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Kwan Hoi-San

1925-10-24

The 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.

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Movies

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Hard Boiled

7.5 average rating
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Yu Pui Tsuen

5.4 average rating
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Project A

7.2 average rating
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Project A: Part II

7.1 average rating
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The Tale Of A Heroine

3 average rating
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Kung Fu Kid

4 average rating
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All's Well, Ends Well

6.9 average rating
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Portland Street Blues

5.7 average rating
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

6.4 average rating
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The Unmatchable Match

6.8 average rating
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Casino Tycoon

6.3 average rating
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Shaolin and Wu Tang

6.6 average rating
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My Heart Is That Eternal Rose

7.1 average rating
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A Moment of Romance II

5.9 average rating
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Dead Curse

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Heroes Among Heroes

6.2 average rating
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The Banquet

5.5 average rating
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Devil of Rape

1 average rating
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Eight Diagram Cudgel

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The Great Conqueror's Concubine

7.7 average rating