Kwan Tak-Hing

Born

6/27/1905

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Kwan Tak-Hing

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 For22 Movies

Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation

Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation

Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

Dreadnaught

Dreadnaught

The Magnificent Butcher

The Magnificent Butcher

Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

The Best of the Martial Arts Films

The Best of the Martial Arts Films

Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance

Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance

How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod

How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod

The Skyhawk

The Skyhawk

The Magnificent Kick

The Magnificent Kick

How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage

How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage

Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair

Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

Cinema of Vengeance

Cinema of Vengeance

Huang Fei-hong on Rainbow Bridge

Huang Fei-hong on Rainbow Bridge

Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship

Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship

Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan

Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan

Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves

Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves

Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring

Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring

King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace

King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace

Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell

Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell

Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle

Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle