
Kwan Hoi-San
Born: 1925-10-24
Place of birth: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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.
Filmography

Queen of Kowloon
2000

Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1992

I Do I Do
1989

Looking Back in Anger
1989

New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
1986

The Rough Ride
1985

The Foundation
1984

Struggle for Leader
1983

The Kung Fu Warrior
1980

The Giants
1978

The Edge of Righteousness
1993

Whore & Policewoman
1993

Day of Thunder
1990

Eight Diagram Cudgel
1990

Running Mate
1989

The Criminal Hunter
1988

Energetic-21
1982

The Good The Bad The Ugly
1979