Kwan Hoi-San
October 24, 1925 (99 years old) in 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 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2001 · In the Realm of Success as
- 2000 · Queen of Kowloon as
- 2000 · The Green Hope as
- 2000 · What Is A Good Teacher as Old Won
- 2000 · The Kung Fu Master as
- 1998 · Exodus from Afar as
- 1998 · Portland Street Blues as Uncle Pun
- 1997 · A Recipe for the Heart as
- 1996 · Cold Blood Warm Heart as
- 1995 · From Act to Act as
- 1995 · O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body as Dad
- 1995 · A Kindred Spirit as
- 1995 · A Touch of Evil as
- 1995 · Plain Love as
- 1995 · Hand of Hope as
- 1994 · Kung Fu Kid as
- 1994 · Mystery of The Sabre as
- 1994 · The Great Conqueror's Concubine as Zhao Gao
- 1994 · Hero of Hong Kong 1949 as
- 1994 · Love Is Hope (III) as
- 1994 · Conscience as
- 1994 · 追捕野狼帮 as
- 1994 · Marked for Murder as
- 1993 · The Edge of Righteousness as
- 1993 · Heroes Among Heroes as Beggar Chie
- 1993 · Perfect Exchange as Robinson Shun
- 1993 ·