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Chan Shen

Chan Shen

Acting1940Taiwan, China

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 Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.

Acting History

1985
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as School Officer Sha Duo'er
1984
Wits of the Brats
as Shih Chun
Pale Passion
as Uncle Liu
1983
Bastard Swordsman
as Guardian of the Law
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
as Advisor Zhao Pu
Fast Fingers
as Adulterer
Shaolin Intruders
as Head Abbot
Holy Flame of the Martial World
as Shaolin Clan leader
1982
The 82 Tenants
as Sgt. Chiang
Brave Archer and His Mate
as Senior Teacher Or
Five Element Ninjas
as Chief Hong
Tiger Killer
as Master Zhang
Godfather from Canton
as Secret Service Officer
Coolie Killer
as Gor - Wa Hing boss
Shaolin Prince
as Abbot of Shaolin Temple
My Rebellious Son
as Chamber of Commerce member
1981
Revenge of the Corpse
as Exorcist Master
The Imp
as Old Uncle Han
Gambler's Delight
as Madam Jin's assistant
Bloody Parrot
as Master San
What Price Honesty?
as Fifth Master
The Tiger and the Widow
as Dong Jin Piao
1980
The Flag of Iron
as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
Bat Without Wings
as Ghost King
Haunted Tales
as Ah Cheng
Swift Sword
as Leng Ruyun
The Kid with a Tattoo
as Sword in Cotton
Heaven and Hell
as Yin Jixiang's Brother
Hex vs. Witchcraft
as Brother Nine
1979
The Last Judgement
as Ling Mei-Xian
The Kung Fu Instructor
as Fake Brother
Invincible Enforcer
as Ho Yin Wong
Full Moon Scimitar
as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
The Daredevils
as Chief of Staff Xu
The Brothers
as Boss Huang Shou Ren
The Deadly Breaking Sword
as Officer Fan Fei
Shaolin Rescuers
as Zhou Cheng
Shaolin Abbot
as Dan Tian-Gang
The Proud Twins
as Chief of 10 Villains
1978
Legend of the Bat
as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
Clan of Amazons
as Lu Wenhu
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
as Master Sun Jia Zhu
Invincible Shaolin
as Master Mai Qi
Swordsman and Enchantress
as Zombie Casters (uncredited)
The Brave Archer 2
as Spiritual Wisdom
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
Shaolin Hand Lock
as Fang Yu Biao
The Proud Youth
as Priest Zhishan
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Soul of the Sword
as Swordsman Challenging Nameless
1977
The Brave Archer
as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
Moods of Love
as Lao San
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
as Officer Collecting Tax
Judgement of an Assassin
as 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
Clans of Intrigue
as Boss of Inn Gutsy
The Mad Monk
as Qian Ru-Ming
Pursuit of Vengeance
as Gong Sun-Duan
Death Duel
as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
1976
The Last Tempest
as Palace Guard
Love Swindler
as (segment "Counterfeit")
Brotherhood
as Fan Nan
The Criminals
as Brother Sen
The Sexy Killer
as Long Tou
Crazy Sex
as One of Big Boss' men
The Condemned
as Mr Liang
The Web of Death
as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
King Gambler
as Mr Li
The Magic Blade
as Kung Sun Tao
Killer Clans
as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
1975
The Protectors
as Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
The Golden Lion
as Brother Eight
The Spiritual Boxer
as Master Lin
The Bloody Escape
as Chen Heng
Lady of the Law
as Officer Yan Bixian
The Big Holdup
as Officer Qing
All Mixed Up
as Policeman
Evil Seducers
as Iron Hat Priest
1974
Gossip Street
as Godfather's thug
Hong Kong 73
as Police Offiicer
The Shadow Boxer
as Master Yuan
The Golden Lotus
as Killer Lu Hua
Sinful Confession
as Juan's husband
Sorrow of the Gentry
as Captain Wang
The Rat Catcher
as Gangster
1973
Call to Arms
as Prince of Wei
The Kiss of Death
as Gangster Atom
The Bastard
as Ji Wen Tai
Ambush
as Han Chung
Payment In Blood
as Hsieh Tai Cheng
Facets of Love
as Brothel Client
The Bamboo House of Dolls
as Japanese Officer
The Happiest Moment
as Rickshaw puller
The Villains
as Chief Constable
1972
The Fugitive
as Lau Lo Sham
The 14 Amazons
as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
The Devil's Mirror
as Chief Bai's Bodyguard
Stranger in Hong Kong
as Ting Ta-Chuan
The Gourd Fairy
as Minister Mi-Chia
Five Fingers of Death
as Wan Hung-Chieh
1971
The Golden Seal
as Wu Tian Ting
The Rescue
as Chief Ba Zhan Kui
Six Assassins
as Yu Li-De
The Swift Knight
as Brothel owner

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
3/11/1940
Day of Death
4/26/1984
Place of Birth
Taiwan, China