Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1925-10-24
Day of Death
2006-09-11
Place of Birth
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Kwan Hoi-San
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.
Filmography (104)
Queen of Kowloon
2000
What Is A Good Teacher
2000
Exodus from Afar
1998
Portland Street Blues
1998
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
1995
A Touch of Evil
1995
Kung Fu Kid
1994
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
1994
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
Marked for Murder
1994
Heroes Among Heroes
1993
Perfect Exchange
1993
A Roof with a View
1993
Man of the Times
1993
