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Russell Yuen
ActorBorn October 30, 1965 (59 years)
Toronto/Montreal-based Russell Yuen is one of Canada's busiest character actors.
Like most actors Yuen spent his early career doing an assortment of jobs to make ends meet while he became established. Unlike most actors it wasn't waiting tables or serving drinks. A dedicated athlete, Yuen spent his time as a white water rescuer and rafting guide in Northern Quebec, ran a Nautilus facility and worked as a fitness trainer. Yuen is also an enthusiastic scuba diver, a mountain and ice-climber, an in-line skater, a mountain biker and a fencer.
A former martial artist in Shaolin, Yuen used his stunt skills to move from bit parts, playing Asian gangsters and fighters, into meatier roles. His breakout opportunity came with The Red Violin and more feature film parts quickly followed for this versatile young actor whose skills range from action, to drama, to broad comedy. Other screen performances include Bulletproof Monk directed by John Woo, Owning Mahoney and Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity. He has appeared in Billy Ray's Shattered Glass, David Weaver's Indie feature Century Hotel; Between the Moon and Montevideo; Phillip Noyce's The Bone Collector, opposite Denzel Washington; David Mamet's The Heist; Ron Underwood's Pluto Nash, opposite Eddie Murphy, and Stephan Elliot's Eye Of The Beholder. Well known to Quebec audiences for his film work Yuen starred in the Quebec feature film Ballade des Dangereux, directed by Louis Saia.
Yuen has an extensive list of television credits on both English and French projects and series. He was most recently featured on the popular French series Jack Carter, in the recurring role of impotent mobster "Wong Phat". He has a recurring role in Diva and other recent television credits include principal roles in: Relic Hunter; The Associates; A Touch of Hope; and The Adventures of Jules Verne. Television credits also include multiple appearances in Kung Fu:The Legend Continues, and roles in Urban Angel, Counterstrike, John Woo's Once A Thief, and PSI Factor.
Fluently bilingual (French/English) Yuen maintains homes in both Toronto and Montreal. A fourth-generation Canadian, born and raised in the Montreal suburbs of St. Laurent and Pierrefond, with deep connections to Vancouver (all of his extended family live there still), Yuen was guided by his parents to become a doctor. However, his studies came to an abrupt halt when a chance Drama elective turned into a full-time pursuit. After studying Theatre at Concordia University, in the honors program, he quickly moved into film and television where he has found continuing success. IMDb Mini Biography
Like most actors Yuen spent his early career doing an assortment of jobs to make ends meet while he became established. Unlike most actors it wasn't waiting tables or serving drinks. A dedicated athlete, Yuen spent his time as a white water rescuer and rafting guide in Northern Quebec, ran a Nautilus facility and worked as a fitness trainer. Yuen is also an enthusiastic scuba diver, a mountain and ice-climber, an in-line skater, a mountain biker and a fencer.
A former martial artist in Shaolin, Yuen used his stunt skills to move from bit parts, playing Asian gangsters and fighters, into meatier roles. His breakout opportunity came with The Red Violin and more feature film parts quickly followed for this versatile young actor whose skills range from action, to drama, to broad comedy. Other screen performances include Bulletproof Monk directed by John Woo, Owning Mahoney and Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity. He has appeared in Billy Ray's Shattered Glass, David Weaver's Indie feature Century Hotel; Between the Moon and Montevideo; Phillip Noyce's The Bone Collector, opposite Denzel Washington; David Mamet's The Heist; Ron Underwood's Pluto Nash, opposite Eddie Murphy, and Stephan Elliot's Eye Of The Beholder. Well known to Quebec audiences for his film work Yuen starred in the Quebec feature film Ballade des Dangereux, directed by Louis Saia.
Yuen has an extensive list of television credits on both English and French projects and series. He was most recently featured on the popular French series Jack Carter, in the recurring role of impotent mobster "Wong Phat". He has a recurring role in Diva and other recent television credits include principal roles in: Relic Hunter; The Associates; A Touch of Hope; and The Adventures of Jules Verne. Television credits also include multiple appearances in Kung Fu:The Legend Continues, and roles in Urban Angel, Counterstrike, John Woo's Once A Thief, and PSI Factor.
Fluently bilingual (French/English) Yuen maintains homes in both Toronto and Montreal. A fourth-generation Canadian, born and raised in the Montreal suburbs of St. Laurent and Pierrefond, with deep connections to Vancouver (all of his extended family live there still), Yuen was guided by his parents to become a doctor. However, his studies came to an abrupt halt when a chance Drama elective turned into a full-time pursuit. After studying Theatre at Concordia University, in the honors program, he quickly moved into film and television where he has found continuing success. IMDb Mini Biography
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| 2024 | Fight Another Day · as Braxton |
| 2024 | Jingle Bell Love · as Martin |
| 2024 | The Apprentice · as Creditor #1 |
| 2024 | 3 Body Problem (TV Series) · as Emperor Zhou |
| 2023 | Saint-Jean-du-Lac (TV Series) |
| 2023 | Saint-Jean-du-Lac (TV Series) · as Bao |
| 2023 | Thanksgiving · as Detective Peter Chu |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Crime · as Paul |
| 2023 | Accused (US) (TV Series) · as Jovan Black |
| 2023 | Wong & Winchester (TV Series) · as Alfred Chen |
| 2022 | Rosie's Rules (TV Series) · as Grandpa Liu |
| 2022 | Stat (2022) (TV Series) · as M. Dao |
| 2022 | Zombies 3 · as Cheer Announcer #1 |
| 2022 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series) · as Commodore Tafune |
| 2022 | A Tail of Love · as Dale |
| 2022 | Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons · as D.a Lincoln |
| 2022 | Pillow Talk (2022) (TV Series) · as Henry |
| 2022 | Run the Burbs (TV Series) · as Donnytello Jang |
| 2021 | Home Sweet Home Alone · as Storm Watch Anchor |
| 2021 | Overlord and the Underwoods (TV Series) · as Jojo Renault |
| 2021 | Chaos (TV Series) · as Père De Xia |
| 2021 | |
| 2021 | Patrick Senecal Present (TV Series) · as John |
| 2020 | Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies · as Principal Crawford |
| 2020 | Transplant (TV Series) · as Dr. Alan Yong |
| 2019 | Claws of the Red Dragon · as David Liu |
| 2019 | TallBoyz (TV Series) · as Doctor Logan |
| 2019 | Blood & Treasure (TV Series) · as Hk Detective |
| 2019 | Tokens (TV Series) · as Bob, Sammie's Dad |
| 2019 | Warrior (TV Series) · as Hoi Cheun |
| 2018 | Zombies · as Cheer Announcer #1 |
| 2017 | Frankie Drake Mysteries (TV Series) · as James Lee |
| 2017 | Police Blotter (TV Series) · as Kung Foo |
| 2017 | Taken Too Far · as Detective Nada |
| 2016 | Arrival · as Chinese Scientist |
| 2016 | The History of Love · as Chinese Book Store Owner |
| 2016 | You Got Trumped: The First 100 Days (TV Series) · as Chinese President |
| 2016 | Falling Water (TV Series) · as Greg Long |
| 2016 | A Family Man · as Recruiter #1 |
| 2016 | Four in the Morning (TV Series) · as Doctor |
| 2016 | Private Eyes (TV Series) · as Dr. Gary Turner |
| 2016 | Final Destiny · as Group Leader |
| 2016 | Slasher (TV Series) · as Mr. Chow |
| 2015 | Blood and Water (TV Series) · as Lt. David Chu |
| 2015 | The Expanse (TV Series) · as Interrogator #2 |
| 2015 | Dark Matter (TV Series) · as Akita |
| 2015 | Make It Pop (TV Series) · as Mr. Chang |
| 2014 | Corner Gas: The Movie · as Won Hu |
| 2014 | The Journey Home · as Asian Doctor |
| 2014 | 19-2 (2014) (TV Series) · as Father Udeng |
| 2013 | A Very Merry Mix-Up · as Dr. Stark |
| 2013 | Happy Slapping · as Tiki's Father |
| 2013 | Nicky Deuce · as Oscar The Undertaker |
| 2012 | The Fruit Hunters · as Ah Bing & Lychee Rider |
| 2011 | Look Again · as Csi Official |
| 2011 | Collaborator · as David Piro |
| 2011 | XIII (2011) (TV Series) · as Combat Presenter |
| 2011 | Jack of Diamonds · as Maeestro |
| 2010 | L'appât · as Chang |
| 2010 | Nikita (TV Series) · as Dr. Wong |
| 2010 | Tangled · as Finn |
| 2010 | The Jensen Project · as Mr. Cho |
| 2010 | Unnatural History (TV Series) · as Dr. Takasaki |
| 2010 | The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice · as Mr. Wan |
| 2010 | Dancing Forever · as Chirurgien-Anesthésiste |
| 2010 | Republic of Doyle (TV Series) · as Dr. Ng |
| 2009 | A Cargo to Africa · as The Smuggler |
| 2009 | Warehouse 13 (TV Series) · as Hotel Concierge |
| 2009 | The Last Templar (TV Series) · as Fbi Agent |
| 2008 | WarGames: The Dead Code · as David Chen (tech) |
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk · as Fbi Agent |
| 2008 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · as Csi |
| 2008 | Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series) · as Jonathan Edwards |
| 2007 | A Dennis the Menace Christmas · as Police Officer Wong |
| 2007 | China's Sexual Revolution · as Dr. Ma |
| 2007 | The Secret · as Icu Doctor #2 |
| 2007 | Mars Rising (TV Series) · as Mars Rising |
| 2007 | 'Til Lies Do Us Part · as Dr. Kim |
| 2007 | A Life Interrupted · as George Li |
| 2007 | Superstorm (TV Series) · as Pete The Pilot |
| 2006 | My First Wedding · as Nocny Urzędnik |
| 2006 | Last Exit · as Surgeon |
| 2006 | 10.5: Apocalypse (TV Series) · as Ian |
| 2005 | Left Behind III: World at War · as Chinese Officer |
| 2005 | The Festival (TV Series) · as Edwin |
| 2005 | Lies and Deception · as Medical Examiner |
| 2005 | Minuit Le Soir (TV Series) · as Sous-Ministre Japonais |
| 2004 | When Angels Come to Town · as Town Resident #1 |
| 2004 | Open Heart · as Peter Lee |
| 2004 | Un Tueur Si Proche (TV Series) · as Vince Li |
| 2004 | Baby for Sale · as Surveillance Officer #1 |
| 2004 | Elvis Gratton 3: Le retour d'Elvis Wong · as Rcmp |
| 2004 | The Day After Tomorrow · as Hideki, Japanese Astronaut |
| 2004 | NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323 · as Cast |
| 2003 | Shattered Glass · as Emmit Rich |
| 2003 | The Elizabeth Smart Story · as Technician |
| 2003 | The Human Stain · as Chinese Waiter |
| 2003 | Owning Mahowny · as Auditor |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | Missing (2003) (TV Series) · as Nelson Tong |
| 2003 | Wild Card (TV Series) · as Doctor |
| 2003 | Bulletproof Monk · as Brother Tenzin |
| 2003 | Veritas: The Quest (TV Series) · as Batu |
| 2003 | Deception · as Director |
| 2003 | Chasing Holden · as Cop #1 |
| 2003 | Jinnah: On Crime - White Knight, Black Widow · as David Li |
| 2002 | Dangerous People · as Luck Foo |
| 2002 | Sue Thomas F.B.Eye (TV Series) · as Donny Wong |
| 2002 | Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity · as Alvin Ng |
| 2002 | The Adventures of Pluto Nash · as Oliver |
| 2002 | Street Time (TV Series) · as Michael Yu |
| 2002 | Guilty Hearts · as Cliff |
| 2001 | Danger Beneath the Sea · as Lt. Neil Ryan |
| 2001 | The Tracker · as Bodyguard Yan |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Century Hotel · as Xiang |
| 2001 | Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (TV Series) · as Reader |
| 2001 | Pressure Point · as Sam Lee |
| 2001 | Blind Terror · as Security Guard |
| 2001 | Xchange · as Cop #4 |
| 2001 | Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534 · as Roger Lee |
| 2000 | Possible Worlds · as Police Officer |
| 2000 | Race Against Time · as Runner |
| 2000 | Between the Moon and Montevideo · as Tony-Lee |
| 2000 | The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne (TV Series) · as Asian Fighter Guard #1 |
| 2000 | Battlefield Earth · as Speaking Bandit |
| 2000 | Hustle · as Gordon Chan |
| 2000 | Someone Is Watching · as Officer Qwan |
| 1999 | Airspeed · as Mark |
| 1999 | The Bone Collector · as Forensics Worker |
| 1999 | A Touch of Hope · as Jon Tan |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Relic Hunter (TV Series) · as Elder Monk |
| 1999 | Eye of the Beholder · as Federal Agent #1 |
| 1999 | Twice in a Lifetime (TV Series) · as Agent Hoye |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Taken · as Photographer |
| 1999 | Big Wolf on Campus (TV Series) · as Kenzo |
| 1998 | Sublet · as Cop #2 |
| 1998 | Home Team · as Referee - Game #3 |
| 1998 | The Red Violin · as Older Ming (montréal) |
| 1998 | Dead End · as Forensic Investigator |
| 1998 | The Lost World · as Azbek |
| 1998 | Twist of Fate · as Dr. Yoshida |
| 1998 | Provocateur · as Bodyguard #1 |
| 1998 | Fatal Affair · as D.a. Jim Abrams |
| 1998 | Ripley's Believe It or Not! The Animated Series (TV Series) · as Additional Voices |
| 1997 | Earth: Final Conflict (TV Series) · as Terry Wu |
| 1997 | Snowboard Academy · as Sonjai |
| 1997 | Strip Search · as Chinese Gun Man 1 |
| 1997 | The Country Mouse & the City Mouse Adventures (TV Series) · as Various |
| 1997 | La Femme Nikita (TV Series) · as Tran Van Lin |
| 1997 | Student Bodies (TV Series) · as Mr. Yamamoto |
| 1996 | Hollow Point · as Chinese Bodyguard |
| 1996 | The Newsroom (TV Series) · as Jim's U.s. Boss |
| 1996 | Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (TV Series) · as Chung |
| 1996 | Hawk's Vengeance · as Yoon |
| 1996 | The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (TV Series) · as Waiter |
| 1996 | |
| 1994 | Side Effects (TV Series) · as Dr. Steven Lin |
| 1993 | Sirens (TV Series) · as Zoomie |
| 1993 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (TV Series) · as Lo Chi |
| 1991 | Scanners II: The New Order · as Convenience Store Thug |
| 1991 | With Friends Like These... · as Creature |
| 1991 | Urban Angel (TV Series) · as Albert |
| 1990 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? (TV Series) · as Mr. Chin The Cook |
| 1990 | Counterstrike (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1989 | Mindfield · as Dr. Tom Luk |
| 1987 | Shades of Love: Champagne for Two · as Sam |
| 1978 | Canadian Reflections (TV Series) · as Jack Lee |