Kwan Tak-Hing

Born: 1905-06-27

Birthplace: Kowloon, Hong Kong

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

Dreadnaught
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
The Magnificent Butcher
It's a Wonderful Life
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
The Skyhawk
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage

Top Movie Credits

Dreadnaught Wong Fei-Hung
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice HK Police Ice Hockey Team Coach
The Magnificent Butcher Wong Fei-Hung
It's a Wonderful Life Grandpa Tam
The Best of the Martial Arts Films Self
The Skyhawk Wong Fei-Hung
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace County official Zhang Zhongjie
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage