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.
Movie | The Plot | Chan Nam | 1991-05-11 |
Movie | Angry Ranger | Big Circle Han | 1991-09-14 |
Movie | Satanic Crystals | 1989-01-01 | |
Movie | Treasure Hunter | 1988-01-01 | |
Movie | The Vampire Raiders | 1988-01-01 | |
Movie | Operation Foxhunt | 1988-01-01 | |
Movie | Fatal Command | 1988-01-07 | |
Movie | Ninja, Demon's Massacre | 1988-10-04 | |
Movie | The Spy Inferno | 1988-06-22 | |
Movie | Crocodile Fury | 1988-01-30 | |
Movie | Ninja Death Squad | 1987-01-01 | |
Movie | Empire of Spiritual Ninja | 1987-01-01 | |
Movie | Terminal Angels | 1987-01-01 | |
Movie | Devil's Dynamite | 1987-09-14 | |
Movie | The Vampire Is Alive | Three Killed Warriors | 1987-01-01 |
Movie | Ninja: American Warrior | 1987-08-01 | |
Movie | Ninja Fantasy | 1986-01-01 | |
Movie | Disciples of the 36th Chamber | Governor's Man | 1985-05-17 |
Movie | Pursuit of a Killer | Lei Kung | 1985-09-20 |
Movie | Secret Service of the Imperial Court | Li Yi | 1984-10-19 |
Movie | Ninja in the Killing Field | 1984-01-01 | |
Movie | The Lady Assassin | Kam Fung Chi | 1983-01-15 |
Movie | The Lady Is the Boss | Ah Chang | 1983-03-31 |
Movie | Bastard Swordsman | Xie Ping | 1983-09-14 |
Movie | Little Dragon Maiden | Chief Qiu | 1983-12-02 |
Movie | Clan Feuds | Little Prince | 1982-02-19 |
Movie | The Spirit of the Sword | Bai Zhong | 1982-05-18 |
Movie | House of Traps | Yan Chun Min | 1982-01-09 |
Movie | Human Lanterns | Sgt. Poon | 1982-07-14 |
Movie | Ode to Gallantry | Bei Haishi | 1982-12-16 |
Movie | The Duel of the Century | Hua Manlou | 1981-10-22 |
Movie | The Emperor and His Brother | No. 7, Hu Tin Wang | 1981-07-19 |
Movie | Black Lizard | Constable Tieh Fu | 1981-11-26 |
Movie | The Brave Archer 3 | Scholar | 1981-11-12 |
Movie | What Price Honesty? | Luo Zhang | 1981-12-31 |
Movie | Heaven and Hell | Lin Wei Gang | 1980-01-18 |
Movie | The Rebel Intruders | Tang Yu-Tung | 1980-09-10 |
Movie | Two Champions of Shaolin | Chin Ta Lei (Jin Tailai) | 1980-04-12 |
Movie | The Daredevils | Xinzheng | 1979-06-09 |
Movie | The Magnificent Ruffians | Feng Jia Ji | 1979-09-20 |
Movie | Shaolin Rescuers | Zhu Cai | 1979-03-24 |
Movie | Kid with the Golden Arm | Yang Hu Yun / Iron Feet Lad | 1979-11-02 |
Movie | Ten Tigers of Kwangtung | Wang Yin Lin | 1979-12-25 |
Movie | The Five Venoms | Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma | 1978-08-12 |
Movie | The Brave Archer 2 | Luk Koon Ying | 1978-05-13 |
Movie | Invincible Shaolin | Hsu Fong | 1978-11-19 |
Movie | Crippled Avengers | Hu Ah-Kue | 1978-12-21 |
Movie | Chinatown Kid | Yang Jian Wen | 1977-12-02 |