Portrait of Kwan Hoi-San

Kwan Hoi-San

Acting

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.

Born: October 24, 1925

Place of Birth: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Filmography

2000
The Green Hope

as 于渐秀

1998
1993
Heroes Among Heroes

as Beggar Chie

1993
Perfect Exchange

as Robinson Shun

1993
Man of the Times

as 夏爵士

1993
Whore & Policewoman

as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan

1992
1992
1992
1992
Hard Boiled

as Mr. Hoi

1992
Lee Rock III

as Sergeant Chan

1992
Casino Tycoon

as Fu Lao Cha

1992
1992
The Key Man

as 麦约翰

1992
Legend of Wong Tai Sin

as Taoist Master

1991
The Banquet

as Chicken Roll

1991
Lee Rock

as Sergeant Chan

1991
未婚爸爸

as 丁水

1991
Mission of Condor

as Chief Insp. Chan Fong

1990
1990
Day of Thunder

as Uncle Chuck

1990
Behind Bars

as Uncle Ninth

1989
Where Heroes Dare

as 白自在

1989
1988
Devil Curse

as Taoist Priest

1988
Road To The Throne

as Nan yuan da wang

1988
The Criminal Hunter

as Master Hou

1987
Devil Sorcery

as Master Chan

1987
Project A Part II

as Captain Chik

1987
Reincarnation

as Peter's Father

1987
1986
Bloody Sorcery

as Au Yeung

1986
1986
Fury of the Heaven

as Ling Hoi Faat Bye

1985
The Possessed

as 六指琴魔

1985
Working Class

as Uncle Ha

1985
1985
The Young Vagabond

as So's Father

1984
Police Cadet

as 豪哥

1984
The Siamese Twins

as Medical Director Cheung

1984
The Foundation

as 任嘯天

1983
Project A

as Captain Chik

1983
1983
Shaolin and Wu Tang

as Master Law

1983
Roving Swordsman

as Master Bai Yu-Lou

1982
Interpol

as Boss Ching

1982
Energetic-21

as Alan's Father

1982
1982
1982
Kid from Kwangtung

as Master Wu Changjiu

1981
Mahjong Heroes

as Yau Bun Lap

1981
The Hawk

as 趙鴻毅

1981
The Executor

as Uncle Suk

1979
Chor Lau-heung

as 高冠英

1979
The Dragon, The Odds

as Gold Haired Lion

1962
Scarlet Boy

as Monk Tong Sang