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
Thanksgiving (2023)
as Detective Peter Chu
The Apprentice (2024)
as Creditor
The Bone Collector (1999)
as Forensics Worker
Eye of the Beholder (1999)
as Federal Agent #1
Hunting Grounds (2025)
as Harold
Bulletproof Monk (2003)
as Brother Tenzin
A Family Man (2016)
as Recruiter #1
Shattered Glass (2003)
as Emmit Rich
The Red Violin (1998)
as Older Ming (Montréal)
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3 (2022)
as Cheer Announcer #1
Owning Mahowny (2003)
as Auditor
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
as Oliver
The Human Stain (2003)
as Chinese Waiter
Crisis (2021)
as FDA Group Member
True Justice: Eye For An Eye (2026)
as Principal Adams
The Secret (2007)
as ICU Doctor #2
The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice (2010)
as Mr. Wan
Wild West Christmas (2025)
as Mayor Jones
WarGames: The Dead Code (2008)
as David Chen (Tech)
Midnight Sun (2014)
as Asian Doctor
A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007)
as Police Officer Wong
Look Again (2011)
as CSI Official
Mindfield (1989)
as Dr. Tom Luk
Hollow Point (1996)
as Chinese Bodyguard
The Hustle (2000)
as Gordon Chan
The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story (2025)
as Det. Mitchell
Guilty Hearts (2002)
as Cliff
A Very Merry Mix-Up (2013)
as Dr. Stark
Nicky Deuce (2013)
as Oscar the Undertaker
The Tracker (2001)
as Bodyguard Yan
Scanners II: The New Order (1991)
as Convenience Store Thug
Home Team (1999)
as Referee - Game #3
Possible Worlds (2000)
as Police Officer
The Unrestricted War (2025)
as Director Han
Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons (2022)
as D.A Lincoln
A Life Interrupted (2007)
as George Li
A Tail of Love (2022)
as Dale
Blind Terror (2001)
as Security Guard
Left Behind: World at War (2005)
as Chinese Officer
Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies (2020)
as Principal Crawford
Taken Too Far (2017)
as Detective Nada
The Lost World (1998)
as Azbek
Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534 (2001)
as Roger Lee
Conundrum (1996)
as Dennis Kye
'Til Lies Do Us Part (2007)
as Dr. Kim
Airspeed (1998)
as Mark
Lies and Deception (2005)
as Medical Examiner
Corner Gas: The Movie (2014)
as Won Hu
Deception (2003)
as Director
My First Wedding (2006)
as Nocny urzędnik
Brace for Impact (2016)
as Group Leader
Open Heart (2004)
as Peter Lee
A Touch of Hope (1999)
as Jon Tan
The Bait (2010)
as Chang
Death at the Dinner Party (2026)
as Sheriff Phil Marsh
When Angels Come to Town (2004)
as Town Resident #1
Code Name: Jaguar (1999)
as Cop #2
Lazyboy (2012)
as Homme qui pleure
Hawk's Vengeance (1996)
as Yoon
Pressure Point (2001)
as Sam Lee
Dead End (1998)
Actor
Race Against Time (2000)
as Runner
Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity (2002)
as Alvin Ng
Happy Slapping (2013)
as Tiki's Father
Snowboard Academy (1997)
as Sonjai
Psychopath (1998)
as Dr. Yoshida
A Cargo to Africa (2009)
Actor
Someone Is Watching (2000)
as Officer Qwan
The Witness Files (1999)
Actor
Dangerous People (2002)
as Luck Foo
Claws of the Red Dragon (2019)
as David Liu
Dancing Through the Shadow (2021)
as Baba
Elvis Gratton 3 : Le retour d'Elvis Wong (2004)
as RCMP
The Legacy of Cloudy Falls (2024)
as Alan
The Piano Killer (2025)
Actor
Rich Kid (2025)
as Wayne Young
With Friends Like These... (1991)
as Creature
Between the Moon and Montevideo (2000)
as Tony-Lee
The Galactic Ghoul (2026)
Actor
China's Sexual Revolution (2008)
as Self - Dr. Ma (voice)
The Time is Right (2023)
as Mr. Chen