Kwan Tak-Hing
Acting
Born: June 27, 1905
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Biography
Kwan Tak-hing MBE (27 June 1905 – 28 June 1996) was a Hong Kong martial artist and actor best known for his portrayal of martial artist folk hero Wong Fei-hung in at least 77 films, between the 1940s and the 1980s. No one else in cinema history has portrayed the same person as many times. In total he made over 130 films. He was elected in 1955 as the chairman of the Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong. He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 1982.
Also Known As
- 關德興
- Tak-Hing Kwan
Known For
The Magnificent Butcher
December 19, 1979
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
July 24, 1986
Dreadnaught
March 26, 1981
It's a Wonderful Life
February 06, 1994
Cinema of Vengeance
January 01, 1994
The Skyhawk
January 22, 1974
The Magnificent Kick
December 18, 1980
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
April 24, 1959
Celebrity Talk Show
March 10, 1989
The Chivalrous Whip
August 13, 1968
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
October 12, 1949
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
February 13, 1958