Chan Shen
Known for Acting · 150 credits
- Born
- 1940-03-11
- Died
- 1984-04-26
- Place of birth
- Taiwan
- Also known as
- Chan Cheng · Chan Sheng · Chan Yi-Cheng · Chim Yau · Jim Sum · Jim Yau
Biography
Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s.
Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films.
Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.
Known For
Movies (150)
The Golden Lotus
1974
as Killer Lu Hua
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
1978
as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Moods of Love
1977
as Lao San
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
1974
as Monk Kah
Clan of Amazons
1978
as Lu Wenhu
Dreams Of Eroticism
1977
as Jia Zhen
Five Element Ninjas
1982
as Chief Hong
Killer Clans
1976
as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
The 14 Amazons
1972
as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
Invincible Shaolin
1978
as Master Mai Qi
Five Fingers of Death
1972
as Wan Hung-Chieh
The Master of Kung Fu
1973
as Mai Gen
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Chi Song
Tiger Killer
1982
as Master Zhang
Holy Flame of the Martial World
1983
as Shaolin Clan leader
The Bamboo House of Dolls
1973
as Japanese Officer
Return of the Dead
1979
as Da-Yan
The Jade Tiger
1977
as Liu
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as School Officer Sha Duo'er
The Proud Twins
1979
as Chief of 10 Villains
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
1972
as Master Li Chang-An
Brave Archer and His Mate
1982
as Senior Teacher Or
Clans of Intrigue
1977
as Boss of Inn Gutsy
Ambush
1973
as Han Chung
The Magic Blade
1976
as Kung Sun Tao
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
1978
as Kwun Lun Chief Ho
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
1975
as Soo Da Chen
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
1984
as Officer Fu
Shaolin and Wu Tang
1983
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
1978
as Abbot Kung Man
Swordsman and Enchantress
1978
as Zombie Casters (uncredited)
The Dream of the Red Chamber
1977
as Priest
Death Duel
1977
as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
Lady of the Law
1975
as Officer Yan Bixian
Coolie Killer
1982
as Gor - Wa Hing boss
Shaolin Prince
1982
as Abbot of Shaolin Temple
The Proud Youth
1978
as Priest Zhishan (uncredited)
Facets of Love
1973
as Brothel Client
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
1974
as Chief Constable
The Spiritual Boxer
1975
as Master Lin
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Huang Jiang
The Emperor and His Brother
1981
as Ching Henchman
The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
as Shaolin monk
Cuties Parade
1975
The Sexy Killer
1976
as Long Tou
Lost Souls
1980
as Hok
Bastard Swordsman
1983
as Guardian of the Law
The Fugitive
1972
as Lau Lo Sham
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
1977
as Officer Collecting Tax
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
1985
as His Highness
What Price Honesty?
1981
as Fifth Master
The Deadly Breaking Sword
1979
as Officer Fan Fei
Godfather from Canton
1982
as Secret Service Officer
Hex vs. Witchcraft
1980
as Brother Nine
Heaven and Hell
1980
as Yin Jixiang's Brother
The Brave Archer 2
1978
as Spiritual Wisdom
The Kiss of Death
1973
as Gangster Atom
Shaolin Hand Lock
1978
as Fang Yu Biao
Full Moon Scimitar
1979
as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
Pursuit of Vengeance
1977
as Gong Sun-Duan
The Flag of Iron
1980
as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
as Mr. Lu
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
as Master Rong
The Kung Fu Instructor
1979
as Fake Brother
The Web of Death
1976
as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
The Brave Archer
1977
as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
Legend of the Bat
1978
as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
The House of 72 Tenants
1973
as Brother Shum
Shaolin Intruders
1983
as Head Abbot
The Criminals
1976
as Brother Sen
Shaolin Abbot
1979
as Dan Tian-Gang
Hong Kong 73
1974
as Police Offiicer
The Tiger and the Widow
1981
as Dong Jin Piao
Pale Passion
1984
as Uncle Liu
Love Swindler
1976
as (segment "Counterfeit")
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
1980
as Wan Tzu-Mu
Ode to Gallantry
1982
as Bai
The Imp
1981
as Old Uncle Han
The Daredevils
1979
as Chief of Staff Xu
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
1977
as Chou Pao-An
The Deadly Knives
1972
as Ishikawa
Shaolin Rescuers
1979
as Zhou Cheng
The 82 Tenants
1982
as Sgt. Chiang
My Rebellious Son
1982
as Chamber of Commerce member
Wits of the Brats
1984
as Shih Chun
Crazy Sex
1976
as One of Big Boss' men
The Swift Knight
1971
as Brothel owner
Bat Without Wings
1980
as Ghost King
Rivals of Kung Fu
1974
as Ah Kwun
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
1978
as Master Sun Jia Zhu
The Last Tempest
1976
as Palace Guard
Sinful Confession
1974
as Juan's husband
The Golden Lion
1975
as Brother Eight
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
1977
as Cai
Gambler's Delight
1981
as Madam Jin's assistant
The Happiest Moment
1973
as Rickshaw puller
The Golden Seal
1971
as Wu Tian Ting
The Villains
1973
as Chief Constable
The Kid with a Tattoo
1980
as Sword in Cotton
Heroes of Sung
1973
as Zongba
Village of Tigers
1974
as Jin Ling
Wedding Nights
1976
The Bastard
1973
as Ji Wen Tai
Bloody Parrot
1981
as Master San
Brotherhood
1976
as Fan Nan
Judgement of an Assassin
1977
as 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
The Mad Monk
1977
as Qian Ru-Ming
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
1976
as Fa
Haunted Tales
1980
as Ah Cheng
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
1978
as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
The Bloody Escape
1975
as Chen Heng
Fast Fingers
1983
as Adulterer
Revenge of the Corpse
1981
as Exorcist Master
Passing Flickers
1982
as Fa Hai
The Brothers
1979
as Boss Huang Shou Ren
Emperor Chien Lung
1976
as Priest
The Devil's Mirror
1972
as Chief Bai's Bodyguard
Soul of the Sword
1978
as Swordsman Challenging Nameless
The Shadow Boxer
1974
as Master Yuan
Swift Sword
1980
as Leng Ruyun
About Chan Shen
Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s. Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films. Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio. He died because of a br… With 150 credits spanning from 1971 to 1985, Chan Shen has appeared in 150 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Chan Shen Movies
- The Golden Lotus (1974) — as Killer Lu Hua
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) — as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
- Moods of Love (1977) — as Lao San
- The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) — as Monk Kah
- Clan of Amazons (1978) — as Lu Wenhu
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