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Kwan Hoi-San

Kwan Hoi-San

Birthday: 1925-10-24 | Place of Birth: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1993
Heroes Among Heroes

as    Beggar Chie

1993
A Moment of Romance II

as    Bill

1992
Hard Boiled

as    Mr. Hoi

1992
All's Well, Ends Well

as    Papa Shang

1988
Devil Curse

as    Taoist Priest

1985
The Young Vagabond

as    So's father

1984
The Siamese Twins

as    Medical Director Cheung

1983
Project A

as    Captain Chik

1983
Roving Swordsman

as    Master Bai Yu-Lou

1982
Coolie Killer

as    Choi

1981
Mahjong Heroes

as    Yau Bun Lap