Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong.
Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era, including the "Wong Fei Hung" series, the "Fong Sai Yuk" series, and "Buddha's Palm".
In 1973, Sek Kin starred opposite Bruce Lee in the film "Enter the Dragon". He played the role of Han, the main villain of the film. Sek Kin's performance in "Enter the Dragon" was critically acclaimed and he is considered to be one of the greatest villains in kung fu cinema.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Sek Kin continued to act in both films and television series. He also began to work as a production manager on films. In 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association. In 2003, he was given the Professional Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Sek Kin died on June 3, 2009 at the age of 96. He was a highly respected actor who made a significant contribution to the Hong Kong film industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles as villains in kung fu films and for his groundbreaking work in the early days of Hong Kong cinema.
Known For
Enter the Dragon
(1973)
Han
Bruce Lee: The Legend
(1984)
Self (archive footage)
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
(1989)
Michael's Father
The Young Master
(1980)
Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
The Millionaires' Express
(1986)
Master Sek
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
(1986)
Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
Buddha's Palm
(1982)
Foot Monster
Full Filmography
Acting
One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero
(1947)
Nothing Compares to You
(1947)
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
(1949)
Grey Hair Fu
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
(1949)
Dawn Must Come
(1950)
Cheung Kau
The Misguided Spirit in the Well
(1950)
Midnight Bells
(1950)
Spring
(1953)
Ko Hak-ming
Family
(1953)
Ko Hak-ming
Autumn
(1954)
Ko Hak-ming
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
(1954)
The Phantom of the Opera Boat
(1954)
Eternal Love
(1955)
Yam Chi-ming
Backyard Adventures
(1955)
Fitness teacher
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
(1956)
Ching Tien-Chung
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
(1956)
Kwok Hung-Bu
The White Crane Hero
(1956)
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
(1958)
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
(1958)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
(1958)
Yau Chu-kei
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
(1959)
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
(1959)
Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)
(1959)
Road
(1959)
Lui Tai-Hon
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
(1960)
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
(1960)
Commander
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
(1960)
Chiu Yee-Kong
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
(1960)
Advisor Lung
Apartment Murder
(1960)
Yim Tai-Hung
Hound Murderer Case
(1961)
Kiu Yat-Po
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
(1962)
Sung Kwai
The Blonde Hair Monster
(1962)
Cheung Yan Lai
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
(1962)
Yellow Giant
(1962)
Cheung Yan-lei
The Haunting Shadow
(1962)
The Black Centipede
(1963)
The White-Bone Sword
(1963)
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
(1963)
Pun Ng
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
(1963)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
(1964)
Lai Chun-wah
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
(1964)
Lai Chun-wah
Six Fingers
(1965)
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
(1965)
Treasure Hunt
(1965)
The Furious Buddha's Palm
(1965)
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
(1965)
Liu zhi qin mo
(1965)
Lo Sing Hung
Book Without Words
(1965)
Blue Wolf
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
(1965)
Chong Tak-ming
The Black Musketeer 'F'
(1966)
Inspector Chan
Girl Detective 001
(1966)
Wu Hung
Lady Black Cat
(1966)
Tong Long
Bitter Fear
(1966)
Father
The Detective
(1966)
Wu Him
Paragon of Sword and Knife
(1967)
Tso Kam-pak
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
(1967)
One-Eye Jack
The Witch
(1967)
Chiu Yuen Tsi
The Perilous Rescue
(1967)
Wu Tin-hung
The Female Chivalry
(1967)
Chung Chi-wang
The Golden Cat
(1967)
Dragnet of the Law
(1967)
Chan Lung
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
(1967)
Fan Tai Hoi
The Lady Killer
(1967)
Wu Wan-Lung
The Black Killer
(1967)
Kam Gong
Shaky Steps
(1967)
To Lik
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
(1968)
The One-Eyed Swordsman
(1968)
The Saint
(1968)
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
(1968)
Duel at the Supreme Gate
(1968)
Kuan Han Pin
The Tin Long Gang
(1968)
Scarface Wolf
The Chivalrous Whip
(1968)
Tit-biu
Tragedy of the Poet King
(1968)
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
(1968)
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
(1969)
The One-armed Magic Nun
(1969)
The Mysterious Sisters
(1969)
Boss Ho Biu
Supreme Sword
(1969)
The Charming Killer
(1969)
Lee Tien-Hung
Sword of Emei
(1969)
Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
The Little Warrior
(1969)
Iron Faced Tiger
Wrath of the Sword
(1970)
Zhang Qi-Feng
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
(1970)
Choi Lee Fat
(1970)
The Comet Strikes
(1971)
Sifu
Flyer & Magic Sword
(1971)
Ho Tien-Long
The Fugitive
(1972)
Master Xi
The Casino
(1972)
The Roaring Lion
(1972)
Chi Pao "Tiger"
Enter the Dragon
(1973)
Han
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
(1973)
Self
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
(1973)
Self
Two Graves To Kung Fu
(1974)
The Virgin Mart
(1974)
Big Boss Qiang Han
Shaolin Tiger Claw
(1974)
Wits to Wits
(1974)
Casino boss
The Private Eyes
(1976)
Head of gang of robbers
The Big Family
(1976)
Low Society
(1976)
The Mysterious Heroes
(1978)
The System
(1979)
Inspector Chan
The Ring of Death
(1980)
Dragon Style Master
The Young Master
(1980)
Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
Bruce, King of Kung Fu
(1980)
Bruce's final opponent
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
(1980)
Fisherman
Buddha's Palm
(1982)
Foot Monster
Hong Kong Playboys
(1983)
Mao Ying Ying's Father
Heroic Ones
(1983)
A Friend from Inner Space
(1984)
Jian Ren (ghost)
Three Stooges Go Undercover
(1984)
Mao Rensheng
Bruce Lee: The Legend
(1984)
Self (archive footage)
Hong Kong 1941
(1984)
癫凤狂龙
(1984)
毛仁胜
Hong Kong Godfather
(1985)
Boss Han
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
(1986)
Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
The Millionaires' Express
(1986)
Master Sek
Sweet Surrender
(1986)
Kin
Magic Crystal
(1986)
Sgt. Shih
The First Vampire in China
(1986)
Kent of Mt. Mao
Goodbye My Hero
(1986)
Lady in Black
(1987)
Fung's Father
Mother Vs Mother
(1988)
Master Guan
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
(1989)
Michael's Father
Midnight Angel
(1990)
Widow Warriors
(1990)
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
(1992)
Hong Kong Adam's Family
(1994)
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
(1994)
Ten Brothers
(1995)
Uncle Three
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
(1999)
(archive footage)
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
(2003)
Self
A Century of Light and Shadow
(2005)
Himself
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
(2009)
Self
Crew