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

Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Madam White Snake's Reincarnation
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
The Magnificent Butcher
Wong Fei-hung's Battle at Mount Goddess of Mercy
Dreadnaught
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage

Top Movie Credits

Dreadnaught Wong Fei-Hung