KWAN HOI-SAN

Kwan Hoi-San
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 24, 1925
Deathday: September 11, 2006
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
2000·
The Kung Fu Master2000·
The Green HopeOld Won
2000·
Queen of Kowloon1998·
Exodus from AfarUncle Pun
1995·
Plain Love1995·
Hand of Hope1995·
From Act to Act1995·
A Kindred Spirit1995·
A Touch of Evil1994·
Conscience1994·
Mystery of The Sabre1994·
Love Is Hope (III)1994·
Marked for Murder1994·
Kung Fu Kid1994·
追捕野狼帮Zhao Gao
1993·
The Legendary Ranger荣耀
1993·
Happy Returns殷破败
1993·
Whore & PolicewomanProsecutor Yin Li Shan
1993·
Man of the TimesBill
1993·
Perfect ExchangeRobinson Shun
1993·
A Roof with a View1993·
Heroes Among HeroesBeggar Chie
黄飞鸿
1992·
The Key Man麦约翰
1992·
Devil of RapeTaoist Master
1992·
Deadly Dream WomanMr Yip
1992·
Casino TycoonFu Lao Cha
Papa Shang
Mayor
1992·
Hard BoiledMr. Hoi
1992·
The Vengeance1991·
The Breaking Point1991·
未婚爸爸丁水
1991·
The Poor Rich Man1991·
Big Family1991·
The BanquetChicken Roll
Hell Judge
1991·
Mission of CondorChief Insp. Chan Fong
1991·
Lee RockSergeant Chan
1990·
In The Realms of Joy1990·
An Elite's Choice1990·
The Cop Story1990·
Rain In The HeartUncle Kin
1990·
Day of ThunderUncle Chuck
1990·
Behind BarsUncle Ninth
1990·
Eight Diagram CudgelNi Kun
1989·
Battle Of The Heart1989·
I Do I Do1989·
Deadly Secret1989·
Where Heroes Dare白自在
1989·
The Justice of Life文立賢
1989·
Running MateUncle Cheung
1988·
Road To The ThroneNan yuan da wang
1988·
Twilight of a Nation1988·
Ghost's Hospital1988·
Devil CurseTaoist Priest
1988·
The Criminal HunterMaster Hou
袁士霄
1987·
Fate Takes A Hand1987·
Back To The BeyondSau-Tak
1987·
ReincarnationPeter's Father
1987·
Project A Part IICaptain Chik
1987·
Ghost's Lover1987·
Devil SorceryMaster Chan
Song Yongran
1986·
The SIB Files1986·
A Man from Holland1986·
The Carnal Sutra Mat1986·
Bloody SorceryAu Yeung
1986·
Fury of the HeavenLing Hoi Faat Bye
1985·
The Possessed六指琴魔
1985·
The Rough Ride1985·
The Young Wanderer1985·
The Young VagabondSo's Father
1985·
Curse1985·
Dead Curse1985·
Hong Kong Butcher1985·
Working ClassUncle Ha
1985·
Crocodile Evil1984·
Police Cadet豪哥
Oboi
1984·
The Foundation任嘯天
1984·
The Young Detective1984·
Can Anybody Help1984·
The Siamese TwinsMedical Director Cheung
陸乘風
1983·
Sandwiches1983·
The Radio Tycoon1983·
Brutal Sorcery1983·
Struggle for Leader1983·
The Lost Generation1983·
Shaolin and Wu TangMaster Law
1983·
Roving SwordsmanMaster Bai Yu-Lou
1983·
Hong Kong, Hong KongUncle Kwai
1983·
Project ACaptain Chik
1982·
The Checkmate慕容博
1982·
Stardust1982·
Love & Passion1982·
Coolie KillerChoi
1982·
InterpolBoss Ching
Chan Yuan Loong
1982·
Kid from KwangtungMaster Wu Changjiu
1982·
Energetic-21Alan's Father
1981·
In Love and War1981·
The Hawk趙鴻毅
1981·
The Lonely Hunter1981·
The Understudy1981·
伤人十七1981·
The ExecutorUncle Suk
1981·
Mahjong HeroesYau Bun Lap
1980·
The Adventurers1980·
Five Easy Pieces1980·
The Family1980·
The Shaolin Disciple1980·
The Struggle1980·
House of the Lute1980·
The Kung Fu Warrior1979·
Chor Lau-heung高冠英
1979·
Mitsubish Series1979·
Over the Rainbow1979·
This Land Is Mine1979·
The God of Sabre1979·
The Money Trip1979·
The Dragon, The OddsGold Haired Lion
1978·
The Giants1978·
Conflict1978·
One Sword1978·
Vanity Fair1978·
Illusions Come True1977·
On Probation1976·
Water Margin1976·
When The Legend Dies1967·
月向那方圓1967·
甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘Policeman
Constable Kwan
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
1965·
Sword of Swords1964·
满堂吉庆洪牛
1964·
如来神掌 下集1964·
The Rainbow Pass1964·
Buddha's Palm Part 1Luk Yu
1962·
Scarlet BoyMonk Tong Sang