Kwan Hoi-San
Born October 24, 1925 (Age: 100)
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Biography
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.
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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Filmography
Queen of Kowloon
2000
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Age: 75
What Is A Good Teacher
2000
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as Old Won
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Age: 74
Exodus from Afar
1998
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Age: 73
Portland Street Blues
1998
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as Uncle Pun
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Age: 72
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
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Age: 68
Heroes Among Heroes
1993
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as Beggar Chie
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Age: 68
Perfect Exchange
1993
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as Robinson Shun
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Age: 67
A Roof with a View
1993
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Age: 67
Man of the Times
1993
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as 夏爵士
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Age: 67
A Moment of Romance II
1993
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as Bill
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Age: 67
The Tale Of A Heroine
1993
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Age: 67
Whore & Policewoman
1993
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as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
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Age: 67
Devil of Rape
1992
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Age: 67
Deadly Dream Woman
1992
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as Mr Yip
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Age: 66
The Vengeance
1992
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Age: 66
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
1992
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as Mayor
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Age: 66
Hard Boiled
1992
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as Mr. Hoi
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Age: 66
Lee Rock III
1992
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as Sergeant Chan
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Age: 66
Casino Tycoon
1992
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as Fu Lao Cha
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Age: 66
All's Well, End's Well
1992
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as Papa Shang
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Age: 66
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1992
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as Taoist Master
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Age: 66
The Banquet
1991
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as Chicken Roll
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Age: 66
Lee Rock
1991
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as Sergeant Chan
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Age: 65
The Transmigration Romance
1991
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as Hell Judge
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Age: 65
Mission of Condor
1991
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as Chief Insp. Chan Fong
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Age: 65
The Unmatchable Match
1990
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as Uncle Kin
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Age: 64
Queen of Temple Street
1990
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Age: 64
Day of Thunder
1990
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as Uncle Chuck
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Age: 64
Behind Bars
1990
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as Uncle Ninth
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Age: 64
Manchester Death Warrant
1990
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Age: 64
Eight Diagram Cudgel
1990
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Age: 64
Running Mate
1989
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Age: 64
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
1989
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as Uncle Cheung
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Age: 63
Dark Side of China Town
1989
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Age: 63
Devil Curse
1988
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as Taoist Priest
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Age: 63
The Criminal Hunter
1988
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as Master Hou
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Age: 62
Ghost's Hospital
1988
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Age: 62
One Way Ticket to Bangkok
1988
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Age: 62
Devil Sorcery
1987
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as Master Chan
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Age: 61
Project A Part II
1987
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as Captain Chik
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Age: 61
Reincarnation
1987
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as Peter's Father
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Age: 61
Happy Go Lucky
1987
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Age: 61
Back To The Beyond
1987
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as Sau-Tak
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Age: 61
Ghost's Lover
1987
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Age: 61
The Carnal Sutra Mat
1986
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Age: 61
Fury of the Heaven
1986
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as Ling Hoi Faat Bye
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Age: 60
Dead Curse
1985
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Age: 60
Working Class
1985
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as Uncle Ha
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Age: 59
Crocodile Evil
1985
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Age: 59
Curse
1985
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Age: 59
Hong Kong Butcher
1985
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Age: 59
The Young Vagabond
1985
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as So's Father
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Age: 59
Project A
1983
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as Captain Chik
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Age: 58
Mahjong Heroes
1981
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as Yau Bun Lap
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Age: 56
伤人十七
1981
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Age: 55
The Executor
1981
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as Uncle Suk
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Age: 55
The Struggle
1980
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Age: 54
House of the Lute
1980
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Age: 54
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey
1980
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Age: 54
The Shaolin Disciple
1980
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Age: 54
The Kung Fu Warrior
1980
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Age: 54
The Tough Kung Fu Kid
1978
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Age: 52
Illusions Come True
1978
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Age: 52
On Probation
1977
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Age: 51
No Image
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
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Age: 44
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
1965
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as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
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Age: 40
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
1965
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as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
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Age: 40
The Furious Buddha's Palm
1965
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Age: 39
Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies
1965
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as Monk Tripitaka
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Age: 39
Sword of Swords
1965
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Age: 39
如来神掌 下集
1964
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Age: 38
Buddha's Palm Part 1
1964
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Age: 38
No Image
Buddha's Palm (Part 2)
1964
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as Luk Yu
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Age: 38
The Rainbow Pass
1964
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Age: 38
No Image
Queen of the Marketplace
1964
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as 洪牛
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Age: 38
No Image
满堂吉庆
1964
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Age: 38
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue
1963
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Age: 37
Scarlet Boy
1962
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as Monk Tong Sang
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Age: 36