
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