Chan Shen
Actor · 1940–1984 · Taiwan
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.
Acted in 149
1980s
- 1985
Pursuit of a Killer
Uncle Zhi
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
His Highness
- 1984
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
Officer Fu
Pale Passion
Uncle Liu
Wits of the Brats
Shih Chun
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Chi Song
- 1983
Fast Fingers
Adulterer
Shaolin Intruders
Head Abbot
Bastard Swordsman
Guardian of the Law
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
Advisor Zhao Pu
- 1982
Ode to Gallantry
Bai
My Rebellious Son
Chamber of Commerce member
The Emperor and the Minister
Boss Han
Tiger Killer
Master Zhang
The 82 Tenants
Sgt. Chiang
Coolie Killer
Gor - Wa Hing boss
Godfather from Canton
Secret Service Officer
Passing Flickers
Fa Hai
Brave Archer and His Mate
Senior Teacher Or
- 1981
What Price Honesty?
Fifth Master
The Imp
Old Uncle Han
Bloody Parrot
Master San
Challenge of the Gamesters
Huang Jiang
Revenge of the Corpse
Exorcist Master
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Master Rong
The Tiger and the Widow
Dong Jin Piao
Gambler's Delight
Madam Jin's assistant
- 1980
Bat Without Wings
Ghost King
Hex vs. Witchcraft
Brother Nine
Every Man for Himself
Movie
Rendezvous with Death
Chi Sifang
Swift Sword
Leng Ruyun
Haunted Tales
Ah Cheng
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
Wan Tzu-Mu
The Flag of Iron
Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
1970s
- 1979
Return of the Dead
Da-Yan
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Officer Fan Fei
Invincible Enforcer
Ho Yin Wong
Shaolin Abbot
Dan Tian-Gang
The Daredevils
Chief of Staff Xu
The Brothers
Boss Huang Shou Ren
The Last Judgement
Ling Mei-Xian
Full Moon Scimitar
Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
- 1978
Swordsman and Enchantress
Zombie Casters (uncredited)
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
Kwun Lun Chief Ho
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Abbot Kung Man
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers
Movie
Legend of the Bat
Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
Shaolin Hand Lock
Fang Yu Biao
The Psychopath
Movie
The Brave Archer 2
Spiritual Wisdom
Soul of the Sword
Swordsman Challenging Nameless
The Proud Youth
Priest Zhishan (uncredited)
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
Master Sun Jia Zhu
Clan of Amazons
Lu Wenhu
- 1977
Pursuit of Vengeance
Gong Sun-Duan
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Priest
The Sentimental Swordsman
Shaolin monk
Judgement of an Assassin
7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
The Brave Archer
Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
To Kill a Jaguar
Tin Pa
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
Cai
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
Officer Collecting Tax
The Jade Tiger
Liu
Clans of Intrigue
Boss of Inn Gutsy
The Mad Monk
Qian Ru-Ming
- 1976
King Gambler
Mr Li
The Web of Death
5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
Love Swindler
(segment "Counterfeit")
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
Fa
Brotherhood
Fan Nan
The Magic Blade
Kung Sun Tao
Crazy Sex
One of Big Boss' men
Emperor Chien Lung
Priest
The Condemned
Mr Liang
Wedding Nights
Movie
The Last Tempest
Palace Guard
The Sexy Killer
Long Tou
The Criminals
Brother Sen
- 1975
Cuties Parade
Movie
The Golden Lion
Brother Eight
The Spiritual Boxer
Master Lin
The Bloody Escape
Chen Heng
All Mixed Up
Policeman
The Big Holdup
Officer Qing
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Soo Da Chen
Evil Seducers
Iron Hat Priest
Lady of the Law
Officer Yan Bixian
Night of the Devil Bride
Liang Ta
The Protectors
Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
- 1974
The Rat Catcher
Gangster
Sinful Confession
Juan's husband
Sorrow of the Gentry
Captain Wang
Rivals of Kung Fu
Ah Kwun
Gossip Street
Godfather's thug
Hong Kong 73
Police Offiicer
The Shadow Boxer
Master Yuan
Village of Tigers
Jin Ling
- 1973
The Bamboo House of Dolls
Japanese Officer
Heroes of Sung
Zongba
The Happiest Moment
Rickshaw puller
The House of 72 Tenants
Brother Shum
The Master of Kung Fu
Mai Gen
Payment In Blood
Hsieh Tai Cheng
The Kiss of Death
Gangster Atom
Facets of Love
Brothel Client
The Villains
Chief Constable
The Bastard
Ji Wen Tai
Call to Arms
Prince of Wei
Ambush
Han Chung
- 1972
The Fugitive
Lau Lo Sham
Stranger in Hong Kong
Ting Ta-Chuan
The Imperial Swordsman
Giant
The Gourd Fairy
Minister Mi-Chia
The Deadly Knives
Ishikawa
The Devil's Mirror
Chief Bai's Bodyguard
- 1971
The Rescue
Chief Ba Zhan Kui
The Swift Knight
Brothel owner
The Lady Professional
Shi Yun Pu
The Golden Seal
Wu Tian Ting
Long Road to Freedom
Movie
Six Assassins
Yu Li-De
