Sek Kin
Known for Acting · 223 credits
- Born
- 1913-01-01
- Died
- 2009-06-03
- Place of birth
- Canton, China
- Also known as
- Siak Kin · Sek Kin · Sheck Kin · Shih Chien · Shek Kin · Kien Shih
Biography
Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong.
Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era, including the "Wong Fei Hung" series, the "Fong Sai Yuk" series, and "Buddha's Palm".
In 1973, Sek Kin starred opposite Bruce Lee in the film "Enter the Dragon". He played the role of Han, the main villain of the film. Sek Kin's performance in "Enter the Dragon" was critically acclaimed and he is considered to be one of the greatest villains in kung fu cinema.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Sek Kin continued to act in both films and television series. He also began to work as a production manager on films. In 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association. In 2003, he was given the Professional Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Sek Kin died on June 3, 2009 at the age of 96. He was a highly respected actor who made a significant contribution to the Hong Kong film industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles as villains in kung fu films and for his groundbreaking work in the early days of Hong Kong cinema.
Known For
TV Shows (53)
Police Cadet
1984
as 鍾貴
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
1983
as 裘千仞、裘千丈
The Passenger
1979
The Return of the Condor Heroes
1983
as 裘千仞（慈恩）
The Giants
1978
Hotel
1976
The Good The Bad The Ugly
1979
The Feud of Two Brothers
1986
The Sword Stained With Royal Blood
1985
Book And Sword
1976
Stardust
1982
The Master of Shaolin
1986
Vanity Fair
1978
The Rough Ride
1985
The Brothers
1980
as 苏大鹏
One Sword
1978
The Sword of Romance
1979
as 俞放鹤
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1986
as 招爷爷
The Dragon Sword
1987
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Digital Remaster)
1983
as 裘千丈/裘千仞
The Other Side of the Horizon
1984
Three Years & Eight Months
1976
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
1984
The Understudy
1981
When The Legend Dies
1976
Man from Guangdong
1991
The Tough Fight
1985
Fate Takes A Hand
1987
The Legend of the Book and Sword
1976
as 张召重
Kung Fu
1975
The Vendetta
1988
The Fearless Duo
1984
as 孫慈
The Legend of Master So
1982
as 苏松轩
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
1978
No One is Innocent
1981
错结良缘
1982
as 乐添富
Wong Fay Hung
1976
碧血劍 (數碼修復版)
1985
as 穆人清
A Century of Light and Shadow
2005
as Self
The God of Sabre
1979
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
1981
Come Rain Come Shine
1981
The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter
1983
光影流情
2006
霸王谷
1977
情謎
1981
as 罗伯楷
Hero
1977
名劍風流 (數碼修復版)
1979
as 俞放鹤
倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)
1978
as 谢逊
蘇乞兒 (數碼修復版)
1982
as 苏松轩
刀神 (數碼修復版)
1979
as 魔教教主
雪花神剑
1964
碧血金钗
1963
as 金老二
Movies (170)
Enter the Dragon
1973
as Han
The Virgin Mart
1974
as Big Boss Qiang Han
Supreme Sword
1969
The Big Family
1976
as Lung Kau-tong
Millionaires' Express
1986
as Master Sek
The Black Killer
1967
as Kam Gong
Low Society
1976
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
1949
as Grey Hair Fu
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
1970
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
1954
Two Graves To Kung Fu
1974
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
1989
as Michael's Father
Bruce Lee, the Legend
1984
as Self
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
1968
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
1960
中原奇俠
1966
as 陰陽怪叟
Ten Brothers
1995
as Uncle Three
Eight Murderers
1965
as 劉全
The Young Master
1980
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
1973
as Self
The Private Eyes
1976
as Head of Gang of Robbers
Magic Crystal
1986
as Sergeant Shih
Hong Kong 1941
1984
as Ha Chung-Sang
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
1994
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
1986
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
代代平安
1953
Buddha's Palm
1982
as Foot Monster
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
1965
The Magical Flying Swordsman
1951
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
1959
The Phantom of the Opera Boat
1954
The Haunting Shadow
1962
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
2003
as Self
蓝鹰
1968
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
2003
as Self
The Blonde Hair Monster
1962
as Cheung Yan Lai
Hong Kong Godfather
1985
as Boss Han
Hound Murderer Case
1961
as Kiu Yat-Po
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
1949
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
1956
as Kwok Hung-Bu
Backyard Adventures
1955
as Fitness Teacher
A Friend from Inner Space
1984
as Jian Ren (ghost)
Fights of Fury
2004
風火鬼頭刀
1957
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
1980
as Fisherman
The Magnificent Five
1968
Choi Lee Fat
1970
The House of Hatred
1963
成家立室
1969
Midnight Angel
1990
Lady in Black
1987
as Fung's Father
Hong Kong Playboys
1983
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
The First Vampire in China
1986
as Kent of Mt. Mao
Mother Vs Mother
1988
as Master Guan
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
1968
Widow Warriors
1990
Shaolin Tiger Claw
1974
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
1992
Hong Kong Adam's Family
1994
as Kan San
The Fugitive
1972
as Master Xi
The Mysterious Heroes
1978
as Lo Tien Fung
The Casino
1972
Rivals of Kung Fu
1974
as Master Shen Chiu Kung
Three Stooges Go Undercover
1984
as Mao Rensheng
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
1958
Wrath of the Sword
1970
as Zhang Qi-Feng
The Little Warrior
1969
as Iron Faced Tiger
The Hurricane
1972
as Yuan Neng
The Comet Strikes
1971
as Sifu
Spring
1953
as Ko Hak-ming
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1
1962
Heroic Ones
1983
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
1967
as One-Eye Jack
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
1964
as Lai Chun-wah
The Legend Of Bruce Lee
1980
as Bruce's final opponent
方世玉三打木人巷
1968
Road
1959
as Lui Tai-Hon
The Ring of Death
1980
as Dragon Style Master
Sweet Surrender
1986
as Kin
Goodbye My Hero
1986
as Ling Ti's dead father
羊城殲霸戰
1956
as 醉貓昌
Book Without Words
1965
as Blue Wolf
Monkey Fist
1974
as Chow Li Ming
The Black Centipede
1963
Snow White and the Seven Fellows
1955
Family
1953
as Ko Hak-ming
The Mysterious Sisters
1969
as Boss Ho Biu
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
1960
as Commander
Flyer & Magic Sword
1971
as Ho Tien-Long
The Witch
1967
as Chiu Yuen Tsi
The Chivalrous Whip
1968
as Tit-biu
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
1964
Lady Black Cat
1966
as Tong Long
The Charming Killer
1969
as Lee Tien-Hung
黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
1956
as 石橫
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
1956
as Ching Tien-Chung
The One-armed Magic Nun
1969
勾魂鬼爪
1963
as 胡大勝
Wits to Wits
1974
as Casino boss
Shaky Steps
1967
as To Lik
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
1959
The Black Musketeer 'F'
1966
as Inspector Chan
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
1965
as Lui Tang-hung
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
1962
箫声震武林（上集）
1965
as 王滚龙
Devil's Palm (Part One)
1964
as Earth Demon Lord
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
1963
as Chung Ching
The Furious Buddha's Palm
1965
Autumn
1954
as Ko Hak-ming
Treasure Hunt
1965
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
1960
as Chiu Yee-Kong
Duel at the Supreme Gate
1968
as Kuan Han Pin
箫声震武林（下集）
1965
as 王滚龙
Sword of Emei
1969
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
The Detective
1966
as Wu Him
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
1958
as Yau Chu-kei
Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
1968
as 歐陽乾
Six Fingers
1965
The Tin Long Gang
1968
as Scarface Wolf
The Lady Killer
1967
as Wu Wan-Lung
About Sek Kin
Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong. Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era,… With 223 credits spanning from 1947 to 2009, Sek Kin has appeared in 170 films and 53 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sek Kin Movies
- Enter the Dragon (1973) — as Han
- The Virgin Mart (1974) — as Big Boss Qiang Han
- Supreme Sword (1969)
- The Big Family (1976) — as Lung Kau-tong
- Millionaires' Express (1986) — as Master Sek
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