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Yuen Siu-Tien

Bio: Yuen Siu-Tien (27 November 1912 – 8 January 1979) (also known as Yuan Xiaotian, Simon Yuen, Sam Seed or "Ol' Dirty") was a Chinese martial arts film actor in the late 1970s. Yuen is perhaps best known as Beggar So in three films: Drunken Master, Story of Drunken Master and his final film Dance of the Drunk Mantis
Born: Wed, Nov 27 1912
Birthplace: Hong Kong, China

Death: Wed, Dec 17 1980
Yuen Siu-Tien is 68 years old
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Poster of Little Mad Guy
Little Mad Guy
Yuen Siu-Tien would have been no older than 68 in Little Mad Guy
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1982
Poster of An Old Kung Fu Master
An Old Kung Fu Master
Yuen Siu-Tien would have been no older than 68 in An Old Kung Fu Master
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1981
Poster of The Buddhist Fist
The Buddhist Fist
Yuen Siu-Tien was 67 in The Buddhist Fist as 'Sleeping monk'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1980
Poster of Against Rascals with Kung-Fu
Against Rascals with Kung-Fu
Yuen Siu-Tien was 67 in Against Rascals with Kung-Fu
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 1980
Poster of The Six Directions of Boxing
The Six Directions of Boxing
Yuen Siu-Tien was 67 in The Six Directions of Boxing
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1980
Poster of The World of Drunken Master
The World of Drunken Master
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in The World of Drunken Master as '[Cameo]'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1979
Poster of Blind Fist of Bruce
Blind Fist of Bruce
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Blind Fist of Bruce as 'The Blind Master'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1979
Poster of The Story of the Drunken Master
The Story of the Drunken Master
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in The Story of the Drunken Master as 'Beggar So'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1979
Poster of Dance of the Drunk Mantis
Dance of the Drunk Mantis
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Dance of the Drunk Mantis as 'Sam the Seed / Beggar Su'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 1979
Poster of Crystal Fist
Crystal Fist
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Crystal Fist as 'Cook / Teacher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1979
Poster of Sleeping Fist
Sleeping Fist
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Sleeping Fist as 'Old Fox'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1979
Poster of Horse Boxing Killer
Horse Boxing Killer
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Horse Boxing Killer
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Iron Bridge Kung-Fu
Iron Bridge Kung-Fu
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Iron Bridge Kung-Fu as 'Piggy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of The Mystery of Chess Boxing
The Mystery of Chess Boxing
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in The Mystery of Chess Boxing as 'Master Cook'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Mad Mad Kung Fu
Mad Mad Kung Fu
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Mad Mad Kung Fu as 'Bamboo Stick'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Drunken Arts and Crippled Fist
Drunken Arts and Crippled Fist
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Drunken Arts and Crippled Fist as 'Yuen Hsiao-Tien'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Heroes of the East
Heroes of the East
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Heroes of the East as 'Ho To's Sifu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1978
Poster of Kung Fu Master Named Drunk Cat
Kung Fu Master Named Drunk Cat
Yuen Siu-Tien was 66 in Kung Fu Master Named Drunk Cat
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1978
Poster of Drunken Master
Drunken Master
Yuen Siu-Tien was 65 in Drunken Master as 'Beggar So'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1978
Poster of Drunken Master Strikes Back
Drunken Master Strikes Back
Yuen Siu-Tien was 65 in Drunken Master Strikes Back as 'Su Hua Chi / Beggar So / Sam Seed'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1978
Poster of Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Yuen Siu-Tien was 65 in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow as 'The Beggar / Pai Chang Tien'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1978
Poster of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Yuen Siu-Tien was 65 in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin as 'Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1978
Poster of The Dragon Lives Again
The Dragon Lives Again
Yuen Siu-Tien was 64 in The Dragon Lives Again as 'Hua Tao'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1977
Poster of Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers
Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers
Yuen Siu-Tien was 64 in Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers as 'Head Snake Demon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Karate from Shaolin Temple
Karate from Shaolin Temple
Yuen Siu-Tien was 64 in Karate from Shaolin Temple as 'Yuen Yun'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1976
Poster of 成龙 - 龙威天下
成龙 - 龙威天下
Yuen Siu-Tien was 63 in 成龙 - 龙威天下 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1976
Poster of The Valiant Ones
The Valiant Ones
Yuen Siu-Tien was 62 in The Valiant Ones as 'Pirate with bow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1975
Poster of The Young Rebel
The Young Rebel
Yuen Siu-Tien was 62 in The Young Rebel as 'Rong's Sifu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1975
Poster of The Association
The Association
Yuen Siu-Tien was 61 in The Association as 'Sifu'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1974
Poster of Shaolin Martial Arts
Shaolin Martial Arts
Yuen Siu-Tien was 61 in Shaolin Martial Arts as 'Master Liang Hong'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1974
Poster of Martial Arts
Martial Arts
Yuen Siu-Tien was 61 in Martial Arts as 'Street performer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Fist to Fist
Fist to Fist
Yuen Siu-Tien was 60 in Fist to Fist as 'Sleeping Waiter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of The Kiss of Death
The Kiss of Death
Yuen Siu-Tien was 60 in The Kiss of Death as 'Yuen'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1973
Poster of The Warlord
The Warlord
Yuen Siu-Tien was 59 in The Warlord as 'Bald man at the Kao Pai trial'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1972
Poster of Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Yuen Siu-Tien was 57 in Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1970
Poster of The One-armed Magic Nun
The One-armed Magic Nun
Yuen Siu-Tien was 56 in The One-armed Magic Nun
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1969
Poster of Sword of Emei
Sword of Emei
Yuen Siu-Tien was 56 in Sword of Emei as 'Chiu's man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1969
Poster of Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
Yuen Siu-Tien was 56 in Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1969
Poster of Dragon Swamp
Dragon Swamp
Yuen Siu-Tien was 56 in Dragon Swamp as 'Ding Long (fisherman)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 1969
Poster of The Fragrant Sword
The Fragrant Sword
Yuen Siu-Tien was 56 in The Fragrant Sword
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of Iron Bones
Iron Bones
Yuen Siu-Tien was 56 in Iron Bones
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1969
Poster of Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
Yuen Siu-Tien was 55 in Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1968
Poster of The Sword and Knife (Conclusion)
The Sword and Knife (Conclusion)
Yuen Siu-Tien was 55 in The Sword and Knife (Conclusion)
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1968
Poster of The Chivalrous Whip
The Chivalrous Whip
Yuen Siu-Tien was 55 in The Chivalrous Whip as 'Uncle 2'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 1968
Poster of Paragon of Sword and Knife
Paragon of Sword and Knife
Yuen Siu-Tien was 55 in Paragon of Sword and Knife
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of The Silent Swordsman
The Silent Swordsman
Yuen Siu-Tien was 54 in The Silent Swordsman as 'Sun Moon Clan member'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1967
Poster of Jin ou
Jin ou
Yuen Siu-Tien was 54 in Jin ou as 'Henchman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1967
Poster of The Sword and the Lute
The Sword and the Lute
Yuen Siu-Tien was 54 in The Sword and the Lute as 'Red Lotus Clan member'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1967
Poster of The Witch
The Witch
Yuen Siu-Tien was 54 in The Witch
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 11 1967
Poster of The Goddess of Mercy
The Goddess of Mercy
Yuen Siu-Tien was 54 in The Goddess of Mercy as 'Dancing Soldier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 1967
Poster of The Knight of Knights
The Knight of Knights
Yuen Siu-Tien was 53 in The Knight of Knights as 'Chaoching monk'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1966
Poster of Come Drink with Me
Come Drink with Me
Yuen Siu-Tien was 53 in Come Drink with Me as 'Jade Faced Tiger's Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1966
Poster of The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
Yuen Siu-Tien was 52 in The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1965
Poster of Red Dragon
Red Dragon
Yuen Siu-Tien was 52 in Red Dragon
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1965
Poster of Sword of Swords
Sword of Swords
Yuen Siu-Tien was 52 in Sword of Swords as 'Pole-fighter'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1965
Poster of Spy No. 13
Spy No. 13
Yuen Siu-Tien was 51 in Spy No. 13 as 'Agent A'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1964
Poster of The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
Yuen Siu-Tien was 51 in The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1964
Poster of Operation Hong Kong
Operation Hong Kong
Yuen Siu-Tien was 51 in Operation Hong Kong
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1964
Poster of The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
Yuen Siu-Tien was 51 in The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two as 'Monk Yi Tin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1964
Poster of The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
Yuen Siu-Tien was 51 in The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One as 'Monk Yi Tin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 1964
Poster of The Killing Flag (Part 1)
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
Yuen Siu-Tien was 50 in The Killing Flag (Part 1)
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1963
Poster of The Black Centipede
The Black Centipede
Yuen Siu-Tien was 50 in The Black Centipede
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1963
Poster of The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
Yuen Siu-Tien was 50 in The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1963
Poster of The Birth of Yue Fei
The Birth of Yue Fei
Yuen Siu-Tien was 49 in The Birth of Yue Fei
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of Hunting for the Murderer
Hunting for the Murderer
Yuen Siu-Tien was 49 in Hunting for the Murderer as '歹徒'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1962
Poster of Hong Kong Hot Harbor
Hong Kong Hot Harbor
Yuen Siu-Tien was 49 in Hong Kong Hot Harbor
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 1962
Poster of Secret Book
Secret Book
Yuen Siu-Tien was 48 in Secret Book
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1961
Poster of A Sword and Nine Rings, Part Two
A Sword and Nine Rings, Part Two
Yuen Siu-Tien was 48 in A Sword and Nine Rings, Part Two as 'imperial guard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1961
Poster of The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
Yuen Siu-Tien was 47 in The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine as 'Gangster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1960
Poster of How Oriole the Heroine Solved the Case of the Three Dead Bodies
How Oriole the Heroine Solved the Case of the Three Dead Bodies
Yuen Siu-Tien was 46 in How Oriole the Heroine Solved the Case of the Three Dead Bodies
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1959
Poster of The White Crane Hero
The White Crane Hero
Yuen Siu-Tien was 44 in The White Crane Hero
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1956
Poster of Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
Yuen Siu-Tien was 43 in Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan as 'Uncle Liu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1956
Poster of How Liang Hongyu's War Drum Caused the Jin Army to Retreat
How Liang Hongyu's War Drum Caused the Jin Army to Retreat
Yuen Siu-Tien was 43 in How Liang Hongyu's War Drum Caused the Jin Army to Retreat
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1956
Poster of The Murder Case at Club 99
The Murder Case at Club 99
Yuen Siu-Tien was 43 in The Murder Case at Club 99
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1956
Poster of The Nine-Finger Devil
The Nine-Finger Devil
Yuen Siu-Tien was 42 in The Nine-Finger Devil
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1955
Poster of Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
Yuen Siu-Tien was 36 in Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle as 'Thug'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1949
Poster of Lady Robin Hood
Lady Robin Hood
Yuen Siu-Tien was 34 in Lady Robin Hood
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Wong Fay Hung
Wong Fay Hung
Yuen Siu-Tien was 63+ in Wong Fay Hung
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 03 1976