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Kim Chan

Acting

Born December 28, 1917 · Guangdong, Republic of China

Died October 5, 2008

Also known as Kim S. Chan

Biography

Kim Chan (December 28, 1917 – October 5, 2008) was a Chinese–American actor and producer. He was most notable for his roles as Lo Si, a.k.a. The Ancient, in Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and Mr. Kim in The Fifth Element.

Filmography30 titles

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999as Mr. Zhang

The King of Comedy

1982as Jonno

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001as Mr. Hsu

The Fifth Element

1997as Thai

The Devil's Advocate

1997as Chinese Man

Law & Order

1990as Restaurant Manager

On the Q.T.

1999as Asian Busker

Thousand Pieces of Gold

1991as Li Ping

Spenser: For Hire

1985

Saturday Night Live

1975as Chinese Diner (uncredited)

A Fish in the Bathtub

1999as Medicine Shop Owner

Mad About You

1992as Maitre'd

Lethal Weapon 4

1998as Benny Chan

16 Blocks

2006as Sam

Private Parts

1997as Waiter

The Cotton Club

1984as Ling

Alice

1990as Dr. Yang's Patient

The Owl and the Pussycat

1970as Theatre Cashier

Shanghai Knights

2003as Chon Wang's Father

The Corruptor

1999as Benny Wong

9½ Weeks

1986as Chinatown Butcher

Gung Ho

1986as Member of Board

Desperately Seeking Susan

1985as Park Bum

Cadillac Man

1990as Dim Sum Cook

No Mercy

1986as Old Asian Man

Who's the Man?

1993as Fuji

Soup for One

1982as Harold the Cook

Over the Brooklyn Bridge

1984as Japanese Buyer #2

Streetwalkin'

1985as Desk Clerk

High Times Potluck

2002as Saki