Once Upon a Time in China (1991) featured a cast of 27 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (65%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Yen Shi-Kwan, age 79. This film starred Jet Li and Yuen Biao.
65% still with us· verified cast41% of full cast · incl. 10 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 65% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast27 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jet Li Wong Fei Hung | Wong Fei Hung | Living | 26/04/1963 | 63 | — | 28 |
 Yuen Biao Leung Foon | Leung Foon | Living | 26/07/1957 | 69 | — | 34 |
 Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau Buck Teeth So | Buck Teeth So | Living | 10/07/1961 | 65 | — | 30 |
 Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam 13th Aunt | 13th Aunt | Living | 24/09/1962 | 63 | — | 29 |
 Kent Cheng Jak-Si Porky Wing | Porky Wing | Living | 22/05/1951 | 75 | — | 40 |
 Yuen Gam-Fai Ling Wan Kai | Ling Wan Kai | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Yen Shi-Kwan Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung | Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung | Living | 01/01/1947 | 79 | — | 44 |
 Lau Shun Naval Commander Lau | Naval Commander Lau | Deceased | 10/04/1939 | 87 | 29/05/2026 | 52 |
 Wu Ma Grand Uncle Chueng | Grand Uncle Chueng | Deceased | 22/09/1942 | 71 | 04/02/2014 | 49 |
 Yau Gin-Gwok Shaho Gang Leader | Shaho Gang Leader | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Yuen Cheung-Yan Yim's Opponent | Yim's Opponent | Deceased | 01/01/1947 | 79 | 01/01/2026 | 44 |
 Karel Wong Chi-Yeung Governor | Governor | Living | 01/08/1967 | 59 | — | 24 |
 Yuen Shun-Yi Honorable Manchu Soldier | Honorable Manchu Soldier | Living | 12/06/1953 | 73 | — | 38 |
 Xiong Xinxin Shaho Gang Member | Shaho Gang Member | Living | 25/02/1962 | 64 | — | 29 |
 Jonathan Isgar Mr. Jackson | Mr. Jackson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mark King British General Wickens | British General Wickens | Living | 02/09/1961 | 65 | — | 30 |
Steve Tartalia Tiger | Tiger | Living | 01/12/1967 | 58 | — | 24 |
Colin George Jesuit Priest | Jesuit Priest | Deceased | 20/09/1929 | 87 | 15/10/2016 | 62 |
 Leung Gam-San Opera Troupe Boss | Opera Troupe Boss | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Unverified | — | — | — | — | ||
Joanna Peijffers Joanna | Joanna | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 San Sin Lion Dance Drummer | Lion Dance Drummer | Deceased | — | — | 27/08/2023 | — |
To Wai-Wo Local Militia | Local Militia | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bill Lung Biu Shaho Gang Member | Shaho Gang Member | Deceased | 01/01/1956 | 61 | 22/09/2017 | 35 |
Tong Pau-Chung Shaho Gang Member | Shaho Gang Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mike Leeder Western Restaurant Guest | Western Restaurant Guest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Unverified | — | — | — | — |
