Kwan Hoi-San
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.
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Movies (29)
Queen of Kowloon
2000
What Is A Good Teacher
as Old Won
2000
Exodus from Afar
1998
Portland Street Blues
as Uncle Pun
1998
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
as Dad
1995
A Touch of Evil
1995
Kung Fu Kid
1994
The Great Conqueror's Concubine
as Zhao Gao
1994
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
Marked for Murder
1994
Heroes Among Heroes
as Beggar Chie
1993
Perfect Exchange
as Robinson Shun
1993
A Roof with a View
1993
Man of the Times
as 夏爵士
1993
A Moment of Romance II
as Bill
1993
The Tale Of A Heroine
1993
Whore & Policewoman
as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
1993
Devil of Rape
1992
Deadly Dream Woman
as Mr Yip
1992
The Vengeance
1992
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
as Mayor
1992
Hard Boiled
as Mr. Hoi
1992
Lee Rock III
as Sergeant Chan
1992
Casino Tycoon
as Fu Lao Cha
1992
All's Well, Ends Well
as Papa Shang
1992
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
as Taoist Master
1992
The Banquet
as Chicken Roll
1991
Lee Rock
as Sergeant Chan
1991
The Transmigration Romance
as Hell Judge
1991
TV Shows (21)
In the Realm of Success
2001
The Green Hope
as 于渐秀
2000
The Kung Fu Master
2000
A Recipe for the Heart
1997
Cold Blood Warm Heart
1996
From Act to Act
1995
A Kindred Spirit
1995
Plain Love
1995
Hand of Hope
1995
Mystery of The Sabre
1994
Love Is Hope (III)
1994
Conscience
1994
The Edge of Righteousness
1993
The Mystery of the Condor Hero
as 殷破败
1993
Happy Returns
1993
The Legendary Ranger
as 荣耀
1993
Wong Fei Hung Returns
as 黄飞鸿
1992
The Key Man
as 麦约翰
1992
The File Of Justice
as 棠叔
1992
Big Family
1991
未婚爸爸
as 丁水
1991