Known For
Acting
Born
Oct 24, 1925
Died
Sep 11, 2006
Place of Birth
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Credits
214 titles
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
Filmography
In the Realm of Success
Queen of Kowloon
The Green Hope
于渐秀
What Is A Good Teacher
Old Won
The Kung Fu Master
Exodus from Afar
The Duke of Mount Deer
陳文亮 / 陳光
Portland Street Blues
Uncle Pun
A Recipe for the Heart
Cold Blood Warm Heart
From Act to Act
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
Dad
A Kindred Spirit
A Touch of Evil
Plain Love
Hand of Hope
Kung Fu Kid
Mystery of The Sabre
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Zhao Gao
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
Love Is Hope (III)
Conscience
Marked for Murder
The Edge of Righteousness
Heroes Among Heroes
Beggar Chie
Perfect Exchange
Robinson Shun
A Roof with a View
Man of the Times
夏爵士
A Moment of Romance II
Bill
The Mystery of the Condor Hero
殷破败
Happy Returns
The Legendary Ranger
荣耀
Whore & Policewoman
Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
The Tale Of A Heroine
Wong Fei Hung Returns
黄飞鸿
Devil of Rape
Deadly Dream Woman
Mr Yip
The Key Man
麦约翰
The Vengeance
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
Mayor
The File Of Justice
棠叔
Hard Boiled
Mr. Hoi
Lee Rock III
Sergeant Chan
Casino Tycoon
Fu Lao Cha
All's Well, Ends Well
Papa Shang
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
Taoist Master
The Banquet
Chicken Roll
Big Family
Lee Rock
Sergeant Chan
The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives
Old Man