Kwan Hoi-San
Born
October 24, 1925
Died
September 11, 2006 (80 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
In the Realm of Success
(20 episodes)
2001
Queen of Kowloon
2000
The Green Hope
(25 episodes)
2000
What Is A Good Teacher
Old Won
2000
The Kung Fu Master
(20 episodes)
2000
Exodus from Afar
1998
Portland Street Blues
Uncle Pun
1998
A Recipe for the Heart
(29 episodes)
1997
Cold Blood Warm Heart
(65 episodes)
1996
From Act to Act
(20 episodes)
1995
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
Dad
1995
A Kindred Spirit
(1128 episodes)
1995
A Touch of Evil
1995
Plain Love
(20 episodes)
1995
Hand of Hope
(20 episodes)
1995
Kung Fu Kid
1994
Mystery of The Sabre
(22 episodes)
1994
The Great Conqueror's Concubine
Zhao Gao
1994
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
Love Is Hope (III)
(8 episodes)
1994
Conscience
(30 episodes)
1994
追捕野狼帮
1994
Marked for Murder
1994
The Edge of Righteousness
(30 episodes)
1993
Heroes Among Heroes
Beggar Chie
1993
Perfect Exchange
Robinson Shun
1993
A Roof with a View
1993
Man of the Times
1993
A Moment of Romance II
Bill
1993
The Mystery of the Condor Hero
殷破败 · (20 episodes)
1993
Happy Returns
(20 episodes)
1993
The Legendary Ranger
荣耀 · (20 episodes)
1993
The Tale Of A Heroine
1993
Whore & Policewoman
Prosecutor Yin Li Shan
1993
Wong Fei Hung Returns
黄飞鸿 · (20 episodes)
1992
Devil of Rape
1992
Deadly Dream Woman
Mr Yip
1992
The Vengeance
1992
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
Mayor
1992
Hard Boiled
Mr. Hoi
1992
Casino Tycoon
Fu Lao Cha
1992
All's Well, Ends Well
Papa Shang
1992
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
Taoist Master
1992
The Key Man
麦约翰 · (30 episodes)
1992
The Banquet
Chicken Roll
1991
Big Family
(30 episodes)
1991
Lee Rock
Sergeant Chan
1991
The Transmigration Romance
Hell Judge
1991
未婚爸爸
丁水 · (20 episodes)
1991
Mission of Condor
Chief Insp. Chan Fong
1991
The Poor Rich Man
(20 episodes)
1991
The Breaking Point
(40 episodes)
1991
Rain In The Heart
(40 episodes)
1990
The Cop Story
(25 episodes)
1990
An Elite's Choice
(20 episodes)
1990
In The Realms of Joy
(20 episodes)
1990
It Runs in the Family
(15 episodes)
1990
The Unmatchable Match
Uncle Kin
1990
Queen of Temple Street
1990
Day of Thunder
Uncle Chuck
1990
Eight Diagram Cudgel
1990
Behind Bars
Uncle Ninth
1990
Manchester Death Warrant
1990
Where Heroes Dare
白自在 · (20 episodes)
1989
The Justice of Life
文立賢 · (30 episodes)
1989
Running Mate
1989
I Do I Do
(5 episodes)
1989
Battle Of The Heart
(25 episodes)
1989
The Sect of Blood & Iron
(21 episodes)
1989
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
Uncle Cheung
1989
Looking Back in Anger
Ni Kun · (50 episodes)
1989
The Reincarnated of Wai
(19 episodes)
1989
Dark Side of China Town
1989
Deadly Secret
(20 episodes)
1989
Devil Curse
Taoist Priest
1988
Twilight of a Nation
(45 episodes)
1988
Road To The Throne
Nan yuan da wang · (20 episodes)
1988
The Criminal Hunter
Master Hou
1988
One Way Ticket to Bangkok
1988
Ghost's Hospital
1988
The Legend of the Book and Sword
袁士霄 · (30 episodes)
1987
Devil Sorcery
Master Chan
1987
The Price Of Growing Up
(59 episodes)
1987
Project A Part II
Captain Chik
1987
Fate Takes A Hand
(18 episodes)
1987
Reincarnation
Peter's Father
1987
Ghost's Lover
1987
Back To The Beyond
Sau-Tak
1987
Yu Pui Tsuen
1986
Bloody Sorcery
Au Yeung
1986
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
胡青牛 · (40 episodes)
1986
A Man from Holland
1986
Heir to the Throne Is
(20 episodes)
1986
The SIB Files
(3 episodes)
1986
When Silken Hands Get Rough
(20 episodes)
1986
The Feud of Two Brothers
Song Yongran · (30 episodes)
1986
Fury of the Heaven
Ling Hoi Faat Bye
1986
The Possessed
六指琴魔 · (25 episodes)
1985
Dead Curse
1985
Working Class
Uncle Ha
1985
Crocodile Evil
1985
The Battle Among the Clans
(30 episodes)
1985
Curse
1985
The Rough Ride
(40 episodes)
1985
Hong Kong Butcher
1985
The Young Wanderer
(20 episodes)
1985
The Young Vagabond
So's Father
1985
Summer Kisses Winter Tears
(20 episodes)
1984
The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung
薛衣人 · (40 episodes)
1984
Police Cadet
豪哥 · (40 episodes)
1984
The Siamese Twins
Medical Director Cheung
1984
The Young Detective
(20 episodes)
1984
The Duke of Mount Deer
Oboi · (40 episodes)
1984
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
(30 episodes)
1984
The Foundation
任嘯天 · (20 episodes)
1984
Can Anybody Help
(5 episodes)
1984
Project A
Captain Chik
1983
Brutal Sorcery
1983
The Lost Generation
1983
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Uncle Kwai
1983
Encounter with Fortune
(20 episodes)
1983
Shaolin and Wu Tang
Master Law
1983
Beyond the Rose Garden
(20 episodes)
1983
Struggle for Leader
1983
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
陸乘風 · (20 episodes)
1983
Roving Swordsman
Master Bai Yu-Lou
1983
The Radio Tycoon
(30 episodes)
1983
Sandwiches
(20 episodes)
1983
Love & Passion
(30 episodes)
1982
Interpol
Boss Ching
1982
Energetic-21
Alan's Father
1982
Brothers from the Walled City
Chan Yuan Loong
1982
Coolie Killer
Choi
1982
Stardust
(25 episodes)
1982
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
慕容博 · (20 episodes)
1982
The Checkmate
(15 episodes)
1982
Kid from Kwangtung
Master Wu Changjiu
1982
The Understudy
(20 episodes)
1981
Mahjong Heroes
Yau Bun Lap
1981
The Legend of Wonder Lady
(18 episodes)
1981
The Hawk
趙鴻毅 · (20 episodes)
1981
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
(19 episodes)
1981
伤人十七
1981
In Love and War
(20 episodes)
1981
The Executor
Uncle Suk
1981
The Lonely Hunter
(25 episodes)
1981
The Adventurers
(45 episodes)
1980
The Struggle
1980
The Family
(20 episodes)
1980
Five Easy Pieces
(28 episodes)
1980
House of the Lute
1980
Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey
1980
The Shaolin Disciple
1980
The Kung Fu Warrior
1980
This Land Is Mine
(65 episodes)
1979
The Good The Bad The Ugly
(80 episodes)
1979
Over the Rainbow
(85 episodes)
1979
Chor Lau-heung
高冠英 · (65 episodes)
1979
The Dragon, The Odds
Gold Haired Lion
1979
Mitsubish Series
(15 episodes)
1979
The Money Trip
1979
The God of Sabre
(9 episodes)
1979
Swordsman Siu Sap Yat Long
(13 episodes)
1978
Conflict
(85 episodes)
1978
One Sword
(25 episodes)
1978
The Tough Kung Fu Kid
1978
Illusions Come True
1978
Luk Siu Fung (Series III)
(11 episodes)
1978
The Giants
(110 episodes)
1978
Vanity Fair
(85 episodes)
1978
Luk Siu Fung (Series II)
(8 episodes)
1977
On Probation
1977
Water Margin
(13 episodes)
1976
When The Legend Dies
(12 episodes)
1976
Luk Siu Fung (Series I)
(10 episodes)
1975
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969
月向那方圓
1967
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
Policeman
1967
甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘
1967
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
Constable Kwan
1966
Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
1965
Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
3rd Uncle Kam-Shing
1965
The Furious Buddha's Palm
1965
Sword of Swords
1965
如来神掌 下集
1964
Buddha's Palm Part 1
1964
Buddha's Palm (Part 2)
Luk Yu
1964
The Rainbow Pass
1964
Queen of the Marketplace
洪牛
1964
满堂吉庆
1964
The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue
1963
Scarlet Boy
Monk Tong Sang
1962