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John Shum Kin-Fun

Acting
74 years oldEnping, Jiangmen, China

Biography

John Shum Kin-Fun (Chinese: 岑建勳) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Sham. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. He is easily recognisable from his spectacles and curly hair.

Personal Details

Born
January 1, 1952
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Enping, Jiangmen, China
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

John Sham

Movies (48)

Papa
8.1

Papa

2024

Where the Wind Blows
5.6

Where the Wind Blows

Executive Producer (Production)

2023

A Complicated Story
4.8

A Complicated Story

as Steven

2013

A Simple Life
7.5

A Simple Life

as Guest at Premiere

2012

Bodyguards and Assassins
6.8

Bodyguards and Assassins

as Ah Suen's Father

2009

Wushu
6.1

Wushu

Producer (Production)

2008

Mr. Cinema
5.5

Mr. Cinema

as Luk Yau

2007

McDull, the Alumni
5.0

McDull, the Alumni

as Medical Professor

2006

New Police Story
7.2

New Police Story

as Eric Chow

2004

The Miracle Box
8.0

The Miracle Box

as Dr Fan

2004

Three
5.9

Three

as Photographer (segment "Going Home")

2002

Three: Going Home
8.0

Three: Going Home

as Photographer

2002

Moving the Mountain
7.8

Moving the Mountain

as Himself

1994

Guns of Dragon
3.7

Guns of Dragon

as Yip

1993

Lucky Encounter
7.0

Lucky Encounter

as Master Lionhead

1992

Sisters of the World Unite

Sisters of the World Unite

1991

The Banquet
5.6

The Banquet

as Curly

1991

King of Chess
6.5

King of Chess

as Ching Ling

1991

Double Impact
6.2

Double Impact

as Hong Kong Marine Police

1991

Thousand Pieces of Gold
6.8

Thousand Pieces of Gold

Executive Producer (Production)

1991

Curry & Pepper
6.2

Curry & Pepper

as Chin Wontons

1990

Eight Taels of Gold
7.0

Eight Taels of Gold

Producer (Production)

1989

Mr. Sunshine

Mr. Sunshine

as Store manager

1989

Seven Warriors
6.2

Seven Warriors

Presenter (Crew)

1989

Miracles: The Canton Godfather
7.1

Miracles: The Canton Godfather

as Daily Sun Reporter

1989

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
7.1

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

Executive Producer (Production)

1989

Little Cop
6.7

Little Cop

as Drug Seller

1989

Pedicab Driver
6.9

Pedicab Driver

as Master 5

1989

Edge of Darkness
9.0

Edge of Darkness

as Chu Kar-Mann

1988

Painted Faces
6.9

Painted Faces

as Stagehand

1988

18 Times
6.0

18 Times

as David So

1988

Starry Is the Night
6.0

Starry Is the Night

1988

King of Stanley Market

King of Stanley Market

Producer (Production)

1988

I Love Maria
6.3

I Love Maria

as Curly

1988

The Eighth Happiness
5.8

The Eighth Happiness

as Audience member (cameo)

1988

Fury
7.0

Fury

Producer (Production)

1988

People's Hero
7.2

People's Hero

Producer (Production)

1987

Goodbye Darling
6.0

Goodbye Darling

as Choi Sum

1987

An Autumn's Tale
7.3

An Autumn's Tale

Producer (Production)

1987

Warlords of the Golden Triangle

Warlords of the Golden Triangle

as (Narrator)

1987

The Wrong Couples
6.0

The Wrong Couples

Producer (Production)

1987

Magnificent Warriors
6.5

Magnificent Warriors

Producer (Production)

1987

Sapporo Story

Sapporo Story

Producer (Production)

1987

Final Victory
6.7

Final Victory

Producer (Production)

1987

The Goofy Gang
4.5

The Goofy Gang

as Yacht Repairman [cameo]

1987

Legacy of Rage
7.1

Legacy of Rage

Producer (Production)

1986

Brotherhood
6.5

Brotherhood

Producer (Production)

1986

Kiss Me Goodbye
6.0

Kiss Me Goodbye

Producer (Production)

1986

TV Shows (2)