Kwan Tak-Hing

Kwan Tak-Hing

Actor

Kowloon, Hong Kong
June 27, 1905

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.

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Representative Works

The Magnificent Butcher
The Magnificent Butcher
7.2
/ CN
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
5.6
/ CN
Dreadnaught
Dreadnaught
7.1
/ CN
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
10.0
/ CN
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
8.0
/ CN
Madam White Snake's Reincarnation
Madam White Snake's Reincarnation
No Rating Yet
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Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
7.0
/ CN
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
10.0
/ CN
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
No Rating Yet
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How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
7.0
/ English
香江花月夜
香江花月夜
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How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod
9.0
/ CN

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Magnificent Butcher
1979Nominee

Best Performance

The Magnificent Butcher

Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
1986Nominee

Best Performance

Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

Dreadnaught
1981Nominee

Best Performance

Dreadnaught

Career Highlights

Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
1960Highlight

Best Performance

Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

Madam White Snake's Reincarnation
1959Highlight

Best Performance

Madam White Snake's Reincarnation

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