
Chan Shen
Born
March 11, 1940
Died
April 26, 1984 (44 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Taiwan, China
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 Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.
Known For

Pursuit of a Killer
Uncle Zhi
1985

Disciples of the 36th Chamber
School Officer Sha Duo'er
1985

Crazy Shaolin Disciples
His Highness
1985

Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
Officer Fu
1984

Pale Passion
Uncle Liu
1984

Opium and the Kung Fu Master
Mr. Lu
1984

Wits of the Brats
Shih Chun
1984

Return of Bastard Swordsman
Chi Song
1984

Fast Fingers
Adulterer
1983

Shaolin Intruders
Head Abbot
1983

Bastard Swordsman
Guardian of the Law
1983

Shaolin and Wu Tang
1983

Holy Flame of the Martial World
Shaolin Clan leader
1983

Usurpers of Emperor's Power
Advisor Zhao Pu
1983

Ode to Gallantry
Bai
1982

My Rebellious Son
Chamber of Commerce member
1982

The Emperor and the Minister
Boss Han
1982

Tiger Killer
Master Zhang
1982

The 82 Tenants
Sgt. Chiang
1982

Coolie Killer
Gor - Wa Hing boss
1982

Godfather from Canton
Secret Service Officer
1982

Five Element Ninjas
Chief Hong
1982

Passing Flickers
Fa Hai
1982

Brave Archer and His Mate
Senior Teacher Or
1982

Shaolin Prince
Abbot of Shaolin Temple
1982

What Price Honesty?
Fifth Master
1981

The Imp
Old Uncle Han
1981

Bloody Parrot
Master San
1981

The Emperor and His Brother
Ching Henchman
1981

Challenge of the Gamesters
Huang Jiang
1981

Revenge of the Corpse
Exorcist Master
1981

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Master Rong
1981

The Tiger and the Widow
Dong Jin Piao
1981

Gambler's Delight
Madam Jin's assistant
1981

Bat Without Wings
Ghost King
1980

Lost Souls
Hok
1980

Hex vs. Witchcraft
Brother Nine
1980

Every Man for Himself
1980

Rendezvous with Death
Chi Sifang
1980
Young Outcasts
1980

Swift Sword
Leng Ruyun
1980

The Kid with a Tattoo
Sword in Cotton
1980

Haunted Tales
Ah Cheng
1980

Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
Wan Tzu-Mu
1980

The Flag of Iron
Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
1980

Heaven and Hell
Yin Jixiang's Brother
1980

Return of the Dead
Da-Yan
1979

The Deadly Breaking Sword
Officer Fan Fei
1979

Invincible Enforcer
Ho Yin Wong
1979

The Proud Twins
Chief of 10 Villains
1979

Shaolin Abbot
Dan Tian-Gang
1979

The Kung Fu Instructor
Fake Brother
1979

The Daredevils
Chief of Staff Xu
1979

The Brothers
Boss Huang Shou Ren
1979

The Last Judgement
Ling Mei-Xian
1979

Shaolin Rescuers
Zhou Cheng
1979

Full Moon Scimitar
Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
1979

Invincible Shaolin
Master Mai Qi
1978

Swordsman and Enchantress
Zombie Casters (uncredited)
1978

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
Kwun Lun Chief Ho
1978

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Abbot Kung Man
1978

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
1978

Hello Sexy Late Homecomers
1978

Legend of the Bat
Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
1978

Shaolin Hand Lock
Fang Yu Biao
1978

The Psychopath
1978

The Brave Archer 2
Spiritual Wisdom
1978

Soul of the Sword
Swordsman Challenging Nameless
1978

The Proud Youth
Priest Zhishan
1978

The Mad Monk Strikes Again
Master Sun Jia Zhu
1978

Clan of Amazons
Lu Wenhu
1978

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
1978

Pursuit of Vengeance
Gong Sun-Duan
1977

Dreams Of Eroticism
Jia Zhen
1977

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Chou Pao-An
1977

The Dream of the Red Chamber
Priest
1977

The Sentimental Swordsman
Shaolin monk
1977

Judgement of an Assassin
7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
1977

The Brave Archer
Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
1977

To Kill a Jaguar
Tin Pa
1977

Death Duel
Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
1977

The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
Cai
1977

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
Officer Collecting Tax
1977

Jade Tiger
Liu
1977

Clans of Intrigue
Boss of Inn Gutsy
1977

The Mad Monk
Qian Ru-Ming
1977

Moods of Love
Lao San
1977

King Gambler
Mr Li
1976

The Web of Death
5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
1976

Love Swindler
(segment "Counterfeit")
1976

The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
Fa
1976

Brotherhood
Fan Nan
1976

The Magic Blade
Kung Sun Tao
1976

Crazy Sex
One of Big Boss' men
1976

Emperor Chien Lung
Priest
1976

The Condemned
Mr Liang
1976

Wedding Nights
1976

Killer Clans
Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
1976

The Last Tempest
Palace Guard
1976

The Sexy Killer
Long Tou
1976

The Criminals
Brother Sen
1976

Cuties Parade
1975

The Golden Lion
Brother Eight
1975

The Spiritual Boxer
Master Lin
1975

The Bloody Escape
Chen Heng
1975

All Mixed Up
Policeman
1975

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Soo Da Chen
1975

Evil Seducers
Iron Hat Priest
1975

Lady of the Law
Officer Yan Bixian
1975

Night of the Devil Bride
Liang Ta
1975

The Rat Catcher
Gangster
1974

Sorrow of the Gentry
Captain Wang
1974

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Monk Kah
1974

Rivals of Kung Fu
Ah Kwun
1974

Gossip Street
Godfather's thug
1974

Hong Kong 73
Police Offiicer
1974

The Shadow Boxer
Master Yuan
1974

The Golden Lotus
Killer Lu Hua
1974

Village of Tigers
Jin Ling
1974

The Stranger and the Gunfighter
Chief Constable
1974

The Bamboo House of Dolls
Japanese Officer
1973

Heroes of Sung
Zongba
1973

The Happiest Moment
Rickshaw puller
1973

The House of 72 Tenants
Brother Shum
1973

The Master of Kung Fu
Mai Gen
1973

Payment In Blood
Hsieh Tai Cheng
1973

The Kiss of Death
Gangster Atom
1973

Facets of Love
Brothel Client
1973
The Villains
Chief Constable
1973

The Bastard
Ji Wen Tai
1973

Call to Arms
Prince of Wei
1973

Ambush
Han Chung
1973

The Fugitive
Lau Lo Sham
1972

Stranger in Hong Kong
Ting Ta-Chuan
1972

The Imperial Swordsman
Giant
1972

The 14 Amazons
Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
1972

The Gourd Fairy
Minister Mi-Chia
1972

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Master Li Chang-An
1972

The Deadly Knives
Ishikawa
1972

The Devil's Mirror
Chief Bai's Bodyguard
1972

Five Fingers of Death
Wan Hung-Chieh
1972

The Rescue
Chief Ba Zhan Kui
1971

The Swift Knight
Brothel owner
1971

The Golden Seal
Wu Tian Ting
1971

Long Road to Freedom
1971

Six Assassins
Yu Li-De
1971

The Lady Professional
Shi Yun Pu
1971

The Protectors
Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
1971