Kwan Hoi-San
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Herman Kwan Hoi-San (Chinese: 關海山) (October 23, 1925 in Guangzhou, Guangdong — September 11, 2006) was a Hong Kong actor. his English name was Herman Kwan. Kwan started off as a Cantonese opera actor in street theatre before joining New Voice Opera Troupe (新聲劇團). He also started singing for early Hong Kong film soundtracks and moved on to act in films, mostly adaption of opera in Cantonese. He became famous and acted in many lead roles. When Hong Kong films started to move towards Mandarin, Kwan's career faltered and joined TVB and acted in various roles. Directors and filmmakers rediscovered his talent and cast him in many supporting roles in films. In 2001, Kwan suffered apoplexy attack and was left mute and paralysed. He died in 2006.
Known for
Credits
Hard Boiled (1992)
as Mr. Hoi
Project A (1983)
as Captain Chik
Project A - Part II (1987)
as Captain Chik
Hero of Hong Kong 1949 (1994)
Actor
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989)
as Uncle Cheung
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung (1992)
as Mayor
Casino Tycoon (1992)
as Fu Lao Cha
The Banquet (1991)
as Chicken Roll
Perfect Exchange (1993)
as Robinson Shun
All's Well, Ends Well (1992)
as Papa Shang
The Carnal Sutra Mat (1986)
Actor
Lee Rock (1991)
as Sergeant Chan
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (1983)
as Uncle Kwai
A Moment of Romance II (1993)
as Bill
Working Class (1985)
as Uncle Ha
The Unmatchable Match (1990)
as Uncle Kin
Portland Street Blues (1998)
as Uncle Pun
Shaolin and Wu Tang (1983)
as Master Law
Heroes Among Heroes (1993)
as Beggar Chie
Kid from Kwangtung (1982)
as Master Wu Changjiu
Deadly Dream Woman (1992)
as Mr Yip
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I (1994)
as Zhao Gao
The Lost Generation (1983)
Actor
The Young Vagabond (1985)
as So's Father
Queen of Temple Street (1990)
Actor
Ghost's Lover (1987)
Actor
Reincarnation (1987)
as Peter's Father
The Struggle (1980)
Actor
Devil of Rape (1992)
Actor
The Dragon, The Odds (1979)
as Gold Haired Lion
Mission of Condor (1991)
as Chief Insp. Chan Fong
Man of the Times (1993)
as Sir Ha
Kung Fu Kid (1994)
Actor
House of the Lute (1980)
Actor
A Roof with a View (1993)
Actor
A Touch of Evil (1995)
Actor
Coolie Killer (1982)
as Choi
Whore & Policewoman (1993)
as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
The Criminal Hunter (1988)
as Master Hou
Brothers from the Walled City (1982)
as Chan Yuan Loong
Happy Go Lucky (1987)
Actor
The Executor (1981)
as Uncle Suk
The Tough Kung Fu Kid (1978)
Actor
What Is A Good Teacher (2000)
as Old Won
Behind Bars (1990)
as Uncle Ninth
Roving Swordsman (1983)
as Master Bai Yu-Lou
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue (1963)
Actor
Mahjong Heroes (1981)
as Yau Bun Lap
Exodus from Afar (1998)
Actor
Crocodile Evil (1985)
Actor
The Siamese Twins (1984)
as Medical Director Cheung
The Vengeance (1992)
Actor
The Tale Of A Heroine (1993)
Actor
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu (1969)
Actor
Legend of Wong Tai Sin (1992)
as Taoist Master
孫悟空三戲百花仙 (1965)
Actor
The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives (1991)
as Old Man
Dead Curse (1985)
Actor
Buddha's Palm (Part 4) (1964)
as Lu Yu
The Furious Buddha's Palm (1965)
as Luk Yu
One Way Ticket to Bangkok (1988)
Actor
Energetic-21 (1982)
as Alan's Father
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body (1995)
as Dad
Back To The Beyond (1987)
as Sau-Tak
Devil Curse (1988)
as Taoist Priest
Scarlet Boy (1962)
as Monk Tong Sang
Eight Diagram Cudgel (1990)
Actor
Ghost's Hospital (1988)
Actor
Lee Rock III (1992)
as Sergeant Chan
Interpol (1982)
as Boss Ching
Buddha's Palm (Part 3) (1964)
as Luk Nu
Queen of Kowloon (2000)
Actor
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell (1967)
as Policeman
Devil Sorcery (1987)
as Master Chan
Curse (1985)
Actor
The Money Trip (1979)
Actor
Struggle for Leader (1983)
Actor
月向那方圓 (1967)
Actor
Buddha's Palm (Part 1) (1964)
as Lu Yu
Bloody Sorcery (1986)
as Au Yeung
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon (1966)
as Constable Kwan
甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘 (1967)
Actor
A Man from Holland (1986)
Actor
Manchester Death Warrant (1990)
Actor
Dark Side of China Town (1989)
Actor
Sword of Swords (1965)
Actor
Marked for Murder (1994)
Actor
Day of Thunder (1990)
as Uncle Chuck
Running Mate (1989)
Actor
The Transmigration Romance (1991)
as Hell Judge
满堂吉庆 (1964)
Actor
The Shaolin Disciple (1980)
Actor
Brutal Sorcery (1983)
Actor
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill (1965)
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
The Kung Fu Warrior (1980)
Actor
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey (1980)
Actor
如来神掌 下集 (1964)
Actor
On Probation (1977)
Actor
伤人十七 (1981)
Actor
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family (1965)
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
Queen of the Marketplace (1964)
as 洪牛
Illusions Come True (1978)
Actor
Buddha's Palm (Part 2) (1964)
as Luk Yu
Fury of the Heaven (1986)
as Ling Hoi Faat Bye
Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies (1965)
as Monk Tripitaka
The Rainbow Pass (1964)
Actor
Hong Kong Butcher (1985)
Actor