John Shum Kin-Fun
Born
January 1, 1952 (73 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Enping, Jiangmen, China
John Shum Kin-Fun (Chinese: 岑建勳) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Sham. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. He is easily recognisable from his spectacles and curly hair.
Known For

Papa
2024

A Complicated Story
Steven
2013

A Simple Life
Guest at Premiere
2012

Bodyguards and Assassins
Ah Suen's Father
2009

Mr. Cinema
Luk Yau
2007

McDull, the Alumni
Medical Professor
2006

New Police Story
Eric Chow
2004

The Miracle Box
Dr Fan
2004

Three
Photographer (segment "Going Home")
2002

Going Home
Photographer
2002

星空下的傾情
(13 episodes)
1997
Moving the Mountain
Himself
1994

Guns of Dragon
Yip
1993

Lucky Encounter
Master Lionhead
1992

Sisters of the World Unite
1991

The Banquet
Curly
1991

King of Chess
Ching Ling
1991

Double Impact
Hong Kong Marine Police
1991

Curry & Pepper
Chin Wontons
1990

Mr. Sunshine
Store manager
1989

Miracles: The Canton Godfather
Daily Sun Reporter
1989

Little Cop
Drug Seller
1989

Celebrity Talk Show
岑建勋 · (1 episode)
1989

Pedicab Driver
Master 5
1989

Edge of Darkness
Chu Kar-Mann
1988

Painted Faces
Stagehand
1988

18 Times
David So
1988

Starry Is the Night
1988

I Love Maria
Curly
1988

The Eighth Happiness
Audience member (cameo)
1988

Goodbye Darling
Choi Sum
1987

Warlords of the Golden Triangle
(Narrator)
1987

The Goofy Gang
Yacht Repairman [cameo]
1987

Pom Pom Strikes Back
Beethoven
1986

The Lunatics
Dr. Shum
1986

Where's Officer Tuba?
Photographer
1986

From Here to Prosperity
Audience at Magic Show
1986

It's a Drink! It's a Bomb!
Lion Head
1985

Yes, Madam!
Strepsil
1985

The Island
Teacher Cheung
1985

Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom
Beethoven
1985

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Wormgrass
1985

Friendly Ghost
Father Ngai
1985

Double Trouble
1984

Wheels on Meals
Mental Patient (Laughing)
1984

The Return of Pom Pom
Beethoven
1984

Pom Pom
Beethoven / Johnny
1984

Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
Police Chief
1984

Winners & Sinners
Curly
1983

Gun Is Law
1983

Happy Sixteen
1982

To Hell with the Devil
Mr. Fong
1982

Charlie's Bubble
1981

Sealed with a Kiss
1981

All the Wrong Clues
Piano Player in Bar
1981

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
Interpol Officer
1980