KWAN HOI-SAN

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.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

Uncle Pun
Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
Robinson Shun
Beggar Chie
黄飞鸿
麦约翰
Taoist Master
Mr Yip
Fu Lao Cha
Papa Shang
Mr. Hoi
丁水
Chicken Roll
Chief Insp. Chan Fong
1991·
Lee Rock
Sergeant Chan
Uncle Kin
Uncle Chuck
Uncle Ninth
1989·
I Do I Do
白自在
文立賢
Nan yuan da wang
Taoist Priest
Master Hou
Sau-Tak
Peter's Father
Captain Chik
Master Chan
Song Yongran
Au Yeung
Ling Hoi Faat Bye
六指琴魔
So's Father
1985·
Curse
Uncle Ha
豪哥
任嘯天
Medical Director Cheung
Master Law
Master Bai Yu-Lou
Uncle Kwai
1983·
Project A
Captain Chik
1982·
Stardust
Choi
1982·
Interpol
Boss Ching
Chan Yuan Loong
Master Wu Changjiu
Alan's Father
1981·
The Hawk
趙鴻毅
Uncle Suk
Yau Bun Lap
高冠英
Gold Haired Lion
1978·
Conflict
1978·
One Sword
Monk Tong Sang