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