Chan Shen
Born
March 11, 1940
Died
April 26, 1984
Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s.
Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films.
Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.
Known For
The Golden Lotus
(1974)
Killer Lu Hua
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
(1974)
Monk Kah
Five Element Ninjas
(1982)
Chief Hong
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
(1978)
Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Killer Clans
(1976)
Roc Society Chief's bodyguard
A Slice of Death
(1979)
Dan Tian-Gang
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
(1972)
Master Li Chang-An
Five Fingers of Death
(1972)
Wan Hung-Chieh
The Psychopath
(1978)
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
(1985)
School Officer Sha Duo'er
The Emperor and His Brother
(1981)
Ching henchman
The Magic Blade
(1976)
Kung Sun Tao
Full Filmography
Acting
The Golden Seal
(1971)
Wu Tian Ting
The Protectors
(1971)
Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
The Rescue
(1971)
Chief Ba Zhan Kui
The Lady Professional
(1971)
Shi Yun Pu
Six Assassins
(1971)
Yu Li-De
The Swift Knight
(1971)
Brothel owner
Long Road to Freedom
(1971)
Five Fingers of Death
(1972)
Wan Hung-Chieh
The Devil's Mirror
(1972)
Chief Bai's bodyguard
The Deadly Knives
(1972)
Ishikawa
The Imperial Swordsman
(1972)
Giant
The Fugitive
(1972)
Lau Lo Sham
Stranger in Hong Kong
(1972)
Ting Ta-Chuan
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
(1972)
Master Li Chang-An
The Gourd Fairy
(1972)
Minister Mi-Chia
The Master of Kung Fu
(1973)
Mai Gen
Ambush
(1973)
Han Chung
The Kiss of Death
(1973)
Gangster Atom
Heroes of Sung
(1973)
Zongba
Call to Arms
(1973)
Prince of Wei
The Happiest Moment
(1973)
Rickshaw puller
Payment In Blood
(1973)
Hsieh Tai Cheng
The Bastard
(1973)
Ji Wen Tai
The Villains
(1973)
Chief Constable
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
(1974)
Monk Kah
The Shadow Boxer
(1974)
Master Yuan
Rivals of Kung Fu
(1974)
Ah Kwun
Village of Tigers
(1974)
Jin Ling
The Rat Catcher
(1974)
Gangster
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
(1974)
Chief Constable
Hong Kong 73
(1974)
Police offiicer
Sorrow of the Gentry
(1974)
Captain Wang
The Golden Lotus
(1974)
Killer Lu Hua
Gossip Street
(1974)
Godfather's thug
The Golden Lion
(1975)
Brother Eight
The Spiritual Boxer
(1975)
Master Lin
The Bloody Escape
(1975)
Chen Heng
Lady of the Law
(1975)
Officer Yan Bixian
Night of the Devil Bride
(1975)
Liang Ta
All Mixed Up
(1975)
Policeman
Cuties Parade
(1975)
Evil Seducers
(1975)
Iron Hat Priest
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
(1975)
Soo Da Chen
The Sexy Killer
(1976)
Long Tou
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
(1976)
Fa
The Criminals
(1976)
Brother Sen
The Condemned
(1976)
Mr Liang
Emperor Chien Lung
(1976)
Priest
Crazy Sex
(1976)
One of Big Boss' men
The Magic Blade
(1976)
Kung Sun Tao
Brotherhood
(1976)
Fan Nan
King Gambler
(1976)
Mr Li
The Last Tempest
(1976)
Palace guard
Wedding Nights
(1976)
Killer Clans
(1976)
Roc Society Chief's bodyguard
Love Swindler
(1976)
(segment "Counterfeit")
The Web of Death
(1976)
5 Venom Clan centipede chief
The Sentimental Swordsman
(1977)
Shaolin monk
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
(1977)
Chou Pao-An
Dreams Of Eroticism
(1977)
Jia Zhen
The Mad Monk
(1977)
Qian Ru-Ming
Moods of Love
(1977)
Lao San
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
(1977)
Officer Collecting Tax
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
(1977)
Cai
The Brave Archer
(1977)
Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
Death Duel
(1977)
Leader of Hei Sha Clan
Pursuit of Vengeance
(1977)
Gong Sun-Duan
Jade Tiger
(1977)
Liu
To Kill a Jaguar
(1977)
Tin Pa
Judgement of an Assassin
(1977)
7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
The Dream of the Red Chamber
(1977)
Priest
Clans of Intrigue
(1977)
Boss of Inn Gutsy
Invincible Shaolin
(1978)
Master Mai Qi
Clan of Amazons
(1978)
Lu Wenhu
The Brave Archer 2
(1978)
Spiritual Wisdom
The Psychopath
(1978)
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
(1978)
Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
(1978)
Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
(1978)
Master Sun Jia Zhu
Shaolin Hand Lock
(1978)
Fang Yu Biao
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
(1978)
Abbot Kung Man
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
(1978)
Kwun Lun Chief Ho
Soul of the Sword
(1978)
Swordsman Challenging Nameless
Swordsman and Enchantress
(1978)
Zombie Casters (uncredited)
The Proud Youth
(1978)
Priest Zhishan
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers
(1978)
Legend of the Bat
(1978)
Mr Bat's auctioner
Shaolin Rescuers
(1979)
Zhou Cheng
The Daredevils
(1979)
Chief of Staff Xu
The Deadly Breaking Sword
(1979)
Officer Fan Fei
The Brothers
(1979)
Boss Huang Shou Ren
Full Moon Scimitar
(1979)
Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
The Proud Twins
(1979)
Chief of 10 Villains
Invincible Enforcer
(1979)
Ho Yin Wong
Return of the Dead
(1979)
Da-Yan
A Slice of Death
(1979)
Dan Tian-Gang
The Last Judgement
(1979)
Ling Mei-Xian
The Kung Fu Instructor
(1979)
Fake brother
The Flag of Iron
(1980)
Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
Swift Sword
(1980)
Leng Ruyun
Hex vs. Witchcraft
(1980)
Brother Nine
Rendezvous with Death
(1980)
Chi Sifang
The Kid with a Tattoo
(1980)
Sword in Cotton
Bat without Wings
(1980)
Ghost King
Lost Souls
(1980)
Hok
Young Outcasts
(1980)
Haunted Tales
(1980)
Ah Cheng
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
(1980)
Wan Tzu-Mu
Every Man for Himself
(1980)
Bloody Parrot
(1981)
Master San
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
(1981)
Master Rong
What Price Honesty?
(1981)
Fifth Master
Gambler's Delight
(1981)
Madam Jin's assistant
Challenge of the Gamesters
(1981)
Huang Jiang
The Imp
(1981)
Old Uncle Han
The Emperor and His Brother
(1981)
Ching henchman
Revenge of the Corpse
(1981)
Exorcist Master
The Tiger and the Widow
(1981)
Dong Jin Piao
Tiger Killer
(1982)
Master Zhang
The Emperor and the Minister
(1982)
Boss Han
Passing Flickers
(1982)
Fa Hai
Brave Archer and His Mate
(1982)
Senior Teacher Or
Five Element Ninjas
(1982)
Chief Hong
My Rebellious Son
(1982)
Chamber of Commerce member
The 82 Tenants
(1982)
Sgt. Chiang
Ode to Gallantry
(1982)
Bai
Coolie Killer
(1982)
Gor - Wa Hing boss
Godfather from Canton
(1982)
Secret Service Officer
Shaolin Intruders
(1983)
Head Abbot
Shaolin Prince
(1983)
Abbot of Shaolin Temple
Fast Fingers
(1983)
Adulterer
Shaolin & Wu Tang
(1983)
Holy Flame of the Martial World
(1983)
Shaolin Clan leader
Bastard Swordsman
(1983)
Guardian of the Law
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
(1983)
Advisor Zhao Pu
Wits of the Brats
(1984)
Shih Chun
Pale Passion
(1984)
Uncle Liu
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
(1984)
Officer Fu
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
(1984)
Mr Lu
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
(1985)
School Officer Sha Duo'er
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
(1985)
His Highness
Pursuit of a Killer
(1985)
Uncle Zhi