Kwan Hoi-San
Acting
Born: October 24, 1925 · Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Died: September 11, 2006 (aged 80)
Highest Rated
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
Hard Boiled
1992
Project A
1983
Project A Part II
1987
All's Well, Ends Well
1992
Lee Rock
1991
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
1989
Heroes Among Heroes
1993
Portland Street Blues
1998
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
1983
The Unmatchable Match
1990
The Banquet
1991
Photos (4)
Movies (102)
Project A
Captain Chik
Hard Boiled
Mr. Hoi
Project A - Part II
Captain Chik
The Banquet
Chicken Roll
Perfect Exchange
Robinson Shun
The Carnal Sutra Mat
1986
Lee Rock
Sergeant Chan
All's Well, Ends Well
Papa Shang
The Unmatchable Match
Uncle Kin
Casino Tycoon
Fu Lao Cha
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
Uncle Cheung
Portland Street Blues
Uncle Pun
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
Kid from Kwangtung
Master Wu Changjiu
Mahjong Heroes
Yau Bun Lap
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Zhao Gao
A Roof with a View
1993
Mission of Condor
Chief Insp. Chan Fong
Reincarnation
Peter's Father
Brothers from the Walled City
Chan Yuan Loong
The Young Vagabond
So's Father
Kung Fu Kid
1994
A Moment of Romance II
Bill
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue
1963
Working Class
Uncle Ha
Shaolin and Wu Tang
Master Law
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Uncle Kwai
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
Mayor
孫悟空三戲百花仙
1965
The Criminal Hunter
Master Hou
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
Policeman
Exodus from Afar
1998
Man of the Times
Sir Ha
One Way Ticket to Bangkok
1988
The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives
Old Man
Heroes Among Heroes
Beggar Chie
Coolie Killer
Choi
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
Constable Kwan
The Vengeance
1992
What Is A Good Teacher
Old Won
The Executor
Uncle Suk
Queen of Temple Street
1990
Happy Go Lucky
1987
Roving Swordsman
Master Bai Yu-Lou
Deadly Dream Woman
Mr Yip
The Dragon, The Odds
Gold Haired Lion
Lee Rock III
Sergeant Chan
A Touch of Evil
1995
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
Taoist Master
The Rainbow Pass
1964
Back To The Beyond
Sau-Tak
Whore & Policewoman
Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
The Siamese Twins
Medical Director Cheung
Devil of Rape
1992
Dead Curse
1985
The Struggle
1980
The Transmigration Romance
Hell Judge
Energetic-21
Alan's Father
Ghost's Hospital
1988
A Man from Holland
1986
Behind Bars
Uncle Ninth
The Money Trip
1979
The Lost Generation
1983
Sword of Swords
1965
The Furious Buddha's Palm
Luk Yu
Buddha's Palm (Part 1)
Lu Yu
Running Mate
1989
Devil Sorcery
Master Chan
Curse
1985
Dark Side of China Town
1989
Marked for Murder
1994
The Tough Kung Fu Kid
1978
Queen of Kowloon
2000
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
House of the Lute
1980
Manchester Death Warrant
1990
Devil Curse
Taoist Priest
Day of Thunder
Uncle Chuck
The Tale Of A Heroine
1993
Bloody Sorcery
Au Yeung
Fury of the Heaven
Ling Hoi Faat Bye
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey
1980
Interpol
Boss Ching
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
Eight Diagram Cudgel
1990
Crocodile Evil
1985
Ghost's Lover
1987
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
Dad
Buddha's Palm (Part 4)
Lu Yu
The Kung Fu Warrior
1980
Buddha's Palm (Part 2)
Luk Yu
Scarlet Boy
Monk Tong Sang
The Shaolin Disciple
1980
伤人十七
1981
Struggle for Leader
1983
On Probation
1977
Buddha's Palm (Part 3)
Luk Nu
Hong Kong Butcher
1985
Brutal Sorcery
1983
Illusions Come True
1978
如来神掌 下集
1964
Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies
Monk Tripitaka
TV Shows (108)
A Kindred Spirit
1128 eps
The File Of Justice
棠叔 · 2 eps
Police Cadet
豪哥 · 40 eps
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
陸乘風 · 20 eps
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
慕容博 · 20 eps
The Duke of Mount Deer
陳文亮 / 陳光 · 1 eps
The Price Of Growing Up
59 eps
Vanity Fair
85 eps
The Justice of Life
文立賢 · 30 eps
Conflict
85 eps
The Giants
110 eps
The Duke of Mount Deer
Oboi · 40 eps
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
胡青牛 · 40 eps
This Land Is Mine
65 eps
The Rough Ride
40 eps
The Brothers
周友 · 75 eps
Over the Rainbow
85 eps
Chor Lau-heung
高冠英 · 65 eps
Cold Blood Warm Heart
65 eps
Looking Back in Anger
Ni Kun · 50 eps
Twilight of a Nation
45 eps
A Recipe for the Heart
29 eps
The Adventurers
45 eps
The Good The Bad The Ugly
80 eps
The Feud of Two Brothers
Song Yongran · 30 eps
The Green Hope
于渐秀 · 25 eps
The Legend of the Book and Sword
袁士霄 · 30 eps
Love & Passion
30 eps
The Breaking Point
40 eps
The Key Man
麦约翰 · 30 eps
Five Easy Pieces
28 eps
The SIB Files
20 eps
The Edge of Righteousness
30 eps
The Radio Tycoon
30 eps
Conscience
30 eps
It Runs in the Family
15 eps
The Sect of Blood & Iron
21 eps
Sandwiches
20 eps
The Reincarnated of Wai
19 eps
Deadly Secret
20 eps
The Battle Among the Clans
30 eps
The Lonely Hunter
25 eps
From Act to Act
20 eps
Where Heroes Dare
白自在 · 20 eps
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
30 eps
Encounter with Fortune
20 eps
Hand of Hope
20 eps
One Sword
25 eps
Stardust
25 eps
Plain Love
20 eps
The Mystery of the Condor Hero
殷破败 · 20 eps
An Elite's Choice
20 eps
Big Family
30 eps
Wong Fei Hung Returns
黄飞鸿 · 20 eps
In Love and War
20 eps
When Silken Hands Get Rough
20 eps
The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung
薛衣人 · 40 eps
The Legend of Wonder Lady
18 eps
The Deadly Mystery (Digital Remaster)
凌退思 · 20 eps
In The Realms of Joy
20 eps
The Legendary Ranger
荣耀 · 20 eps
The Cop Story
25 eps
When The Legend Dies
12 eps
The Kung Fu Master
譚宗政 · 20 eps
Road To The Throne
Nan yuan da wang · 20 eps
The Foundation
任嘯天 · 20 eps
In the Realm of Success
20 eps
The Understudy
20 eps
The Young Wanderer
20 eps
鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版)
鳌拜 · 40 eps
The Possessed
六指琴魔 · 25 eps
Summer Kisses Winter Tears
20 eps
The Hawk
趙鴻毅 · 20 eps
The Young Detective
雷树德 · 20 eps
Mystery of The Sabre
22 eps
Happy Returns
20 eps
Luk Siu Fung (Series I)
10 eps
Rain In The Heart
40 eps
Luk Siu Fung (Series II)
8 eps
Water Margin
13 eps
Swordsman Siu Sap Yat Long
13 eps
Beyond the Rose Garden
20 eps
Heir to the Throne Is
20 eps
Battle Of The Heart
25 eps
Fate Takes A Hand
18 eps
The Family
高天淦 · 20 eps
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
19 eps
未婚爸爸
丁水 · 20 eps
俠客行 (數碼修復版)
白自在 · 20 eps
The God of Sabre
9 eps
Luk Siu Fung (Series III)
11 eps
I Do I Do
5 eps
The Poor Rich Man
20 eps
播音人 (數碼修復版)
甄汝轩 · 30 eps
再見十九歲(數碼修復版)
冯明哲 · 20 eps
過客 (數碼修復版)
管四 · 25 eps
萬水千山總是情 (數碼修復版)
庄鶴儒 · 30 eps
香江花月夜(數碼修復版)
方百祥 · 20 eps
Can Anybody Help
5 eps
楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇 (數碼修復版)
薛衣人 · 40 eps
The Checkmate
15 eps
倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)
张三丰 · 25 eps
Love Is Hope (III)
8 eps
Mitsubish Series
15 eps
鐵血大旗門 (數碼修復版)
云翼 · 21 eps
蕭十一郎 (數碼修復版)
逍遥侯 · 13 eps
小人物
7 eps
童心
火水叔 · 1 eps