Nancy Kwan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 19, 1939
- Birthplace
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.
Filmography
- Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures 2023
Actor
Be Water 2020
as Self - Actress / Friend
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming 2017
as Gloria (voice)
Paint It Black 2016
as Margaret
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey 2010
as Herself
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story 2009
as Self
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective 2009
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Chinese 2007
as Self
- Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend 2007
as Narrator
Ray of Sunshine 2006
as Lilly
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road 2005
as Natalie Chung
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee 2001
Actor
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar 1999
as Mitsuko McFee
For Life or Death 1996
as Ling Li
- Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities 1995
as Self
- Rebellious
Rebellious 1995
as Joni, Producer
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story 1993
as Gussie Yang
Babies 1990
as Dr. Liu
Cold Dog Soup 1990
as Madame Chang
Miracle Landing 1990
as C.B. Lansing
Sally's Beauty Spot 1990
as Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Night Children 1989
as Diane Martin
Slaying the Dragon 1988
Actor
Keys to Freedom 1988
as Dr. Lao
Reel Horror 1985
as Leslie (archive footage)
Blade in Hong Kong 1985
as Lily
Walking the Edge 1985
as Christine Holloway
The Last Ninja 1983
as Noriko Sakura
Angkor: Cambodia Express 1981
as Sue
Dreams of Desire 1981
Producer, Story
- Streets of Hong Kong
Streets of Hong Kong 1979
as Mei Mei
Night Creature 1978
as Leslie
Project: Kill 1976
as Lee Su
That Lady from Peking 1975
as Sue Ten Chan
Supercock 1975
as Yuki Chan
- Fortress in the Sun
Fortress in the Sun 1975
as Maria
The Pacific Connection 1974
as Leni
Spring Comes Not Again 1974
Actor
Wonder Women 1973
as Dr. Tsu
- Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong 1973
as Self
- Karioka etchos de America
Karioka etchos de America 1971
Actor
The McMasters 1970
as Robin
The Girl Who Knew Too Much 1969
as Revel Drue
The Wrecking Crew 1968
as Wen Yu-Rang
Cocoon 1968
as Rosemary Quong
Nobody's Perfect 1968
as Nurse Tomiko Momyama
The Corrupt Ones 1967
as Tina
Arrivederci, Baby! 1966
as Baby
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. 1966
as Wednesday
The Magic Stone 1966
as Mei Ching
The Wild Affair 1965
as Marjorie Lee
Fate Is the Hunter 1964
as Sally Fraser
Honeymoon Hotel 1964
as Lynn Hope
Tamahine 1963
as Tamahine
The Main Attraction 1962
as Tessa
Flower Drum Song 1961
as Linda Low
The World of Suzie Wong 1960
as Suzie Wong
Credits from TMDB.