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
| Birth Location | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China |
|---|---|
| Born | 1925-10-24 |
| Died | 2006-09-11 |
Movies
2000
What Is A Good Teacher
as Old Won
2000
Portland Street Blues
as Uncle Pun
1998
1995
1995
1994
The Great Conqueror's Concubine
as Zhao Gao
1994
1994
1994
Heroes Among Heroes
as Beggar Chie
1993
Perfect Exchange
as Robinson Shun
1993
1993
1993
A Moment of Romance II
as Bill
1993
Whore & Policewoman
as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
1993
1992
Deadly Dream Woman
as Mr Yip
1992
1992
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
as Mayor
1992
Hard Boiled
as Mr. Hoi
1992
Casino Tycoon I
as Fu Lao Cha
1992
All's Well, Ends Well
as Papa Shang
1992
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
as Taoist Master
1992
The Banquet
as Chicken Roll
1991
Lee Rock
as Sergeant Chan
1991
The Transmigration Romance
as Hell Judge
1991
Mission of Condor
as Chief Insp. Chan Fong
1991
The Unmatchable Match
as Uncle Kin
1990
Day of Thunder
as Uncle Chuck
1990
1990
1990
1989
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
as Uncle Cheung
1989
Devil Curse
as Taoist Priest
1988
The Criminal Hunter
as Master Hou
1988
1988
Devil Sorcery
as Master Chan
1987
Project A: Part II
as Navy Captain Chi
1987
Reincarnation
as Peter's Father
1987
1987
1987
1986
Bloody Sorcery
as Au Yeung
1986
1986
Fury of the Heaven
as Ling Hoi Faat Bye
1986
1985
Working Class
as Uncle Ha
1985
1985
1985
1985
The Young Vagabond
as So's father
1985
The Siamese Twins
as Medical Director Cheung
1984
Project A
as Captain Chik
1983
1983
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
as Uncle Kwai
1983
1983
1983
Roving Swordsman
as Master Bai Yu-Lou
1983
Interpol
as Boss Ching
1982
Energetic-21
as Alan's father
1982
Brothers from the Walled City
as Chan Yuan Loong
1982
Coolie Killer
as Choi
1982
Kid from Kwangtung
as Master Wu Changjiu
1982
Mahjong Heroes
as Yau Bun Lap
1981
The Executor
as Uncle Suk
1981
1980
1980
1980
The Dragon, The Odds
as Gold Haired Lion
1979
1979
1978
1977
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
as Policeman
1967
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
as Constable Kwan
1966
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
1965
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
1965
1965
1964
1964
1964
Scarlet Boy
as Monk Tong Sang
1962
Kwan Hoi-San hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows