Nancy Kwan
Acting
Born: May 19, 1939 (age 87) · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Highest Rated
Biography
Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.
Known for
The A-Team
1983
ER
1994
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993
Kung Fu
1972
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Fantasy Island
1978
The Wrecking Crew
1968
Be Water
2020
Noble House
1988
Knots Landing
1979
Wonder Women
1973
The World of Suzie Wong
1960
Photos (7)
Movies (43)
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Gussie Yang
The Wrecking Crew
Wen Yu-Rang
Wonder Women
Dr. Tsu
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
Wednesday
Fate Is the Hunter
Sally Fraser
The World of Suzie Wong
Suzie Wong
Flower Drum Song
Linda Low
Miracle Landing
C.B. Lansing
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
Gloria (voice)
Paint It Black
Margaret
Walking the Edge
Christine Holloway
Night Children
Diane Martin
The McMasters
Robin
Nobody's Perfect
Nurse Tomiko Momyama
Arrivederci, Baby!
Baby
Project: Kill
Lee Su
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
Angkor: Cambodia Express
Sue
Tamahine
Tamahine
Cold Dog Soup
Madame Chang
The Last Ninja
Noriko Sakura
The Main Attraction
Tessa
Reel Horror
Leslie (archive footage)
The Corrupt Ones
Tina
For Life or Death
Ling Li
Cocoon
Rosemary Quong
Honeymoon Hotel
Lynn Hope
Keys to Freedom
Dr. Lao
Supercock
Yuki Chan
Night Creature
Leslie
The Wild Affair
Marjorie Lee
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
Natalie Chung
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
Revel Drue
The Pacific Connection
Leni
Sally's Beauty Spot
Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Spring Comes Not Again
1974
Babies
Dr. Liu
Blade in Hong Kong
Lily
Slaying the Dragon
1988
That Lady from Peking
Sue Ten Chan
Ray of Sunshine
Lilly
The Magic Stone
Mei Ching
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
Mitsuko McFee
TV Shows (9)
The A-Team
Lin Wu · 1 eps
ER
Mrs. Chen · 1 eps
Hawaii Five-O
Rosemary Quong · 2 eps
Knots Landing
Beverly Mikuriya · 1 eps
Fantasy Island
Adela · 1 eps
Hadleigh
Kai Yin · 1 eps
Partners in Crime
1 eps
Noble House
Claudia Chen · 4 eps
Kung Fu
Mayli Ho · 2 eps
Self / Appearances (9)
The Daily Show
Self · 1 eps
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee · 1 eps
What's My Line?
Self · 1 eps
The Bob Hope Show
Self · 1 eps
Hollywood Chinese
Self
Be Water
Self - Actress / Friend
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
Self (archive footage)
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
Herself
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Self
