Russell Yuen
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Toronto/Montreal-based Russell Yuen is one of Canada's busiest character actors. Like most actors Yuen spent his early career doing an assortment of jobs to make ends meet while he became established. Unlike most actors it wasn't waiting tables or serving drinks. A dedicated athlete, Yuen spent his time as a white water rescuer and rafting guide in Northern Quebec, ran a Nautilus facility and worked as a fitness trainer. Yuen is also an enthusiastic scuba diver, a mountain and ice-climber, an in-line skater, a mountain biker and a fencer. A former martial artist in Shaolin, Yuen used his stunt skills to move from bit parts, playing Asian gangsters and fighters, into meatier roles. His breakout opportunity came with The Red Violin and more feature film parts quickly followed for this versatile young actor whose skills range from action, to drama, to broad comedy. Other screen performances include Bulletproof Monk directed by John Woo, Owning Mahoney and Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity. He has appeared in Billy Ray's Shattered Glass, David Weaver's Indie feature Century Hotel; Between the Moon and Montevideo; Phillip Noyce's The Bone Collector, opposite Denzel Washington; David Mamet's The Heist; Ron Underwood's Pluto Nash, opposite Eddie Murphy, and Stephan Elliot's Eye Of The Beholder. Well known to Quebec audiences for his film work Yuen starred in the Quebec feature film Ballade des Dangereux, directed by Louis Saia. Yuen has an extensive list of television credits on both English and French projects and series. He was most recently featured on the popular French series Jack Carter, in the recurring role of impotent mobster "Wong Phat". He has a recurring role in Diva and other recent television credits include principal roles in: Relic Hunter; The Associates; A Touch of Hope; and The Adventures of Jules Verne. Television credits also include multiple appearances in Kung Fu:The Legend Continues, and roles in Urban Angel, Counterstrike, John Woo's Once A Thief, and PSI Factor. Fluently bilingual (French/English) Yuen maintains homes in both Toronto and Montreal. A fourth-generation Canadian, born and raised in the Montreal suburbs of St. Laurent and Pierrefond, with deep connections to Vancouver (all of his extended family live there still), Yuen was guided by his parents to become a doctor. However, his studies came to an abrupt halt when a chance Drama elective turned into a full-time pursuit. After studying Theatre at Concordia University, in the honors program, he quickly moved into film and television where he has found continuing success. IMDb Mini Biography
Known for
Credits
Arrival (2016)
as Chinese Scientist
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
as Hideki, Japanese Astronaut
The Bone Collector (1999)
as Forensics Worker
The Apprentice (2024)
as Creditor
Thanksgiving (2023)
as Detective Peter Chu
Hunting Grounds (2025)
as Harold
Bulletproof Monk (2003)
as Brother Tenzin
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3 (2022)
as Cheer Announcer #1
Wild West Christmas (2025)
as Mayor Jones
Shattered Glass (2003)
as Emmit Rich
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
as Oliver
A Family Man (2016)
as Recruiter #1
The Human Stain (2003)
as Chinese Waiter
Crisis (2021)
as FDA Group Member
Death at the Dinner Party (2026)
as Sheriff Phil Marsh
Eye of the Beholder (1999)
as Federal Agent #1
WarGames: The Dead Code (2008)
as David Chen (Tech)
Owning Mahowny (2003)
as Auditor
The Red Violin (1998)
as Older Ming (Montréal)
The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice (2010)
as Mr. Wan
Airspeed (1998)
as Mark
Hollow Point (1996)
as Chinese Bodyguard
True Justice: Eye For An Eye (2026)
as Principal Adams
A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007)
as Police Officer Wong
Look Again (2011)
as CSI Official
Scanners II: The New Order (1991)
as Convenience Store Thug
The Secret (2007)
as ICU Doctor #2
The Unrestricted War (2025)
as Director Han
Happy Slapping (2013)
as Tiki's Father
A Very Merry Mix-Up (2013)
as Dr. Stark
Slow Burn (2005)
as Chinese Cop
Rich Kid (2025)
as Wayne Young
Left Behind: World at War (2005)
as Chinese Officer
Midnight Sun (2014)
as Asian Doctor
Corner Gas: The Movie (2014)
as Won Hu
Mindfield (1989)
as Dr. Tom Luk
When Angels Come to Town (2004)
as Town Resident #1
Race Against Time (2000)
as Runner
Possible Worlds (2000)
as Police Officer
Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity (2002)
as Alvin Ng
Someone Is Watching (2000)
as Officer Qwan
The Bait (2010)
as Chang
China's Sexual Revolution (2008)
as Self - Dr. Ma (voice)
Elvis Gratton 3 : Le retour d'Elvis Wong (2004)
as RCMP
Hawk's Vengeance (1996)
as Yoon
A Life Interrupted (2007)
as George Li
The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story (2025)
as Det. Mitchell
Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534 (2001)
as Roger Lee
Nicky Deuce (2013)
as Oscar the Undertaker
Dangerous People (2002)
as Luck Foo
The Witness Files (1999)
Actor
Brace for Impact (2016)
as Group Leader
The Lost World (1998)
as Azbek
A Touch of Hope (1999)
as Jon Tan
Snowboard Academy (1997)
as Sonjai
Code Name: Jaguar (1999)
as Cop #2
The Tracker (2001)
as Bodyguard Yan
Blind Terror (2001)
as Security Guard
Home Team (1999)
as Referee - Game #3
A Tail of Love (2022)
as Dale
Guilty Hearts (2002)
as Cliff
Lazyboy (2012)
as Homme qui pleure
'Til Lies Do Us Part (2007)
as Dr. Kim
Lies and Deception (2005)
as Medical Examiner
Dead End (1998)
Actor
The Hustle (2000)
as Gordon Chan
Taken Too Far (2017)
as Detective Nada
Psychopath (1998)
as Dr. Yoshida
Pressure Point (2001)
as Sam Lee
Deception (2003)
as Director
Open Heart (2004)
as Peter Lee
Conundrum (1996)
as Dennis Kye
Claws of the Red Dragon (2019)
as David Liu
Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies (2020)
as Principal Crawford
The Piano Killer (2025)
Actor
A Cargo to Africa (2009)
Actor
Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons (2022)
as D.A Lincoln
The Time is Right (2023)
as Mr. Chen
My First Wedding (2006)
as Nocny urzędnik
With Friends Like These... (1991)
as Creature
Dancing Through the Shadow (2021)
as Baba
The Galactic Ghoul (2026)
Actor
Between the Moon and Montevideo (2000)
as Tony-Lee
The Legacy of Cloudy Falls (2024)
as Alan