Kwan Hoi-San
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 (211 titles)
ShowIn the Realm of Success
2001
10.0MovieQueen of Kowloon
2000
ShowThe Green Hope
于渐秀 · 2000
7.3MovieWhat Is A Good Teacher
Old Won · 2000
ShowThe Kung Fu Master
2000
6.3MovieExodus from Afar
1998
5.8MoviePortland Street Blues
Uncle Pun · 1998
8.2ShowA Recipe for the Heart
1997
7.0ShowCold Blood Warm Heart
1996
8.5ShowFrom Act to Act
1995
4.8MovieO.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
Dad · 1995
ShowA Kindred Spirit
1995
7.0MovieA Touch of Evil
1995
7.0ShowPlain Love
1995
ShowHand of Hope
1995
7.0MovieKung Fu Kid
1994
ShowMystery of The Sabre
1994
8.0MovieThe Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Zhao Gao · 1994
6.5MovieHero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
ShowLove Is Hope (III)
1994
ShowConscience
1994
6.3MovieMarked for Murder
1994
9.0ShowThe Edge of Righteousness
1993
6.3MovieHeroes Among Heroes
Beggar Chie · 1993
6.2MoviePerfect Exchange
Robinson Shun · 1993
7.5MovieA Roof with a View
1993
5.0MovieMan of the Times
夏爵士 · 1993
5.7MovieA Moment of Romance II
Bill · 1993
ShowThe Mystery of the Condor Hero
殷破败 · 1993
ShowHappy Returns
1993