Deceased
When Did Yu Jim-Yuen Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 92Also known as于占元, Yu Chan-Yuan, Yu Zhan-YuanGenderMaleBorn05/09/1905Born inBeijing, ChinaDied08/09/1997Died inLos AngelesWikidataQ721426 ↗TMDb#1387845 ↗
Yu Jim-yuen was a Chinese martial artist, actor, teacher and the master of the China Drama Academy, one of the main Peking Opera Schools in Hong Kong, from which Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah, and Corey Yuen received their training. Yuen Woo-ping attended the school for one year as a day student as well.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Old MasterMovie | The Old Master | 74 |
| 1968 | 金刀怪客Movie | — | 63 |