9.0
9.0
Day of Thunder
1990
as Uncle Chuck
Kwan Hoi-San
Acting
Born:October 24, 1925
Died:September 11, 2006(aged 80)
Birthplace:Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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CommunityBiography
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.
Filmography (101 movies)
7.7
7.7
The Great Conqueror's Concubine
1994
as Zhao Gao
7.5
7.5
Hard Boiled
1992
as Mr. Hoi
7.3
7.3
What Is A Good Teacher
2000
as Old Won
7.2
7.2
Project A
1983
as Captain Chik
7.1
7.1
Project A Part II
1987
as Captain Chik
7.1
7.1
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
1989
as Uncle Cheung
7.0
7.0
All's Well, Ends Well
1992
as Papa Shang
6.9
6.9
The Unmatchable Match
1990
as Uncle Kin
6.7
6.7
Coolie Killer
1982
as Choi
6.6
6.6
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
1992
as Mayor
6.6
6.6
Shaolin and Wu Tang
1983
as Master Law
6.5
6.5
Brothers from the Walled City
1982
as Chan Yuan Loong
6.5
6.5
The Executor
1981
as Uncle Suk
6.4
6.4
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
1983
as Uncle Kwai
6.4
6.4
Queen of Temple Street
1990
6.3
6.3
Casino Tycoon
1992
as Fu Lao Cha
6.2
6.2
Heroes Among Heroes
1993
as Beggar Chie
6.2
6.2
Working Class
1985
as Uncle Ha
6.1
6.1
Roving Swordsman
1983
as Master Bai Yu-Lou
6.1
6.1
Lee Rock
1991
as Sergeant Chan
6.0
6.0
A Touch of Evil
1995
6.0
6.0
Marked for Murder
1994
6.0
6.0
Kung Fu Kid
1994
6.0
6.0
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
6.0
6.0
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
5.8
5.8
Perfect Exchange
1993
as Robinson Shun
5.5
5.5
Reincarnation
1987
as Peter's Father
5.5
5.5
Mahjong Heroes
1981
as Yau Bun Lap
5.5
5.5
Back To The Beyond
1987
as Sau-Tak
5.5
5.5
Portland Street Blues
1998
as Uncle Pun
5.2
5.2
Kid from Kwangtung
1982
as Master Wu Changjiu
5.1
5.1
A Moment of Romance II
1993
as Bill
5.0
5.0
The Young Vagabond
1985
as So's Father
5.0
5.0
Happy Go Lucky
1987
5.0
5.0
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey
1980
5.0
5.0
A Roof with a View
1993
5.0
5.0
Yu Pui Tsuen
1986
5.0
5.0
Manchester Death Warrant
1990
5.0
5.0
Curse
1985
4.5
4.5
Exodus from Afar
1998
4.3
4.3
Mission of Condor
1991
as Chief Insp. Chan Fong
4.2
4.2
Devil Sorcery
1987
as Master Chan
4.0
4.0
The Money Trip
1979
4.0
4.0
Dead Curse
1985
3.9
3.9
Lee Rock III
1992
as Sergeant Chan
3.8
3.8
Hong Kong Butcher
1985
3.7
3.7
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
1995
as Dad
3.6
3.6
Deadly Dream Woman
1992
as Mr Yip
3.5
3.5
A Man from Holland
1986
3.5
3.5
Man of the Times
1993
3.5
3.5
Devil of Rape
1992
3.0
3.0
The Rainbow Pass
1964
3.0
3.0
The Tale Of A Heroine
1993
2.0
2.0
Brutal Sorcery
1983
2.0
2.0
House of the Lute
1980
2.0
2.0
The Vengeance
1992
Eight Diagram Cudgel
1990
Dark Side of China Town
1989
The Siamese Twins
1984
as Medical Director Cheung
Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies
1965
as Monk Tripitaka
The Kung Fu Warrior
1980
Energetic-21
1982
as Alan's Father
The Transmigration Romance
1991
as Hell Judge
Queen of Kowloon
2000
Bloody Sorcery
1986
as Au Yeung
Ghost's Lover
1987
Fury of the Heaven
1986
as Ling Hoi Faat Bye
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967
as Policeman
Buddha's Palm (Part 2)
1964
as Luk Yu
Ghost's Hospital
1988
Running Mate
1989
Interpol
1982
as Boss Ching
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
1965
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue
1963
Sword of Swords
1965
The Criminal Hunter
1988
as Master Hou
Scarlet Boy
1962
as Monk Tong Sang
One Way Ticket to Bangkok
1988
Illusions Come True
1978
Buddha's Palm Part 1
1964
The Furious Buddha's Palm
1965
The Struggle
1980
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
1965
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
The Dragon, The Odds
1979
as Gold Haired Lion
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1992
as Taoist Master
On Probation
1977
Devil Curse
1988
as Taoist Priest
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
1966
as Constable Kwan
Struggle for Leader
1983
如来神掌 下集
1964
Behind Bars
1990
as Uncle Ninth
The Tough Kung Fu Kid
1978
Queen of the Marketplace
1964
as 洪牛
The Shaolin Disciple
1980
伤人十七
1981
甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘
1967
满堂吉庆
1964
月向那方圓
1967
Whore & Policewoman
1993
as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
Crocodile Evil
1985
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