Sun Chien
Born January 26, 1955 in Taiwan under the name Suen Jian-yuan, Sun Chien (Chinese: 孫建) lost both parents while young and was brought up by his two sisters. In 1976, director Chang Cheh was recruiting new stars in Taiwan for the movie Chinatown Kid. Tae kwon do veteran Sun was selected among many competitors and was given the supporting role in the movie. Sun since developed his career in Hong Kong (notably as one of the 5 Venoms) and signed as a contract actor with Shaw Brothers for eight years. Being one of "Chang's Cohorts," he often starred in the director's action and martial arts movies. After Shaw Brothers ceased film production in 1986 to focus on TV projects, Sun lent his talents to subpar "cut-and-paste" productions for producer Tomas Tang's Filmark International. In the early 90s he served as an action director and assistant director on several films before retiring in 1992.
Acting
Movie
The Five Venoms
as Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
1978
Movie
Crippled Avengers
as Hu Ah-Kue
1978
Movie
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as Governor's Man
1985
Movie
Human Lanterns
as Sgt. Poon
1982
Movie
Kid with the Golden Arm
as Yang Hu Yun / Iron Feet Lad
1979
Movie
Invincible Shaolin
as Hsu Fong
1978
Movie
Yu Pui Tsuen II
1987
Movie
Return of Bastard Swordsman
as Xie Ping
1984
Movie
Two Champions of Shaolin
as Chin Ta Lei (Jin Tailai)
1980
Movie
Little Dragon Maiden
as Chief Qiu
1983
Movie
Shaolin Rescuers
as Zhu Cai
1979
Movie
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
as Wang Yin Lin
1979
Movie
Bastard Swordsman
as Xie Ping
1983
Movie
House of Traps
as Yan Chun Min
1982
Movie
The Rebel Intruders
as Tang Yu-Tung
1980
Movie
Chinatown Kid
as Yang Jian Wen
1977
Movie
The Emperor and His Brother
as No. 7, Hu Tin Wang
1981
Movie
The Lady is the Boss
as Ah Chang
1983
Movie
The Lady Assassin
as Kam Fung Chi
1983
Movie
The Magnificent Ruffians
as Feng Jia Ji
1979
Movie
Black Lizard
as Constable Tieh Fu
1981
Movie
Crocodile Fury
1988
Movie
Ninja: American Warrior
1987
Movie
Secret Service of the Imperial Court
as Li Yi
1984
