Chan Shen
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 11, 1940
- Died
- April 26, 1984
- Birthplace
- Taiwan
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 Brothers Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.
Filmography
Pursuit of a Killer 1985
as Uncle Zhi
Disciples of the 36th Chamber 1985
as School Officer Sha Duo'er
Crazy Shaolin Disciples 1985
as His Highness
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan 1984
as Officer Fu
Pale Passion 1984
as Uncle Liu
Opium and the Kung Fu Master 1984
as Mr. Lu
Wits of the Brats 1984
as Shih Chun
Return of Bastard Swordsman 1984
as Chi Song
Fast Fingers 1983
as Adulterer
Shaolin Intruders 1983
as Head Abbot
Bastard Swordsman 1983
as Guardian of the Law
Shaolin and Wu Tang 1983
Actor
Holy Flame of the Martial World 1983
as Shaolin Clan leader
Usurpers of Emperor's Power 1983
as Advisor Zhao Pu
Ode to Gallantry 1982
as Bai
My Rebellious Son 1982
as Chamber of Commerce member
The Emperor and the Minister 1982
as Boss Han
Tiger Killer 1982
as Master Zhang
The 82 Tenants 1982
as Sgt. Chiang
Coolie Killer 1982
as Gor - Wa Hing boss
Godfather from Canton 1982
as Secret Service Officer
Five Element Ninjas 1982
as Chief Hong
Passing Flickers 1982
as Fa Hai
Brave Archer and His Mate 1982
as Senior Teacher Or
Shaolin Prince 1982
as Abbot of Shaolin Temple
What Price Honesty? 1981
as Fifth Master
The Imp 1981
as Old Uncle Han
Bloody Parrot 1981
as Master San
The Emperor and His Brother 1981
as Ching Henchman
Challenge of the Gamesters 1981
as Huang Jiang
Revenge of the Corpse 1981
as Exorcist Master
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood 1981
as Master Rong
The Tiger and the Widow 1981
as Dong Jin Piao
Gambler's Delight 1981
as Madam Jin's assistant
Bat Without Wings 1980
as Ghost King
Lost Souls 1980
as Hok
Hex vs. Witchcraft 1980
as Brother Nine
Every Man for Himself 1980
Actor
Rendezvous with Death 1980
as Chi Sifang
- Young Outcasts
Young Outcasts 1980
Actor
Swift Sword 1980
as Leng Ruyun
The Kid with a Tattoo 1980
as Sword in Cotton
Haunted Tales 1980
as Ah Cheng
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty 1980
as Wan Tzu-Mu
The Flag of Iron 1980
as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
Heaven and Hell 1980
as Yin Jixiang's Brother
Return of the Dead 1979
as Da-Yan
The Deadly Breaking Sword 1979
as Officer Fan Fei
Invincible Enforcer 1979
as Ho Yin Wong
The Proud Twins 1979
as Chief of 10 Villains
Shaolin Abbot 1979
as Dan Tian-Gang
The Kung Fu Instructor 1979
as Fake Brother
The Daredevils 1979
as Chief of Staff Xu
The Brothers 1979
as Boss Huang Shou Ren
The Last Judgement 1979
as Ling Mei-Xian
Shaolin Rescuers 1979
as Zhou Cheng
Full Moon Scimitar 1979
as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
Invincible Shaolin 1978
as Master Mai Qi
Swordsman and Enchantress 1978
as Zombie Casters (uncredited)
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II 1978
as Kwun Lun Chief Ho
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre 1978
as Abbot Kung Man
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung 1978
as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers 1978
Actor
Legend of the Bat 1978
as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
Shaolin Hand Lock 1978
as Fang Yu Biao
The Psychopath 1978
Actor
The Brave Archer 2 1978
as Spiritual Wisdom
Soul of the Sword 1978
as Swordsman Challenging Nameless
The Proud Youth 1978
as Priest Zhishan (uncredited)
The Mad Monk Strikes Again 1978
as Master Sun Jia Zhu
Clan of Amazons 1978
as Lu Wenhu
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin 1978
as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Pursuit of Vengeance 1977
as Gong Sun-Duan
Dreams Of Eroticism 1977
as Jia Zhen
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu 1977
as Chou Pao-An
The Dream of the Red Chamber 1977
as Priest
The Sentimental Swordsman 1977
as Shaolin monk
Judgement of an Assassin 1977
as 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
The Brave Archer 1977
as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
To Kill a Jaguar 1977
as Tin Pa
Death Duel 1977
as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault 1977
as Cai
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung 1977
as Officer Collecting Tax
The Jade Tiger 1977
as Liu
Clans of Intrigue 1977
as Boss of Inn Gutsy
Moods of Love 1977
as Lao San
The Mad Monk 1977
as Qian Ru-Ming
King Gambler 1976
as Mr Li
The Web of Death 1976
as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
Love Swindler 1976
as (segment "Counterfeit")
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides 1976
as Fa
Brotherhood 1976
as Fan Nan
The Magic Blade 1976
as Kung Sun Tao
Crazy Sex 1976
as One of Big Boss' men
Emperor Chien Lung 1976
as Priest
The Condemned 1976
as Mr Liang
Wedding Nights 1976
Actor
Killer Clans 1976
as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
The Last Tempest 1976
as Palace Guard
The Sexy Killer 1976
as Long Tou
The Criminals 1976
as Brother Sen
Cuties Parade 1975
Actor
The Golden Lion 1975
as Brother Eight
The Spiritual Boxer 1975
as Master Lin
The Bloody Escape 1975
as Chen Heng
All Mixed Up 1975
as Policeman
The Big Holdup 1975
as Officer Qing
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold 1975
as Soo Da Chen
Evil Seducers 1975
as Iron Hat Priest
Lady of the Law 1975
as Officer Yan Bixian
Night of the Devil Bride 1975
as Liang Ta
The Protectors 1975
as Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
The Rat Catcher 1974
as Gangster
Sinful Confession 1974
as Juan's husband
Sorrow of the Gentry 1974
as Captain Wang
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires 1974
as Monk Kah
Rivals of Kung Fu 1974
as Ah Kwun
Gossip Street 1974
as Godfather's thug
Hong Kong 73 1974
as Police Offiicer
The Shadow Boxer 1974
as Master Yuan
The Golden Lotus 1974
as Killer Lu Hua
Village of Tigers 1974
as Jin Ling
The Stranger and the Gunfighter 1974
as Chief Constable
The Bamboo House of Dolls 1973
as Japanese Officer
Heroes of Sung 1973
as Zongba
The Happiest Moment 1973
as Rickshaw puller
The House of 72 Tenants 1973
as Brother Shum
The Master of Kung Fu 1973
as Mai Gen
Payment In Blood 1973
as Hsieh Tai Cheng
The Kiss of Death 1973
as Gangster Atom
Facets of Love 1973
as Brothel Client
The Villains 1973
as Chief Constable
The Bastard 1973
as Ji Wen Tai
Call to Arms 1973
as Prince of Wei
Ambush 1973
as Han Chung
The Fugitive 1972
as Lau Lo Sham
Stranger in Hong Kong 1972
as Ting Ta-Chuan
The Imperial Swordsman 1972
as Giant
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan 1972
as Master Li Chang-An
The 14 Amazons 1972
as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
The Gourd Fairy 1972
as Minister Mi-Chia
The Deadly Knives 1972
as Ishikawa
The Devil's Mirror 1972
as Chief Bai's Bodyguard
Five Fingers of Death 1972
as Wan Hung-Chieh
The Rescue 1971
as Chief Ba Zhan Kui
The Swift Knight 1971
as Brothel owner
The Lady Professional 1971
as Shi Yun Pu
The Golden Seal 1971
as Wu Tian Ting
Long Road to Freedom 1971
Actor
Six Assassins 1971
as Yu Li-De
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