Kwan Hoi-San
Birthday: 1925-10-24 | Place of Birth: Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaHerman 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Beggar Chie
as Bill
as Mr. Hoi
as Papa Shang
as Taoist Priest
as So's Father
as Medical Director Cheung
as Captain Chik
as Master Bai Yu-Lou
as Choi
as Yau Bun Lap
