Biography

Younger brother of one of Chen Kuan-Tai -- he toiled in the background, until he carved out a niche' for himself in the film business. If you've seen him in Monkey Kung Fu (his best film), then, you've witnessed a master craftsman at work. His display of kung-fu had us viewing another take on the incredible Monkey-style, which he and his brother studied in real life. While that film was his claim-to-fame, he is (also) a proficient Choreographer, lending his hand to a string of very good films.

In Ninja Wolves, he kept the pace going through his acting, as well as his brand of choreography. Though, not as well known as most choreographers during Hong Kong's heyday, he still managed to make a name for himself behind the camera (as well as in from of it). Films like The 8 Escorts, Lost Secrets Of Kung Fu, and Hero Of Shanghai, gave him a chance to show his skills as a choreographer, while helping others look better on screen. 

He seemed to forego his own career as an actor, for work behind the camera, giving him a chance to share the spotlight, with his famous brother. Having worked on some of his brother's films such as Iron Monkey and Big Boss Of Shanghai, he was essential in helping his brother with his film career (after Chen's big argument with Liu Chia-Liang and his brief split, from Shaw studios). At Shaw Brothers they had their own choreographers, who made names for themselves, having worked on countless films. While, it seemed impossible for him to make a name for himself there, he would (eventually) find himself, in constant demand. So, when his brother started his work outside Shaw studios (in order to branch out) this was an excellent time for him to show what he could do (as a Choreographer). He would (later) worked on the film Hero Tattooed With 9 Dragons - again, working closely with his brother.