Nancy Kwan

About

Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.

Known for

ERSeries • 1994Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969The A-TeamSeries • 1983Knots LandingSeries • 1979Fantasy IslandSeries • 1978Dragon: The Bruce Lee StoryMovie • 1993Noble HouseSeries • 1988The Wrecking CrewMovie • 1968The World of Suzie WongMovie • 1960Fate Is the HunterMovie • 1964Paint It BlackMovie • 2016Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.Movie • 1966Wonder WomenMovie • 1973Arrivederci, Baby!Movie • 1966Flower Drum SongMovie • 1961Kung FuSeries • 1972