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 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
ActingBirthday
October 24, 1925Deathday
September 11, 2006Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
92Place of birth
Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaAlso known as
Herman Kwan Hoi-San, 關海山, 关海山, 蝦叔
Cast credits
The Great Conqueror's Concubine
Zhao Gao
Devil Sorcery
Master Chan
Eight Diagram Cudgel
Energetic-21
Alan's father
Behind Bars
Kid from Kwangtung
Master Wu Changjiu
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
Uncle Cheung
The Kung Fu Warrior
Ghost's Lover
The Vengeance
Queen of Temple Street
Project A: Part II
Navy Captain Chi
Hard Boiled
Mr. Hoi
Heroes Among Heroes
Beggar Chie
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
Mayor
A Roof with a View
A Touch of Evil
Perfect Exchange
Robinson Shun
The Criminal Hunter
Master Hou
追捕野狼帮
Portland Street Blues
Uncle PunImages
