
Kwan Hoi-San
Known for Acting · 205 credits
- Born
- 1925-10-24
- Died
- 2006-09-11
- Place of birth
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Also known as
- Herman Kwan Hoi-San · 關海山 · 关海山 · 蝦叔 · کوان هوی سان
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.
Known For
TV Shows (101)

A Kindred Spirit
1995

Police Cadet
1984
as 豪哥

The Legend of the Condor Heroes
1983
as 陸乘風

The File Of Justice
1992
as 棠叔

New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
1986
as 胡青牛

The Justice of Life
1989
as 文立賢

Looking Back in Anger
1989
as Ni Kun

Twilight of a Nation
1988

A Recipe for the Heart
1997

The Rough Ride
1985

The Price Of Growing Up
1987

The Duke of Mount Deer
1984
as Oboi

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
1982
as 慕容博

Love & Passion
1982

The Legend of the Book and Sword
1987
as 袁士霄

Cold Blood Warm Heart
1996

The Smiling Proud Wanderer
1984

Vanity Fair
1978

The Giants
1978

Deadly Secret
1989

Conscience
1994

The Battle Among the Clans
1985

Plain Love
1995

From Act to Act
1995

It Runs in the Family
1990

The Key Man
1992
as 麦约翰

The Feud of Two Brothers
1986
as Song Yongran

Sandwiches
1983

The Radio Tycoon
1983

The Breaking Point
1991

The Sect of Blood & Iron
1989

Over the Rainbow
1979

The Adventurers
1980

The Hawk
1981
as 趙鴻毅

Chor Lau-heung
1979
as 高冠英

Conflict
1978

In the Realm of Success
2001

This Land Is Mine
1979

Happy Returns
1993

Summer Kisses Winter Tears
1984

The Good The Bad The Ugly
1979

The Reincarnated of Wai
1989

Five Easy Pieces
1980

The Green Hope
2000
as 于渐秀

The Edge of Righteousness
1993

The Legendary Ranger
1993
as 荣耀

The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung
1984
as 薛衣人

The SIB Files
1987

In The Realms of Joy
1990

Hand of Hope
1995

Stardust
1982

The Understudy
1981

Where Heroes Dare
1989
as 白自在

The Poor Rich Man
1991

Big Family
1991

The Foundation
1984
as 任嘯天

The Lonely Hunter
1981

Fate Takes A Hand
1987

I Do I Do
1989

Battle Of The Heart
1989
Movies (104)

Hard Boiled
1992
as Mr. Hoi

Project A
1983
as Captain Chik

All's Well, Ends Well
1992
as Papa Shang

Project A Part II
1987
as Captain Chik

The Banquet
1991
as Chicken Roll

O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
1995
as Dad

Portland Street Blues
1998
as Uncle Pun

Perfect Exchange
1993
as Robinson Shun

The Unmatchable Match
1990
as Uncle Kin

Casino Tycoon
1992
as Fu Lao Cha

A Moment of Romance II
1993
as Bill

A Touch of Evil
1995

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
1989
as Uncle Cheung

Back To The Beyond
1987
as Sau-Tak

The Carnal Sutra Mat
1986

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
1983
as Uncle Kwai

Mahjong Heroes
1981
as Yau Bun Lap

Lee Rock
1991
as Sergeant Chan

Working Class
1985
as Uncle Ha

Coolie Killer
1982
as Choi

The Criminal Hunter
1988
as Master Hou

Devil Sorcery
1987
as Master Chan

Heroes Among Heroes
1993
as Beggar Chie

Shaolin and Wu Tang
1983
as Master Law

The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
1994
as Zhao Gao

The Young Vagabond
1985
as So's Father

Roving Swordsman
1983
as Master Bai Yu-Lou

Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
1992
as Mayor

Queen of Temple Street
1990

A Roof with a View
1993

Devil of Rape
1992

Dead Curse
1985

Man of the Times
1993
as 夏爵士

Devil Curse
1988
as Taoist Priest

Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994

Deadly Dream Woman
1992
as Mr Yip

Reincarnation
1987
as Peter's Father

Mission of Condor
1991
as Chief Insp. Chan Fong

Energetic-21
1982
as Alan's Father

One Way Ticket to Bangkok
1988

Lee Rock III
1992
as Sergeant Chan

Brothers from the Walled City
1982
as Chan Yuan Loong

Happy Go Lucky
1987

Exodus from Afar
1998

The Dragon, The Odds
1979
as Gold Haired Lion

Curse
1985

Kid from Kwangtung
1982
as Master Wu Changjiu

House of the Lute
1980

The Siamese Twins
1984
as Medical Director Cheung

Kung Fu Kid
1994

Ghost's Hospital
1988

Whore & Policewoman
1993
as Prosecutor Yin Li Shan

The Vengeance
1992

What Is A Good Teacher
2000
as Old Won

Running Mate
1989

The Tale Of A Heroine
1993

Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
1967
as Policeman

Dark Side of China Town
1989

Manchester Death Warrant
1990

Marked for Murder
1994

The Monkey Soldiers Come to the Rescue
1963

Buddha's Palm Part 1
1964

Queen of Kowloon
2000

The Executor
1981
as Uncle Suk

The Shaolin Disciple
1980

Bloody Sorcery
1986
as Au Yeung

The Transmigration Romance
1991
as Hell Judge

Fury of the Heaven
1986
as Ling Hoi Faat Bye

The Money Trip
1979

Buddha's Palm Part 2
1964
as Luk Yu

The Lost Generation
1983

Hong Kong Butcher
1985

The Furious Buddha's Palm
1965

Crocodile Evil
1985

The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
1966
as Constable Kwan

Behind Bars
1990
as Uncle Ninth

Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1992
as Taoist Master

Struggle for Leader
1983

Family Doctrine (Part 2) - A Setting Sun on the Green Hill
1965
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing

On Probation
1977

Crazy Horse & Intelligent Monkey
1980

如来神掌 下集
1964

Eight Diagram Cudgel
1990

The Tough Kung Fu Kid
1978

A Man from Holland
1986

The Kung Fu Warrior
1980
Queen of the Marketplace
1964
as 洪牛

Ghost's Lover
1987

Family Doctrine (Part 1) - An Old Family
1965
as 3rd Uncle Kam-Shing

Illusions Come True
1978

Day of Thunder
1990
as Uncle Chuck

Sword of Swords
1965
Famous Swordsman Tin Kiu
1969

The Struggle
1980

Scarlet Boy
1962
as Monk Tong Sang
月向那方圓
1967

伤人十七
1981

Brutal Sorcery
1983
甜甜蜜蜜的姑娘
1967

Interpol
1982
as Boss Ching

The Rainbow Pass
1964
满堂吉庆
1964
孫悟空三戲百花仙
1965

Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies
1965
as Monk Tripitaka
About Kwan Hoi-San
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 va… With 205 credits spanning from 1962 to 2001, Kwan Hoi-San has appeared in 104 films and 101 TV shows.
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- Hard Boiled (1992) — as Mr. Hoi
- Project A (1983) — as Captain Chik
- All's Well, Ends Well (1992) — as Papa Shang
- Project A Part II (1987) — as Captain Chik
- The Banquet (1991) — as Chicken Roll
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