Kim Chan
Actor
90 years (Dec 28, 1917 – Oct 5, 2008)Guangdong, Republic of China
Kim Chan counts as a veteran of both film and television who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Fifth Element'. 'The Devil's Advocate' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. By genre, drama dominates the list. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career.
Kim Chan
Actor
Kim Chan counts as a veteran of both film and television who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Fifth Element'. 'The Devil's Advocate' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. By genre, drama dominates the list. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career.
31 Movies
Plays Thai
The Fifth Element
1997
Plays Sam
16 Blocks
2006
Plays Chinese Man
The Devil's Advocate
1997
Plays Benny Chan
Lethal Weapon 4
1998
Plays Chinatown Butcher
Nine 1/2 Weeks
1986
Plays Chon Wang's Father
Shanghai Knights
2003
Plays Jonno
The King of Comedy
1982
Plays Waiter
Private Parts
1997
Plays Second Chinese General
Kundun
1997
Plays Member of Board
Gung Ho
1986
Plays Benny Wong
The Corruptor
1999
Plays Old Asian Man
No Mercy
1986
Plays Park Bum
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
Plays Ling
The Cotton Club
1984
Plays Korean Flower Vendor
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
Plays Desk Clerk
Streetwalkin'
1985
Plays Theatre Cashier
The Owl and the Pussycat
1970
Plays Dr. Yang's Patient
Alice
1990
Plays Master Kwan
American Shaolin
1991
Plays Fuji
Who's the Man?
1993
Plays Dim Sum Cook
Cadillac Man
1990
Plays Medicine Shop Owner
A Fish in the Bathtub
1999
Plays Hong Kong Tailor
Cookie
1989
Plays Li Ping
Thousand Pieces of Gold
1991
Plays Asian Busker
On the Q.T.
1999
Plays Massage Parlor Patron
Robot in the Family
1994
Plays Harold the Cook
Soup for One
1982
Plays Japanese Buyer #2
Over the Brooklyn Bridge
1984
Plays Saki
High Times Potluck
2003
Plays The Master
Zen Noir
2004
10 TV Shows
Plays Lo Si
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
1993
Plays The Eggman
Now and Again
1999
Plays Son
Vanishing Son
1994
Plays Bang
Jonny Zero
2005
Plays Maitre'd
Mad About You
1992
Plays Restaurant Manager
Law & Order
1990
Plays Mr. Hsu
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Waiter
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
Plays Yuchi
CBS Summer Playhouse
1987
Plays Li Ping
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Mr. Zhang
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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16 Blocks
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16 Blocks
Sam
2006
Jonny Zero
Bang
2005Season 1
Zen Noir
The Master
2004
High Times Potluck
Saki
2003
Shanghai Knights
Chon Wang's Father
2003
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Mr. Hsu
2002Season 2
Now and Again
The Eggman
1999Season 1
On the Q.T.
Asian Busker
1999
The Corruptor
Benny Wong
1999
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kim Chan still alive?
Kim Chan passed away on October 5, 2008 at age 90.
What are the most famous roles of Kim Chan?
Kim Chan is best known for roles in The Fifth Element, The Devil's Advocate, Lethal Weapon 4.
How many movies has Kim Chan been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1970), Kim Chan has appeared in 31 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Kim Chan's first movie?
The career of Kim Chan began with The Owl and the Pussycat (1970).
What is Kim Chan's most recent movie or series?
Kim Chan's most recent release is 16 Blocks, which premiered on March 1, 2006.
What TV shows has Kim Chan appeared in?
On television, Kim Chan has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, Saturday Night Live, Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Kim Chan
1917-12-28 · Guangdong, Republic of China
Kim Chan (December 28, 1917 – October 5, 2008) was a Chinese–American actor and producer. He was most notable for his roles as Lo Si, a.k.a. The Ancient, in Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and Mr. Kim in The Fifth Element.