Corey Yuen
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Corey Yuen Kwai (Chinese: 元奎; pinyin: Yuán Kuí; Cantonese Yale: Yuen4 Kwai1; born 15 February 1951) is a Hong Kong film director, film producer, action choreographer,[1] and former actor.
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元奎 | |||||||
| Born | (1951-02-15) 15 February 1951 (age 73) | ||||||
| Other names | Corey Yuen Yuen Kwai | ||||||
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, action choreographer | ||||||
| Years active | 1971–present | ||||||
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| Chinese | 元奎 | ||||||
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Yuen was a member of the Peking Opera Schools and one of the Seven Little Fortunes. As an action director, Yuen gained fame in American cinema beginning with 1998 film Lethal Weapon 4, followed by the 2000 blockbuster X-Men and six of Jet Li's American works: Romeo Must Die, Kiss of the Dragon, The One, Cradle 2 the Grave, War, and The Expendables.