Who is Donnie Yen?
Donnie Yen reinvented modern Hong Kong action as Ip Man and later crossed into Hollywood franchises. He is Hong Kong’s premier martial-arts export.
Celluloid Star Index: 71.1/100 across 20 scored titles — highest-rated: John Wick: Chapter 4 (83%). Popularity and People’s Choice votes are not part of this score.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Hong Kong Film Awards wins
- Ip Man franchise global phenomenon
- Hollywood franchise credits (Star Wars, John Wick orbit)
Most searched questions about Donnie Yen
Direct answers to the questions people search most about Donnie Yen — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
Is Donnie Yen directing the John Wick spinoff Caine?
Donnie Yen is an actor associated with Hong Kong cinema and global streaming audiences. Donnie Yen reinvented modern Hong Kong action as Ip Man and later crossed into Hollywood franchises. He is Hong Kong’s premier martial-arts export. Explore credits on the star profile.
When does the Caine movie come out?
Donnie Yen is an actor associated with Hong Kong cinema and global streaming audiences. Donnie Yen reinvented modern Hong Kong action as Ip Man and later crossed into Hollywood franchises. He is Hong Kong’s premier martial-arts export. Explore credits on the star profile.
Is Keanu Reeves in Donnie Yen’s Caine spinoff?
Donnie Yen is an actor associated with Hong Kong cinema and global streaming audiences. Donnie Yen reinvented modern Hong Kong action as Ip Man and later crossed into Hollywood franchises. He is Hong Kong’s premier martial-arts export. Explore credits on the star profile.
Will there be an Ip Man 5?
Donnie Yen is an actor associated with Hong Kong cinema and global streaming audiences. Donnie Yen reinvented modern Hong Kong action as Ip Man and later crossed into Hollywood franchises. He is Hong Kong’s premier martial-arts export. Explore credits on the star profile.
How old is Donnie Yen?
Donnie Yen was born on 1963-07-27. In 2026 that places Donnie at about 62–63 years old. Birthplace on record: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
How tall is Donnie Yen?
Published height listings for Donnie Yen vary by outlet and are usually approximate. Red-carpet footwear and camera framing change perceived height, so treat round numbers as unofficial.
Is Donnie Yen married?
Donnie Yen's relationship status is frequently speculated about online. Celluloid only reports what is publicly confirmed by the artist or reliable primary outlets — treat unverified dating rumours cautiously.
What is Donnie Yen’s net worth in 2026?
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Is Donnie Yen a real martial artist?
Donnie Yen is an actor associated with Hong Kong cinema and global streaming audiences. Donnie Yen reinvented modern Hong Kong action as Ip Man and later crossed into Hollywood franchises. He is Hong Kong’s premier martial-arts export. Explore credits on the star profile.
What is Donnie Yen’s most famous movie?
Donnie Yen's breakthrough work established a major screen profile in Hong Kong and international markets. See the Celluloid star profile for the current top credits and People’s Choice context.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Star Index
- 71.1/100
- Quality, depth, 70+ consistency
- Career average
- 67%
- 20 scored titles
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
- China 11
- Hong Kong 4
- United States 2
- Canada 1
- Germany 1
- United States of America 1
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Donnie Yen titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wick: Chapter 4 | 2023 | Caine | — | $447M |
| xXx: Return of Xander Cage | 2017 | Xiang | — | $346M |
| Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | 2016 | Chirrut Imwe | — | $1.1B |
| Sakra | 2023 | Qiao Feng / Xiao Feng | — | $160K |
| Mulan | 2020 | Commander Tung | — | $70M |
| Hero | 2002 | Sky | Berlin International Film Festival | $177M |
| Blade II | 2002 | Snowman | — | $155M |
| Big Brother | 2018 | Henry Chen Xia | — | — |
| The Prosecutor | 2024 | Fok Chi Ho | — | $128M |
| SPL: Kill Zone | 2005 | Inspector Ma Kwun | — | — |
| Shanghai Knights | 2003 | Wu Chow | — | $88M |
| The Monkey King | 2014 | Sun Wukong / Monkey King | — | $182M |