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Kwan Hoi-San
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.
As actor
Queen of Kowloon
What Is A Good Teacher
Portland Street Blues
Exodus from Afar
A Touch of Evil
O.C.T.B. Case - The Floating Body
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Kung Fu Kid
Marked for Murder
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
Heroes Among Heroes
A Roof with a View
Perfect Exchange
A Moment of Romance II
The Tale Of A Heroine
Man of the Times
Whore & Policewoman
The Vengeance
Hard Boiled
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
All's Well, Ends Well
Casino Tycoon
Deadly Dream Woman
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
Devil of Rape
Lee Rock III
Lee Rock
Mission of Condor
The Transmigration Romance
The Banquet