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