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Kwan Hoi-San
Kwan Hoi-San
80 years (Oct 24, 1925 – Sep 11, 2006)
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
54 Movies
39 TV Shows

Kwan Hoi-San

Known for
Hard Boiled
Mr. Hoi
Project A - Part II
Captain Chik
Looking Back in Anger
Ni Kun
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
胡青牛
Kwan Hoi-San is a screen veteran whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. The filmography runs to some 93 credits between film and television. For much of the audience, Kwan Hoi-San is Mr. Hoi from 'Hard Boiled', whatever else the credits say. 'Project A' is another title that gets mentioned. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do.
Kwan Hoi-San is a screen veteran whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. The filmography runs to some 93 credits between film and television. For much of the audience, Kwan Hoi-San is Mr. Hoi from 'Hard Boiled', whatever else the credits say. 'Project A' is another title that gets mentioned. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do.
Known for
Hard Boiled
Mr. Hoi
Project A - Part II
Captain Chik
Looking Back in Anger
Ni Kun
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
胡青牛
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The Green Hope
于渐秀 · 25 episodes
2000–
TV
What Is A Good Teacher
Old Won
★ 7.3
2000
Film
The Duke of Mount Deer
陳文亮 / 陳光 · 1 episode
★ 8.2
1998
TV
Portland Street Blues
Uncle Pun
★ 5.8
1998
Film
The File Of Justice
棠叔 · 2 episodes
★ 8.0
1997
TV
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
Dad
★ 4.8
1995
Film
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Zhao Gao
★ 8.0
1994
Film
Heroes Among Heroes
Beggar Chie
★ 6.2
1993
Film
Perfect Exchange
Robinson Shun
★ 6.2
1993
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kwan Hoi-San still alive?
Kwan Hoi-San passed away on September 11, 2006 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of Kwan Hoi-San?
Kwan Hoi-San is best known for roles in Hard Boiled, Project A, Project A - Part II.
How many movies has Kwan Hoi-San been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1962), Kwan Hoi-San has appeared in 54 movies and 39 TV shows.
What was Kwan Hoi-San's first movie?
The career of Kwan Hoi-San began with Scarlet Boy (1962).
What is Kwan Hoi-San's most recent movie or series?
Kwan Hoi-San's most recent release is In the Realm of Success, which premiered on September 17, 2001.
What TV shows has Kwan Hoi-San appeared in?
On television, Kwan Hoi-San has appeared in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Duke of Mount Deer, The Duke of Mount Deer, The Justice of Life.
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Kwan Hoi-San
Kwan Hoi-San
1925-10-24 · Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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.

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