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Chan Shen

Acting

Born March 11, 1940 · Taiwan

Died April 26, 1984

Also known as Chan Cheng · Chan Sheng · Chan Yi-Cheng

Biography

Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s. Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films. Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.

Filmography47 titles

Invincible Enforcer

1979as Ho Yin Wong

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu

1977as Chou Pao-An

The Flag of Iron

1980as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao

Shaolin Rescuers

1979as Zhou Cheng

Bastard Swordsman

1983as Guardian of the Law

Shaolin Prince

1982as Abbot of Shaolin Temple

Bat Without Wings

1980as Ghost King

Pursuit of Vengeance

1977as Gong Sun-Duan

Opium and the Kung Fu Master

1984as Mr. Lu

Five Elements Ninjas

1982as Chief Hong

Full Moon Scimitar

1979as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)

Shaolin and Wu Tang

1983

The Proud Youth

1978as Priest Zhishan (uncredited)

The Kung Fu Instructor

1979as Fake Brother

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978as Abbot Kung Man

The Brave Archer

1977as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze

The Web of Death

1976as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief

The Spiritual Boxer

1975as Master Lin

Five Fingers of Death

1972as Wan Hung-Chieh

The 14 Amazons

1972as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard

Bloody Parrot

1981as Master San

The Brave Archer 2

1978as Spiritual Wisdom

Shaolin Abbot

1979as Dan Tian-Gang

Invincible Shaolin

1978as Master Mai Qi

The Sentimental Swordsman

1977as Shaolin monk

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985as School Officer Sha Duo'er

Killer Clans

1976as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard

Six Assassins

1971as Yu Li-De

Challenge of the Gamesters

1981as Huang Jiang

The Proud Twins

1979as Chief of 10 Villains

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

1972as Master Li Chang-An

My Rebellious Son

1982as Chamber of Commerce member

Swordsman and Enchantress

1978as Zombie Casters (uncredited)

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

1981as Master Rong

The Deadly Breaking Sword

1979as Officer Fan Fei

Ode to Gallantry

1982as Bai

The Kid with a Tattoo

1980as Sword in Cotton

Heaven and Hell

1980as Yin Jixiang's Brother

The Emperor and His Brother

1981as Ching Henchman

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

1978as Kwun Lun Chief Ho

Shaolin Hand Lock

1978as Fang Yu Biao

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

1975as Soo Da Chen

The Master of Kung Fu

1973as Mai Gen

Brave Archer and His Mate

1982as Senior Teacher Or

The Stranger and the Gunfighter

1974as Chief Constable

Hex vs. Witchcraft

1980as Brother Nine