Chan Shen
Chan Shen

Chan Shen

Born: March 11, 1940 - Died: April 26, 1984 (44 years)
Taiwan

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.

Movies as Actor (150)
Pursuit of a Killer

Pursuit of a Killer

as Uncle Zhi

Sep 20, 1985

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

as School Officer Sha Duo'er

May 17, 1985

Crazy Shaolin Disciples

Crazy Shaolin Disciples

as His Highness

Mar 30, 1985

Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan

Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan

as Officer Fu

Sep 20, 1984

Pale Passion

Pale Passion

as Uncle Liu

Sep 15, 1984

Opium and the Kung Fu Master

Opium and the Kung Fu Master

as Mr. Lu

Jul 14, 1984

Wits of the Brats

Wits of the Brats

as Shih Chun

May 24, 1984

Return of Bastard Swordsman

Return of Bastard Swordsman

as Chi Song

May 8, 1984

Fast Fingers

Fast Fingers

as Adulterer

Nov 17, 1983

Shaolin Intruders

Shaolin Intruders

as Head Abbot

Oct 6, 1983

Bastard Swordsman

Bastard Swordsman

as Guardian of the Law

Sep 14, 1983

Shaolin and Wu Tang

Shaolin and Wu Tang

Jul 2, 1983

Holy Flame of the Martial World

Holy Flame of the Martial World

as Shaolin Clan leader

Jun 10, 1983

Usurpers of Emperor's Power

Usurpers of Emperor's Power

as Advisor Zhao Pu

May 27, 1983

Ode to Gallantry

Ode to Gallantry

as Bai

Dec 16, 1982

My Rebellious Son

My Rebellious Son

as Chamber of Commerce member

Nov 26, 1982

The Emperor and the Minister

The Emperor and the Minister

as Boss Han

Nov 20, 1982

Tiger Killer

Tiger Killer

as Master Zhang

Oct 28, 1982

The 82 Tenants

The 82 Tenants

as Sgt. Chiang

Aug 10, 1982

Coolie Killer

Coolie Killer

as Gor - Wa Hing boss

Jun 30, 1982

Godfather from Canton

Godfather from Canton

as Secret Service Officer

Jun 11, 1982

Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas

as Chief Hong

Apr 21, 1982

Passing Flickers

Passing Flickers

as Fa Hai

Apr 6, 1982

Brave Archer and His Mate

Brave Archer and His Mate

as Senior Teacher Or

Feb 25, 1982

Shaolin Prince

Shaolin Prince

as Abbot of Shaolin Temple

Jan 1, 1982

What Price Honesty?

What Price Honesty?

as Fifth Master

Dec 31, 1981

The Imp

The Imp

as Old Uncle Han

Nov 5, 1981

Bloody Parrot

Bloody Parrot

as Master San

Oct 1, 1981

The Emperor and His Brother

The Emperor and His Brother

as Ching Henchman

Jul 19, 1981

Challenge of the Gamesters

Challenge of the Gamesters

as Huang Jiang

Apr 30, 1981

Revenge of the Corpse

Revenge of the Corpse

as Exorcist Master

Apr 17, 1981

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

as Master Rong

Mar 6, 1981

The Tiger and the Widow

The Tiger and the Widow

as Dong Jin Piao

Feb 25, 1981

Gambler's Delight

Gambler's Delight

as Madam Jin's assistant

Jan 1, 1981

Bat Without Wings

Bat Without Wings

as Ghost King

Dec 11, 1980

Lost Souls

Lost Souls

as Hok

Nov 26, 1980

Hex vs. Witchcraft

Hex vs. Witchcraft

as Brother Nine

Nov 19, 1980

Every Man for Himself

Every Man for Himself

Oct 31, 1980

Rendezvous with Death

Rendezvous with Death

as Chi Sifang

Oct 17, 1980

Young Outcasts

Young Outcasts

Aug 3, 1980

Swift Sword

Swift Sword

as Leng Ruyun

Jul 1, 1980

The Kid with a Tattoo

The Kid with a Tattoo

as Sword in Cotton

Jun 17, 1980

Haunted Tales

Haunted Tales

as Ah Cheng

Apr 19, 1980

Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty

Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty

as Wan Tzu-Mu

Mar 1, 1980

The Flag of Iron

The Flag of Iron

as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao

Feb 1, 1980

Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell

as Yin Jixiang's Brother

Jan 18, 1980

Return of the Dead

Return of the Dead

as Da-Yan

Dec 21, 1979

The Deadly Breaking Sword

The Deadly Breaking Sword

as Officer Fan Fei

Dec 4, 1979

Invincible Enforcer

Invincible Enforcer

as Ho Yin Wong

Sep 10, 1979

The Proud Twins

The Proud Twins

as Chief of 10 Villains

Jul 18, 1979

Shaolin Abbot

Shaolin Abbot

as Dan Tian-Gang

Jul 11, 1979

The Kung Fu Instructor

The Kung Fu Instructor

as Fake Brother

Jun 16, 1979

The Daredevils

The Daredevils

as Chief of Staff Xu

Jun 9, 1979

The Brothers

The Brothers

as Boss Huang Shou Ren

Apr 27, 1979

The Last Judgement

The Last Judgement

as Ling Mei-Xian

Apr 5, 1979

Shaolin Rescuers

Shaolin Rescuers

as Zhou Cheng

Mar 24, 1979

Full Moon Scimitar

Full Moon Scimitar

as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)

Jan 25, 1979

Invincible Shaolin

Invincible Shaolin

as Master Mai Qi

Nov 19, 1978

Swordsman and Enchantress

Swordsman and Enchantress

as Zombie Casters (uncredited)

Nov 8, 1978

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

as Kwun Lun Chief Ho

Oct 27, 1978

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

as Abbot Kung Man

Oct 18, 1978

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung

as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers

Oct 6, 1978

Hello Sexy Late Homecomers

Hello Sexy Late Homecomers

Sep 7, 1978

Legend of the Bat

Legend of the Bat

as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer

Jul 8, 1978

Shaolin Hand Lock

Shaolin Hand Lock

as Fang Yu Biao

Jun 10, 1978

The Psychopath

The Psychopath

Jun 8, 1978

The Brave Archer 2

The Brave Archer 2

as Spiritual Wisdom

May 13, 1978

Soul of the Sword

Soul of the Sword

as Swordsman Challenging Nameless

Apr 21, 1978

The Proud Youth

The Proud Youth

as Priest Zhishan (uncredited)

Mar 30, 1978

The Mad Monk Strikes Again

The Mad Monk Strikes Again

as Master Sun Jia Zhu

Mar 23, 1978

Clan of Amazons

Clan of Amazons

as Lu Wenhu

Feb 19, 1978

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

Feb 2, 1978

Pursuit of Vengeance

Pursuit of Vengeance

as Gong Sun-Duan

Dec 22, 1977

Dreams Of Eroticism

Dreams Of Eroticism

as Jia Zhen

Nov 18, 1977

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu

as Chou Pao-An

Nov 3, 1977

The Dream of the Red Chamber

The Dream of the Red Chamber

as Priest

Oct 26, 1977

The Sentimental Swordsman

The Sentimental Swordsman

as Shaolin monk

Oct 14, 1977

Judgement of an Assassin

Judgement of an Assassin

as 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun

Aug 20, 1977

The Brave Archer

The Brave Archer

as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze

Jul 30, 1977

To Kill a Jaguar

To Kill a Jaguar

as Tin Pa

Jul 23, 1977

Death Duel

Death Duel

as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)

Jul 6, 1977

The Criminals, Part 4: Assault

The Criminals, Part 4: Assault

as Cai

Jun 19, 1977

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung

as Officer Collecting Tax

Jun 3, 1977

The Jade Tiger

The Jade Tiger

as Liu

May 7, 1977

Clans of Intrigue

Clans of Intrigue

as Boss of Inn Gutsy

Mar 5, 1977

The Mad Monk

The Mad Monk

as Qian Ru-Ming

Jan 1, 1977

Moods of Love

Moods of Love

as Lao San

Jan 1, 1977

King Gambler

King Gambler

as Mr Li

Nov 24, 1976

The Web of Death

The Web of Death

as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief

Oct 28, 1976

Love Swindler

Love Swindler

as (segment "Counterfeit")

Sep 11, 1976

The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides

The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides

as Fa

Aug 13, 1976

Brotherhood

Brotherhood

as Fan Nan

Jul 20, 1976

The Magic Blade

The Magic Blade

as Kung Sun Tao

Jul 10, 1976

Crazy Sex

Crazy Sex

as One of Big Boss' men

Jun 26, 1976

Emperor Chien Lung

Emperor Chien Lung

as Priest

Jun 2, 1976

The Condemned

The Condemned

as Mr Liang

May 27, 1976

Wedding Nights

Wedding Nights

Apr 3, 1976

Killer Clans

Killer Clans

as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard

Mar 20, 1976

The Last Tempest

The Last Tempest

as Palace Guard

Feb 21, 1976

The Sexy Killer

The Sexy Killer

as Long Tou

Feb 12, 1976

The Criminals

The Criminals

as Brother Sen

Jan 16, 1976

Cuties Parade

Cuties Parade

Dec 24, 1975

The Golden Lion

The Golden Lion

as Brother Eight

Dec 21, 1975

The Spiritual Boxer

The Spiritual Boxer

as Master Lin

Nov 28, 1975

The Bloody Escape

The Bloody Escape

as Chen Heng

Oct 25, 1975

All Mixed Up

All Mixed Up

as Policeman

Sep 25, 1975

The Big Holdup

The Big Holdup

as Officer Qing

Sep 18, 1975

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

as Soo Da Chen

Jul 11, 1975

Evil Seducers

Evil Seducers

as Iron Hat Priest

Jun 19, 1975

Lady of the Law

Lady of the Law

as Officer Yan Bixian

Jun 7, 1975

Night of the Devil Bride

Night of the Devil Bride

as Liang Ta

Mar 15, 1975

The Protectors

The Protectors

as Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)

Jan 1, 1975

The Rat Catcher

The Rat Catcher

as Gangster

Dec 19, 1974

Sinful Confession

Sinful Confession

as Juan's husband

Aug 16, 1974

Sorrow of the Gentry

Sorrow of the Gentry

as Captain Wang

Jul 19, 1974

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

as Monk Kah

Jul 11, 1974

Rivals of Kung Fu

Rivals of Kung Fu

as Ah Kwun

May 25, 1974

Gossip Street

Gossip Street

as Godfather's thug

May 17, 1974

Hong Kong 73

Hong Kong 73

as Police Offiicer

Apr 24, 1974

The Shadow Boxer

The Shadow Boxer

as Master Yuan

Mar 7, 1974

The Golden Lotus

The Golden Lotus

as Killer Lu Hua

Jan 17, 1974

Village of Tigers

Village of Tigers

as Jin Ling

Jan 12, 1974

The Stranger and the Gunfighter

The Stranger and the Gunfighter

as Chief Constable

Jan 1, 1974

The Bamboo House of Dolls

The Bamboo House of Dolls

as Japanese Officer

Dec 21, 1973

Heroes of Sung

Heroes of Sung

as Zongba

Dec 1, 1973

The Happiest Moment

The Happiest Moment

as Rickshaw puller

Nov 8, 1973

The House of 72 Tenants

The House of 72 Tenants

as Brother Shum

Sep 21, 1973

The Master of Kung Fu

The Master of Kung Fu

as Mai Gen

Sep 12, 1973

Payment In Blood

Payment In Blood

as Hsieh Tai Cheng

Jul 12, 1973

The Kiss of Death

The Kiss of Death

as Gangster Atom

May 11, 1973

Facets of Love

Facets of Love

as Brothel Client

Apr 5, 1973

The Villains

The Villains

as Chief Constable

Mar 9, 1973

The Bastard

The Bastard

as Ji Wen Tai

Feb 6, 1973

Call to Arms

Call to Arms

as Prince of Wei

Jan 18, 1973

Ambush

Ambush

as Han Chung

Jan 5, 1973

The Fugitive

The Fugitive

as Lau Lo Sham

Dec 6, 1972

Stranger in Hong Kong

Stranger in Hong Kong

as Ting Ta-Chuan

Oct 27, 1972

The Imperial Swordsman

The Imperial Swordsman

as Giant

Oct 5, 1972

The 14 Amazons

The 14 Amazons

as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard

Jul 27, 1972

The Gourd Fairy

The Gourd Fairy

as Minister Mi-Chia

Jul 20, 1972

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

as Master Li Chang-An

Jul 9, 1972

The Deadly Knives

The Deadly Knives

as Ishikawa

Jun 29, 1972

The Devil's Mirror

The Devil's Mirror

as Chief Bai's Bodyguard

Jun 15, 1972

Five Fingers of Death

Five Fingers of Death

as Wan Hung-Chieh

Apr 28, 1972

The Rescue

The Rescue

as Chief Ba Zhan Kui

Sep 24, 1971

The Swift Knight

The Swift Knight

as Brothel owner

Aug 25, 1971

The Lady Professional

The Lady Professional

as Shi Yun Pu

Jul 1, 1971

The Golden Seal

The Golden Seal

as Wu Tian Ting

Jun 23, 1971

Long Road to Freedom

Long Road to Freedom

Apr 16, 1971

Six Assassins

Six Assassins

as Yu Li-De

Mar 25, 1971