Kwan Hoi-San
Acting

Kwan Hoi-San

October 24, 1925 (Age 80 at death) Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Died September 11, 2006

Also known as: Herman Kwan Hoi-San, 關海山, 关海山, 蝦叔, کوان هوی سان

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

A Kindred Spirit

A Kindred Spirit

1995 • TV

Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled

1992 • Movie

All's Well, Ends Well

All's Well, Ends Well

1992 • Movie

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

1989 • Movie

Deadly Dream Woman

Deadly Dream Woman

1992 • Movie

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

1978 • TV

Movie Credits (50)

Acting

1992

Hard Boiled

as Mr. Hoi

1992

All's Well, Ends Well

as Papa Shang

1989

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

as Uncle Cheung

1992

Deadly Dream Woman

as Mr Yip

1991

Lee Rock

as Sergeant Chan

1985

Dead Curse

1991

Mission of Condor

as Chief Insp. Chan Fong

1985

Curse

1990

Behind Bars

as Uncle Ninth

1991

The Transmigration Romance

as Hell Judge

1983

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

as Uncle Kwai

1994

Kung Fu Kid

1985

Hong Kong Butcher

1990

Queen of Temple Street

1993

Heroes Among Heroes

as Beggar Chie

1983

Project A

as Captain Chik

1964

Buddha's Palm Part 1

1993

The Tale Of A Heroine

2000

Queen of Kowloon

1987

Ghost's Lover

TV Credits (50)

Acting

1995

A Kindred Spirit

1128 episodes

1978

Vanity Fair

85 episodes

1988

Twilight of a Nation

45 episodes

1989

The Justice of Life

as 文立賢

30 episodes

1989

Where Heroes Dare

as 白自在

20 episodes

1978

The Giants

110 episodes

1984

The Smiling Proud Wanderer

30 episodes

1978

Conflict

85 episodes

1979

Over the Rainbow

85 episodes

1982

Love & Passion

30 episodes

1987

The Price Of Growing Up

59 episodes

1979

This Land Is Mine

65 episodes

1993

The Mystery of the Condor Hero

as 殷破败

20 episodes

1993

Happy Returns

20 episodes

1980

Five Easy Pieces

28 episodes

1993

The Edge of Righteousness

30 episodes

1981

The Legend of Wonder Lady

18 episodes

1989

Deadly Secret

20 episodes

2000

The Green Hope

as 于渐秀

25 episodes

1990

It Runs in the Family

15 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 24, 1925
Died
September 11, 2006 (age 80)
Place of Birth
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Popularity
0.8

Career Stats

50
Movies
50
TV Shows