Chan Shen

Chan Shen

Deceased · Born: Mar 11, 1940 · Died: Apr 26, 1984

Personal Details

BornMar 11, 1940 Taiwan, China

Biography

Chan Shen, a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor of great repute, came into this world on March 11, 1940. He is undoubtedly most famously known for his enthralling and memorable performances as gangsters and villains, which have left an indelible mark on Hong Kong's action-packed cinematic landscape of the 1970s.

Before venturing into the Hong Kong film industry in 1971, Chan Shen had previously built a distinguished reputation as a prominent film actor in Taiwan, laying the groundwork for a illustrious career that would soon unfold.

His extraordinary aptitude and adaptability enabled him to rapidly become an incredibly productive actor, with a remarkable ability to seamlessly transition between various film roles, resulting in an astonishing frequency of appearances in up to ten films per year.

Chan Shen, a renowned Hong Kong film personality, embarked on a remarkable fourteen-year cinematic journey, leaving an indelible mark on the action film genre. During this fruitful period, he amassed an astonishing total of 160 film credits, a testament to his unwavering dedication and versatility as an actor.

Throughout his illustrious career, Chan Shen found himself consistently gravitating towards the esteemed Shaw Studio, a bastion of excellence in the Hong Kong film industry. For a significant portion of his professional tenure, he remained a stalwart member of the Shaw Studio family, honing his craft and leaving an indelible imprint on the world of action cinema.

As the years went by, Chan Shen's reputation as a consummate professional and a master of his craft continued to grow, cementing his status as a beloved and respected figure within the Hong Kong film community. Despite the passing of time, his impressive body of work remains a lasting tribute to his enduring legacy, a shining beacon of excellence that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this very day.

Next person biography:

Chan Shen's existence was cruelly and prematurely terminated as a result of a devastating and unforeseen cerebral hemorrhage, which befell him on the 26th day of April in the year 1984.

Career

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1985
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber as School Officer Sha Duo'er
{"id":219809,"title":"Hung kuen dai see","year":"1984","character":"Mr. Lu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hung-kuen-dai-see","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219809.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219809.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":97301,"title":"Shao Lin chuan ren","year":"1983","character":"Abbot of Shaolin Temple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shao-lin-chuan-ren","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_97301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_97301.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Shao Lin chuan ren
Shao Lin chuan ren as Abbot of Shaolin Temple
{"id":226644,"title":"San chuang Shao Lin","year":"1983","character":"Head Abbot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/san-chuang-shao-lin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226644.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226644.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":223691,"title":"Tian can bian","year":"1983","character":"Guardian of the Law","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tian-can-bian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223691.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223691.jpg"},"released":1}
Tian can bian
Tian can bian as Guardian of the Law
{"id":129331,"title":"Holy Flame of the Martial World","year":"1983","character":"Shaolin Clan leader","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/holy-flame-of-the-martial-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129331.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129331.jpg"},"released":1}
Holy Flame of the Martial World
Holy Flame of the Martial World as Shaolin Clan leader
{"id":221691,"title":"Five Elements Ninjas","year":"1982","character":"Chief Hong","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/five-elements-ninjas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221691.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221691.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":80688,"title":"Xiao zi you zhong","year":"1982","character":"Chamber of Commerce member","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/xiao-zi-you-zhong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80688.jpg"},"released":1}
Xiao zi you zhong
Xiao zi you zhong as Chamber of Commerce member
{"id":227376,"title":"The Sword Stained with Royal Blood","year":"1981","character":"Master Rong","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sword-stained-with-royal-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227376.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":130047,"title":"The Spearman of Death","year":"1980","character":"Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-spearman-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_130047.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_130047.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Spearman of Death
The Spearman of Death as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
{"id":129352,"title":"Rendezvous with Death","year":"1980","character":"Chi Sifang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rendezvous-with-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129352.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129352.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":123720,"title":"Wu yi bian fu","year":"1980","character":"Ghost King","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wu-yi-bian-fu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123720.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123720.jpg"},"released":1}
Wu yi bian fu
Wu yi bian fu as Ghost King
{"id":223812,"title":"Avenging Warriors of Shaolin","year":"1979","character":"Zhou Cheng","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/avenging-warriors-of-shaolin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223812.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":225790,"title":"The Deadly Breaking Sword","year":"1979","character":"Officer Fan Fei","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-deadly-breaking-sword","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225790.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225790.jpg"},"released":1}
The Deadly Breaking Sword
The Deadly Breaking Sword as Officer Fan Fei
{"id":119489,"title":"Full Moon Scimitar","year":"1979","character":"Robber with Coffin (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/full-moon-scimitar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119489.jpg"},"released":1}
Full Moon Scimitar
Full Moon Scimitar as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
{"id":101264,"title":"The Kung Fu Instructor","year":"1979","character":"Fake Brother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kung-fu-instructor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101264.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101264.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":124189,"title":"Clan of Amazons","year":"1978","character":"Lu Wenhu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clan-of-amazons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124189.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124189.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":26508,"title":"Nan Shao Lin yu bei Shao Lin","year":"1978","character":"Master Mai Qi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nan-shao-lin-yu-bei-shao-lin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26508.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":126152,"title":"Sha jue","year":"1978","character":"Swordsman Challenging Nameless","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sha-jue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126152.jpg"},"released":1}
Sha jue
Sha jue as Swordsman Challenging Nameless
{"id":226645,"title":"Shi zi mo hou shou","year":"1978","character":"Fang Yu Biao","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shi-zi-mo-hou-shou","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226645.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226645.jpg"},"released":1}
Shi zi mo hou shou
Shi zi mo hou shou as Fang Yu Biao
{"id":129392,"title":"The Proud Youth","year":"1978","character":"Priest Zhishan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-proud-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129392.jpg"},"released":1}
The Proud Youth
The Proud Youth as Priest Zhishan
{"id":125854,"title":"Swordsman and Enchantress","year":"1978","character":"Zombie Casters (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swordsman-and-enchantress","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125854.jpg"},"released":1}
Swordsman and Enchantress
Swordsman and Enchantress as Zombie Casters (uncredited)
{"id":117475,"title":"The 36th Chamber of Shaolin","year":"1978","character":"Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-36th-chamber-of-shaolin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ootof1s7q1s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ootof1s7q1s0.jpg"},"released":1}
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
{"id":227454,"title":"The Sentimental Swordsman","year":"1977","character":"Shaolin monk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sentimental-swordsman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227454.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":222736,"title":"Death Duel","year":"1977","character":"Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-duel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222736.jpg"},"released":1}
Death Duel
Death Duel as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
{"id":123430,"title":"The Brave Archer","year":"1977","character":"Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-brave-archer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123430.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123430.jpg"},"released":1}
The Brave Archer
The Brave Archer as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
{"id":227715,"title":"Tien ya ming yue dao","year":"1976","character":"Kung Sun Tao","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tien-ya-ming-yue-dao","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227715.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227715.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Tien ya ming yue dao
Tien ya ming yue dao as Kung Sun Tao
{"id":124030,"title":"Liu xing hu die jian","year":"1976","character":"Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/liu-xing-hu-die-jian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124030.jpg"},"released":1}
Liu xing hu die jian
Liu xing hu die jian as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
{"id":97586,"title":"The Web of Death","year":"1976","character":"5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-web-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_97586.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_97586.jpg"},"released":1}
The Web of Death
The Web of Death as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
{"id":119573,"title":"The Spiritual Boxer","year":"1975","character":"Master Lin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-spiritual-boxer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119573.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":64522,"title":"Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold","year":"1975","character":"Soo Da Chen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cleopatra-jones-and-the-casino-of-gold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64522.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64522.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64476,"title":"The Stranger and the Gunfighter","year":"1974","character":"Chief Constable","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stranger-and-the-gunfighter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64476.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64476.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":32345,"title":"The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires","year":"1974","character":"Monk Kah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-legend-of-the-7-golden-vampires","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32345.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32345.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64404,"title":"The Bamboo House of Dolls","year":"1973","character":"Japanese Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bamboo-house-of-dolls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64404.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64404.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Bamboo House of Dolls
The Bamboo House of Dolls as Japanese Officer
{"id":122308,"title":"Fists of Vengeance","year":"1972","character":"Ishikawa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fists-of-vengeance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122308.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122308.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":30544,"title":"Five Fingers of Death","year":"1972","character":"Wan Hung-Chieh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/five-fingers-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30544.jpg"},"released":1}
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death as Wan Hung-Chieh
{"id":226027,"title":"The 14 Amazons","year":"1972","character":"Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-14-amazons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226027.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226027.jpg"},"released":1}
The 14 Amazons
The 14 Amazons as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard