Chan Shen
Acting
Born: March 11, 1940 · Taiwan
Died: April 26, 1984 (aged 44)
Highest Rated
Biography
Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s. Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films. Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.
Known for
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
1978
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
1974
Five Fingers of Death
1972
Five Element Ninjas
1982
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
The Golden Lotus
1974
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
1972
Invincible Shaolin
1978
The Magic Blade
1976
Killer Clans
1976
The Bamboo House of Dolls
1973
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
1975
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Movies (149)
Dreams Of Eroticism
Jia Zhen
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Monk Kah
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
The Golden Lotus
Killer Lu Hua
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Master Li Chang-An
The Magic Blade
Kung Sun Tao
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
Officer Fu
Five Fingers of Death
Wan Hung-Chieh
Moods of Love
Lao San
Five Element Ninjas
Chief Hong
The Bamboo House of Dolls
Japanese Officer
Clans of Intrigue
Boss of Inn Gutsy
Invincible Shaolin
Master Mai Qi
The 14 Amazons
Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
School Officer Sha Duo'er
Bastard Swordsman
Guardian of the Law
Killer Clans
Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
Heroes of Sung
Zongba
The Rescue
Chief Ba Zhan Kui
Village of Tigers
Jin Ling
Facets of Love
Brothel Client
The Imp
Old Uncle Han
The Sentimental Swordsman
Shaolin monk
Tiger Killer
Master Zhang
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Soo Da Chen
Challenge of the Gamesters
Huang Jiang
Lost Souls
Hok
Swordsman and Enchantress
Zombie Casters (uncredited)
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Officer Fan Fei
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
Kwun Lun Chief Ho
The Kung Fu Instructor
Fake Brother
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
Shaolin Abbot
Dan Tian-Gang
The Web of Death
5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
Shaolin Prince
Abbot of Shaolin Temple
Clan of Amazons
Lu Wenhu
Hex vs. Witchcraft
Brother Nine
Shaolin and Wu Tang
1983
The Jade Tiger
Liu
The Emperor and His Brother
Ching Henchman
Brave Archer and His Mate
Senior Teacher Or
Return of the Dead
Da-Yan
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
Officer Collecting Tax
Bloody Parrot
Master San
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
Wan Tzu-Mu
Shaolin Intruders
Head Abbot
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Chi Song
The Brave Archer
Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
Lady of the Law
Officer Yan Bixian
Cuties Parade
1975
The Proud Youth
Priest Zhishan (uncredited)
Soul of the Sword
Swordsman Challenging Nameless
Long Road to Freedom
1971
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
Chief Constable
The Criminals
Brother Sen
The Tiger and the Widow
Dong Jin Piao
My Rebellious Son
Chamber of Commerce member
Holy Flame of the Martial World
Shaolin Clan leader
The Daredevils
Chief of Staff Xu
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
Advisor Zhao Pu
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Master Rong
Death Duel
Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
Shaolin Rescuers
Zhou Cheng
The Sexy Killer
Long Tou
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
Fa
The Brave Archer 2
Spiritual Wisdom
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
Mr. Lu
Shaolin Hand Lock
Fang Yu Biao
Crazy Sex
One of Big Boss' men
The Big Holdup
Officer Qing
The Proud Twins
Chief of 10 Villains
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Abbot Kung Man
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
Cai
Ambush
Han Chung
Call to Arms
Prince of Wei
The Brothers
Boss Huang Shou Ren
The Kid with a Tattoo
Sword in Cotton
The Imperial Swordsman
Giant
The House of 72 Tenants
Brother Shum
The Villains
Chief Constable
The Bastard
Ji Wen Tai
Haunted Tales
Ah Cheng
The Devil's Mirror
Chief Bai's Bodyguard
King Gambler
Mr Li
Six Assassins
Yu Li-De
Full Moon Scimitar
Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
Legend of the Bat
Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
The 82 Tenants
Sgt. Chiang
Coolie Killer
Gor - Wa Hing boss
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Priest
The Kiss of Death
Gangster Atom
The Last Tempest
Palace Guard
Rivals of Kung Fu
Ah Kwun
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
His Highness
The Lady Professional
Shi Yun Pu
The Spiritual Boxer
Master Lin
The Shadow Boxer
Master Yuan
Heaven and Hell
Yin Jixiang's Brother
The Golden Lion
Brother Eight
All Mixed Up
Policeman
Bat Without Wings
Ghost King
The Last Judgement
Ling Mei-Xian
The Bloody Escape
Chen Heng
The Master of Kung Fu
Mai Gen
To Kill a Jaguar
Tin Pa
Ode to Gallantry
Bai
Rendezvous with Death
Chi Sifang
The Condemned
Mr Liang
The Emperor and the Minister
Boss Han
Brotherhood
Fan Nan
The Swift Knight
Brothel owner
Pursuit of Vengeance
Gong Sun-Duan
The Gourd Fairy
Minister Mi-Chia
Sinful Confession
Juan's husband
Hong Kong 73
Police Offiicer
Gossip Street
Godfather's thug
The Mad Monk
Qian Ru-Ming
Swift Sword
Leng Ruyun
What Price Honesty?
Fifth Master
Invincible Enforcer
Ho Yin Wong
Revenge of the Corpse
Exorcist Master
The Flag of Iron
Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
The Golden Seal
Wu Tian Ting
The Fugitive
Lau Lo Sham
The Happiest Moment
Rickshaw puller
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers
1978
Gambler's Delight
Madam Jin's assistant
Love Swindler
(segment "Counterfeit")
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Chou Pao-An
Wedding Nights
1976
Sorrow of the Gentry
Captain Wang
The Protectors
Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
Pursuit of a Killer
Uncle Zhi
Judgement of an Assassin
7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
Pale Passion
Uncle Liu
Fast Fingers
Adulterer
Wits of the Brats
Shih Chun
Every Man for Himself
1980
Godfather from Canton
Secret Service Officer
Emperor Chien Lung
Priest
Stranger in Hong Kong
Ting Ta-Chuan
Night of the Devil Bride
Liang Ta
The Deadly Knives
Ishikawa
The Rat Catcher
Gangster
Payment In Blood
Hsieh Tai Cheng
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
Master Sun Jia Zhu
Passing Flickers
Fa Hai
Evil Seducers
Iron Hat Priest
The Psychopath
1978