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