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
What Is A Good Teacher
2000
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as Old Won
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Age: 74
Hard Boiled
1992
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as Mr. Hoi
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Age: 66
Behind Bars
1990
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as Uncle Ninth
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Age: 64
Manchester Death Warrant
1990
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as
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Age: 64
Project A Part II
1987
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as Captain Chik
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Age: 61
The Carnal Sutra Mat
1986
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as
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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
Project A
1983
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as Captain Chik
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Age: 58
伤人十七
1981
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as
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Age: 55
The Tough Kung Fu Kid
1978
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as
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Age: 52
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Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
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as
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Age: 44
Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies
1965
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as Monk Tripitaka
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Age: 39
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Queen of the Marketplace
1964
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as 洪牛
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Age: 38
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满堂吉庆
1964
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as
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Age: 38
Scarlet Boy
1962
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as Monk Tong Sang
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Age: 36