Chen Yanyan

Biography

Chen Yanyan (Chinese: 陳燕燕; Wade–Giles: Ch'en Yen-yen; 12 January 1916 – 7 May 1999), born Chen Jianyan, was a Chinese actress and film producer in the cinema of Republic of China (1912–1949), British Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Known for

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Center Stage

1991 ⭐ 7.3

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Mantis Combat

1978 ⭐ 9.0

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The Thunder Kick

1974 ⭐ 6.6

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The Young Tiger

1973 ⭐ 6.4

Career timeline

1991

Center Stage Notable

Self (uncredited) · 1991

⭐ 7.3

1978

Mantis Combat Notable

1978

⭐ 9.0

1974

The Thunder Kick

Mother Chow · 1974

⭐ 6.6

1973

The Young Tiger

Tiger's mother · 1973

⭐ 6.4

1972

Flower in the Rain

Yuan Ping's mother · 1972

The 14 Amazons

Ken Chin Hua · 1972

⭐ 6.7

The Deadly Knives

Jiao's Mother · 1972

⭐ 5.8

1971

Sons and Daughters Notable

1971

⭐ 9.0

1970

Valley of the Fangs

Sung's Wife · 1970

⭐ 5.9

Heads for Sale

Luo's mother · 1970

⭐ 5.9

1969

The Three Smiles Notable

Lady Hua · 1969

⭐ 7.0

1968

Spring Blossoms Notable

Mrs Chen · 1968

⭐ 8.0

1967

My Dream Boat

Shin's mother · 1967

⭐ 6.6

The One-Armed Swordsman

Master Qi's Wife · 1967

⭐ 6.9

Sing High, Sing Low

1967

1966

The Joy of Spring

Teacher · 1966

The Blue and the Black 2

Mrs. Ji · 1966

⭐ 6.0

The Blue and the Black

Auntie Ji · 1966

⭐ 6.6

1965

The West Chamber Notable

Lady Cui · 1965

⭐ 8.0

The Lotus Lamp Notable

Chiu Erh's Mother · 1965

⭐ 7.3

The Grand Substitution Notable

Ching Ying's wife · 1965

⭐ 7.5

1964

The Crimson Palm Notable

Mrs. Lin · 1964

⭐ 8.0

Lady General Hua Mulan

Mu-Lan's mother · 1964

⭐ 6.1

Between Tears and Smiles

Shian's Mother · 1964

⭐ 6.8

1963

Three Sinners Notable

Old Mrs. Yen · 1963

⭐ 9.0

The Lady and the Thief Notable

Mother Li · 1963

⭐ 7.0

Bitter Sweet Notable

Mother Luo · 1963

⭐ 10.0

1960

Nobody's Child Notable

Adopted mother · 1960

⭐ 7.0

1948

Suspicion

Zhao Lan · 1948

1947

Love Without End

1947

1942

芳华虚度

白萍 · 1942

The Wedding Night Notable

林继芬 · 1942

⭐ 7.0

1941

Home Notable

1941

⭐ 8.0

1940

A Ghost

1940

Legend of Sui Dynasty

李小玉 · 1940

Frequently appears with

Maggie Cheung

Ruan Lingyu

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Cai Chusheng

Ronald Chin Han

Tang Jishan

Carina Lau

Li Lili

Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah

Zhang Damin

Barry Chan

Chan Sing

Chan Lau

Jang Il-Do

Full filmography

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Center Stage

1991 ⭐ 7.3

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Mantis Combat

1978 ⭐ 9.0

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The Thunder Kick

1974 ⭐ 6.6

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The Young Tiger

1973 ⭐ 6.4

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Flower in the Rain

1972

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The 14 Amazons

1972 ⭐ 6.7

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The Deadly Knives

1972 ⭐ 5.8

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The Merry Wife

1972 ⭐ 8.0

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The Young Avenger

1972 ⭐ 6.4

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Sons and Daughters

1971 ⭐ 9.0

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Valley of the Fangs

1970 ⭐ 5.9

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Heads for Sale

1970 ⭐ 5.9

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The Three Smiles

1969 ⭐ 7.0

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Spring Blossoms

1968 ⭐ 8.0

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My Dream Boat

1967 ⭐ 6.6

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The One-Armed Swordsman

1967 ⭐ 6.9

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Sing High, Sing Low

1967

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Four Sisters

1967 ⭐ 9.0

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Too Late for Love

1967 ⭐ 9.0

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The Goddess of Mercy

1967