'Blade II' Movie | Self | 4.2 |
| 2002 | The Kung Fu Master Movie | Hung Hei-Kwun | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Fist of Fury Movie | Chen-Jun | 8.0 |
| 2002 | Blade II Movie | Snowman | 6.6 |
| 2001 | Fist of Fury - Sworn Revenge Movie | Chen Zhen | 8.2 |
| 2001 | Reflections on 'the Little Dragon' Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2001 | Hong Kong Superstars Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2000 | Highlander: Endgame Movie | Jin Ke | 4.8 |
| 1999 | City of Darkness Movie | Ozone | 5.3 |
| 1998 | Shanghai Affairs Movie | Tong Shan | 5.1 |
| 1998 | Ballistic Kiss Movie | Cat Lee | 4.6 |
| 1997 | Legend of the Wolf Movie | Fung Man-hin | 5.3 |
| 1997 | Black Rose II Movie | Boxing School Owner | 8.5 |
| 1997 | 义侠勇闯上海滩 Movie | 唐山 | |
| 1996 | Satan Returns Movie | Nam | 4.9 |
| 1996 | Iron Monkey 2 Movie | Iron Monkey | 6.8 |
| 1995 | Fist of Fury TV | 陈真 | 6.5 |
| 1995 | The Saint of Gamblers Movie | Lung Chat | 5.9 |
| 1995 | High Voltage Movie | Chiang Ho-Wa | 6.2 |
| 1994 | Circus Kids Movie | Danton Lee | 5.7 |
| 1994 | Revenge of the Kung Fu Master Movie | Hung-Hei Kwun | 7.0 |
| 1994 | The Kung Fu Master TV | Hung Hei-gun | 7.4 |
| 1994 | Wing Chun Movie | Leung Pok To | 6.9 |
| 1994 | Cinema of Vengeance Movie | Self (uncredited) | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Heroes Among Heroes Movie | So Chan | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Iron Monkey Movie | Wong Kei-ying | 7.4 |
| 1993 | Butterfly and Sword Movie | Yip Cheung | 5.6 |
| 1992 | New Dragon Gate Inn Movie | Eunuch Tso Siu Yan | 7.4 |
| 1992 | Once Upon a Time in China II Movie | Commander Lan | 7.2 |
| 1992 | Crystal Hunt Movie | Leung / Brett Chan | 5.7 |
| 1992 | Cheetah on Fire Movie | Ronnie | 5.0 |
| 1991 | A New Life TV | Unknown character | |
| 1991 | The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead Movie | Shiang Chin-Fei | 4.9 |
| 1991 | The Crime File TV | Unknown character | |
| 1991 | Donnie Yen UK Tour 1991 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | Tiger Cage II Movie | Dragon Yau | 6.8 |
| 1989 | Flying Squads TV | Cheung Ho-nam | |
| 1989 | In the Line of Duty 4 Movie | Captain Donnie Yan | 7.0 |
| 1989 | File Noir TV | Unknown character | |
| 1988 | Tiger Cage Movie | Terry | 6.6 |
| 1988 | The Last Conflict Movie | Dickson Kwan | 7.1 |
| 1985 | Mismatched Couples Movie | Eddie | 6.7 |
| 1984 | Drunken Tai Chi Movie | Chan Chuen Chung | 6.5 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | Caine Movie | Caine | |
| TBA | Ip Man 5 Movie | Ip Man | |
| TBA | Kung Fu Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Flash Point: Resurgence Movie | Det. Sgt. Ma Jun |
Crew (57)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Prosecutor Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2024 | The Prosecutor Movie | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2023 | Sakra Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2023 | Sakra Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Polar Rescue Movie | Producer · Production | 5.6 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Raging Fire Movie | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2021 | Raging Fire Movie | Action Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2021 | Wuhan Wuhan Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Enter the Fat Dragon Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2018 | Master Z: Ip Man Legacy Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Big Brother Movie | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2018 | Big Brother Movie | Action Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Chasing the Dragon Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2017 | xXx: Return of Xander Cage Movie | Fight Choreographer · Crew | 6.1 |
| 2014 | Kung Fu Jungle Movie | Action Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Iceman Movie | Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2011 | Dragon Movie | Action Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2011 | The Lost Bladesman Movie | Choreographer · Crew | 6.3 |
| 2010 | Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 6.8 |
| 2007 | Flash Point Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2007 | Flash Point Movie | Action Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Dragon Tiger Gate Movie | Action Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Dragon Tiger Gate Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Stormbreaker Movie | Action Director · Directing | 5.2 |
| 2006 | Stormbreaker Movie | Stunts · Crew | 5.2 |
| 2005 | SPL: Kill Zone Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 7.0 |
| 2004 | The Twins Effect II Movie | Stunt Coordinator · Crew | 5.3 |
| 2004 | Protégé de la Rose Noire Movie | Director · Directing | 4.8 |
| 2003 | The Twins Effect Movie | Action Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 2003 | The Twins Effect Movie | Co-Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Blade II Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 6.6 |
| 2001 | The Princess Blade Movie | Stunts · Crew | 5.6 |
| 2001 | The Princess Blade Movie | Action Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2001 | Fist of Fury - Sworn Revenge Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 8.2 |
| 2000 | Highlander: Endgame Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 4.8 |
| 1999 | Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz Movie | Stunts · Crew | 8.3 |
| 1999 | Moonlight Express Movie | Action Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Moonlight Express Movie | Choreographer · Crew | 6.7 |
| 1998 | Shanghai Affairs Movie | Director · Directing | 5.1 |
| 1998 | Ballistic Kiss Movie | Director · Directing | 4.6 |
| 1998 | Ballistic Kiss Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.6 |
| 1998 | Ballistic Kiss Movie | Producer · Production | 4.6 |
| 1998 | Ballistic Kiss Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 4.6 |
| 1997 | Legend of the Wolf Movie | Director · Directing | 5.3 |
| 1997 | Legend of the Wolf Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.3 |
| 1997 | Legend of the Wolf Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 5.3 |
| 1997 | Legend of the Wolf Movie | Producer · Production | 5.3 |
| 1994 | Wing Chun Movie | Action Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 1994 | Wing Chun Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 6.9 |
| 1992 | New Dragon Gate Inn Movie | Stunt Double · Crew | 7.4 |
| 1990 | Tiger Cage II Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 6.8 |
| 1988 | Tiger Cage Movie | Martial Arts Choreographer · Crew | 6.6 |
| 1986 | The Close Encounters of Vampire Movie | Choreographer · Crew | 5.0 |
| 1982 | The Miracle Fighters Movie | Stunt Double · Crew | 7.4 |
| TBA | 狠家伙 Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Caine Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Caine Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- You are the Best2025 / TMDB 6.6
- The Prosecutor2024 / TMDB 7.1
- John Wick: Chapter 42023 / TMDB 7.7
- Sakra2023 / TMDB 6.5
- The Monkey King: The Legend Begins2022 / TMDB 6.0
- Polar Rescue2022 / TMDB 5.6
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Questions about Donnie Yen
What are Donnie Yen's most successful films?
Donnie Yen's most successful films include the 'Ip Man' series, 'SPL: Sha Po Lang', and 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. These films have contributed significantly to his global recognition and popularity.
Has Donnie Yen won any awards?
Yes, Donnie Yen has won several awards throughout his career, including the Best Actor Award at the 2013 Hong Kong Film Awards for 'The Last Tycoon'. His contributions to martial arts cinema have also been recognized with various accolades.
What was Donnie Yen's first film?
Donnie Yen's first film was 'The Kung Fu Master' released in 1984. He began his acting career at a young age and quickly developed a reputation for his martial arts skills.
What is Donnie Yen's background in martial arts?
Donnie Yen has a diverse background in martial arts, holding black belts in several disciplines including Taekwondo and Wing Chun. He trained under various masters and has incorporated different styles into his film performances.
How many children does Donnie Yen have?
Donnie Yen has two children, Jasmine Yen and James Yen, with his wife Cissy Wang. He often shares moments with his family on social media.
What is Donnie Yen's estimated net worth?
Donnie Yen's estimated net worth is approximately $40 million. His wealth comes from his successful acting career, endorsements, and production ventures.
What are some of Donnie Yen's notable collaborations?
Donnie Yen has collaborated with various notable filmmakers, including Wilson Yip and Peter Chan. His work with these directors has resulted in critically acclaimed films that showcase his martial arts prowess.
Is Donnie Yen involved in film production?
Yes, Donnie Yen is also involved in film production. He has produced several films, including projects that highlight martial arts and action, further establishing his influence in the industry.