Kwan Hoi-San
Kwan Hoi-San

Kwan Hoi-San

Born: October 24, 1925 - Died: September 11, 2006 (80 years)
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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.

Movies as Actor (105)
Queen of Kowloon

Queen of Kowloon

Nov 17, 2000

What Is A Good Teacher

What Is A Good Teacher

as Old Won

May 25, 2000

Exodus from Afar

Exodus from Afar

Nov 30, 1998

Portland Street Blues

Portland Street Blues

as Uncle Pun

Feb 21, 1998

O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body

O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body

as Dad

Sep 21, 1995

A Touch of Evil

A Touch of Evil

Apr 27, 1995

Kung Fu Kid

Kung Fu Kid

Sep 19, 1994

The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I

The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I

as Zhao Gao

Jun 4, 1994

Hero of Hong Kong 1949

Hero of Hong Kong 1949

Jun 3, 1994

Marked for Murder

Marked for Murder

Jan 1, 1994

Heroes Among Heroes

Heroes Among Heroes

as Beggar Chie

Nov 11, 1993

Perfect Exchange

Perfect Exchange

as Robinson Shun

Sep 30, 1993

A Roof with a View

A Roof with a View

Sep 16, 1993

Man of the Times

Man of the Times

as 夏爵士

Aug 28, 1993

A Moment of Romance II

A Moment of Romance II

as Bill

Jun 11, 1993

The Tale Of A Heroine

The Tale Of A Heroine

Jan 1, 1993

Whore & Policewoman

Whore & Policewoman

as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan

Jan 1, 1993

Devil of Rape

Devil of Rape

Oct 28, 1992

Deadly Dream Woman

Deadly Dream Woman

as Mr Yip

Sep 10, 1992

The Vengeance

The Vengeance

Jun 2, 1992

Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung

Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung

as Mayor

May 28, 1992

Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled

as Mr. Hoi

Apr 16, 1992

Lee Rock III

Lee Rock III

as Sergeant Chan

Mar 14, 1992

Casino Tycoon

Casino Tycoon

as Fu Lao Cha

Feb 20, 1992

All's Well, Ends Well

All's Well, Ends Well

as Papa Shang

Jan 25, 1992

Legend of Wong Tai Sin

Legend of Wong Tai Sin

as Taoist Master

Jan 1, 1992

The Banquet

The Banquet

as Chicken Roll

Nov 30, 1991

Lee Rock

Lee Rock

as Sergeant Chan

Sep 18, 1991

The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives

The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine Lives

as Old Man

Sep 1, 1991

The Transmigration Romance

The Transmigration Romance

as Hell Judge

Jun 28, 1991

Mission of Condor

Mission of Condor

as Chief Insp. Chan Fong

Jun 7, 1991

Behind Bars

Behind Bars

as Uncle Ninth

Nov 11, 1990

The Unmatchable Match

The Unmatchable Match

as Uncle Kin

May 11, 1990

Queen of Temple Street

Queen of Temple Street

Apr 21, 1990

Day of Thunder

Day of Thunder

as Uncle Chuck

Apr 1, 1990

Eight Diagram Cudgel

Eight Diagram Cudgel

Jan 1, 1990

Manchester Death Warrant

Manchester Death Warrant

Jan 1, 1990

Running Mate

Running Mate

Nov 4, 1989

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

as Uncle Cheung

Apr 20, 1989

Dark Side of China Town

Dark Side of China Town

Jan 14, 1989

Devil Curse

Devil Curse

as Taoist Priest

Dec 15, 1988

The Criminal Hunter

The Criminal Hunter

as Master Hou

May 19, 1988

One Way Ticket to Bangkok

One Way Ticket to Bangkok

Jan 1, 1988

Ghost's Hospital

Ghost's Hospital

Jan 1, 1988

Devil Sorcery

Devil Sorcery

as Master Chan

Oct 7, 1987

Project A Part II

Project A Part II

as Captain Chik

Jul 25, 1987

Reincarnation

Reincarnation

as Peter's Father

Jun 11, 1987

Happy Go Lucky

Happy Go Lucky

May 21, 1987

Ghost's Lover

Ghost's Lover

Jan 1, 1987

Back To The Beyond

Back To The Beyond

as Sau-Tak

Jan 1, 1987

The Carnal Sutra Mat

The Carnal Sutra Mat

Dec 12, 1986

Bloody Sorcery

Bloody Sorcery

as Au Yeung

Dec 11, 1986

A Man from Holland

A Man from Holland

Oct 25, 1986

Fury of the Heaven

Fury of the Heaven

as Ling Hoi Faat Bye

Jan 4, 1986

Dead Curse

Dead Curse

Nov 21, 1985

Working Class

Working Class

as Uncle Ha

Aug 10, 1985

Crocodile Evil

Crocodile Evil

Aug 7, 1985

Curse

Curse

Apr 26, 1985

Hong Kong Butcher

Hong Kong Butcher

Feb 1, 1985

The Young Vagabond

The Young Vagabond

as So's Father

Jan 2, 1985

The Siamese Twins

The Siamese Twins

as Medical Director Cheung

Jul 24, 1984

Project A

Project A

as Captain Chik

Dec 22, 1983

Brutal Sorcery

Brutal Sorcery

Sep 28, 1983

The Lost Generation

The Lost Generation

Sep 21, 1983

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

as Uncle Kwai

Jul 21, 1983

Shaolin and Wu Tang

Shaolin and Wu Tang

as Master Law

Jul 2, 1983

Struggle for Leader

Struggle for Leader

Apr 21, 1983

Roving Swordsman

Roving Swordsman

as Master Bai Yu-Lou

Jan 28, 1983

Interpol

Interpol

as Boss Ching

Nov 18, 1982

Energetic-21

Energetic-21

as Alan's Father

Sep 30, 1982

Brothers from the Walled City

Brothers from the Walled City

as Chan Yuan Loong

Sep 1, 1982

Coolie Killer

Coolie Killer

as Choi

Jun 30, 1982

Kid from Kwangtung

Kid from Kwangtung

as Master Wu Changjiu

Feb 7, 1982

Mahjong Heroes

Mahjong Heroes

as Yau Bun Lap

Dec 22, 1981

伤人十七

伤人十七

May 22, 1981

The Executor

The Executor

as Uncle Suk

Mar 4, 1981

The Struggle

The Struggle

Sep 4, 1980

House of the Lute

House of the Lute

Mar 27, 1980

Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey

Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey

Mar 23, 1980

The Shaolin Disciple

The Shaolin Disciple

Feb 1, 1980

The Kung Fu Warrior

The Kung Fu Warrior

Jan 24, 1980

The Dragon, The Odds

The Dragon, The Odds

as Gold Haired Lion

Jul 27, 1979

The Money Trip

The Money Trip

Apr 5, 1979

The Tough Kung Fu Kid

The Tough Kung Fu Kid

Sep 6, 1978

Illusions Come True

Illusions Come True

Jul 20, 1978

On Probation

On Probation

Jul 28, 1977

Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu

Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu

Dec 4, 1969

月向那方圓

月向那方圓

Oct 4, 1967

Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell

Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell

as Policeman

Mar 29, 1967

甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘

甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘

Jan 1, 1967

The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon

The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon

as Constable Kwan

Jun 11, 1966

Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill

Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill

as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing

Dec 1, 1965

孫悟空三戲百花仙

孫悟空三戲百花仙

Nov 15, 1965

Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family

Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family

as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing

Nov 10, 1965

The Furious Buddha's Palm

The Furious Buddha's Palm

Sep 22, 1965

Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies

Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies

as Monk Tripitaka

Jun 2, 1965

Sword of Swords

Sword of Swords

May 11, 1965

Buddha's Palm Part 2

Buddha's Palm Part 2

as Luk Yu

Mar 5, 1964

如来神掌 下集

如来神掌 下集

Mar 5, 1964

Buddha's Palm Part 1

Buddha's Palm Part 1

Feb 26, 1964

The Rainbow Pass

The Rainbow Pass

Jan 10, 1964

Queen of the Marketplace

Queen of the Marketplace

as 洪牛

Jan 7, 1964

满堂吉庆

满堂吉庆

Jan 1, 1964

The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue

The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue

Mar 6, 1963

Scarlet Boy

Scarlet Boy

as Monk Tong Sang

Sep 12, 1962

TV Shows as Actor (104)
In the Realm of Success

In the Realm of Success

Sep 17, 2001

The Green Hope

The Green Hope

as 于渐秀

Oct 16, 2000

The Kung Fu Master

The Kung Fu Master

Jan 3, 2000

A Recipe for the Heart

A Recipe for the Heart

Nov 10, 1997

Cold Blood Warm Heart

Cold Blood Warm Heart

Feb 5, 1996

From Act to Act

From Act to Act

Oct 2, 1995

A Kindred Spirit

A Kindred Spirit

May 15, 1995

Plain Love

Plain Love

Apr 3, 1995

Hand of Hope

Hand of Hope

Feb 13, 1995

Mystery of The Sabre

Mystery of The Sabre

Jul 7, 1994

Love Is Hope (III)

Love Is Hope (III)

Apr 4, 1994

Conscience

Conscience

Feb 28, 1994

The Edge of Righteousness

The Edge of Righteousness

Dec 6, 1993

The Mystery of the Condor Hero

The Mystery of the Condor Hero

as 殷破败

Jun 8, 1993

Happy Returns

Happy Returns

Jun 7, 1993

The Legendary Ranger

The Legendary Ranger

as 荣耀

Mar 1, 1993

Wong Fei Hung Returns

Wong Fei Hung Returns

as 黄飞鸿

Dec 7, 1992

The Key Man

The Key Man

as 麦约翰

Jul 27, 1992

The File Of Justice

The File Of Justice

as 棠叔

Apr 19, 1992

Big Family

Big Family

Oct 28, 1991

未婚爸爸

未婚爸爸

as 丁水

Jun 11, 1991

The Poor Rich Man

The Poor Rich Man

Jun 6, 1991

The Breaking Point

The Breaking Point

May 13, 1991

Rain In The Heart

Rain In The Heart

Sep 10, 1990

The Cop Story

The Cop Story

Sep 10, 1990

An Elite's Choice

An Elite's Choice

Sep 10, 1990

In The Realms of Joy

In The Realms of Joy

Sep 10, 1990

It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

Jul 9, 1990

Where Heroes Dare

Where Heroes Dare

as 白自在

Dec 25, 1989

俠客行 (數碼修復版)

俠客行 (數碼修復版)

as 白自在

Dec 25, 1989

The Justice of Life

The Justice of Life

as 文立賢

Nov 13, 1989

I Do I Do

I Do I Do

Sep 11, 1989

Battle Of The Heart

Battle Of The Heart

Aug 21, 1989

The Sect of Blood & Iron

The Sect of Blood & Iron

May 3, 1989

鐵血大旗門 (數碼修復版)

鐵血大旗門 (數碼修復版)

as 云翼

May 3, 1989

Looking Back in Anger

Looking Back in Anger

as Ni Kun

Apr 3, 1989

The Reincarnated of Wai

The Reincarnated of Wai

Feb 3, 1989

Deadly Secret

Deadly Secret

Jan 2, 1989

The Deadly Mystery (Digital Remaster)

The Deadly Mystery (Digital Remaster)

as 凌退思

Jan 2, 1989

Road To The Throne

Road To The Throne

as Nan yuan da wang

Dec 1, 1988

Twilight of a Nation

Twilight of a Nation

Nov 28, 1988

童心

童心

as 火水叔

Aug 13, 1988

The Legend of the Book and Sword

The Legend of the Book and Sword

as 袁士霄

Oct 19, 1987

The Price Of Growing Up

The Price Of Growing Up

Aug 24, 1987

Fate Takes A Hand

Fate Takes A Hand

Jul 20, 1987

The SIB Files

The SIB Files

Jun 6, 1987

New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre

New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre

as 胡青牛

Nov 3, 1986

Heir to the Throne Is

Heir to the Throne Is

Jun 9, 1986

When Silken Hands Get Rough

When Silken Hands Get Rough

Jun 6, 1986

The Feud of Two Brothers

The Feud of Two Brothers

as Song Yongran

May 12, 1986

The Possessed

The Possessed

as 六指琴魔

Dec 9, 1985

The Battle Among the Clans

The Battle Among the Clans

May 27, 1985

The Rough Ride

The Rough Ride

Apr 22, 1985

The Young Wanderer

The Young Wanderer

Jan 21, 1985

Summer Kisses Winter Tears

Summer Kisses Winter Tears

Dec 24, 1984

The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung

The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung

as 薛衣人

Nov 12, 1984

楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇 (數碼修復版)

楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇 (數碼修復版)

as 薛衣人

Nov 12, 1984

Police Cadet

Police Cadet

as 豪哥

Oct 29, 1984

The Young Detective

The Young Detective

Jul 11, 1984

The Duke of Mount Deer

The Duke of Mount Deer

as Oboi

Jul 9, 1984

鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版)

鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版)

as 鳌拜

Jul 9, 1984

The Smiling Proud Wanderer

The Smiling Proud Wanderer

Apr 2, 1984

The Foundation

The Foundation

as 任嘯天

Feb 6, 1984

Can Anybody Help

Can Anybody Help

Feb 1, 1984

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Nov 14, 1983

Encounter with Fortune

Encounter with Fortune

Jul 11, 1983

Beyond the Rose Garden

Beyond the Rose Garden

May 16, 1983

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

as 陸乘風

Feb 28, 1983

The Radio Tycoon

The Radio Tycoon

Jan 3, 1983

播音人 (數碼修復版)

播音人 (數碼修復版)

as 甄汝轩

Jan 3, 1983

Love & Passion

Love & Passion

Nov 29, 1982

萬水千山總是情 (數碼修復版)

萬水千山總是情 (數碼修復版)

as 庄鶴儒

Nov 22, 1982

Stardust

Stardust

May 3, 1982

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

as 慕容博

Mar 22, 1982

The Checkmate

The Checkmate

Mar 1, 1982

The Understudy

The Understudy

Dec 28, 1981

The Legend of Wonder Lady

The Legend of Wonder Lady

Nov 16, 1981

The Hawk

The Hawk

as 趙鴻毅

Aug 31, 1981

Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan

Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan

Jun 2, 1981

In Love and War

In Love and War

May 11, 1981

The Lonely Hunter

The Lonely Hunter

Feb 9, 1981

過客 (數碼修復版)

過客 (數碼修復版)

as 管四

Feb 9, 1981

The Adventurers

The Adventurers

Nov 24, 1980

The Family

The Family

Aug 4, 1980

Five Easy Pieces

Five Easy Pieces

Aug 4, 1980

This Land Is Mine

This Land Is Mine

Dec 31, 1979

The Good The Bad The Ugly

The Good The Bad The Ugly

Oct 1, 1979

Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow

Sep 10, 1979

Chor Lau-heung

Chor Lau-heung

as 高冠英

Sep 3, 1979

Mitsubish Series

Mitsubish Series

May 21, 1979

The God of Sabre

The God of Sabre

Jan 1, 1979

Swordsman Siu Sap Yat Long

Swordsman Siu Sap Yat Long

Oct 30, 1978

蕭十一郎 (數碼修復版)

蕭十一郎 (數碼修復版)

as 逍遥侯

Oct 30, 1978

Conflict

Conflict

Oct 2, 1978

One Sword

One Sword

Sep 25, 1978

Luk Siu Fung (Series III)

Luk Siu Fung (Series III)

Jun 5, 1978

倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)

倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)

as 张三丰

May 9, 1978

The Giants

The Giants

May 1, 1978

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Jan 2, 1978

小人物

小人物

Nov 1, 1977

Luk Siu Fung (Series II)

Luk Siu Fung (Series II)

Aug 8, 1977

Water Margin

Water Margin

Nov 15, 1976

When The Legend Dies

When The Legend Dies

Nov 1, 1976

Luk Siu Fung (Series I)

Luk Siu Fung (Series I)

Dec 29, 1975