Sun Chien
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Film
Yu Pui Tsuen II
Woodcutter
1987
Film
The Five Venoms
Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
1978
Film
Bastard Swordsman
Xie Ping
1983
Film
Ninja, Demon's Massacre
1988
Film
Treasure Hunter
1988
Series
Five Heroes from Shaolin
白眉道人
1986
Film
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Governor's Man
1985
Film
The Daredevils
Xinzheng
1979
Film
Human Lanterns
Sgt. Poon
1982
Film
Invincible Shaolin
Hsu Fong
1978
Film
Operation Foxhunt
1988
Film
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
Wang Yin Lin
1979
Film
Crippled Avengers
Hu Ah-Kue
1978
Film
Little Dragon Maiden
Chief Qiu
1983
Film
Chinatown Kid
Yang Jian Wen
1977
Film
Two Champions of Shaolin
Chin Ta Lei (Jin Tailai)
1980
Film
The Lady Is the Boss
Ah Chang
1983
Film
Shaolin Rescuers
Zhu Cai
1979
Film
The Duel of the Century
Hua Manlou
1981
Film
Black Lizard
Constable Tieh Fu
1981
Film
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Xie Ping
1984
Film
The Emperor and His Brother
No. 7, Hu Tin Wang
1981
Film
Kid with the Golden Arm
Yang Hu Yun / Iron Feet Lad
1979
Film
The Lady Assassin
Kam Fung Chi
1983
Film
House of Traps
Yan Chun Min
1982
Film
The Rebel Intruders
Tang Yu-Tung
1980
Film
The Brave Archer 3
Scholar
1981
Film
The Magnificent Ruffians
Feng Jia Ji
1979
Film
The Brave Archer 2
Luk Koon Ying
1978
Film
Secret Service of the Imperial Court
Li Yi
1984
Film
Ninja and the Warriors of Fire
1987
Film
What Price Honesty?
Luo Zhang
1981
Film
The Spirit of the Sword
Bai Zhong
1982
Film
Clan Feuds
Little Prince
1982
Film
Ninja's Extreme Weapons
1987
Film
Angry Ranger
Big Circle Han
1991
Film
Heaven and Hell
Lin Wei Gang
1980
Film
Pursuit of a Killer
Lei Kung
1985
Film
Ode to Gallantry
Bei Haishi
1982
Film
The Plot
Chan Nam
1991
Film
Devil's Dynamite
1987
Film
Ninja: American Warrior
1987
Film
Crocodile Fury
1988
Film
Satanic Crystals
1989
Film
The Vampire Raiders
1988
Film
Empire of Spiritual Ninja
1987
Film
Ninja in the Killing Field
1987
Film
Project G-7
1987
Film
The Vampire Is Alive
Three Killed Warriors
1989
Film
Ninja Death Squad
1987
Film
Fatal Command
1988
Film
Terminal Angels
1987
Film
Instant Rage
1989
Film
Ninja Fantasy
1986
Film
Mission War Flames
1987
Film
The Spy Inferno
1988
Film
Mad Move
1988