Sun Chien

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

53

Gender

Male

Birthday

1955-01-01 (70 years old)

Place of Birth

Taiwan

Sun Chien

Biography

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.

Known For

  • Kid with the Golden Arm

    Kid with the Golden Arm

  • The Five Venoms

    The Five Venoms

  • Crippled Avengers

    Crippled Avengers

  • Crocodile Fury

    Crocodile Fury

  • Bastard Swordsman

    Bastard Swordsman

  • Invincible Shaolin

    Invincible Shaolin

  • Operation Foxhunt

    Operation Foxhunt

  • The Brave Archer 3

    The Brave Archer 3

  • The Emperor and His Brother

    The Emperor and His Brother

  • Ode to Gallantry

    Ode to Gallantry

  • Chinatown Kid

    Chinatown Kid

  • The Lady Assassin

    The Lady Assassin

  • Clan Feuds

    Clan Feuds

  • Return of Bastard Swordsman

    Return of Bastard Swordsman

  • The Duel of the Century

    The Duel of the Century

  • Ninja Death Squad

    Ninja Death Squad

  • Human Lanterns

    Human Lanterns

  • Two Champions of Shaolin

    Two Champions of Shaolin

  • Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

    Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

  • Angry Ranger

    Angry Ranger

  • Secret Service of the Imperial Court

    Secret Service of the Imperial Court

  • The Lady Is the Boss

    The Lady Is the Boss

  • House of Traps

    House of Traps

  • The Plot

    The Plot

  • Pursuit of a Killer

    Pursuit of a Killer

  • Satanic Crystals

    Satanic Crystals

  • Shaolin Rescuers

    Shaolin Rescuers

  • The Spirit of the Sword

    The Spirit of the Sword

  • The Brave Archer 2

    The Brave Archer 2

  • Ninja in the Killing Field

    Ninja in the Killing Field

  • Black Lizard

    Black Lizard

  • The Magnificent Ruffians

    The Magnificent Ruffians

  • What Price Honesty?

    What Price Honesty?

  • Heaven and Hell

    Heaven and Hell

  • The Rebel Intruders

    The Rebel Intruders

  • Disciples of the 36th Chamber

    Disciples of the 36th Chamber

  • Terminal Angels

    Terminal Angels

  • Ninja: American Warrior

    Ninja: American Warrior

  • Empire of Spiritual Ninja

    Empire of Spiritual Ninja

  • The Daredevils

    The Daredevils

  • Mission War Flames

    Mission War Flames

  • The Vampire Is Alive

    The Vampire Is Alive

  • Ninja Fantasy

    Ninja Fantasy

  • The Vampire Raiders

    The Vampire Raiders

  • Ninja and the Warriors of Fire

    Ninja and the Warriors of Fire

  • Five Heroes from Shaolin

    Five Heroes from Shaolin

  • The Spy Inferno

    The Spy Inferno

  • Little Dragon Maiden

    Little Dragon Maiden

  • Devil's Dynamite

    Devil's Dynamite

  • Ninja, Demon's Massacre

    Ninja, Demon's Massacre

  • Instant Rage

    Instant Rage

  • Treasure Hunter

    Treasure Hunter

  • Fatal Command

    Fatal Command