Kwan Hoi-San

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

A Kindred Spirit

Police Cadet

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

The File Of Justice

The Justice of Life

The Giants

The Duke of Mount Deer

All Movies (105)

• Queen of Kowloon2000
• What Is A Good Teacher2000 · as Old Won
• Exodus from Afar1998
• Portland Street Blues1998 · as Uncle Pun
• O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body1995 · as Dad
• A Touch of Evil1995
• Kung Fu Kid1994
• The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I1994 · as Zhao Gao
• Hero of Hong Kong 19491994
• Marked for Murder1994
• Heroes Among Heroes1993 · as Beggar Chie
• Perfect Exchange1993 · as Robinson Shun
• A Roof with a View1993
• Man of the Times1993 · as 夏爵士
• A Moment of Romance II1993 · as Bill
• The Tale Of A Heroine1993
• Whore & Policewoman1993 · as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
• Devil of Rape1992
• Deadly Dream Woman1992 · as Mr Yip
• The Vengeance1992
• Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung1992 · as Mayor
• Hard Boiled1992 · as Mr. Hoi
• Lee Rock III1992 · as Sergeant Chan
• Casino Tycoon1992 · as Fu Lao Cha
• All's Well, Ends Well1992 · as Papa Shang
• Legend of Wong Tai Sin1992 · as Taoist Master
• The Banquet1991 · as Chicken Roll
• Lee Rock1991 · as Sergeant Chan
• The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives1991 · as Old Man
• The Transmigration Romance1991 · as Hell Judge
• Mission of Condor1991 · as Chief Insp. Chan Fong
• Behind Bars1990 · as Uncle Ninth
• The Unmatchable Match1990 · as Uncle Kin
• Queen of Temple Street1990
• Day of Thunder1990 · as Uncle Chuck
• Eight Diagram Cudgel1990
• Manchester Death Warrant1990
• Running Mate1989
• My Heart Is That Eternal Rose1989 · as Uncle Cheung
• Dark Side of China Town1989
• Devil Curse1988 · as Taoist Priest
• The Criminal Hunter1988 · as Master Hou
• One Way Ticket to Bangkok1988
• Ghost's Hospital1988
• Devil Sorcery1987 · as Master Chan
• Project A Part II1987 · as Captain Chik
• Reincarnation1987 · as Peter's Father
• Happy Go Lucky1987
• Ghost's Lover1987
• Back To The Beyond1987 · as Sau-Tak
• The Carnal Sutra Mat1986
• Bloody Sorcery1986 · as Au Yeung
• A Man from Holland1986
• Fury of the Heaven1986 · as Ling Hoi Faat Bye
• Dead Curse1985
• Working Class1985 · as Uncle Ha
• Crocodile Evil1985
• Curse1985
• Hong Kong Butcher1985
• The Young Vagabond1985 · as So's Father
• The Siamese Twins1984 · as Medical Director Cheung
• Project A1983 · as Captain Chik
• Brutal Sorcery1983
• The Lost Generation1983
• Hong Kong, Hong Kong1983 · as Uncle Kwai
• Shaolin and Wu Tang1983 · as Master Law
• Struggle for Leader1983
• Roving Swordsman1983 · as Master Bai Yu-Lou
• Interpol1982 · as Boss Ching
• Energetic-211982 · as Alan's Father
• Brothers from the Walled City1982 · as Chan Yuan Loong
• Coolie Killer1982 · as Choi
• Kid from Kwangtung1982 · as Master Wu Changjiu
• Mahjong Heroes1981 · as Yau Bun Lap
• 伤人十七1981
• The Executor1981 · as Uncle Suk
• The Struggle1980
• House of the Lute1980
• Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey1980
• The Shaolin Disciple1980
• The Kung Fu Warrior1980
• The Dragon, The Odds1979 · as Gold Haired Lion
• The Money Trip1979
• The Tough Kung Fu Kid1978
• Illusions Come True1978
• On Probation1977
• Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu1969
• 月向那方圓1967
• Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell1967 · as Policeman
• 甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘1967
• The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon1966 · as Constable Kwan
• Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill1965 · as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
• 孫悟空三戲百花仙1965
• Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family1965 · as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
• The Furious Buddha's Palm1965
• Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies1965 · as Monk Tripitaka
• Sword of Swords1965
• Buddha's Palm Part 21964 · as Luk Yu
• 如来神掌 下集1964
• Buddha's Palm Part 11964
• The Rainbow Pass1964
• Queen of the Marketplace1964 · as 洪牛
• 满堂吉庆1964
• The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue1963
• Scarlet Boy1962 · as Monk Tong Sang

All TV Shows (104)

• In the Realm of Success2001
• The Green Hope2000 · as 于渐秀
• The Kung Fu Master2000
• A Recipe for the Heart1997
• Cold Blood Warm Heart1996
• From Act to Act1995
• A Kindred Spirit1995
• Plain Love1995
• Hand of Hope1995
• Mystery of The Sabre1994
• Love Is Hope (III)1994
• Conscience1994
• The Edge of Righteousness1993
• The Mystery of the Condor Hero1993 · as 殷破败
• Happy Returns1993
• The Legendary Ranger1993 · as 荣耀
• Wong Fei Hung Returns1992 · as 黄飞鸿
• The Key Man1992 · as 麦约翰
• The File Of Justice1992 · as 棠叔
• Big Family1991
• 未婚爸爸1991 · as 丁水
• The Poor Rich Man1991
• The Breaking Point1991
• Rain In The Heart1990
• The Cop Story1990
• An Elite's Choice1990
• In The Realms of Joy1990
• It Runs in the Family1990
• Where Heroes Dare1989 · as 白自在
• 俠客行 (數碼修復版)1989 · as 白自在
• The Justice of Life1989 · as 文立賢
• I Do I Do1989
• Battle Of The Heart1989
• The Sect of Blood & Iron1989
• 鐵血大旗門 (數碼修復版)1989 · as 云翼
• Looking Back in Anger1989 · as Ni Kun
• The Reincarnated of Wai1989
• Deadly Secret1989
• The Deadly Mystery (Digital Remaster)1989 · as 凌退思
• Road To The Throne1988 · as Nan yuan da wang
• Twilight of a Nation1988
• 童心1988 · as 火水叔
• The Legend of the Book and Sword1987 · as 袁士霄
• The Price Of Growing Up1987
• Fate Takes A Hand1987
• The SIB Files1987
• New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre1986 · as 胡青牛
• Heir to the Throne Is1986
• When Silken Hands Get Rough1986
• The Feud of Two Brothers1986 · as Song Yongran
• The Possessed1985 · as 六指琴魔
• The Battle Among the Clans1985
• The Rough Ride1985
• The Young Wanderer1985
• Summer Kisses Winter Tears1984
• The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung1984 · as 薛衣人
• 楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇 (數碼修復版)1984 · as 薛衣人
• Police Cadet1984 · as 豪哥
• The Young Detective1984
• The Duke of Mount Deer1984 · as Oboi
• 鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版)1984 · as 鳌拜
• The Smiling Proud Wanderer1984
• The Foundation1984 · as 任嘯天
• Can Anybody Help1984
• Sandwiches1983
• Encounter with Fortune1983
• Beyond the Rose Garden1983
• The Legend of the Condor Heroes1983 · as 陸乘風
• The Radio Tycoon1983
• 播音人 (數碼修復版)1983 · as 甄汝轩
• Love & Passion1982
• 萬水千山總是情 (數碼修復版)1982 · as 庄鶴儒
• Stardust1982
• Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils1982 · as 慕容博
• The Checkmate1982
• The Understudy1981
• The Legend of Wonder Lady1981
• The Hawk1981 · as 趙鴻毅
• Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan1981
• In Love and War1981
• The Lonely Hunter1981
• 過客 (數碼修復版)1981 · as 管四
• The Adventurers1980
• The Family1980
• Five Easy Pieces1980
• This Land Is Mine1979
• The Good The Bad The Ugly1979
• Over the Rainbow1979
• Chor Lau-heung1979 · as 高冠英
• Mitsubish Series1979
• The God of Sabre1979
• Swordsman Siu Sap Yat Long1978
• 蕭十一郎 (數碼修復版)1978 · as 逍遥侯
• Conflict1978
• One Sword1978
• Luk Siu Fung (Series III)1978
• 倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)1978 · as 张三丰
• The Giants1978
• Vanity Fair1978
• 小人物1977
• Luk Siu Fung (Series II)1977
• Water Margin1976
• When The Legend Dies1976
• Luk Siu Fung (Series I)1975