Sek Kin
Born January 01, 1913 (Age: 113)
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Canton, China
Biography
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.
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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Filmography
Fights of Fury
2004
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as
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Age: 91
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
1989
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as Michael's Father
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Age: 76
Three Stooges Go Undercover
1984
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as Mao Rensheng
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Age: 71
Enter the Dragon
1973
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as Han
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Age: 60
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黄衫客
1969
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as
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Age: 56
The One-armed Magic Nun
1969
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Age: 56
The Charming Killer
1969
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as Lee Tien-Hung
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Age: 56
成家立室
1969
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Age: 56
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Supreme Sword
1969
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as
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Age: 56
Sword of Emei
1969
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as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
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Age: 56
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银刀血剑
1969
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as
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Age: 56
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
1969
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as
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Age: 56
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The Mysterious Sisters
1969
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as Boss Ho Biu
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Age: 56
The Little Warrior
1969
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as Iron Faced Tiger
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Age: 56
The Tin Long Gang
1968
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as Scarface Wolf
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Age: 55
The Chivalrous Whip
1968
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as Tit-biu
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Age: 55
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蓝鹰
1968
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as
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Age: 55
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Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
1968
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as
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Age: 55
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Buddhist Spiritual Palm
1968
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as
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Age: 55
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Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
1968
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as 歐陽乾
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Age: 55
Tragedy of the Poet King
1968
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as
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Age: 55
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方世玉三打木人巷
1968
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as
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Age: 55
箫声震武林（上集）
1965
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as 王滚龙
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Age: 52
箫声震武林（下集）
1965
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as 王滚龙
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Age: 52
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
1965
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as Lui Tang-hung
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Age: 52
The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)
1964
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as
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Age: 51
Devil's Palm (Part One)
1964
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as Earth Demon Lord
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Age: 51
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The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
1964
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as Lai Chun-wah
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Age: 51
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The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
1964
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as Lai Chun-wah
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Age: 51
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勾魂鬼爪
1963
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as 胡大勝
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Age: 50
The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)
1963
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as
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Age: 50
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
1963
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as Chung Ching
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Age: 50
The Killing Flag (Part 2)
1963
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as Pun Ng
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Age: 50
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
1963
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as Pun Ng
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Age: 50
The Black Centipede
1963
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as
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Age: 50
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The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
1963
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Age: 50
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
1963
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as
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Age: 50
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The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1
1962
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as
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Age: 49
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
1962
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as Black Wind Monk
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Age: 49
The Blonde Hair Monster
1962
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as Cheung Yan Lai
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Age: 49
Yellow Giant
1962
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as Cheung Yan-lei
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Age: 49
The Haunting Shadow
1962
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as
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Age: 49
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Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
1962
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as Sung Kwai
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Age: 49
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
1962
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as
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Age: 49
Hound Murderer Case
1961
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as Kiu Yat-Po
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Age: 48
Intense Moment
1961
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Age: 48
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The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
1960
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as Chiu Yee-Kong
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Age: 47
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Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
1960
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as Advisor Lung
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Age: 47
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Apartment Murder
1960
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as Yim Tai-Hung
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Age: 47
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
1960
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Age: 47
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
1960
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as Commander
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Age: 47
Road
1959
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as Lui Tai-Hon
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Age: 46
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
1959
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Age: 46
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
1959
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Age: 46
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
1959
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as King Kong (Human Form)
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Age: 46
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Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)
1959
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as
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Age: 46
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
1958
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as Yau Chu-kei
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Age: 45
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
1958
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as
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Age: 45
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Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan
1958
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as 斬崩刀
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Age: 45
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
1958
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as
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Age: 45
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The White Crane Hero
1956
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as
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Age: 43
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
1956
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as Ching Tien-Chung
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Age: 43
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黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
1956
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as 石橫
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Age: 43
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
1956
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as Kwok Hung-Bu
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Age: 43
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羊城殲霸戰
1956
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as 醉貓昌
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Age: 43
Eternal Love
1955
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as Yam Chi-ming
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Age: 42
Backyard Adventures
1955
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as Fitness Teacher
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Age: 42
Snow White and the Seven Fellows
1955
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as
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Age: 42
Midnight Bells
1950
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Age: 37
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The Misguided Spirit in the Well
1950
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Age: 37