Kwan Hoi-San
Born
October 24, 1925
Died
September 11, 2006
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.
Known For
Yu Pui Tsuen
(1986)
Hard Boiled
(1992)
Mr. Hoi
Project A: Part II
(1987)
Navy Captain Chi
Project A
(1983)
Captain Chik
Perfect Exchange
(1993)
Robinson Shun
The Unmatchable Match
(1990)
Uncle Kin
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
(1989)
Uncle Cheung
The Banquet
(1991)
Chicken Roll
All's Well, Ends Well
(1992)
Papa Shang
Casino Tycoon I
(1992)
Fu Lao Cha
A Moment of Romance II
(1993)
Bill
Lee Rock
(1991)
Sergeant Chan
Shaolin & Wu Tang
(1983)
The Young Vagabond
(1985)
So's father
Full Filmography
Acting
Scarlet Boy
(1962)
Monk Tong Sang
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue
(1963)
Buddha's Palm Part 1
(1964)
The Rainbow Pass
(1964)
如来神掌 下集
(1964)
Buddha's Palm (Part 2)
(1964)
Luk Yu
Sword of Swords
(1965)
The Furious Buddha's Palm
(1965)
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
(1965)
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
(1965)
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
(1966)
Constable Kwan
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
(1967)
Policeman
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
(1969)
On Probation
(1977)
Illusions Come True
(1978)
The Dragon, The Odds
(1979)
Gold Haired Lion
The Money Trip
(1979)
House of the Lute
(1980)
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey
(1980)
The Struggle
(1980)
The Kung Fu Warrior
(1980)
Mahjong Heroes
(1981)
Yau Bun Lap
The Executor
(1981)
Uncle Suk
Kid from Kwangtung
(1982)
Master Wu Changjiu
Brothers from the Walled City
(1982)
Chan Yuan Loong
Interpol
(1982)
Boss Ching
Coolie Killer
(1982)
Choi
Energetic-21
(1982)
Alan's father
Project A
(1983)
Captain Chik
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
(1983)
Uncle Kwai
Roving Swordsman
(1983)
Master Bai Yu-Lou
Shaolin & Wu Tang
(1983)
The Lost Generation
(1983)
Struggle for Leader
(1983)
The Siamese Twins
(1984)
Medical Director Cheung
Crocodile Evil
(1985)
Working Class
(1985)
Uncle Ha
Hong Kong Butcher
(1985)
Dead Curse
(1985)
Curse
(1985)
The Young Vagabond
(1985)
So's father
Bloody Sorcery
(1986)
Au Yeung
Yu Pui Tsuen
(1986)
A Man from Holland
(1986)
Fury of the Heaven
(1986)
Ling Hoi Faat Bye
Project A: Part II
(1987)
Navy Captain Chi
Reincarnation
(1987)
Peter's Father
Back To The Beyond
(1987)
Ghost's Lover
(1987)
Devil Sorcery
(1987)
Master Chan
Devil Curse
(1988)
Taoist Priest
One Way Ticket to Bangkok
(1988)
Ghost's Hospital
(1988)
The Criminal Hunter
(1988)
Master Hou
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
(1989)
Uncle Cheung
Running Mate
(1989)
Dark Side of China Town
(1989)
Queen of Temple Street
(1990)
Day of Thunder
(1990)
Uncle Chuck
The Unmatchable Match
(1990)
Uncle Kin
Manchester Death Warrant
(1990)
Eight Diagram Cudgel
(1990)
Behind Bars
(1990)
Lee Rock
(1991)
Sergeant Chan
Mission of Condor
(1991)
Chief Insp. Chan Fong
The Transmigration Romance
(1991)
Hell Judge
The Banquet
(1991)
Chicken Roll
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
(1992)
Taoist Master
Hard Boiled
(1992)
Mr. Hoi
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
(1992)
Mayor
All's Well, Ends Well
(1992)
Papa Shang
Casino Tycoon I
(1992)
Fu Lao Cha
Deadly Dream Woman
(1992)
Mr Yip
Devil of Rape
(1992)
The Vengeance
(1992)
Heroes Among Heroes
(1993)
Beggar Chie
A Roof with a View
(1993)
A Moment of Romance II
(1993)
Bill
The Tale Of A Heroine
(1993)
Perfect Exchange
(1993)
Robinson Shun
Man of the Times
(1993)
Whore & Policewoman
(1993)
Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
Kung Fu Kid
(1994)
Marked for Murder
(1994)
The Great Conqueror's Concubine
(1994)
Zhao Gao
追捕野狼帮
(1994)
A Touch of Evil
(1995)
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
(1995)
Dad
Portland Street Blues
(1998)
Uncle Pun
Queen of Kowloon
(2000)
What Is A Good Teacher
(2000)
Old Won