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Herman Kwan Hoi-San | |||
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關海山 | |||
| Born | Kwan Ming-kok (關銘覺) October 23, 1925 | ||
| Died | September 11, 2006 (aged 80) | ||
| Other names | Uncle Shrimp (蝦叔) Kwan Ling (關寧) | ||
| Occupation | Actor | ||
| Years active | 1949–2001 | ||
| Agent | TVB | ||
| Spouse | 4 | ||
| Children | 3 sons 2 daughters | ||
| Father | Kwan Yiu-fai | ||
| Awards | Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Supporting Actor 1992 Lee Rock Golden Horse Awards – Best Supporting Actor 1991 Lee Rock TVB Anniversary Awards – Life Achievement Award 2001 Lifetime Achievement | ||
| Chinese name | |||
| Traditional Chinese | 關海山 | ||
| Simplified Chinese | 关海山 | ||
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| Kwan Ming-kok | |||
| Traditional Chinese | 關銘覺 | ||
| Simplified Chinese | 关铭觉 | ||
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Herman Kwan Hoi-San (Chinese: 關海山) (born Kwan Ming-kok; October 23, 1925 – September 11, 2006) was a Hong Kong actor. His English name was Herman Kwan. Kwan started off as a Cantonese opera actor in street theatre before joining New Voice Opera Troupe (新聲劇團). He also started singing for early Hong Kong film soundtracks and moved on to act in films, mostly adaption of opera in Cantonese. He became famous and acted in many lead roles. When Hong Kong films started to move towards Mandarin, Kwan's career faltered and joined TVB and acted in various roles. Directors and filmmakers rediscovered his talent and cast him in many supporting roles in films. In 2001, Kwan suffered a stroke and was left mute and paralysed. He died in 2006.