Herman Kwan Hoi-san

About

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.

Known for

A Kindred SpiritSeries • 1995The File of JusticeSeries • 1992Police CadetSeries • 1984The Legend of the Condor HeroesSeries • 1983The GiantsSeries • 1978The Justice of LifeSeries • 1989The Duke of Mount DeerSeries • 1998Demi-Gods and Semi-DevilsSeries • 1982The Duke of Mount DeerSeries • 1984The Price Of Growing UpSeries • 1987New Heavenly Sword and Dragon SabreSeries • 1986Over the RainbowSeries • 1979ConflictSeries • 1978Chor Lau-heungSeries • 1979Vanity FairSeries • 1978SandwichesSeries • 1983A Recipe for the HeartSeries • 1997The AdventurersSeries • 1980Looking Back in AngerSeries • 1989This Land Is MineSeries • 1979Cold Blood Warm HeartSeries • 1996播音人 (數碼修復版)Series • 1983The Legend of the Book and SwordSeries • 1987The Good The Bad The UglySeries • 1979