Kwan Hoi-San
Acting
1925-10-24 · Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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.
tvIn the Realm of Success
as · 2001 · 0.0
movieQueen of Kowloon
as · 2000 · 10.0
tvThe Green Hope
as 于渐秀 · 2000 · 0.0
movieWhat Is A Good Teacher
as Old Won · 2000 · 7.3
tvThe Kung Fu Master
as · 2000 · 0.0
movieExodus from Afar
as · 1998 · 6.3
moviePortland Street Blues
as Uncle Pun · 1998 · 5.8
tvA Recipe for the Heart
as · 1997 · 8.2
tvCold Blood Warm Heart
as · 1996 · 7.0
tvFrom Act to Act
as · 1995 · 8.5
movieO.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
as Dad · 1995 · 4.8
tvA Kindred Spirit
as · 1995 · 0.0
movieA Touch of Evil
as · 1995 · 7.0
tvPlain Love
as · 1995 · 7.0
tvHand of Hope
as · 1995 · 0.0
movieKung Fu Kid
as · 1994 · 7.0
tvMystery of The Sabre
as · 1994 · 0.0
movieThe Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
as Zhao Gao · 1994 · 8.0
movieHero of Hong Kong 1949
as · 1994 · 6.5
tvLove Is Hope (III)
as · 1994 · 0.0
tvConscience
as · 1994 · 0.0
movieMarked for Murder
as · 1994 · 6.3
tvThe Edge of Righteousness
as · 1993 · 9.0
movieHeroes Among Heroes
as Beggar Chie · 1993 · 6.3