Actor

Donnie Yen

July 27, 1963 · Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Donnie Yen Chi-tan (Chinese: 甄子丹; Jyutping: jan1 zi2 daan1; pinyin: Zhēn Zǐdān; born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. His accolades include 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 a co-producer of 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.

Notable work

7.5
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
as Chirrut Imwe
6.1
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
as Xiang
7.7
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
as Caine
6.8
Mulan (2020)
as Commander Tung
6.6
Blade II (2002)
as Snowman
7.8
Ip Man (2008)
as Yip Man
7.5
Hero (2002)
as Sky
7.5
Ip Man 2 (2010)
as Ip Man
6.1
Shanghai Knights (2003)
as Wu Chow
7.3
Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)
as Ip Man
7
Ip Man 3 (2015)
as Ip Man
6.1
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016)
as Silent Wolf

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