Unicorn Chan
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Unicorn Chan aka Little Unicorn (1946–1987) was a Hong Kong
actor
and one of Bruce Lee
's best friends since childhood. He acted in many films during childhood including The Birth of Mankind (1946) in which Bruce Lee starred.
After Lee left for the States
, Chan acted in Hong Kong films
in supporting and minor roles. After Lee returned to Hong Kong, Chan was cast in Fist of Fury
(1972) and Way of the Dragon
(1972).
Unicorn Chan died in Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia on 31 March 1987 from a car accident.
He was portrayed by Jin Auyeung in Bruce Lee, My Brother
(2010) which is based on Bruce Lee's early life
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and one of Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement...
's best friends since childhood. He acted in many films during childhood including The Birth of Mankind (1946) in which Bruce Lee starred.
After Lee left for the States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Chan acted in Hong Kong films
Cinema of Hong Kong
The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan...
in supporting and minor roles. After Lee returned to Hong Kong, Chan was cast in Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury, formerly known as The Chinese Connection and The Iron Hand in the United States, is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei. It starred Bruce Lee in his second major film after The Big Boss...
(1972) and Way of the Dragon
Way of the Dragon
The Way of the Dragon is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced, directed by and starring Bruce Lee.- Plot :Tang Lung is sent from Hong Kong to Rome to help his friend's niece Chen Ching Hua, and family friends, whose restaurant is being targeted by the local Mafia, which has been...
(1972).
Unicorn Chan died in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia on 31 March 1987 from a car accident.
He was portrayed by Jin Auyeung in Bruce Lee, My Brother
Bruce Lee, My Brother
Bruce Lee, My Brother is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts drama film based on the life of Bruce Lee in his teenage years to part of his adult years. Directed by Raymond Yip and Manfred Wong, film stars Aarif Lee as Lee and Tony Leung Ka-fai and Christy Chung as his parents...
(2010) which is based on Bruce Lee's early life
Filmography
- Fury of the Heaven (1986)
- Shaolin Drunken Fighter (1983)
- The Fairy, the Ghost and Ah Chung (1979)
- Bloody Hero (1977)
- Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers (1977)
- The Unicorn Palm (1973)
- Ambush (1973)
- Way of the DragonWay of the DragonThe Way of the Dragon is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced, directed by and starring Bruce Lee.- Plot :Tang Lung is sent from Hong Kong to Rome to help his friend's niece Chen Ching Hua, and family friends, whose restaurant is being targeted by the local Mafia, which has been...
(1972) - Black TavernBlack TavernBlack Tavern is an historic tavern on Dudley Center Road in Dudley, Massachusetts.The tavern was built in 1803 and added to the National Historic Register in 1985.-External links:*...
(1972) - The Fugitive (1972)
- Love and Blood (1972)
- Finger of Doom (1972)
- Fist of FuryFist of FuryFist of Fury, formerly known as The Chinese Connection and The Iron Hand in the United States, is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei. It starred Bruce Lee in his second major film after The Big Boss...
(1972) - The Devil's MirrorThe Devil's MirrorThe Devil's Mirror is a 1972 Hong Kong film by the Shaw Brothers studio and the debut film of Sun Chung.. A kung fu film with some elements of horror, the film is based around a "Devil Girl", a witch who is intent on playing one clan off against another to get her hands on two mirrors which have...
(1972) - Duel for Gold (1971)
- Forbidden Killing (1970)
- Brothers FiveBrothers FiveBrothers Five is a 1970 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Lo Wei and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. Cheng Pei-pei plays the role of Yen Lai, a woman who must reunite the Kao brothers to rid the Teng Lung Manor of killers whilst avenging the murder of their father.-Cast:*Cheng Pei-pei as Miss...
(1970) - The Eagle's Claw (1970)
- A Big Mess (1969)
- Tiger's Courage (1969)
- Two Sisters Who Steal (1969)
- Shaolin Drunk Fighter (1969)
- That Fiery Girl (1968)
- Killer DartsKiller DartsKiller Darts is a 1968 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and starring Yueh Hua and Chin Ping.- Plot :Liu Wen-lung's home is attacked by bandits led by Chou Chao. Liu's wife was killed, but his son Yu-long was saved by a faithful servant by hiding in a well. While tracking...
(1968) - North meets South (1964)
- The Birth of Mankind (1946)