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Sun Chien

Jan 01, 1955 (70 years old) in Taiwan

Born January 26, 1955 in Taiwan under the name Suen Jian-yuan, Sun Chien (Chinese: 孫建) lost both parents while young and was brought up by his two sisters. In 1976, director Chang Cheh was recruiting new stars in Taiwan for the movie Chinatown Kid. Tae kwon do veteran Sun was selected among many competitors and was given the supporting role in the movie. Sun since developed his career in Hong Kong (notably as one of the 5 Venoms) and signed as a contract actor with Shaw Brothers for eight years. Being one of "Chang's Cohorts," he often starred in the director's action and martial arts movies. After Shaw Brothers ceased film production in 1986 to focus on TV projects, Sun lent his talents to subpar "cut-and-paste" productions for producer Tomas Tang's Filmark International. In the early 90s he served as an action director and assistant director on several films before retiring in 1992.

Known For

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Crippled Avengers
Hu Ah-Kue
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The Five Venoms
Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
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Five Heroes from Shaolin
白眉道人
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Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Governor's Man
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Invincible Shaolin
Hsu Fong
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Kid with the Golden Arm
Yang Hu Yun / Iron Feet Lad
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Two Champions of Shaolin
Chin Ta Lei (Jin Tailai)
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Chinatown Kid
Yang Jian Wen
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Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
Wang Yin Lin
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The Magnificent Ruffians
Feng Jia Ji

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