Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 01, 1913
Died
Jun 03, 2009
Place of Birth
Canton, China
Credits
223 titles
Sek Kin
Biography
Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong. Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era, including the "Wong Fei Hung" series, the "Fong Sai Yuk" series, and "Buddha's Palm". In 1973, Sek Kin starred opposite Bruce Lee in the film "Enter the Dragon". He played the role of Han, the main villain of the film. Sek Kin's performance in "Enter the Dragon" was critically acclaimed and he is considered to be one of the greatest villains in kung fu cinema. In the 1970s and 1980s, Sek Kin continued to act in both films and television series. He also began to work as a production manager on films. In 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association. In 2003, he was given the Professional Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Sek Kin died on June 3, 2009 at the age of 96. He was a highly respected actor who made a significant contribution to the Hong Kong film industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles as villains in kung fu films and for his groundbreaking work in the early days of Hong Kong cinema.
Known For
Filmography
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
Self
光影流情
A Century of Light and Shadow
Self
Fights of Fury
Dragon: Since 1973
Self
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Self
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Self
Ten Brothers
Uncle Three
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
Hong Kong Adam's Family
Kan San
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Man from Guangdong
Midnight Angel
Widow Warriors
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Michael's Father
Mother Vs Mother
Master Guan
The Vendetta
The Dragon Sword
Fate Takes A Hand
Lady in Black
Fung's Father
The Master of Shaolin
The First Vampire in China
Kent of Mt. Mao
Magic Crystal
Sergeant Shih
Goodbye My Hero
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
招爷爷
The Feud of Two Brothers
Sweet Surrender
Kin
Millionaires' Express
Master Sek
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
The Tough Fight
Hong Kong Godfather
Boss Han
The Rough Ride
The Sword Stained With Royal Blood
碧血劍 (數碼修復版)
穆人清
Three Stooges Go Undercover
Mao Rensheng
Hong Kong 1941
Ha Chung-Sang
Police Cadet
鍾貴
The Other Side of the Horizon
A Friend from Inner Space
Jian Ren (ghost)
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
The Fearless Duo
孫慈
Bruce Lee, the Legend
Self
The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter
The Return of the Condor Heroes
裘千仞（慈恩）
Heroic Ones
Hong Kong Playboys
Mao Ying Ying's Father
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
裘千仞、裘千丈
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Digital Remaster)
裘千丈/裘千仞
The Legend of Master So
苏松轩
蘇乞兒 (數碼修復版)
苏松轩