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Yu Jim-Yuen

Bio: Yu Jim-Yuen (September 5, 1905 – September 8, 1997) (Chinese: 于占元; pinyin: Yú Zhānyuán; Jyutping: jyu1 zim1 jyun4) was a Chinese martial artist, actor, teacher and the master of the China Drama Academy, one of the main Peking Opera Schools in Hong Kong, from which Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah, and Corey Yuen received their training. Yuen Woo-ping attended the school for one year as a day student as well
Born: Tue, Sep 05 1905
Birthplace: Beijing, China

Death: Mon, Sep 08 1997
Yu Jim-Yuen is 92 years old
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Poster of Jackie Chan: My Story
Jackie Chan: My Story
Yu Jim-Yuen would have been no older than
92 in Jackie Chan: My Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 17 1998
Poster of The Old Master
The Old Master
Yu Jim-Yuen was
74 in The Old Master
as 'The Old Master'.
Thu, Oct 11 1979
Poster of The Rainbow Pass
The Rainbow Pass
Yu Jim-Yuen was
58 in The Rainbow Pass
Fri, Jan 10 1964

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