Herman Kwan Hoi-san
Acting
- Born:
- 1925-10-24
- Died:
- 2006-09-11
- Place of birth:
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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
Filmography
In the Realm of Success
Queen of Kowloon
The Green Hope
What Is A Good Teacher
The Kung Fu Master
Exodus from Afar
The Duke of Mount Deer
Portland Street Blues
A Recipe for the Heart
Cold Blood Warm Heart
From Act to Act
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
A Kindred Spirit
A Touch of Evil
Plain Love
Hand of Hope
Kung Fu Kid
Mystery of The Sabre
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
Love Is Hope (III)
Conscience
Marked for Murder
The Edge of Righteousness
Heroes Among Heroes
Perfect Exchange
A Roof with a View
Man of the Times
A Moment of Romance II
The Mystery of the Condor Hero
Happy Returns
The Legendary Ranger
The Tale Of A Heroine
Whore & Policewoman
Wong Fei Hung Returns
Devil of Rape
Deadly Dream Woman
The Key Man
The Vengeance
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
The File of Justice
Hard Boiled
Lee Rock III
Casino Tycoon
All's Well, Ends Well
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
The Banquet
Big Family
Lee Rock
The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives
The Transmigration Romance
未婚爸爸
Mission of Condor
The Poor Rich Man
The Breaking Point
Behind Bars
Rain In The Heart
The Cop Story
An Elite's Choice
In The Realms of Joy