Kwan Hoi-San
Known for Acting · 205 credits
- Born
- 1925-10-24
- Died
- 2006-09-11
- Place of birth
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Also known as
- Herman Kwan Hoi-San · 關海山 · 关海山 · 蝦叔 · کوان هوی سان
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (101)
A Kindred Spirit
1995
Police Cadet
1984
as 豪哥
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
1983
as 陸乘風
The File Of Justice
1992
as 棠叔
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
1986
as 胡青牛
The Justice of Life
1989
as 文立賢
Looking Back in Anger
1989
as Ni Kun
Twilight of a Nation
1988
The Price Of Growing Up
1987
The Rough Ride
1985
The Key Man
1992
as 麦约翰
The Duke of Mount Deer
1984
as Oboi
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
1984
Cold Blood Warm Heart
1996
Deadly Secret
1989
Love & Passion
1982
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
1982
as 慕容博
The Legend of the Book and Sword
1987
as 袁士霄
A Recipe for the Heart
1997
The Battle Among the Clans
1985
The Giants
1978
From Act to Act
1995
Plain Love
1995
The Sect of Blood & Iron
1989
The Breaking Point
1991
The Hawk
1981
as 趙鴻毅
Vanity Fair
1978
Chor Lau-heung
1979
as 高冠英
Conscience
1994
The Radio Tycoon
1983
Sandwiches
1983
It Runs in the Family
1990
Over the Rainbow
1979
The Good The Bad The Ugly
1979
In the Realm of Success
2001
Summer Kisses Winter Tears
1984
Happy Returns
1993
The Adventurers
1980
The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung
1984
as 薛衣人
The Feud of Two Brothers
1986
as Song Yongran
This Land Is Mine
1979
Conflict
1978
Hand of Hope
1995
Big Family
1991
The Green Hope
2000
as 于渐秀
The Reincarnated of Wai
1989
Five Easy Pieces
1980
The Legendary Ranger
1993
as 荣耀
The SIB Files
1987
The Poor Rich Man
1991
In The Realms of Joy
1990
The Edge of Righteousness
1993
Stardust
1982
Where Heroes Dare
1989
as 白自在
Wong Fei Hung Returns
1992
as 黄飞鸿
The Lonely Hunter
1981
An Elite's Choice
1990
Battle Of The Heart
1989
The Foundation
1984
as 任嘯天
The Legend of Wonder Lady
1981
Movies (104)
Hard Boiled
1992
as Mr. Hoi
Project A
1983
as Captain Chik
All's Well, Ends Well
1992
as Papa Shang
Project A Part II
1987
as Captain Chik
The Banquet
1991
as Chicken Roll
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
1995
as Dad
The Unmatchable Match
1990
as Uncle Kin
Portland Street Blues
1998
as Uncle Pun
A Moment of Romance II
1993
as Bill
Perfect Exchange
1993
as Robinson Shun
Back To The Beyond
1987
as Sau-Tak
Working Class
1985
as Uncle Ha
A Touch of Evil
1995
Roving Swordsman
1983
as Master Bai Yu-Lou
The Carnal Sutra Mat
1986
Lee Rock
1991
as Sergeant Chan
Casino Tycoon
1992
as Fu Lao Cha
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
1989
as Uncle Cheung
Man of the Times
1993
as 夏爵士
Mahjong Heroes
1981
as Yau Bun Lap
A Roof with a View
1993
Coolie Killer
1982
as Choi
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
1983
as Uncle Kwai
The Criminal Hunter
1988
as Master Hou
Brothers from the Walled City
1982
as Chan Yuan Loong
Shaolin and Wu Tang
1983
as Master Law
Devil Sorcery
1987
as Master Chan
Devil of Rape
1992
Queen of Temple Street
1990
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
1994
as Zhao Gao
Lee Rock III
1992
as Sergeant Chan
Heroes Among Heroes
1993
as Beggar Chie
Deadly Dream Woman
1992
as Mr Yip
What Is A Good Teacher
2000
as Old Won
The Young Vagabond
1985
as So's Father
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
Exodus from Afar
1998
Devil Curse
1988
as Taoist Priest
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
1992
as Mayor
Reincarnation
1987
as Peter's Father
Energetic-21
1982
as Alan's Father
Dead Curse
1985
Buddha's Palm Part 1
1964
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967
as Policeman
Kung Fu Kid
1994
Ghost's Hospital
1988
Ghost's Lover
1987
The Siamese Twins
1984
as Medical Director Cheung
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
Kid from Kwangtung
1982
as Master Wu Changjiu
The Dragon, The Odds
1979
as Gold Haired Lion
The Tale Of A Heroine
1993
The Shaolin Disciple
1980
Whore & Policewoman
1993
as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
Running Mate
1989
Mission of Condor
1991
as Chief Insp. Chan Fong
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue
1963
The Money Trip
1979
Dark Side of China Town
1989
Happy Go Lucky
1987
Queen of Kowloon
2000
One Way Ticket to Bangkok
1988
House of the Lute
1980
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1992
as Taoist Master
The Lost Generation
1983
The Vengeance
1992
Behind Bars
1990
as Uncle Ninth
Curse
1985
Bloody Sorcery
1986
as Au Yeung
The Transmigration Romance
1991
as Hell Judge
The Executor
1981
as Uncle Suk
The Furious Buddha's Palm
1965
The Tough Kung Fu Kid
1978
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey
1980
Marked for Murder
1994
Crocodile Evil
1985
Fury of the Heaven
1986
as Ling Hoi Faat Bye
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
1965
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
Buddha's Palm Part 2
1964
as Luk Yu
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
1966
as Constable Kwan
Hong Kong Butcher
1985
Struggle for Leader
1983
A Man from Holland
1986
Eight Diagram Cudgel
1990
Manchester Death Warrant
1990
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
1965
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
如来神掌 下集
1964
The Rainbow Pass
1964
Sword of Swords
1965
Queen of the Marketplace
1964
as 洪牛
Day of Thunder
1990
as Uncle Chuck
On Probation
1977
甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘
1967
The Kung Fu Warrior
1980
伤人十七
1981
Scarlet Boy
1962
as Monk Tong Sang
Brutal Sorcery
1983
Illusions Come True
1978
The Struggle
1980
孫悟空三戲百花仙
1965
满堂吉庆
1964
月向那方圓
1967
Interpol
1982
as Boss Ching
Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies
1965
as Monk Tripitaka
About Kwan Hoi-San
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 va… With 205 credits spanning from 1962 to 2001, Kwan Hoi-San has appeared in 104 films and 101 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kwan Hoi-San Movies
- Hard Boiled (1992) — as Mr. Hoi
- Project A (1983) — as Captain Chik
- All's Well, Ends Well (1992) — as Papa Shang
- Project A Part II (1987) — as Captain Chik
- The Banquet (1991) — as Chicken Roll
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