Kwan Hoi-San

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Kwan Hoi-San

Acting October 24, 1925

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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 C…

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Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled

7.5 1992 Movie
A Kindred Spirit

A Kindred Spirit

1995 TV Show
Project A

Project A

7.3 1983 Movie
Project A - Part II

Project A - Part II

7.1 1987 Movie
The File Of Justice

The File Of Justice

8.0 1992 TV Show
Police Cadet

Police Cadet

7.0 1984 TV Show
The Legend of the Condor Heroes

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

8.2 1983 TV Show
All's Well, Ends Well

All's Well, Ends Well

7.1 1992 Movie
The Duke of Mount Deer

The Duke of Mount Deer

8.2 1998 TV Show
The Duke of Mount Deer

The Duke of Mount Deer

7.4 1984 TV Show
Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

1978 TV Show
A Recipe for the Heart

A Recipe for the Heart

8.2 1997 TV Show

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2001
    In the Realm of Success

    TV show

  2. 2000
    Queen of Kowloon

    Movie

  3. 2000
    The Green Hope

    TV show 于渐秀

  4. 2000
    What Is A Good Teacher

    Movie Old Won

  5. 2000
    The Kung Fu Master

    TV show 譚宗政

  6. 1998
    Exodus from Afar

    Movie

  7. 1998
    The Duke of Mount Deer

    TV show 陳文亮 / 陳光

  8. 1998
    Portland Street Blues

    Movie Uncle Pun

  9. 1997
    A Recipe for the Heart

    TV show

  10. 1996
    Cold Blood Warm Heart

    TV show

  11. 1995
    From Act to Act

    TV show

  12. 1995
    O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body

    Movie Dad

  13. 1995
    A Kindred Spirit

    TV show

  14. 1995
    A Touch of Evil

    Movie

  15. 1995
    Plain Love

    TV show

  16. 1995
    Hand of Hope

    TV show

More credits
  1. 1994
    Kung Fu Kid

    Movie

  2. 1994
    Mystery of The Sabre

    TV show

  3. 1994
    The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I

    Movie Zhao Gao

  4. 1994
    Hero of Hong Kong 1949

    Movie

  5. 1994
    Love Is Hope (III)

    TV show

  6. 1994
    Conscience

    TV show

  7. 1994
    Marked for Murder

    Movie

  8. 1993
    The Edge of Righteousness

    TV show

  9. 1993
    Heroes Among Heroes

    Movie Beggar Chie

  10. 1993
    Perfect Exchange

    Movie Robinson Shun

  11. 1993
    A Roof with a View

    Movie

  12. 1993
    Man of the Times

    Movie Sir Ha

  13. 1993
    A Moment of Romance II

    Movie Bill

  14. 1993
    The Mystery of the Condor Hero

    TV show 殷破败

  15. 1993
    Happy Returns

    TV show

  16. 1993
    The Legendary Ranger

    TV show 荣耀

  17. 1993
    Whore & Policewoman

    Movie Prosecutor Yin Li Shan

  18. 1993
    The Tale Of A Heroine

    Movie

  19. 1992
    Wong Fei Hung Returns

    TV show 黄飞鸿

  20. 1992
    Devil of Rape

    Movie

  21. 1992
    Deadly Dream Woman

    Movie Mr Yip

  22. 1992
    The Key Man

    TV show 麦约翰

  23. 1992
    The Vengeance

    Movie

  24. 1992
    Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung

    Movie Mayor