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James Tien (born 28 May 1942) is a Hong Kong retired actor. 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.
James Tien. Actor: The Big Boss. James Tien was born in Hong Kong, China. He is known for The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972) and Righting Wrongs (1986).
- Hong Kong, China
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Apr 24, 2021 · Bruce Lee had to beat out James Tien for the lead role in The Big Boss. Released in 1971, the Hong Kong film was Lee’s first kung fu movie. The huge box office hit was largely responsible for Lee’s transformation into a martial arts superstar.
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Oct 27, 2020 · James Tien, who had recently switched from Shaw Brothers to Golden Harvest, had already been earmarked as a future star and the lead actor for The Big Boss. At this time, Lee was still in...
- Douglas Parkes
James Tien (born 28 May 1942) is a Hong Kong retired actor. 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.
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.
James Tien-chun 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.
