Kwan Hoi-San
Acting
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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Kwan Hoi-San
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Filmography of
Kwan Hoi-San
... 2000
Old Won
... 2000
Uncle Ben
... 1998
... 1995
... 1995
... 1994
Zhao Gao
... 1994
... 1994
Beggar Chie
... 1993
Robinson Shun
... 1993
... 1993
... 1993
... 1993
Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
... 1993
... 1993
... 1992
Mr Yip
... 1992
... 1992
... 1992
Mr. Hoi
... 1992
Fu Lao Cha
... 1992
Papa Shang
... 1992
Taoist Master
... 1992
Chicken Roll
... 1991
Sergeant Chan
... 1991
Hell Judge
... 1991
Chief Insp. Chan Fong
... 1991
Uncle Kin
... 1990
... 1990
Uncle Chuck
... 1990
... 1990
... 1990
... 1990
... 1989
Uncle Cheung
... 1989
... 1989
Taoist Priest
... 1988
... 1988
... 1988
Master Chan
... 1987
Navy Captain Chi
... 1987
Peter's Father
... 1987
... 1987
... 1987
... 1986
Au Yeung
... 1986
... 1986
Ling Hoi Faat Bye
... 1986
... 1985
Uncle Ha
... 1985
... 1985
... 1985
... 1985
So's father
... 1985
Medical Director Cheung
... 1984
Captain Chik
... 1983
... 1983
Uncle Kwai
... 1983
... 1983
... 1983
Master Bai Yu-Lou
... 1983
Boss Ching
... 1982
Alan's father
... 1982
Chan Yuan Loong
... 1982
Choi
... 1982
Master Wu Changjiu
... 1982
Yau Bun Lap
... 1981
Uncle Suk
... 1981
... 1980
... 1980
... 1980
... 1980
Gold Haired Lion
... 1979
... 1979
... 1978
... 1977
... 1969
Policeman
... 1967
Constable Kwan
... 1966
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
... 1965
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
... 1965
... 1965
... 1965
... 1964
... 1964
... 1964
Monk Tong Sang
... 1962