John Shum Kin-Fun
Acting1952Enping, Jiangmen, China
Biography
John Shum Kin-Fun (Chinese: 岑建勳) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Sham. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. He is easily recognisable from his spectacles and curly hair.
Known For
Acting History
2024
2023
Where the Wind Blows
Executive Producer
2013
A Complicated Story
as Steven
2012
A Simple Life
as Guest at Premiere
2009
Bodyguards and Assassins
as Ah Suen's Father
2008
Wushu
Producer
2007
Mr. Cinema
as Luk Yau
2006
McDull, the Alumni
as Medical Professor
2004
The Miracle Box
as Dr Fan
New Police Story
as Eric Chow
2002
Three: Going Home
as Photographer
Three
as Photographer (segment "Going Home")
1997
1994
Moving the Mountain
as Himself
1993
Guns of Dragon
as Yip
1992
Lucky Encounter
as Master Lionhead
1991
King of Chess
as Ching Ling
Double Impact
as Hong Kong Marine Police
The Banquet
as Curly
Thousand Pieces of Gold
Executive Producer
The Banquet
Producer
1990
Curry & Pepper
as Chin Wontons
1989
Little Cop
as Drug Seller
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
as Daily Sun Reporter
Mr. Sunshine
as Store manager
Pedicab Driver
as Master 5
Celebrity Talk Show
TVas 岑建勋• 1 eps
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
Executive Producer
Seven Warriors
Presenter
Seven Warriors
Producer
Mr. Sunshine
Presenter
Eight Taels of Gold
Producer
Eight Taels of Gold
Presenter
1988
Edge of Darkness
as Chu Kar-Mann
18 Times
as David So
Painted Faces
as Stagehand
The Eighth Happiness
as Audience member (cameo)
I Love Maria
as Curly
I Love Maria
Producer
King of Stanley Market
Producer
King of Stanley Market
Presenter
Fury
Producer
1987
The Goofy Gang
as Yacht Repairman [cameo]
Goodbye Darling
as Choi Sum
Warlords of the Golden Triangle
as (Narrator)
Magnificent Warriors
Producer
Sapporo Story
Producer
Final Victory
Producer
The Wrong Couples
Producer
An Autumn's Tale
Producer
People's Hero
Producer
People's Hero
Executive Producer
1986
From Here to Prosperity
as Audience at Magic Show
Pom Pom Strikes Back
as Beethoven
The Lunatics
as Dr. Shum
Where's Officer Tuba?
as Photographer
Pom Pom Strikes Back
Producer
The Lunatics
Producer
Brotherhood
Producer
Passion
Producer
Kiss Me Goodbye
Producer
Legacy of Rage
Producer
Royal Warriors
Producer
1985
Friendly Ghost
as Father Ngai
The Island
as Teacher Cheung
It's a Drink! It's a Bomb!
as Lion Head
Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom
as Beethoven
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
as Wormgrass
Yes, Madam!
as Strepsil
Welcome
Executive Producer
Night Caller
Executive Producer
1984
Wheels on Meals
as Mental Patient (Laughing)
Pom Pom
as Beethoven / Johnny
The Return of Pom Pom
as Beethoven
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
as Police Chief
Double Trouble
Production Supervisor
Long Arm of the Law
Production Coordinator
Hong Kong 1941
Producer
1983
Winners and Sinners
as Curly
1982
To Hell with the Devil
as Mr. Fong
1981
All the Wrong Clues
as Piano Player in Bar
Charlie's Bubble
Production Consultant
1980
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
as Interpol Officer