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.
Acted in 210
2000s
- 2001
In the Realm of Success
TV
- 2000
Queen of Kowloon
Movie
What Is A Good Teacher
Old Won
The Kung Fu Master
譚宗政 · 20 episodes
1990s
- 1998
Exodus from Afar
Movie
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
Dad
A Touch of Evil
Movie
Hand of Hope
TV
- 1994
Kung Fu Kid
Movie
Mystery of The Sabre
TV
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Zhao Gao
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
Movie
Love Is Hope (III)
TV
Marked for Murder
Movie
- 1993
The Edge of Righteousness
TV
Perfect Exchange
Robinson Shun
A Roof with a View
Movie
Man of the Times
Sir Ha
The Mystery of the Condor Hero
殷破败 · 20 episodes
Happy Returns
TV
The Legendary Ranger
荣耀 · 20 episodes
The Tale Of A Heroine
Movie
Whore & Policewoman
Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
- 1992
Wong Fei Hung Returns
黄飞鸿 · 20 episodes
Devil of Rape
Movie
Deadly Dream Woman
Mr Yip
The Vengeance
Movie
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
Mayor
Lee Rock III
Sergeant Chan
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
Taoist Master
- 1991
Big Family
TV
Lee Rock
Sergeant Chan
The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives
Old Man
The Transmigration Romance
Hell Judge
未婚爸爸
丁水 · 20 episodes
Mission of Condor
Chief Insp. Chan Fong
The Poor Rich Man
TV
- 1990
Rain In The Heart
TV
The Cop Story
TV
An Elite's Choice
TV
In The Realms of Joy
TV
The Unmatchable Match
Uncle Kin
Queen of Temple Street
Movie
Day of Thunder
Uncle Chuck
Eight Diagram Cudgel
Movie
Manchester Death Warrant
Movie
1980s
- 1989
俠客行 (數碼修復版)
白自在 · 20 episodes
I Do I Do
TV
Battle Of The Heart
TV
鐵血大旗門 (數碼修復版)
云翼 · 21 episodes
The Reincarnated of Wai
TV
Dark Side of China Town
Movie
The Deadly Mystery (Digital Remaster)
凌退思 · 20 episodes
- 1988
Devil Curse
Taoist Priest
Road To The Throne
Nan yuan da wang · 20 episodes
童心
火水叔 · 1 episode
The Criminal Hunter
Master Hou
One Way Ticket to Bangkok
Movie
Ghost's Hospital
Movie
- 1987
Devil Sorcery
Master Chan
Fate Takes A Hand
TV
Reincarnation
Peter's Father
The SIB Files
TV
Happy Go Lucky
Movie
Ghost's Lover
Movie
Back To The Beyond
Sau-Tak
- 1986
The Carnal Sutra Mat
Movie
Bloody Sorcery
Au Yeung
A Man from Holland
Movie
Heir to the Throne Is
TV
When Silken Hands Get Rough
TV
Fury of the Heaven
Ling Hoi Faat Bye
- 1985
The Possessed
六指琴魔 · 25 episodes
Dead Curse
Movie
Working Class
Uncle Ha
Crocodile Evil
Movie
Curse
Movie
Hong Kong Butcher
Movie
The Young Wanderer
TV
The Young Vagabond
So's Father
- 1984
Summer Kisses Winter Tears
TV
香江花月夜(數碼修復版)
方百祥 · 20 episodes
The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung
薛衣人 · 40 episodes
The Siamese Twins
Medical Director Cheung
The Young Detective
雷树德 · 20 episodes
- 1983
Brutal Sorcery
Movie
The Lost Generation
Movie
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Uncle Kwai
Encounter with Fortune
TV
Beyond the Rose Garden
TV
再見十九歲(數碼修復版)
冯明哲 · 20 episodes
Struggle for Leader
Movie
播音人 (數碼修復版)
甄汝轩 · 30 episodes
- 1982
Interpol
Boss Ching
Energetic-21
Alan's Father
Brothers from the Walled City
Chan Yuan Loong
Coolie Killer
Choi
The Checkmate
TV
Kid from Kwangtung
Master Wu Changjiu
- 1981
The Understudy
TV
Mahjong Heroes
Yau Bun Lap
The Legend of Wonder Lady
TV
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
TV
伤人十七
Movie
In Love and War
TV
The Executor
Uncle Suk
The Lonely Hunter
TV
過客 (數碼修復版)
管四 · 25 episodes
- 1980
The Struggle
Movie
The Family
高天淦 · 20 episodes
House of the Lute
Movie
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey
Movie
The Shaolin Disciple
Movie
The Kung Fu Warrior
Movie
1970s
- 1979
The Dragon, The Odds
Gold Haired Lion
Mitsubish Series
TV
The Money Trip
Movie
The God of Sabre
TV
- 1978
Swordsman Siu Sap Yat Long
TV
蕭十一郎 (數碼修復版)
逍遥侯 · 13 episodes
One Sword
TV
The Tough Kung Fu Kid
Movie
Illusions Come True
Movie
Luk Siu Fung (Series III)
TV
- 1977
小人物
TV
Luk Siu Fung (Series II)
TV
On Probation
Movie
- 1976
Water Margin
TV
When The Legend Dies
TV
- 1975
Luk Siu Fung (Series I)
TV
1960s
- 1967
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
Policeman
- 1966
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
Constable Kwan
- 1965
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
孫悟空三戲百花仙
Movie
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies
Monk Tripitaka
Sword of Swords
Movie
- 1964
Buddha's Palm (Part 4)
Lu Yu
Buddha's Palm (Part 3)
Luk Nu
Buddha's Palm (Part 2)
Luk Yu
如来神掌 下集
Movie
Buddha's Palm (Part 1)
Lu Yu
The Rainbow Pass
Movie
- 1963
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue
Movie
- 1962
Scarlet Boy
Monk Tong Sang
