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Kwan Hoi-San
Acting

Kwan Hoi-San

Born 1925-10-24
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Kwan Hoi-San

Hard Boiled
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Hard Boiled

1992
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Project A
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Project A

1983
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Project A - Part II
Movie
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Project A - Part II

1987
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A Kindred Spirit
TV
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A Kindred Spirit

1995
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The File Of Justice
TV
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The File Of Justice

1992
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Sandwiches
TV
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Sandwiches

1983
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All's Well, Ends Well
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All's Well, Ends Well

1992
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes
TV
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes

1983
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The Brothers
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The Brothers

1980
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Police Cadet
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Police Cadet

1984
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (215 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
In the Realm of SuccessIn the Realm of SuccessSelf / AppearanceTV Series2001
Queen of KowloonQueen of KowloonSelf / AppearanceMovie2000
The Green HopeThe Green Hope于渐秀TV Series2000
What Is A Good TeacherWhat Is A Good TeacherOld WonMovie2000
The Kung Fu MasterThe Kung Fu Master譚宗政TV Series2000
Exodus from AfarExodus from AfarSelf / AppearanceMovie1998
The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer陳文亮 / 陳光TV Series1998
Portland Street BluesPortland Street BluesUncle PunMovie1998
A Recipe for the HeartA Recipe for the HeartSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
Cold Blood Warm HeartCold Blood Warm HeartSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
From Act to ActFrom Act to ActSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating BodyO.C.T.B. Case - The Floating BodyDadMovie1995
A Kindred SpiritA Kindred SpiritSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
A Touch of EvilA Touch of EvilSelf / AppearanceMovie1995
Plain LovePlain LoveSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
Hand of HopeHand of HopeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
Kung Fu KidKung Fu KidSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
Mystery of The SabreMystery of The SabreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part IThe Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part IZhao GaoMovie1994
Hero of Hong Kong 1949Hero of Hong Kong 1949Self / AppearanceMovie1994
Love Is Hope (III)Love Is Hope (III)Self / AppearanceTV Series1994
ConscienceConscienceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
Marked for MurderMarked for MurderSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
The Edge of RighteousnessThe Edge of RighteousnessSelf / AppearanceTV Series1993
Heroes Among HeroesHeroes Among HeroesBeggar ChieMovie1993
Perfect ExchangePerfect ExchangeRobinson ShunMovie1993
A Roof with a ViewA Roof with a ViewSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
Man of the TimesMan of the TimesSir HaMovie1993
A Moment of Romance IIA Moment of Romance IIBillMovie1993
The Mystery of the Condor HeroThe Mystery of the Condor Hero殷破败TV Series1993
Happy ReturnsHappy ReturnsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1993
The Legendary RangerThe Legendary Ranger荣耀TV Series1993
The Tale Of A HeroineThe Tale Of A HeroineSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
Whore & PolicewomanWhore & PolicewomanProsecutor Yin Li ShanMovie1993
Wong Fei Hung ReturnsWong Fei Hung Returns黄飞鸿TV Series1992
Devil of RapeDevil of RapeSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Deadly Dream WomanDeadly Dream WomanMr YipMovie1992
The Key ManThe Key Man麦约翰TV Series1992
The VengeanceThe VengeanceSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei HungMartial Arts Master Wong Fei HungMayorMovie1992
The File Of JusticeThe File Of Justice棠叔TV Series1992
Hard BoiledHard BoiledMr. HoiMovie1992
Lee Rock IIILee Rock IIISergeant ChanMovie1992
Casino TycoonCasino TycoonFu Lao ChaMovie1992
All's Well, Ends WellAll's Well, Ends WellPapa ShangMovie1992
Legend of Wong Tai SinLegend of Wong Tai SinTaoist MasterMovie1992
The BanquetThe BanquetChicken RollMovie1991
Big FamilyBig FamilySelf / AppearanceTV Series1991
Lee RockLee RockSergeant ChanMovie1991
The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine LivesThe Cat- Beast Wars: Nine LivesOld ManMovie1991
The Transmigration RomanceThe Transmigration RomanceHell JudgeMovie1991
未婚爸爸未婚爸爸丁水TV Series1991
Mission of CondorMission of CondorChief Insp. Chan FongMovie1991
The Poor Rich ManThe Poor Rich ManSelf / AppearanceTV Series1991
The Breaking PointThe Breaking PointSelf / AppearanceTV Series1991
Behind BarsBehind BarsUncle NinthMovie1990
Rain In The HeartRain In The HeartSelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
The Cop StoryThe Cop StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
An Elite's ChoiceAn Elite's ChoiceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
In The Realms of JoyIn The Realms of JoySelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
It Runs in the FamilyIt Runs in the FamilySelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
The Unmatchable MatchThe Unmatchable MatchUncle KinMovie1990
Queen of Temple StreetQueen of Temple StreetSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
Day of ThunderDay of ThunderUncle ChuckMovie1990
Eight Diagram CudgelEight Diagram CudgelSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
Manchester Death WarrantManchester Death WarrantSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
Where Heroes DareWhere Heroes Dare白自在TV Series1989
俠客行 (數碼修復版)俠客行 (數碼修復版)白自在TV Series1989
The Justice of LifeThe Justice of Life文立賢TV Series1989
Running MateRunning MateSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
I Do I DoI Do I DoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1989
Battle Of The HeartBattle Of The HeartSelf / AppearanceTV Series1989
The Sect of Blood & IronThe Sect of Blood & IronSelf / AppearanceTV Series1989
鐵血大旗門 (數碼修復版)鐵血大旗門 (數碼修復版)云翼TV Series1989
My Heart Is That Eternal RoseMy Heart Is That Eternal RoseUncle CheungMovie1989
Looking Back in AngerLooking Back in AngerNi KunTV Series1989
The Reincarnated of WaiThe Reincarnated of WaiSelf / AppearanceTV Series1989
Dark Side of China TownDark Side of China TownSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Deadly SecretDeadly SecretSelf / AppearanceTV Series1989
The Deadly Mystery (Digital Remaster)The Deadly Mystery (Digital Remaster)凌退思TV Series1989
Devil CurseDevil CurseTaoist PriestMovie1988
Road To The ThroneRoad To The ThroneNan yuan da wangTV Series1988
Twilight of a NationTwilight of a NationSelf / AppearanceTV Series1988
童心童心火水叔TV Series1988
The Criminal HunterThe Criminal HunterMaster HouMovie1988
One Way Ticket to BangkokOne Way Ticket to BangkokSelf / AppearanceMovie1988
Ghost's HospitalGhost's HospitalSelf / AppearanceMovie1988
The Legend of the Book and SwordThe Legend of the Book and Sword袁士霄TV Series1987
Devil SorceryDevil SorceryMaster ChanMovie1987
The Price Of Growing UpThe Price Of Growing UpSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
Project A - Part IIProject A - Part IICaptain ChikMovie1987
Fate Takes A HandFate Takes A HandSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
ReincarnationReincarnationPeter's FatherMovie1987
The SIB FilesThe SIB FilesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
Happy Go LuckyHappy Go LuckySelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Ghost's LoverGhost's LoverSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Back To The BeyondBack To The BeyondSau-TakMovie1987
The Carnal Sutra MatThe Carnal Sutra MatSelf / AppearanceMovie1986
Bloody SorceryBloody SorceryAu YeungMovie1986
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon SabreNew Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre胡青牛TV Series1986
A Man from HollandA Man from HollandSelf / AppearanceMovie1986
Heir to the Throne IsHeir to the Throne IsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
When Silken Hands Get RoughWhen Silken Hands Get RoughSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
The Feud of Two BrothersThe Feud of Two BrothersSong YongranTV Series1986
Fury of the HeavenFury of the HeavenLing Hoi Faat ByeMovie1986
The PossessedThe Possessed六指琴魔TV Series1985
Dead CurseDead CurseSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Working ClassWorking ClassUncle HaMovie1985
Crocodile EvilCrocodile EvilSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
The Battle Among the ClansThe Battle Among the ClansSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
CurseCurseSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
The Rough RideThe Rough RideSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
Hong Kong ButcherHong Kong ButcherSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
The Young WandererThe Young WandererSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
The Young VagabondThe Young VagabondSo's FatherMovie1985
Summer Kisses Winter TearsSummer Kisses Winter TearsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
香江花月夜(數碼修復版)香江花月夜(數碼修復版)方百祥TV Series1984
The New Adventures Of Chor Lau HeungThe New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung薛衣人TV Series1984
楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇 (數碼修復版)楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇 (數碼修復版)薛衣人TV Series1984
Police CadetPolice Cadet豪哥TV Series1984
The Siamese TwinsThe Siamese TwinsMedical Director CheungMovie1984
The Young DetectiveThe Young Detective雷树德TV Series1984
The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount DeerOboiTV Series1984
鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版)鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版)鳌拜TV Series1984
The Smiling Proud WandererThe Smiling Proud WandererSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
The FoundationThe Foundation任嘯天TV Series1984
Can Anybody HelpCan Anybody HelpSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
Project AProject ACaptain ChikMovie1983
SandwichesSandwichesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
Brutal SorceryBrutal SorcerySelf / AppearanceMovie1983
The Lost GenerationThe Lost GenerationSelf / AppearanceMovie1983
Hong Kong, Hong KongHong Kong, Hong KongUncle KwaiMovie1983
Encounter with FortuneEncounter with FortuneSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
Shaolin and Wu TangShaolin and Wu TangMaster LawMovie1983
Beyond the Rose GardenBeyond the Rose GardenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
再見十九歲(數碼修復版)再見十九歲(數碼修復版)冯明哲TV Series1983
Struggle for LeaderStruggle for LeaderSelf / AppearanceMovie1983
The Legend of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor Heroes陸乘風TV Series1983
Roving SwordsmanRoving SwordsmanMaster Bai Yu-LouMovie1983
The Radio TycoonThe Radio TycoonSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
播音人 (數碼修復版)播音人 (數碼修復版)甄汝轩TV Series1983
Love & PassionLove & PassionSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
萬水千山總是情 (數碼修復版)萬水千山總是情 (數碼修復版)庄鶴儒TV Series1982
InterpolInterpolBoss ChingMovie1982
Energetic-21Energetic-21Alan's FatherMovie1982
Brothers from the Walled CityBrothers from the Walled CityChan Yuan LoongMovie1982
Coolie KillerCoolie KillerChoiMovie1982
StardustStardustSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
Demi-Gods and Semi-DevilsDemi-Gods and Semi-Devils慕容博TV Series1982
The CheckmateThe CheckmateSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
Kid from KwangtungKid from KwangtungMaster Wu ChangjiuMovie1982
The UnderstudyThe UnderstudySelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Mahjong HeroesMahjong HeroesYau Bun LapMovie1981
The Legend of Wonder LadyThe Legend of Wonder LadySelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
The HawkThe Hawk趙鴻毅TV Series1981
Kung Fu Master Of Fat ShanKung Fu Master Of Fat ShanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
伤人十七伤人十七Self / AppearanceMovie1981
In Love and WarIn Love and WarSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
The ExecutorThe ExecutorUncle SukMovie1981
The Lonely HunterThe Lonely HunterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
過客 (數碼修復版)過客 (數碼修復版)管四TV Series1981
The AdventurersThe AdventurersSelf / AppearanceTV Series1980
The StruggleThe StruggleSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
The FamilyThe Family高天淦TV Series1980
Five Easy PiecesFive Easy PiecesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1980
The BrothersThe Brothers周友TV Series1980
House of the LuteHouse of the LuteSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
Crazy Horse & Intelligent MonkeyCrazy Horse & Intelligent MonkeySelf / AppearanceMovie1980
The Shaolin DiscipleThe Shaolin DiscipleSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
The Kung Fu WarriorThe Kung Fu WarriorSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
This Land Is MineThis Land Is MineSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
The Good The Bad The UglyThe Good The Bad The UglySelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
Over the RainbowOver the RainbowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
Chor Lau-heungChor Lau-heung高冠英TV Series1979
The Dragon, The OddsThe Dragon, The OddsGold Haired LionMovie1979
Mitsubish SeriesMitsubish SeriesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
The Money TripThe Money TripSelf / AppearanceMovie1979
The God of SabreThe God of SabreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
Swordsman Siu Sap Yat LongSwordsman Siu Sap Yat LongSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
蕭十一郎 (數碼修復版)蕭十一郎 (數碼修復版)逍遥侯TV Series1978
ConflictConflictSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
One SwordOne SwordSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
The Tough Kung Fu KidThe Tough Kung Fu KidSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
Illusions Come TrueIllusions Come TrueSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
Luk Siu Fung (Series III)Luk Siu Fung (Series III)Self / AppearanceTV Series1978
倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)张三丰TV Series1978
The GiantsThe GiantsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
Vanity FairVanity FairSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
小人物Self / AppearanceTV Series1977
Luk Siu Fung (Series II)Luk Siu Fung (Series II)Self / AppearanceTV Series1977
On ProbationOn ProbationSelf / AppearanceMovie1977
Water MarginWater MarginSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
When The Legend DiesWhen The Legend DiesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Luk Siu Fung (Series I)Luk Siu Fung (Series I)Self / AppearanceTV Series1975
Famous Swordsman Tin KiuSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
月向那方圓Self / AppearanceMovie1967
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of HellLady in Black Cracks the Gate of HellPolicemanMovie1967
甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘Self / AppearanceMovie1967
The Woman in Black and the Black DragonThe Woman in Black and the Black DragonConstable KwanMovie1966
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green HillFamily Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill3rd Uncle Kam-ShingMovie1965
孫悟空三戲百花仙孫悟空三戲百花仙Self / AppearanceMovie1965
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old FamilyFamily Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family3rd Uncle Kam-ShingMovie1965
The Furious Buddha's PalmThe Furious Buddha's PalmSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
Monkey Saint Versus Eight FairiesMonkey Saint Versus Eight FairiesMonk TripitakaMovie1965
Sword of SwordsSword of SwordsSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
Buddha's Palm (Part 4)Buddha's Palm (Part 4)Lu YuMovie1964
Buddha's Palm (Part 3)Buddha's Palm (Part 3)Luk NuMovie1964
Buddha's Palm (Part 2)Buddha's Palm (Part 2)Luk YuMovie1964
如来神掌 下集如来神掌 下集Self / AppearanceMovie1964
Buddha's Palm (Part 1)Buddha's Palm (Part 1)Lu YuMovie1964
The Rainbow PassThe Rainbow PassSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
Queen of the Marketplace洪牛Movie1964
满堂吉庆Self / AppearanceMovie1964
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the RescueThe Monkey Soldiers Come to the RescueSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
Scarlet BoyScarlet BoyMonk Tong SangMovie1962