James Tien-chun (Chinese: 田俊; born 28 May 1942) is a Hong Kong actor from Guangdong, China. He appeared in almost 70 films, primarily in Hong Kong action cinema, including roles in the films of martial arts stars including Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. He often played villains or supporting roles. He retired from the Hong Kong film industry in 1996.
Known For
Fist of Fury
(1972)
Fan Chun-hsia
The Big Boss
(1971)
Hsiu Chien
My Lucky Stars
(1985)
Prison Warden
Winners & Sinners
(1983)
Chan Chiu
Fearless Hyena
(1979)
Chen Peng-fei
Game of Death
(1978)
Charlie Wang
Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars
(1985)
Boss Lau Yan Foo
Bruce Lee: The Legend
(1984)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dragons Forever
(1988)
Boss Feng
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
(2000)
(archive footage)
Spiritual Kung Fu
(1978)
Lu Qing
Eastern Condors
(1987)
Angry Customer
The Millionaires' Express
(1986)
Shi Yu
Fearless Hyena 2
(1983)
Ching Tsun-nam
Yes, Madam!
(1985)
Henry Tin Wai Keung
Hand of Death
(1976)
Commander Shih
Full Filmography
Acting
That Fiery Girl
(1968)
A Pearl in Command
(1969)
Escort fighter
Dark Rendezvous
(1969)
Thug
A Taste of Cold Steel
(1970)
Taoist Sikong
The Eagle's Claw
(1970)
Security guard
The Iron Buddha
(1970)
Bandit
Brothers Five
(1970)
Bandit
The Big Boss
(1971)
Hsiu Chien
The Invincible Eight
(1971)
Lei Kuei
The Blade Spares None
(1971)
Chen Jo Yu
The Crimson Charm
(1971)
Red-gowned Chief Au-Yang Kwun
Vengeance of a Snow Girl
(1971)
Prince's son/Palace Guard of Armour
The Eunuch
(1971)
Gui's men
The Chase
(1971)
Shih Hai-lung
Fist of Fury
(1972)
Fan Chun-hsia
None But the Brave
(1973)
Chinese revolutionary
Thunderbolt
(1973)
Chen Ying Chieh
The Tattooed Dragon
(1973)
Jun Lee Kwan
A Man Called Tiger
(1973)
Liu Han Ming
Seaman No. 7
(1973)
Golden Hair (Boss)
The Shaolin Boxer
(1974)
Lin Chi-Gang
Naughty! Naughty!
(1974)
Boss Feng's thug
The Dragon Tamers
(1975)
Nan Kung
The Last Message
(1975)
traffic policeman
The Bedevilled
(1975)
Tseng Chia Chu
The Seven Coffins
(1975)
My Wacky, Wacky World
(1975)
Fake villager
Hand of Death
(1976)
Commander Shih
Shaolin Iron Finger
(1977)
The Shaolin Plot
(1977)
Little Tiger
The Iron-Fisted Monk
(1977)
Shaolin Instructor
Magnificent Bodyguards
(1978)
Tsang
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
(1978)
Master Mao
Naked Comes the Huntress
(1978)
Tu
Spiritual Kung Fu
(1978)
Lu Qing
Immortal Warriors
(1978)
Game of Death
(1978)
Charlie Wang
Dragon Fist
(1979)
Fang Kang
Fearless Hyena
(1979)
Chen Peng-fei
The Bone Crushing Kid
(1979)
Chu Liu Hsiang and Hu Tieh Hua
(1980)
Lost Souls
(1980)
The Prodigal Son
(1981)
Broken Right Arm Fighter
Carry on Pickpocket
(1982)
Sgt Wu's Superior
Winners & Sinners
(1983)
Chan Chiu
Fearless Hyena 2
(1983)
Ching Tsun-nam
Pom Pom
(1984)
Inspector Tien
The Owl vs Bombo
(1984)
Au Gung / Au Gan
The Return of Pom Pom
(1984)
Insp. Tien
Bruce Lee: The Legend
(1984)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
My Lucky Stars
(1985)
Prison Warden
Heart of Dragon
(1985)
Mr. Kim Tin Chun
Yes, Madam!
(1985)
Henry Tin Wai Keung
Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars
(1985)
Boss Lau Yan Foo
The Millionaires' Express
(1986)
Shi Yu
Righting Wrongs
(1986)
Johnny Kwong / Chou Ting-kuang
Rosa
(1986)
Wang Ping Tang
Lucky Stars Go Places
(1986)
Police Special Force Commander
Mr. Vampire II
(1986)
Officer Tien
Eastern Condors
(1987)
Angry Customer
Last Eunuch In China
(1987)
General Lei
My Cousin, the Ghost
(1987)
Restaurant manager
Dragons Forever
(1988)
Boss Feng
Hero of Tomorrow
(1988)
Spooky, Spooky
(1988)
Villager (opening scene)
Burning Sensation
(1989)
Fire Dept Commander
The Blonde Fury
(1989)
Pantyhose Hero
(1990)
Tsen
The Nocturnal Demon
(1990)
Lee Rock
(1991)
Silverfish
Money Maker
(1991)
Lacha
Daddy, Father and Papa
(1991)
Brother Ho
The Gambling Ghost
(1991)
Foster
Lee Rock II
(1991)
The Inspector Wears Skirts IV
(1992)
Blade of Fury
(1993)
Bandit Leader
Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
(2000)
Charlie Wang
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
(2000)
(archive footage)
Game of Death Redux
(2019)
Mr. Tien, the Second Fighter
The Final Game of Death
(2023)
Tien Da (Archival footage)
Directing