Chen Zhen (fictional Character)

Chen Zhen (fictional Character)

Chen Zhen (traditional Chinese: 陳真; simplified Chinese: 陈真; Mandarin Pinyin: Chén Zhēn; Jyutping: Can4 Zan1) is a fictional Chinese martial artist and hero created by Hong Kong writer Ni Kuang. The character first appeared in the 1972 film Fist of Fury and was portrayed by Bruce Lee.

Since 1972, Chen Zhen has become the subject of numerous films and television series, including remakes and adaptations of Fist of Fury. Many notable martial arts film actors have portrayed Chen Zhen on screen after Bruce Lee, including Jet Li and Donnie Yen. Chen Zhen's story varies in the different remakes and adaptations, but almost each ultimately leads to his final quest to avenge Huo Yuanjia, and has an ending similar to the original Fist of Fury.

The character of Chen Zhen is believed to be based on Liu Zhensheng (劉振聲), a real student of Huo Yuanjia.