Nancy Kwan
Known for Acting · 69 credits
- Born
- 1939-05-19 (age 87)
- Place of birth
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
- Also known as
- 关家蒨 · Nancy Kwan · Guan Nanshi · Nancy Kwan Ka-shen
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (13)
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
ER
1994
as Mrs. Chen
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee
Knots Landing
1979
as Beverly Mikuriya
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Rosemary Quong
The A-Team
1983
as Lin Wu
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
as Self
Partners in Crime
1984
Hadleigh
1969
as Kai Yin
Noble House
1988
as Claudia Chen
Kung Fu
1972
as Mayli Ho
Movies (56)
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993
as Gussie Yang
The Wrecking Crew
1968
as Wen Yu-Rang
The McMasters
1970
as Robin
Honeymoon Hotel
1964
as Lynn Hope
Paint It Black
2016
as Margaret
Flower Drum Song
1961
as Linda Low
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
2017
as Gloria (voice)
Reel Horror
1985
as Leslie (archive footage)
Cold Dog Soup
1990
as Madame Chang
Fate Is the Hunter
1964
as Sally Fraser
Nobody's Perfect
1968
as Nurse Tomiko Momyama
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
The World of Suzie Wong
1960
as Suzie Wong
Miracle Landing
1990
as C.B. Lansing
Angkor: Cambodia Express
1981
as Sue
Arrivederci, Baby!
1966
as Baby
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
1966
as Wednesday
Rebellious
1995
as Joni
Be Water
2020
as Self - Actress / Friend
Hollywood Chinese
2007
as Self
Night Children
1989
as Diane Martin
For Life or Death
1996
as Ling Li
Cocoon
1968
as Rosemary Quong
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995
as Self
The Corrupt Ones
1967
as Tina
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
1969
as Revel Drue
Wonder Women
1973
as Dr. Tsu
Night Creature
1978
as Leslie
Tamahine
1963
as Tamahine
The Last Ninja
1983
as Noriko Sakura
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
2009
as Self (archive footage)
The Wild Affair
1965
as Marjorie Lee
Babies
1990
as Dr. Liu
The Main Attraction
1962
as Tessa
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2010
as Herself
Slaying the Dragon
1988
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
2007
as Narrator
Walking the Edge
1985
as Christine Holloway
Project: Kill
1976
as Lee Su
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
1973
as Self
Ray of Sunshine
2006
as Lilly
Blade in Hong Kong
1985
as Lily
The Pacific Connection
1974
as Leni
Keys to Freedom
1988
as Dr. Lao
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
2009
as Self
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
1999
as Mitsuko McFee
Fortress in the Sun
1975
as Maria
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
2005
as Natalie Chung
Sally's Beauty Spot
1990
as Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
2023
Spring Comes Not Again
1974
That Lady from Peking
1975
as Sue Ten Chan
Supercock
1975
as Yuki Chan
Karioka etchos de America
1971
The Magic Stone
1966
as Mei Ching
Streets of Hong Kong
1979
as Mei Mei
About Nancy Kwan
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… With 69 credits spanning from 1944 to 2023, Nancy Kwan has appeared in 56 films and 13 TV shows.
Fans searching for Nancy Kwan movies, Nancy Kwan filmography, or the latest projects starring Nancy Kwan can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Nancy Kwan Movies
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) — as Gussie Yang
- The Wrecking Crew (1968) — as Wen Yu-Rang
- The McMasters (1970) — as Robin
- Honeymoon Hotel (1964) — as Lynn Hope
- Paint It Black (2016) — as Margaret
Where to Watch Nancy Kwan Films
Most Nancy Kwan movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Nancy Kwan, check our movies catalogue and browse page.