Chan Shen

Chan Shen

  • Birthday: 1940-03-11
  • Deathday: 1984-04-26
  • Place of birth: Taiwan, China
  • Also know as: Chan Shen

Biography

Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s. Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films. Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.

Filmography

Five Fingers of Death

1972

As Wan Hung-Chieh

The Flag of Iron

1980

As Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao

Shaolin Intruders

1983

As Head Abbot

Bloody Parrot

1981

As Master San

Shaolin Rescuers

1979

As Zhou Cheng

The Daredevils

1979

As Chief of Staff Xu

Shaolin Prince

1983

As Abbot of Shaolin Temple

Swift Sword

1980

As Leng Ruyun

The Shadow Boxer

1974

As Master Yuan

Invincible Shaolin

1978

As Master Mai Qi

The Deadly Breaking Sword

1979

As Officer Fan Fei

The Master of Kung Fu

1973

As Mai Gen

The Golden Lion

1975

As Brother Eight

Tiger Killer

1982

As Master Zhang

Hex vs. Witchcraft

1980

As Brother Nine

The Devil's Mirror

1972

As Chief Bai's bodyguard

The Sentimental Swordsman

1977

As Shaolin monk

Rendezvous with Death

1980

As Chi Sifang

The Golden Seal

1971

As Wu Tian Ting

Rivals of Kung Fu

1974

As Ah Kwun

Village of Tigers

1974

As Jin Ling

What Price Honesty?

1981

As Fifth Master

The Brothers

1979

As Boss Huang Shou Ren

The Kid with a Tattoo

1980

As Sword in Cotton

The Sexy Killer

1976

As Long Tou

The Spiritual Boxer

1975

As Master Lin

The Protectors

1971

As Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)

Wits of the Brats

1984

As Shih Chun

The Deadly Knives

1972

As Ishikawa

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985

As School Officer Sha Duo'er

Ambush

1973

As Han Chung

Bat without Wings

1980

As Ghost King

The Bloody Escape

1975

As Chen Heng

Clan of Amazons

1978

As Lu Wenhu

Crazy Shaolin Disciples

1985

As His Highness

Lady of the Law

1975

As Officer Yan Bixian

Night of the Devil Bride

1975

As Liang Ta

The Criminals

1976

As Brother Sen

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu

1977

As Chou Pao-An

The Kiss of Death

1973

As Gangster Atom

The Brave Archer 2

1978

As Spiritual Wisdom

Pursuit of a Killer

1985

As Uncle Zhi

Pale Passion

1984

As Uncle Liu

Fast Fingers

1983

As Adulterer

Passing Flickers

1982

As Fa Hai

Lost Souls

1980

As Hok

Haunted Tales

1980

As Ah Cheng

Dreams Of Eroticism

1977

As Jia Zhen

Gambler's Delight

1981

As Madam Jin's assistant

All Mixed Up

1975

As Policeman

The Mad Monk

1977

As Qian Ru-Ming

The Rescue

1971

As Chief Ba Zhan Kui

The Lady Professional

1971

As Shi Yun Pu

Heroes of Sung

1973

As Zongba

The Fugitive

1972

As Lau Lo Sham

Challenge of the Gamesters

1981

As Huang Jiang

Moods of Love

1977

As Lao San

The Condemned

1976

As Mr Liang

The Rat Catcher

1974

As Gangster

The Imp

1981

As Old Uncle Han

Evil Seducers

1975

As Iron Hat Priest

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung

1977

As Officer Collecting Tax

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung

1978

As Sifu of Zhang's Brothers

Full Moon Scimitar

1979

As Robber with Coffin (uncredited)

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978

As Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

Brave Archer and His Mate

1982

As Senior Teacher Or

Emperor Chien Lung

1976

As Priest

The Emperor and His Brother

1981

As Ching henchman

The Mad Monk Strikes Again

1978

As Master Sun Jia Zhu

Crazy Sex

1976

As One of Big Boss' men

The Magic Blade

1976

As Kung Sun Tao

Five Element Ninjas

1982

As Chief Hong

My Rebellious Son

1982

As Chamber of Commerce member

Revenge of the Corpse

1981

As Exorcist Master

Stranger in Hong Kong

1972

As Ting Ta-Chuan

The Brave Archer

1977

As Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze

The Stranger and the Gunfighter

1974

As Chief Constable

Death Duel

1977

As Leader of Hei Sha Clan

Shaolin Hand Lock

1978

As Fang Yu Biao

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978

As Abbot Kung Man

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

1978

As Kwun Lun Chief Ho

The 82 Tenants

1982

As Sgt. Chiang

The Proud Twins

1979

As Chief of 10 Villains

Invincible Enforcer

1979

As Ho Yin Wong

Pursuit of Vengeance

1977

As Gong Sun-Duan

Brotherhood

1976

As Fan Nan

Soul of the Sword

1978

As Swordsman Challenging Nameless

Swordsman and Enchantress

1978

As Zombie Casters (uncredited)

Six Assassins

1971

As Yu Li-De

Call to Arms

1973

As Prince of Wei

Ode to Gallantry

1982

As Bai

King Gambler

1976

As Mr Li

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983

As Shaolin Clan leader

Jade Tiger

1977

As Liu

To Kill a Jaguar

1977

As Tin Pa

Judgement of an Assassin

1977

As 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun

The Proud Youth

1978

As Priest Zhishan

Return of the Dead

1979

As Da-Yan

Bastard Swordsman

1983

As Guardian of the Law

The Last Tempest

1976

As Palace guard

Hong Kong 73

1974

As Police offiicer

Sorrow of the Gentry

1974

As Captain Wang

Usurpers of Emperor's Power

1983

As Advisor Zhao Pu

Coolie Killer

1982

As Gor - Wa Hing boss

The Happiest Moment

1973

As Rickshaw puller

The Gourd Fairy

1972

As Minister Mi-Chia

Payment In Blood

1973

As Hsieh Tai Cheng

A Slice of Death

1979

As Dan Tian-Gang

The Tiger and the Widow

1981

As Dong Jin Piao

The Last Judgement

1979

As Ling Mei-Xian

The Kung Fu Instructor

1979

As Fake brother

The Swift Knight

1971

As Brothel owner

The Golden Lotus

1974

As Killer Lu Hua

Killer Clans

1976

As Roc Society Chief's bodyguard

The Bastard

1973

As Ji Wen Tai

Godfather from Canton

1982

As Secret Service Officer

Love Swindler

1976

As (segment "Counterfeit")

Gossip Street

1974

As Godfather's thug

The Villains

1973

As Chief Constable

The Web of Death

1976

As 5 Venom Clan centipede chief

Clans of Intrigue

1977

As Boss of Inn Gutsy

Legend of the Bat

1978

As Mr Bat's auctioner

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