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Kwan Hoi-San

Kwan Hoi-San

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
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The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I

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The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Zhao Gao
Poster for Devil Sorcery
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Devil Sorcery

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Devil Sorcery
Master Chan
Poster for Eight Diagram Cudgel
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Eight Diagram Cudgel

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Eight Diagram Cudgel
Poster for Energetic-21
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Energetic-21

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Energetic-21
Alan's Father
Poster for Behind Bars
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Behind Bars

Behind Bars
Uncle Ninth
Poster for Kid from Kwangtung
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Kid from Kwangtung

5.2(0.0K)
Kid from Kwangtung
Master Wu Changjiu
Poster for My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
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My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

7.3(0.0K)
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
Uncle Cheung
Poster for The Kung Fu Warrior
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The Kung Fu Warrior

10.0(0.0K)
The Kung Fu Warrior
Poster for Ghost's Lover
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Ghost's Lover

8.0(0.0K)
Ghost's Lover
Poster for The Vengeance
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The Vengeance

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The Vengeance

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