
Chan Shen
Known for Acting · 150 credits
- Born
- 1940-03-11
- Died
- 1984-04-26
- Place of birth
- Taiwan
- Also known as
- Chan Cheng · Chan Sheng · Chan Yi-Cheng · Chim Yau · Jim Sum · Jim Yau
Biography
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.
Known For
Movies (150)

Moods of Love
1977
as Lao San

Dreams Of Eroticism
1977
as Jia Zhen

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
1978
as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

The 14 Amazons
1972
as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard

The Golden Lotus
1974
as Killer Lu Hua

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
1974
as Monk Kah

The Bamboo House of Dolls
1973
as Japanese Officer

Five Fingers of Death
1972
as Wan Hung-Chieh

Five Element Ninjas
1982
as Chief Hong

Killer Clans
1976
as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard

Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Chi Song

Village of Tigers
1974
as Jin Ling

Shaolin Prince
1982
as Abbot of Shaolin Temple

Invincible Shaolin
1978
as Master Mai Qi

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
1972
as Master Li Chang-An

Tiger Killer
1982
as Master Zhang

Brave Archer and His Mate
1982
as Senior Teacher Or

The Master of Kung Fu
1973
as Mai Gen

The Magic Blade
1976
as Kung Sun Tao

Clans of Intrigue
1977
as Boss of Inn Gutsy

Holy Flame of the Martial World
1983
as Shaolin Clan leader

Death Duel
1977
as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)

Return of the Dead
1979
as Da-Yan

Crazy Sex
1976
as One of Big Boss' men

The Proud Twins
1979
as Chief of 10 Villains

Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as School Officer Sha Duo'er

Lost Souls
1980
as Hok

Hex vs. Witchcraft
1980
as Brother Nine

Shaolin Rescuers
1979
as Zhou Cheng

The Dream of the Red Chamber
1977
as Priest

Hong Kong 73
1974
as Police Offiicer

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
1978
as Kwun Lun Chief Ho

Bastard Swordsman
1983
as Guardian of the Law

Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
as Mr. Lu

The Emperor and His Brother
1981
as Ching Henchman

Clan of Amazons
1978
as Lu Wenhu

Ambush
1973
as Han Chung

Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
1984
as Officer Fu

The Jade Tiger
1977
as Liu

Soul of the Sword
1978
as Swordsman Challenging Nameless

The Web of Death
1976
as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief

The Deadly Breaking Sword
1979
as Officer Fan Fei

Coolie Killer
1982
as Gor - Wa Hing boss

Heaven and Hell
1980
as Yin Jixiang's Brother

The Last Tempest
1976
as Palace Guard

The Imp
1981
as Old Uncle Han

Swordsman and Enchantress
1978
as Zombie Casters (uncredited)

The Deadly Knives
1972
as Ishikawa

The Spiritual Boxer
1975
as Master Lin

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
1978
as Abbot Kung Man

The Flag of Iron
1980
as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao

The Brave Archer 2
1978
as Spiritual Wisdom

The Daredevils
1979
as Chief of Staff Xu

The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
as Shaolin monk

Revenge of the Corpse
1981
as Exorcist Master

Shaolin Intruders
1983
as Head Abbot

The Shadow Boxer
1974
as Master Yuan

Facets of Love
1973
as Brothel Client

The Fugitive
1972
as Lau Lo Sham

The Kung Fu Instructor
1979
as Fake Brother

Haunted Tales
1980
as Ah Cheng

Love Swindler
1976
as (segment "Counterfeit")

What Price Honesty?
1981
as Fifth Master

The Sexy Killer
1976
as Long Tou

The Proud Youth
1978
as Priest Zhishan (uncredited)

Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
1980
as Wan Tzu-Mu

Shaolin and Wu Tang
1983

Crazy Shaolin Disciples
1985
as His Highness

Legend of the Bat
1978
as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
1977
as Officer Collecting Tax

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
1977
as Chou Pao-An

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
as Master Rong

Lady of the Law
1975
as Officer Yan Bixian

Godfather from Canton
1982
as Secret Service Officer

Bloody Parrot
1981
as Master San

Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Huang Jiang

Shaolin Hand Lock
1978
as Fang Yu Biao

The Mad Monk Strikes Again
1978
as Master Sun Jia Zhu

Swift Sword
1980
as Leng Ruyun

The Emperor and the Minister
1982
as Boss Han

The Kid with a Tattoo
1980
as Sword in Cotton

The Kiss of Death
1973
as Gangster Atom

Shaolin Abbot
1979
as Dan Tian-Gang

Passing Flickers
1982
as Fa Hai

The Brave Archer
1977
as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze

Bat Without Wings
1980
as Ghost King

The Swift Knight
1971
as Brothel owner

The Golden Seal
1971
as Wu Tian Ting

Gambler's Delight
1981
as Madam Jin's assistant

The Stranger and the Gunfighter
1974
as Chief Constable

The House of 72 Tenants
1973
as Brother Shum

The Imperial Swordsman
1972
as Giant

The Bloody Escape
1975
as Chen Heng

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
1975
as Soo Da Chen

Pale Passion
1984
as Uncle Liu

Sinful Confession
1974
as Juan's husband

Ode to Gallantry
1982
as Bai

The Brothers
1979
as Boss Huang Shou Ren

Wits of the Brats
1984
as Shih Chun

Full Moon Scimitar
1979
as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)

The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
1976
as Fa

The Criminals
1976
as Brother Sen

The Rescue
1971
as Chief Ba Zhan Kui

Cuties Parade
1975

The Tiger and the Widow
1981
as Dong Jin Piao

Six Assassins
1971
as Yu Li-De

The Golden Lion
1975
as Brother Eight

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
1978
as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers

The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
1977
as Cai

Wedding Nights
1976

Heroes of Sung
1973
as Zongba

Pursuit of Vengeance
1977
as Gong Sun-Duan

Fast Fingers
1983
as Adulterer

My Rebellious Son
1982
as Chamber of Commerce member

The 82 Tenants
1982
as Sgt. Chiang

The Devil's Mirror
1972
as Chief Bai's Bodyguard

The Bastard
1973
as Ji Wen Tai

Brotherhood
1976
as Fan Nan

Night of the Devil Bride
1975
as Liang Ta

All Mixed Up
1975
as Policeman
About Chan Shen
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 br… With 150 credits spanning from 1971 to 1985, Chan Shen has appeared in 150 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Chan Shen Movies
- Moods of Love (1977) — as Lao San
- Dreams Of Eroticism (1977) — as Jia Zhen
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) — as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
- The 14 Amazons (1972) — as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
- The Golden Lotus (1974) — as Killer Lu Hua
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