Born Ha Lingchun on July 26, 1957, Yuen Biao is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and stuntman renowned for his extraordinary acrobatic skills and prolific career in action cinema. As one of the celebrated Seven Little Fortunes from the China Drama Academy at the Peking Opera School, he trained alongside his "brothers" Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan, forming the foundation of a legendary partnership that would define Hong Kong action films for decades. Throughout the 1980s, Yuen Biao was a key member of the "Three Dragons" alongside Chan and Hung, a trio whose collaborative works became iconic in the genre. With over 130 film credits and appearances in eight television series for the Hong Kong channel TVB, Yuen Biao has left an indelible mark on the industry as an actor, stuntman, and action choreographer.

Yuen Biao’s early training at the Peking Opera School was rigorous, focusing on martial arts, acrobatics, and performance, skills that would later set him apart in the film world. He began his career as a stuntman and extra, often working behind the scenes on films featuring his more famous peers. His breakthrough came when he joined the burgeoning Hong Kong action scene, quickly earning a reputation for his incredible agility and willingness to perform dangerous stunts. This led to significant roles in the late 1970s and early 1980s, where he showcased his talent in films like The Prodigal Son and Knockabout, the latter of which highlighted his comedic timing and martial arts prowess alongside Sammo Hung.

The 1980s marked Yuen Biao’s peak, as he became a household name through his collaborations with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. The trio starred together in six films, including the classic Wheels on Meals, Dragons Forever, and Project A, where Yuen Biao’s acrobatic combat and stunt work complemented Chan’s daredevil antics and Hung’s comedic strength. His solo starring roles, such as in The Iceman Cometh and Righting Wrongs, further demonstrated his range, blending intricate fight choreography with dramatic storytelling. Yuen Biao also worked as an action choreographer on numerous projects, contributing to the high-energy style that defined Hong Kong cinema’s golden age.

In addition to his film work, Yuen Biao appeared in several TVB television series, including The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes, where he brought his martial arts expertise to the small screen. As the industry evolved, he continued to act in the 1990s and 2000s, taking on roles in films like Once Upon a Time in China and America and The Twins Effect. In recent years, Yuen Biao has remained active, making cameo appearances in modern productions and participating in nostalgic reunions with his former classmates. His legacy as a master of acrobatic martial arts and a foundational figure in Hong Kong action cinema endures, influencing a new generation of performers and filmmakers worldwide.