Kwan Hoi-San
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 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.
Acted Movies
Director: John Woo
Writers: Gordon Chan,
Cast: Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Bobby Au-Yeung Tsan-Wah, Bowie Lam, Chow Yun-Fat, Kwan Hoi-San, Philip Chan, Phillip Kwok, Stephen Tung, Teresa Mo, Tony Leung,
Director: Jackie Chan
Writers: Jackie Chan,
Cast: Bill Tung Biu, Carina Lau, David Lam Wai, Isabella Wong, Jackie Chan, Kwan Hoi-San, Maggie Cheung, Regina Kent, Rosamund Kwan, Tai Bo,
Director: Jackie Chan
Writers: Jackie Chan,
Cast: Dick Wei, Isabella Wong, Jackie Chan, Kwan Hoi-San, Lau Hak-Suen, Lee Hoi-Sang, Mars, Sammo Hung, Tai Bo, Yuen Biao,