Before that, Yuan appeared in the film The Accountant (directed by Gavin O'Connor), with Ben Affleck, J. K. Simmons and Anna Kendrick, playing a reluctant Silat master.
Yuan also joined Francesca Eastwood and Annie Q. in Cardinal X, produced by Richard Bosner (Fruitvale Station) and Cassian Elwes in a semi-autobiographical film from first time director Angie Wang based on a college freshman in the 1980s who becomes an expert manufacturer and dealer of ecstasy.
In the past, Yuan was cast in a leading role on HBO pilot All Signs of Death opposite Ben Whishaw, directed by Alan Ball (True Blood).
Yuan also had memorable turns on other hit series Prison Break, CSI: NY, 24, Burn Notice, NCIS: Los Angeles, Pushing Daisies, and Entourage.
Yuan designed the fight sequences as well as going behind camera as Action Director for Steve Chasman/ Jason Statham's "Wild Card" scripted by William Goldman and directed by Simon West.