Kwan Hoi-San
Actor
Biography
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.
Filmography
Project A
as Captain Chik 1983
Project A Part II
as Captain Chik 1987
All's Well, Ends Well
as Papa Shang 1992
Lee Rock
as Sergeant Chan 1991
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
as Uncle Cheung 1989
Portland Street Blues
as Uncle Pun 1998
Heroes Among Heroes
as Beggar Chie 1993
Casino Tycoon
as Fu Lao Cha 1992
The Unmatchable Match
as Uncle Kin 1990
Shaolin and Wu Tang
as Master Law 1983
A Moment of Romance II
as Bill 1993
The Banquet
as Chicken Roll 1991
Perfect Exchange
as Robinson Shun 1993
Yu Pui Tsuen
1986
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
as Uncle Kwai 1983
Working Class
as Uncle Ha 1985