Acting
Sun Chien
- Born
- Jan 1, 1955 · Age 71
- Place of birth
- Taiwan
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 56
- TV credits
- 1
- Directing credits
- 1
Also known as (6)
- Sun Jian
- Sun Kin
- Suen Jian-Yuan
- Suen Gin
- Chien Sun
- Kin Suen
Biography
Born January 26, 1955 in Taiwan under the name Suen Jian-yuan, Sun Chien (Chinese: 孫建) lost both parents while young and was brought up by his two sisters. In 1976, director Chang Cheh was recruiting new stars in Taiwan for the movie Chinatown Kid. Tae kwon do veteran Sun was selected among many competitors and was given the supporting role in the movie. Sun since developed his career in Hong Kong (notably as one of the 5 Venoms) and signed as a contract actor with Shaw Brothers for eight years. Being one of "Chang's Cohorts," he often starred in the director's action and martial arts movies.…
