Nancy Kwan
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Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.
Known for
Credits
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
as Gussie Yang
The Wrecking Crew (1968)
as Wen Yu-Rang
Tamahine (1963)
as Tamahine
Angkor: Cambodia Express (1981)
as Sue
Wonder Women (1973)
as Dr. Tsu
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. (1966)
as Wednesday
Fate Is the Hunter (1964)
as Sally Fraser
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming (2017)
as Gloria (voice)
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001)
Actor
The World of Suzie Wong (1960)
as Suzie Wong
Hollywood Chinese (2007)
as Self
Nobody's Perfect (1968)
as Nurse Tomiko Momyama
The McMasters (1970)
as Robin
Miracle Landing (1990)
as C.B. Lansing
Paint It Black (2016)
as Margaret
Supercock (1975)
as Yuki Chan
The Magic Stone (1966)
as Mei Ching
Project: Kill (1976)
as Lee Su
Cold Dog Soup (1990)
as Madame Chang
Flower Drum Song (1961)
as Linda Low
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend (2007)
as Narrator
Fortress in the Sun (1975)
as Maria
That Lady from Peking (1975)
as Sue Ten Chan
Arrivederci, Baby! (1966)
as Baby
Walking the Edge (1985)
as Christine Holloway
Be Water (2020)
as Self - Actress / Friend
Blade in Hong Kong (1985)
as Lily
Karioka etchos de America (1971)
Actor
Keys to Freedom (1988)
as Dr. Lao
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road (2005)
as Natalie Chung
The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1969)
as Revel Drue
Honeymoon Hotel (1964)
as Lynn Hope
Spring Comes Not Again (1974)
Actor
Ray of Sunshine (2006)
as Lilly
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures (2023)
Actor
The Corrupt Ones (1967)
as Tina
For Life or Death (1996)
as Ling Li
Night Children (1989)
as Diane Martin
The Pacific Connection (1974)
as Leni
Sally's Beauty Spot (1990)
as Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Slaying the Dragon (1988)
Actor
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
The Main Attraction (1962)
as Tessa
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong (1973)
as Self
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey (2010)
as Herself
Night Creature (1978)
as Leslie
Babies (1990)
as Dr. Liu
The Last Ninja (1983)
as Noriko Sakura
Rebellious (1995)
as Joni
The Wild Affair (1965)
as Marjorie Lee
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009)
as Self
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities (1995)
as Self
Reel Horror (1985)
as Leslie (archive footage)
Cocoon (1968)
as Rosemary Quong
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar (1999)
as Mitsuko McFee
Streets of Hong Kong (1979)
as Mei Mei