Kwan Hoi-San
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.
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- Born:
- Oct 24, 1925 In Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 85
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Scarlet Boy 1962-09-12
- Latest Project:
- Movie Queen of Kowloon 2000-11-17
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | What Is A Good Teacher | Old Won | 2000-05-25 |
| Movie | Queen of Kowloon | 2000-11-17 | |
| Movie | Portland Street Blues | Uncle Pun | 1998-02-21 |
| Movie | Exodus from Afar | 1998-11-30 | |
| Movie | A Touch of Evil | 1995-04-27 | |
| Movie | O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body | Dad | 1995-09-21 |
| Movie | Hero of Hong Kong 1949 | 1994-06-03 | |
| Movie | Marked for Murder | 1994-01-01 | |
| Movie | The Great Conqueror's Concubine | Zhao Gao | 1994-06-04 |
| Movie | Kung Fu Kid | 1994-09-19 | |
| Movie | A Moment of Romance II | Bill | 1993-06-11 |
| Movie | The Tale Of A Heroine | 1993-01-01 | |
| Movie | Man of the Times | 夏爵士 | 1993-08-28 |
| Movie | A Roof with a View | 1993-09-16 | |
| Movie | Heroes Among Heroes | Beggar Chie | 1993-11-11 |
| Movie | Perfect Exchange | Robinson Shun | 1993-09-30 |
| Movie | Lee Rock III | Sergeant Chan | 1992-03-14 |
| Movie | Casino Tycoon | Fu Lao Cha | 1992-02-20 |
| Movie | Legend of Wong Tai Sin | Taoist Master | 1992-01-01 |
| Movie | All's Well, End's Well | Papa Shang | 1992-01-25 |
| Movie | Hard Boiled | Mr. Hoi | 1992-04-16 |
| Movie | Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung | Mayor | 1992-05-28 |
| Movie | Devil of Rape | 1992-10-28 | |
| Movie | Deadly Dream Woman | Mr Yip | 1992-09-10 |
| Movie | The Vengeance | 1992-06-02 | |
| Movie | Mission of Condor | Chief Insp. Chan Fong | 1991-06-07 |
| Movie | The Transmigration Romance | Hell Judge | 1991-06-28 |
| Movie | Lee Rock | Sergeant Chan | 1991-09-18 |
| Movie | The Banquet | Chicken Roll | 1991-11-30 |
| Movie | Eight Diagram Cudgel | 1990-01-01 | |
| Movie | Behind Bars | Uncle Ninth | 1990-01-01 |
| Movie | Manchester Death Warrant | 1990-01-01 | |
| Movie | Day of Thunder | Uncle Chuck | 1990-04-01 |
| Movie | Queen of Temple Street | 1990-04-21 | |
| Movie | The Unmatchable Match | Uncle Kin | 1990-05-11 |
| Movie | My Heart Is That Eternal Rose | Uncle Cheung | 1989-04-20 |
| Movie | Dark Side of China Town | 1989-01-14 | |
| Movie | Running Mate | 1989-11-04 | |
| Movie | The Criminal Hunter | Master Hou | 1988-05-19 |
| Movie | Devil Curse | Taoist Priest | 1988-12-15 |
| Movie | Happy Go Lucky | 1987-05-21 | |
| Movie | Back To The Beyond | Sau-Tak | 1987-01-01 |
| Movie | Reincarnation | Peter's Father | 1987-06-11 |
| Movie | Project A Part II | Captain Chik | 1987-07-25 |
| Movie | Devil Sorcery | Master Chan | 1987-10-07 |
| Movie | Fury of the Heaven | Ling Hoi Faat Bye | 1986-01-04 |
| Movie | A Man from Holland | 1986-10-25 | |
| Movie | Bloody Sorcery | Au Yeung | 1986-12-11 |
| Movie | The Carnal Sutra Mat | 1986-12-12 | |
| Movie | The Young Vagabond | So's Father | 1985-01-02 |
| Movie | Hong Kong Butcher | Unknown | 1985-02-01 |
| Movie | Curse | 1985-04-26 | |
| Movie | Dead Curse | 1985-11-21 | |
| Movie | Working Class | Uncle Ha | 1985-08-10 |
| Series | The Duke of Mount Deer | Oboi | 1984-07-09 |
| Movie | The Siamese Twins | Medical Director Cheung | 1984-07-24 |
| Series | Police Cadet | 豪哥 | 1984-10-29 |
| Movie | Shaolin and Wu Tang | Master Law | 1983-07-02 |
| Movie | Struggle for Leader | 1983-04-21 | |
| Movie | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Uncle Kwai | 1983-07-21 |
| Movie | Roving Swordsman | Master Bai Yu-Lou | 1983-01-28 |
| Movie | The Lost Generation | 1983-09-21 | |
| Movie | Project A | Captain Chik | 1983-12-22 |
| Movie | Brutal Sorcery | 1983-09-28 | |
| Movie | Crocodile Evil | 1982-06-30 | |
| Movie | Kid from Kwangtung | Master Wu Changjiu | 1982-02-07 |
| Movie | Coolie Killer | Choi | 1982-06-30 |
| Movie | Brothers from the Walled City | Chan Yuan Loong | 1982-09-01 |
| Movie | Interpol | Boss Ching | 1982-11-18 |
| Movie | Energetic-21 | Alan's Father | 1982-09-30 |
| Movie | The Executor | Uncle Suk | 1981-03-04 |
| Movie | Mahjong Heroes | Yau Bun Lap | 1981-12-22 |
| Movie | The Shaolin Disciple | 1980-02-01 | |
| Movie | House of the Lute | Unknown | 1980-03-27 |
| Movie | Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey | 1980-03-23 | |
| Movie | The Money Trip | 1979-04-05 | |
| Movie | The Dragon, The Odds | Gold Haired Lion | 1979-07-27 |
| Movie | Illusions Come True | 1978-07-20 | |
| Movie | The Tough Kung Fu Kid | 1978-09-06 | |
| Movie | Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu | 1969-12-04 | |
| Movie | Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell | Policeman | 1967-03-29 |
| Movie | Sword of Swords | 1965-05-11 | |
| Movie | Buddha's Palm Part 1 | 1964-02-26 | |
| Movie | 如来神掌 下集 | 1964-03-05 | |
| Movie | Scarlet Boy | Monk Tong Sang | 1962-09-12 |