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