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Kwan Tak-Hing
Acting
Born June 27, 1905 · Kowloon, Hong Kong
Died June 28, 1996
Also known as 關德興 · Tak-Hing Kwan
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.
Awards & recognition
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- Order of the British Empire
Filmography7 titles
The Skyhawk
1974as Wong Fei-Hung
1974as Wong Fei-Hung
The Magnificent Butcher
1979as Wong Fei-Hung
1979as Wong Fei-Hung
Dreadnaught
1981as Wong Fei-Hung
1981as Wong Fei-Hung
The Magnificent Kick
1980as Wong Fei Hung
1980as Wong Fei Hung
Cinema of Vengeance
1994as Self
1994as Self
It's a Wonderful Life
1994as Grandpa Tam
1994as Grandpa Tam
Mad Mission 4: You Never Die Twice
1986as HK Police Ice Hockey Team Coach
1986as HK Police Ice Hockey Team Coach