Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 24, 1925
(80 years old)
Died
September 11, 2006
Place of Birth
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Popular Genres
Action
Comedy
Crime
Career Span
1962 – 2000
Kwan Hoi-San
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.
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Personal Info
Born
Oct 24, 1925
From
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Known For
Acting
Career
1962 – 2000
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Wins
21
Nominations
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