Biography
Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong. Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era, including the "Wong Fei Hung" series, the "Fong Sai Yuk" series, and "Buddha's Palm". In 1973, Sek Kin starred opposite Bruce Lee in the film "Enter the Dragon". He played the role of Han, the main villain of the film. Sek Kin's performance in "Enter the Dragon" was critically acclaimed and he is considered to be one of the greatest villains in kung fu cinema. In the 1970s and 1980s, Sek Kin continued to act in both films and television series. He also began to work as a production manager on films. In 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association. In 2003, he was given the Professional Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Sek Kin died on June 3, 2009 at the age of 96. He was a highly respected actor who made a significant contribution to the Hong Kong film industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles as villains in kung fu films and for his groundbreaking work in the early days of Hong Kong cinema.
Acted in 178
2000s
- 2004
Fights of Fury
Movie
1990s
- 1995
- 1994
Hong Kong Adam's Family
Kan San
- 1992
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Movie
- 1991
Man from Guangdong
TV
- 1990
Midnight Angel
Movie
Widow Warriors
Movie
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Mother vs. Mother
Master Kwan
The Vendetta
TV
- 1987
Fate Takes A Hand
TV
Lady in Black
Fung's Father
- 1986
The Master of Shaolin
TV
The First Vampire in China
Kent of Mt. Mao
Goodbye My Hero
Ling Ti's dead father
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
招爷爷 · 18 episodes
Sweet Surrender
Kin
- 1985
The Tough Fight
TV
Hong Kong Godfather
Boss Han
碧血劍 (數碼修復版)
穆人清 · 20 episodes
- 1984
Three Stooges Go Undercover
Mao Rensheng
The Other Side of the Horizon
TV
A Friend from Inner Space
Jian Ren (ghost)
The Fearless Duo
孫慈 · 20 episodes
- 1983
The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter
TV
Heroic Ones
Movie
Hong Kong Playboys
Mao Ying Ying's Father
- 1982
The Legend of Master So
苏松轩 · 20 episodes
蘇乞兒 (數碼修復版)
苏松轩 · 20 episodes
错结良缘
乐添富 · 9 episodes
- 1981
The Understudy
TV
No One is Innocent
TV
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
TV
Come Rain Come Shine
TV
情謎
罗伯楷 · 15 episodes
- 1980
The Ring of Death
Dragon Style Master
1970s
- 1979
The System
Inspector Chan
The Sword of Romance
俞放鹤 · 45 episodes
名劍風流 (數碼修復版)
俞放鹤 · 45 episodes
The God of Sabre
TV
刀神 (數碼修復版)
魔教教主 · 9 episodes
- 1978
One Sword
TV
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
TV
The Mysterious Heroes
Lo Tien Fung
- 1977
Hero
TV
霸王谷
TV
- 1976
Low Society
Movie
When The Legend Dies
TV
Book And Sword
TV
The Legend of the Book and Sword
张召重 · 60 episodes
Wong Fay Hung
TV
Three Years & Eight Months
TV
The Big Family
Lung Kau-tong
- 1975
Kung Fu
TV
- 1974
The Virgin Mart
Big Boss Qiang Han
Rivals of Kung Fu
Master Shen Chiu Kung
Wits to Wits
Casino boss
- 1973
- 1972
The Fugitive
Master Xi
The Roaring Lion
Chi Pao "Tiger"
The Hurricane
Yuan Neng
The Casino
Movie
- 1971
The Comet Strikes
Sifu
Flyer & Magic Sword
Ho Tien-Long
- 1970
Choi Lee Fat
Movie
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Movie
Secret Agent No. 1
Nightclub Boss
Wrath of the Sword
Zhang Qi-Feng
1960s
- 1969
The One-armed Magic Nun
Movie
The Charming Killer
Lee Tien-Hung
成家立室
Movie
Sword of Emei
Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
Movie
The Mysterious Sisters
Boss Ho Biu
The Little Warrior
Iron Faced Tiger
- 1968
The Saint
Movie
The Tin Long Gang
Scarface Wolf
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
Movie
The Chivalrous Whip
Tit-biu
Duel at the Supreme Gate
Kuan Han Pin
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
Movie
Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
歐陽乾
Tragedy of the Poet King
Movie
- 1967
Paragon of Sword and Knife
Tso Kam-pak
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
Fan Tai Hoi
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
One-Eye Jack
Girl with Cat's Eye
Choi Yuen Wah
Lightning Killer
Lee Tin-Fung
Shaky Steps
To Lik
The Lady Killer
Wu Wan-Lung
The Witch
Chiu Yuen Tsi
The Black Killer
Kam Gong
- 1966
Bitter Fear
Father
Lady Black Cat
Tong Long
中原奇俠
陰陽怪叟
The Black Musketeer 'F'
Inspector Chan
- 1965
Treasure Hunt
Movie
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
Movie
箫声震武林（上集）
王滚龙
箫声震武林（下集）
王滚龙
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
Lui Tang-hung
Six Fingers
Movie
- 1964
The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)
Movie
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
Movie
雪花神剑
TV
Devil's Palm (Part One)
Earth Demon Lord
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
Lai Chun-wah
- 1963
The House of Hatred
Movie
The Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword
Guanyin's Hand
The Golden Hairpin Part 2
Movie
The Golden Hairpin Part 1
Movie
碧血金钗
金老二 · 1 episode
The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)
Movie
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
Chung Ching
The Killing Flag (Part 2)
Pun Ng
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
Pun Ng
The Black Centipede
Movie
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
Movie
- 1962
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
Black Wind Monk
The Blonde Hair Monster
Cheung Yan Lai
The Haunting Shadow
Movie
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
Movie
- 1961
Hound Murderer Case
Kiu Yat-Po
Intense Moment
Movie
- 1960
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
Movie
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
Commander
黃飛鴻擂台爭霸戰
楊飛虎
1950s
- 1959
Road
Lui Tai-Hon
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
Movie
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
Movie
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
King Kong (Human Form)
- 1958
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
Yau Chu-kei
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
Movie
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
Movie
- 1956
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
Ching Tien-Chung
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
Kwok Hung-Bu
- 1955
Eternal Love
Yam Chi-ming
Snow White and the Seven Fellows
Movie
- 1954
The Phantom of the Opera Boat
Movie
Autumn
Ko Hak-ming
香銷十二美人樓
賈彥齡
- 1953
Spring
Ko Hak-ming
Family
Ko Hak-ming
- 1950
Midnight Bells
Movie
Dawn Must Come
Cheung Kau
1940s
- 1949
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
Movie
- 1947
One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero
Movie
Other crew 2
1970s
- 1978
The Mysterious Heroes
Martial Arts Choreographer
1960s
- 1968
The Chivalrous Whip
Martial Arts Choreographer
Appearances8
2000s
- 2009
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
Self
- 2005
- 2003
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Self
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Self
1990s
- 1991
Pioneers of Television Gala
Self
1980s
- 1984
1970s
- 1973
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
Self
