Herman Kwan Hoi-san
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 24, 1925
- Died
- September 11, 2006
- Birthplace
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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.
Filmography
Queen of Kowloon 2000
Actor
What Is A Good Teacher 2000
as Old Won
Exodus from Afar 1998
Actor
Portland Street Blues 1998
as Uncle Pun
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body 1995
as Dad
A Touch of Evil 1995
Actor
Kung Fu Kid 1994
Actor
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I 1994
as Zhao Gao
Hero of Hong Kong 1949 1994
Actor
Marked for Murder 1994
Actor
Heroes Among Heroes 1993
as Beggar Chie
Perfect Exchange 1993
as Robinson Shun
A Roof with a View 1993
Actor
Man of the Times 1993
as Sir Ha
A Moment of Romance II 1993
as Bill
Whore & Policewoman 1993
as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
The Tale Of A Heroine 1993
Actor
Devil of Rape 1992
Actor
Deadly Dream Woman 1992
as Mr Yip
The Vengeance 1992
Actor
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung 1992
as Mayor
Hard Boiled 1992
as Mr. Hoi
Lee Rock III 1992
as Sergeant Chan
Casino Tycoon 1992
as Fu Lao Cha
All's Well, Ends Well 1992
as Papa Shang
Legend of Wong Tai Sin 1992
as Taoist Master
The Banquet 1991
as Chicken Roll
Lee Rock 1991
as Sergeant Chan
The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives 1991
as Old Man
The Transmigration Romance 1991
as Hell Judge
Mission of Condor 1991
as Chief Insp. Chan Fong
Behind Bars 1990
as Uncle Ninth
The Unmatchable Match 1990
as Uncle Kin
Queen of Temple Street 1990
Actor
Day of Thunder 1990
as Uncle Chuck
Manchester Death Warrant 1990
Actor
Eight Diagram Cudgel 1990
Actor
Running Mate 1989
Actor
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose 1989
as Uncle Cheung
Dark Side of China Town 1989
Actor
Devil Curse 1988
as Taoist Priest
The Criminal Hunter 1988
as Master Hou
Ghost's Hospital 1988
Actor
One Way Ticket to Bangkok 1988
Actor
Devil Sorcery 1987
as Master Chan
Project A - Part II 1987
as Captain Chik
Reincarnation 1987
as Peter's Father
Happy Go Lucky 1987
Actor
Back To The Beyond 1987
as Sau-Tak
Ghost's Lover 1987
Actor
The Carnal Sutra Mat 1986
Actor
Bloody Sorcery 1986
as Au Yeung
A Man from Holland 1986
Actor
Fury of the Heaven 1986
as Ling Hoi Faat Bye
Dead Curse 1985
Actor
Working Class 1985
as Uncle Ha
Crocodile Evil 1985
Actor
Curse 1985
Actor
Hong Kong Butcher 1985
Actor
The Young Vagabond 1985
as So's Father
The Siamese Twins 1984
as Medical Director Cheung
Project A 1983
as Captain Chik
Brutal Sorcery 1983
Actor
The Lost Generation 1983
Actor
Hong Kong, Hong Kong 1983
as Uncle Kwai
Shaolin and Wu Tang 1983
as Master Law
Struggle for Leader 1983
Actor
Roving Swordsman 1983
as Master Bai Yu-Lou
Interpol 1982
as Boss Ching
Energetic-21 1982
as Alan's Father
Brothers from the Walled City 1982
as Chan Yuan Loong
Coolie Killer 1982
as Choi
Kid from Kwangtung 1982
as Master Wu Changjiu
Mahjong Heroes 1981
as Yau Bun Lap
伤人十七 1981
Actor
The Executor 1981
as Uncle Suk
The Struggle 1980
Actor
House of the Lute 1980
Actor
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey 1980
Actor
The Shaolin Disciple 1980
Actor
The Kung Fu Warrior 1980
Actor
The Dragon, The Odds 1979
as Gold Haired Lion
The Money Trip 1979
Actor
The Tough Kung Fu Kid 1978
Actor
Illusions Come True 1978
Actor
On Probation 1977
Actor
- Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu 1969
Actor
- 月向那方圓
月向那方圓 1967
Actor
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell 1967
as Policeman
- 甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘
甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘 1967
Actor
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon 1966
as Constable Kwan
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill 1965
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
孫悟空三戲百花仙 1965
Actor
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family 1965
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
The Furious Buddha's Palm 1965
as Luk Yu
Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies 1965
as Monk Tripitaka
Sword of Swords 1965
Actor
Buddha's Palm (Part 4) 1964
as Lu Yu
Buddha's Palm (Part 3) 1964
as Luk Nu
如来神掌 下集 1964
Actor
Buddha's Palm (Part 2) 1964
as Luk Yu
Buddha's Palm (Part 1) 1964
as Lu Yu
The Rainbow Pass 1964
Actor
- Queen of the Marketplace
Queen of the Marketplace 1964
as 洪牛
- 满堂吉庆
满堂吉庆 1964
Actor
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue 1963
Actor
Scarlet Boy 1962
as Monk Tong Sang
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