Kwan Hoi-San
Known For
Acting
Born
1925-10-24 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Died
2006-09-11
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.
Most Known For
A Kindred Spirit
Police Cadet
as 豪哥
The File Of Justice
as 棠叔
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
as 陸乘風
Chor Lau-heung
as 高冠英
The Duke of Mount Deer
as Oboi
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
as 胡青牛
The Justice of Life
as 文立賢
Twilight of a Nation
The Foundation
as 任嘯天
The Good The Bad The Ugly
Looking Back in Anger
as Ni Kun
Conflict
The Feud of Two Brothers
as Song Yongran
Where Heroes Dare
as 白自在
Cold Blood Warm Heart
Vanity Fair
Over the Rainbow
Hard Boiled
as Mr. Hoi
