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Shih Kien
Canton, China
Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on…
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Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong. Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era, including the "Wong Fei Hung" series, the "Fong Sai Yuk" series, and "Buddha's Palm". In 1973, Sek Kin starred opposite Bruce Lee in the film "Enter the Dragon". He played the role of Han, the main villain of the film. Sek Kin's performance in "Enter the Dragon" was critically acclaimed and he is considered to be one of the greatest villains in kung fu cinema. In the 1970s and 1980s, Sek Kin continued to act in both films and television series. He also began to work as a production manager on films. In 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association. In 2003, he was given the Professional Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Sek Kin died on June 3, 2009 at the age of 96. He was a highly respected actor who made a significant contribution to the Hong Kong film industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles as villains in kung fu films and for his groundbreaking work in the early days of Hong Kong cinema.
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2009
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
Movie Self
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2006
光影流情
TV show
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2005
A Century of Light and Shadow
TV show Self
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2004
Fights of Fury
Movie
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2004
Dragon: Since 1973
Movie Self
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2003
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Movie Self
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2003
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Movie Self
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1995
Ten Brothers
Movie Uncle Three
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1994
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
Movie
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1994
Hong Kong Adam's Family
Movie Kan San
- 1992
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1991
Man from Guangdong
TV show
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1990
Midnight Angel
Movie
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1990
Widow Warriors
Movie
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1989
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Movie Michael's Father
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1988
Mother vs. Mother
Movie Master Kwan
More credits
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1988
The Vendetta
TV show
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1987
The Dragon Sword
TV show
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1987
Fate Takes A Hand
TV show
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1987
Lady in Black
Movie Fung's Father
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1986
The Master of Shaolin
TV show
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1986
The First Vampire in China
Movie Kent of Mt. Mao
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1986
Magic Crystal
Movie Sergeant Shih
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1986
Goodbye My Hero
Movie
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1986
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
TV show 招爷爷
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1986
The Feud of Two Brothers
TV show
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1986
Sweet Surrender
Movie Kin
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1986
Millionaires' Express
Movie Master Sek
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1986
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
Movie Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
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1985
The Tough Fight
TV show
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1985
Hong Kong Godfather
Movie Boss Han
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1985
The Rough Ride
TV show
- 1985
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1985
碧血劍 (數碼修復版)
TV show 穆人清
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1984
Three Stooges Go Undercover
Movie Mao Rensheng
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1984
Hong Kong 1941
Movie Ha Chung-Sang
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1984
Police Cadet
TV show 鍾貴
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1984
The Other Side of the Horizon
TV show
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1984
A Friend from Inner Space
Movie Jian Ren (ghost)
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1984
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
TV show
