Chan Shen
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Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s. Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films. Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.
Known for
Credits
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Five Fingers of Death (1972)
as Wan Hung-Chieh
The Magic Blade (1976)
as Kung Sun Tao
Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
as School Officer Sha Duo'er
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977)
as Chou Pao-An
The Golden Lotus (1974)
as Killer Lu Hua
Invincible Shaolin (1978)
as Master Mai Qi
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974)
as Monk Kah
Shaolin Prince (1982)
as Abbot of Shaolin Temple
Hex vs. Witchcraft (1980)
as Brother Nine
Village of Tigers (1974)
as Jin Ling
The 14 Amazons (1972)
as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
Shaolin Abbot (1979)
as Dan Tian-Gang
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972)
as Master Li Chang-An
Five Element Ninjas (1982)
as Chief Hong
Shaolin Intruders (1983)
as Head Abbot
Killer Clans (1976)
as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
The Sentimental Swordsman (1977)
as Shaolin monk
Pursuit of Vengeance (1977)
as Gong Sun-Duan
Legend of the Bat (1978)
as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
Bastard Swordsman (1983)
as Guardian of the Law
The Web of Death (1976)
as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
Swordsman and Enchantress (1978)
as Zombie Casters (uncredited)
Facets of Love (1973)
as Brothel Client
The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979)
as Officer Fan Fei
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1981)
as Master Rong
Brave Archer and His Mate (1982)
as Senior Teacher Or
The Imperial Swordsman (1972)
as Giant
Six Assassins (1971)
as Yu Li-De
Lost Souls (1980)
as Hok
Clans of Intrigue (1977)
as Boss of Inn Gutsy
Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984)
as Chi Song
Death Duel (1977)
as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
The Emperor and His Brother (1981)
as Ching Henchman
Bat Without Wings (1980)
as Ghost King
Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983)
as Shaolin Clan leader
The Daredevils (1979)
as Chief of Staff Xu
Full Moon Scimitar (1979)
as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
Moods of Love (1977)
as Lao San
The Bamboo House of Dolls (1973)
as Japanese Officer
The Brave Archer (1977)
as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
Heroes of Sung (1973)
as Zongba
The Dream of the Red Chamber (1977)
as Priest
Shaolin Rescuers (1979)
as Zhou Cheng
Clan of Amazons (1978)
as Lu Wenhu
The Spiritual Boxer (1975)
as Master Lin
The Rescue (1971)
as Chief Ba Zhan Kui
Heaven and Hell (1980)
as Yin Jixiang's Brother
The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974)
as Chief Constable
Dreams Of Eroticism (1977)
as Jia Zhen
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
as Abbot Kung Man
Haunted Tales (1980)
as Ah Cheng
The Proud Youth (1978)
as Priest Zhishan (uncredited)
Ambush (1973)
as Han Chung
Ode to Gallantry (1982)
as Bai
Shaolin Hand Lock (1978)
as Fang Yu Biao
The Kung Fu Instructor (1979)
as Fake Brother
The Jade Tiger (1977)
as Liu
Long Road to Freedom (1971)
Actor
The Last Tempest (1976)
as Palace Guard
The House of 72 Tenants (1973)
as Brother Shum
The Brave Archer 2 (1978)
as Spiritual Wisdom
Shaolin and Wu Tang (1983)
Actor
The Master of Kung Fu (1973)
as Mai Gen
The Brothers (1979)
as Boss Huang Shou Ren
The Flag of Iron (1980)
as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
The Devil's Mirror (1972)
as Chief Bai's Bodyguard
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung (1977)
as Officer Collecting Tax
Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984)
as Mr. Lu
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung (1978)
as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II (1978)
as Kwun Lun Chief Ho
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975)
as Soo Da Chen
Rendezvous with Death (1980)
as Chi Sifang
Coolie Killer (1982)
as Gor - Wa Hing boss
Fast Fingers (1983)
as Adulterer
The Proud Twins (1979)
as Chief of 10 Villains
What Price Honesty? (1981)
as Fifth Master
The Kid with a Tattoo (1980)
as Sword in Cotton
The Happiest Moment (1973)
as Rickshaw puller
Tiger Killer (1982)
as Master Zhang
The Imp (1981)
as Old Uncle Han
The Golden Lion (1975)
as Brother Eight
The Kiss of Death (1973)
as Gangster Atom
Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985)
as His Highness
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault (1977)
as Cai
The Criminals (1976)
as Brother Sen
The Shadow Boxer (1974)
as Master Yuan
Soul of the Sword (1978)
as Swordsman Challenging Nameless
The Bloody Escape (1975)
as Chen Heng
Godfather from Canton (1982)
as Secret Service Officer
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan (1984)
as Officer Fu
Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)
as Huang Jiang
The Emperor and the Minister (1982)
as Boss Han
Return of the Dead (1979)
as Da-Yan
The Golden Seal (1971)
as Wu Tian Ting
The Swift Knight (1971)
as Brothel owner
Bloody Parrot (1981)
as Master San
The Big Holdup (1975)
as Officer Qing
The Tiger and the Widow (1981)
as Dong Jin Piao
Lady of the Law (1975)
as Officer Yan Bixian
Swift Sword (1980)
as Leng Ruyun
The 82 Tenants (1982)
as Sgt. Chiang
Invincible Enforcer (1979)
as Ho Yin Wong
My Rebellious Son (1982)
as Chamber of Commerce member
Usurpers of Emperor's Power (1983)
as Advisor Zhao Pu
Love Swindler (1976)
as (segment "Counterfeit")
The Sexy Killer (1976)
as Long Tou
Hong Kong 73 (1974)
as Police Offiicer
Wits of the Brats (1984)
as Shih Chun
Call to Arms (1973)
as Prince of Wei
Evil Seducers (1975)
as Iron Hat Priest
The Mad Monk (1977)
as Qian Ru-Ming
Sinful Confession (1974)
as Juan's husband
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty (1980)
as Wan Tzu-Mu
Revenge of the Corpse (1981)
as Exorcist Master
The Fugitive (1972)
as Lau Lo Sham
The Mad Monk Strikes Again (1978)
as Master Sun Jia Zhu
The Villains (1973)
as Chief Constable
Sorrow of the Gentry (1974)
as Captain Wang
Rivals of Kung Fu (1974)
as Ah Kwun
Emperor Chien Lung (1976)
as Priest
The Bastard (1973)
as Ji Wen Tai
Pursuit of a Killer (1985)
as Uncle Zhi
Brotherhood (1976)
as Fan Nan
Young Outcasts (1980)
Actor
The Deadly Knives (1972)
as Ishikawa
Every Man for Himself (1980)
Actor
Gambler's Delight (1981)
as Madam Jin's assistant
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides (1976)
as Fa
Payment In Blood (1973)
as Hsieh Tai Cheng
Night of the Devil Bride (1975)
as Liang Ta
The Protectors (1975)
as Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers (1978)
Actor
Judgement of an Assassin (1977)
as 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
All Mixed Up (1975)
as Policeman
The Lady Professional (1971)
as Shi Yun Pu
Crazy Sex (1976)
as One of Big Boss' men
Cuties Parade (1975)
Actor
The Psychopath (1978)
Actor
Pale Passion (1984)
as Uncle Liu
Stranger in Hong Kong (1972)
as Ting Ta-Chuan
The Rat Catcher (1974)
as Gangster
Wedding Nights (1976)
Actor
To Kill a Jaguar (1977)
as Tin Pa
The Condemned (1976)
as Mr Liang
The Last Judgement (1979)
as Ling Mei-Xian
Gossip Street (1974)
as Godfather's thug
Passing Flickers (1982)
as Fa Hai
King Gambler (1976)
as Mr Li
The Gourd Fairy (1972)
as Minister Mi-Chia