
Chen Kuan-Tai
Known for Acting · 175 credits
- Born
- 1945-09-24 (age 80)
- Place of birth
- Guangdong, China
- Also known as
- Kuan Tai Chen · 陳觀泰 · Guantai Chen · Koon Tai Chen · Kuan-Tai Chen · Kwan Tai Chen
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Chen Kuan-Tai (Chinese: 陳觀泰, born 24 September 1945 in Guangdong, China) is a Chinese martial arts film star. He has primarily appeared in Shaw Brothers productions, and was one of the first solid trained, martial arts stars employed by the company. His first appearance in a Shaw work was in the 1969 film The Chinese Boxer, alongside Jimmy Wang Yu and Ben McDonald.
Chen branched out as an actor with his tender roles in The Tea House and its sequel Big Brother Cheng, both directed by Chih-hung Kwei. These films gave Chen status as a "legitimate actor". After starring in the box office successes Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin, both helmed by the legendary martial arts director Lau Kar-leung, Chen left the Shaw Brothers Studio.
While away from Shaw, Chen directed and starred in the 1977 film Iron Monkey (not to be confused with the 1993 film by Yuen Woo-Ping). Chen later returned to the Shaw Brothers in the films Crippled Avengers (directed by Chang Cheh), Killer Constable (directed by Chih-hung Kwei), and 3 Evil Masters (co-starring Yuen Tak of the Seven Little Fortunes).
To date Chen has starred in over 100 films, around 80 of which were with Shaw Brothers. His latest appearances were in Wilson Yip's 2006 martial arts-fantasy Dragon Tiger Gate, and in the 2007 remake of the King Hu classic, The Valiant Ones New.
Known For
TV Shows (6)
Movies (169)

14 Blades
2010
as Fa Huang

The Man with the Iron Fists
2012
as Gold Lion

Dragon Tiger Gate
2006
as Ma Kun

The 14 Amazons
1972
as Soldier

The Water Margin
1972
as Tattooed Dragon, Shi Jin

White Vengeance
2011
as Qiu Ran

Just Heroes
1989
as Tai

The Boxer from Shantung
1972
as Ma Yung Chen

Crippled Avengers
1978
as Black Tiger Dao Tian-Du

Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Mochitsuki Soryu Han

All Men Are Brothers
1975
as Tattooed Dragon / Shih Chen

The Flying Guillotine
1975
as Ma Teng

Tai-Pan
1986
as Pirate

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
2014
as Baldy Bai

Four Riders
1972
as Li Wei-shi

Little Dragon Maiden
1983
as Guo Jing

Heroes Two
1974
as Hung Hsi Kuan

Human Lanterns
1982
as Tan Fu

The Duel
1971
as Liu Shou Yi's Man (uncredited)

Fire of Conscience
2010
as Captain Kan

The Final Master
2015
as Dojo Head

Challenge of the Masters
1976
as Lu Ah Tsai

The Chinese Boxer
1970
as Casino guard (uncredited)

Shanghai 13
1984
as Shin / Brother Tai

Executioners from Shaolin
1977
as Hong Xiguan

Blood Brothers
1973
as Huang Chung

7 Assassins
2013
as Brother Tai

The Tigers
1991
as Hon-Wai

The Fortune Code
1990
as Triad Boss Gambler

The Spiritual Boxer
1975
as Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro

How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996
as Liu Tin - King of Gamblers

The Savage Five
1974
as Ma Tao

Vampire Hunters
2003
as Zombie Wrangler

Ghost Killer
1992

Hong Kong 73
1974
as Ambulance Driver

7-Man Army
1976
as Chiang Ming-kun

Killer Constable
1980
as Leng Tian-Ying

How to Choose a Royal Bride
1985
as Tian Di Hui Chief

Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Zhang Lie

Vengeance!
1970
as Two Different Bodyguards (uncredited)

Men from the Monastery
1974
as Hung Hsi-kuan

Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
as Yung Feng

Shed Skin Papa
2016
as Brother Tai

The Master
1980
as Chin Tien Yun

Long Road to Gallantry
1984
as Ling Han Feng

Notorious Eight
1981
as Zhou Shiqiang

The Bloody Fists
1972
as Okagawa Takeo

Conspirators
2013
as Brother Chai

Angel's Mission
1989
as Ma Sheng-fung

Big Boss of Shanghai
1979

Iron Bodyguard
1973
as Big Blade Wang Wu

Murderer
2009
as Tai

Gallants
2010
as Dragon

Where's Mama's Boy?
2005

Bogus Cops
1993
as Officer Wu

Layout
1977
as Hsieh Hsiao-Lin

Sleazy Dizzy
1990
as Chan Yuen Lung

Winner Takes All
1982
as Mr Miyamoto

Man of Iron
1972
as The Iron Man

The Imposter
1975
as Lo Chin-Ying

挟刀揉手
2017
as 自己

Shadow Cop
1993

Lover's Destiny
1975
as Guan Shao-Feng

Iceman: The Time Traveler
2018
as Jiu Qiansui

I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!
1984
as Dad - Master Chen

Keyboard Warriors
2018

The Black Magic with Buddha
1983
as Ben Chin

Invincible Enforcer
1979
as Min

The House of 72 Tenants
1973
as Police Constable

The Dancing Warrior
1985
as Rich Man

The Bloody Escape
1975
as Bandit Gu Hui

Angel of the Road
1993

The Final Winner
2001

Return to Action
1990
as Chen Yun Chan

Kung Fu Hip-Hop
2008

Gang Master
1982
as General Mang Yi Tu

Iron Fist Pillage
2001
as (archive footage)

Young People
1972
as Ho Tai

Dealer/Healer
2017
as Machete

Three Styles of Hung School's Kung Fu
1974
as Self

The World of Desire
1993
as Uncle Won

Deadly Life of a Ninja
1983
as Han Wei Chow

The Tea House
1974
as Boss Wang Cheng

The Chase
1971
as One of three killers

Today's Hero
1991
as Triad Boss

Betrayer
1971
as Hung Tien Piao

Ambitious Kung Fu Girl
1981
as Qin Ge

Cherry Returns
2016
as Mr. Yuan

The Sniping
1989

Rolls, Rolls, I Love You
1982
as Cui Tung Sing

Five Tough Guys
1974
as Master Wu Wen-Yuan

Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
1970

The Hidden Sword
2017

Big Brother Cheng
1975
as Wang Cheng

The Valiant Ones New
2007

Mission Thunderbolt
1983
as (archive footage)

Butcher
1984

Dangerous Person
1981
as Inspector Tai

Blood Stained Tradewind
1990
as Arms Buyer

The Big Holdup
1975
as Ma Rulong

Game of Assassins
2013
as Assassin

Temperament of Life
1975

Blood Brothers
1982

The Iron Monkey
1977
as Iron Monkey

Thunderclap
1984

Deadly Duo
1981

Anti Drug Strorm
2020
as Brother Zi

Gambling Soul
1992
as Cop [Cameo]

King Gambler
1976
as Peng Tian Shi, Card Tyrant

The Lost Generation
1983
as Paul

Rendezvous with Death
1980
as Golden Rod Gu Feitian

Big Bad Sis
1976
as Shing
Death Ring
1984

The Battle for the Republic of China
1981

The Kung Fu Emperor
1981

Seven Knights
1982
Little Flying Dragon
1982

Red Rattlesnake
1982

Human Sentiment Law
1988
as Boss

The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
1983
as Lee Tong
About Chen Kuan-Tai
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Chen Kuan-Tai (Chinese: 陳觀泰, born 24 September 1945 in Guangdong, China) is a Chinese martial arts film star. He has primarily appeared in Shaw Brothers productions, and was one of the first solid trained, martial arts stars employed by the company. His first appearance in a Shaw work was in the 1969 film The Chinese Boxer, alongside Jimmy Wang Yu and Ben McDonald. Chen branched out as an actor with his tender roles in The Tea House and its sequel Big Brother Cheng, both directed by Chih-hung Kwei. These… With 175 credits spanning from 1969 to 2022, Chen Kuan-Tai has appeared in 169 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Chen Kuan-Tai Movies
- 14 Blades (2010) — as Fa Huang
- The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) — as Gold Lion
- Dragon Tiger Gate (2006) — as Ma Kun
- The 14 Amazons (1972) — as Soldier
- The Water Margin (1972) — as Tattooed Dragon, Shi Jin
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