Kwan Hoi-San

    Kwan Hoi-San

    October 24, 1925 (99 years old) in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

    Herman Kwan Hoi-Sanย (Chinese:ย ้—œๆตทๅฑฑ) (October 23, 1925 inย Guangzhou,ย Guangdongย โ€” September 11, 2006) was a Hong Kong actor. his English name wasย Herman Kwan. Kwan started off as a Cantonese opera actor in street theatre before joining New Voice Opera Troupe (ๆ–ฐ่ฒๅŠ‡ๅœ˜). 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 joinedย TVBย and acted in various roles. Directors and filmmakers rediscovered his talent and cast him in many supporting roles in films. In 2001, Kwan sufferedย apoplexy attackย and was left mute and paralysed. He died in 2006.

    Known For

    Cold Blood Warm HeartCold Blood Warm Heart
    A Kindred SpiritA Kindred Spirit
    The Good The Bad The UglyThe Good The Bad The Ugly
    The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer
    The New Adventures Of Chor Lau HeungThe New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung

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