Acting
Nancy Kwan
Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.
Filmography
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
Film · 2023
Be Water
Film · 2020
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
Film · 2017
Paint It Black
Film · 2016
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
Film · 2010
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Film · 2009
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
Film · 2009
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
Film · 2007
Hollywood Chinese
Film · 2007
Ray of Sunshine
Film · 2006
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
Film · 2005
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
Film · 2001
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
Film · 1999
For Life or Death
Film · 1996
The Daily Show
Series · 1996
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Film · 1995
Rebellious
Film · 1995
ER
Series · 1994
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Film · 1993
Cold Dog Soup
Film · 1990
Sally's Beauty Spot
Film · 1990
Miracle Landing
Film · 1990
Babies
Film · 1990
Night Children
Film · 1989
Keys to Freedom
Film · 1988
Slaying the Dragon
Film · 1988
Noble House
Series · 1988
Walking the Edge
Film · 1985
Reel Horror
Film · 1985
Blade in Hong Kong
Film · 1985
Partners in Crime
Series · 1984
The Last Ninja
Film · 1983
The A-Team
Series · 1983
Angkor: Cambodia Express
Film · 1981
Streets of Hong Kong
Film · 1979
Knots Landing
Series · 1979
Night Creature
Film · 1978
Fantasy Island
Series · 1978
Project: Kill
Film · 1976
Supercock
Film · 1975
Fortress in the Sun
Film · 1975
That Lady from Peking
Film · 1975
The Pacific Connection
Film · 1974
Spring Comes Not Again
Film · 1974
Wonder Women
Film · 1973
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Film · 1973
Kung Fu
Series · 1972
Karioka etchos de America
Film · 1971
V.I.P. Schaukel
Series · 1971
The McMasters
Film · 1970
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
Film · 1969
Hadleigh
Series · 1969
Hawaii Five-O
Series · 1969
The Wrecking Crew
Film · 1968
Nobody's Perfect
Film · 1968
Cocoon
Film · 1968
The Corrupt Ones
Film · 1967
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
Film · 1966
Arrivederci, Baby!
Film · 1966
The Magic Stone
Film · 1966
The Wild Affair
Film · 1965
Fate Is the Hunter
Film · 1964
Honeymoon Hotel
Film · 1964
Tamahine
Film · 1963
The Main Attraction
Film · 1962
Flower Drum Song
Film · 1961
The World of Suzie Wong
Film · 1960
The Bob Hope Show
Series · 1950
What's My Line?
Series · 1950
Golden Globe Awards
Series · 1944