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
Wonder Women (1973)
as Dr. Tsu
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. (1966)
as Wednesday
The World of Suzie Wong (1960)
as Suzie Wong
Fate Is the Hunter (1964)
as Sally Fraser
Paint It Black (2016)
as Margaret
Flower Drum Song (1961)
as Linda Low
Hollywood Chinese (2007)
as Self
Arrivederci, Baby! (1966)
as Baby
Miracle Landing (1990)
as C.B. Lansing
For Life or Death (1996)
as Ling Li
The McMasters (1970)
as Robin
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001)
Actor
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming (2017)
as Gloria (voice)
Tamahine (1963)
as Tamahine
Nobody's Perfect (1968)
as Nurse Tomiko Momyama
Angkor: Cambodia Express (1981)
as Sue
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities (1995)
as Self
Supercock (1975)
as Yuki Chan
The Corrupt Ones (1967)
as Tina
Project: Kill (1976)
as Lee Su
Be Water (2020)
as Self - Actress / Friend
The Last Ninja (1983)
as Noriko Sakura
Cold Dog Soup (1990)
as Madame Chang
Walking the Edge (1985)
as Christine Holloway
Reel Horror (1985)
as Leslie (archive footage)
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
The Main Attraction (1962)
as Tessa
Keys to Freedom (1988)
as Dr. Lao
Honeymoon Hotel (1964)
as Lynn Hope
The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1969)
as Revel Drue
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend (2007)
as Narrator
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures (2023)
Actor
Night Creature (1978)
as Leslie
Blade in Hong Kong (1985)
as Lily
The Pacific Connection (1974)
as Leni
Spring Comes Not Again (1974)
Actor
Cocoon (1968)
as Rosemary Quong
The Wild Affair (1965)
as Marjorie Lee
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey (2010)
as Herself
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road (2005)
as Natalie Chung
Sally's Beauty Spot (1990)
as Suzie Wong (archive footage)
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009)
as Self
Slaying the Dragon (1988)
Actor
Ray of Sunshine (2006)
as Lilly
Karioka etchos de America (1971)
Actor
Night Children (1989)
as Diane Martin
The Magic Stone (1966)
as Mei Ching
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong (1973)
as Self
Fortress in the Sun (1975)
as Maria
Babies (1990)
as Dr. Liu
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar (1999)
as Mitsuko McFee
That Lady from Peking (1975)
as Sue Ten Chan
Rebellious (1995)
as Joni
Streets of Hong Kong (1979)
as Mei Mei