Tiger Chen Hu
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1975-03-03
    • Born Place: Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
  • Also Known As:

    Tiger Chen, Chen Hu, Tiger Chen Hu, Tiger Hu Chen

Tiger Chen Hu

Tiger Chen Hu (born March 3, 1975) is a renowned Chinese martial artist, stuntman, and actor. He is a protégé of the legendary martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-Ping and is well-known for his close friendship and working relationship with Keanu Reeves, having served as his martial arts teacher and trainer for the Matrix films.Born in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Chen began his martial arts training at a young age, enrolling in the Sichuan Wushu Team by the age of 18. He excelled in martial arts, winning the National Youth Martial Arts Competition in China. In 1996, he moved to the United States to further pursue his passion, though he faced initial struggles, sometimes having to work odd jobs like washing dishes to make ends meet.His film career began in 1998 when he joined Yuen Woo-Ping's fight choreography team as an assistant for The Matrix. This marked the beginning of his impactful contributions to Hollywood action cinema. He went on to work as a choreographer for films like Charlie's Angels (2000), Once in the Life (2000), and Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003). He also had minor roles in films such as The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and House of Fury (2005).Tiger Chen gained significant recognition for his starring role in the 2013 martial arts film Man of Tai Chi, which was directed by Keanu Reeves in his directorial debut. The film was largely inspired by Chen's own life and experiences, showcasing his impressive Tai Chi skills and acting prowess. His other acting credits include Kung Fu Man (2012), Triple Threat (2019), Paskal (2018), and appearances in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021). Throughout his career, Tiger Chen has been a crucial force behind some of the most iconic action sequences in modern cinema, blending his traditional martial arts background with innovative choreography.

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