Kwan Tak-Hing

Kwan Tak-Hing

Known for

Acting

Life

1905 – 1996 (aged 91)

Born in

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Credits

104 acting credits

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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.

Known For

The Magnificent Butcher

The Magnificent Butcher

19 Dec 1979

Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

30 Jan 1986

Dreadnaught

Dreadnaught

26 Mar 1981

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

06 Feb 1994

The Skyhawk

The Skyhawk

22 Jan 1974

The Magnificent Kick

The Magnificent Kick

18 Dec 1980

Celebrity Talk Show

Celebrity Talk Show

10 Mar 1989

How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod

How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod

18 Nov 1953

Filmography

1994

1989

1986

1981

1980

1979

1976

1974