Chan Shen
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.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
150
Gender
Male
Birthday
1940-03-11 (85 years old)
Place of Birth
Taiwan, China
Acting

1985

Disciples of the 36th Chamber as School Officer Sha Duo'er

1985

Crazy Shaolin Disciples as His Highness

1985

Pursuit of a Killer as Uncle Zhi

1984

Wits of the Brats as Shih Chun

1984

Pale Passion as Uncle Liu

1983

Bastard Swordsman as Guardian of the Law

1983

Shaolin Intruders as Head Abbot

1983

Shaolin and Wu Tang as Not available

1983

Holy Flame of the Martial World as Shaolin Clan leader

1983

Fast Fingers as Adulterer

1983

Usurpers of Emperor's Power as Advisor Zhao Pu

1982

Five Element Ninjas as Chief Hong

1982

Brave Archer and His Mate as Senior Teacher Or

1982

My Rebellious Son as Chamber of Commerce member

1982

Ode to Gallantry as Bai

1982

Tiger Killer as Master Zhang

1982

Shaolin Prince as Abbot of Shaolin Temple

1982

Godfather from Canton as Secret Service Officer

1982

Passing Flickers as Fa Hai

1982

The 82 Tenants as Sgt. Chiang

1982

Coolie Killer as Gor - Wa Hing boss

1981

The Emperor and His Brother as Ching Henchman

1981

The Tiger and the Widow as Dong Jin Piao

1981

Revenge of the Corpse as Exorcist Master

1981

Challenge of the Gamesters as Huang Jiang

1981

The Imp as Old Uncle Han

1981

Gambler's Delight as Madam Jin's assistant

1981

What Price Honesty? as Fifth Master

1981

Bloody Parrot as Master San

1980

Hex vs. Witchcraft as Brother Nine

1980

Bat Without Wings as Ghost King

1980

Lost Souls as Hok

1980

The Flag of Iron as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao

1980

The Kid with a Tattoo as Sword in Cotton

1980

Swift Sword as Leng Ruyun

1980

Rendezvous with Death as Chi Sifang

1980

Every Man for Himself as Not available

1980

Heaven and Hell as Yin Jixiang's Brother

1980

Haunted Tales as Ah Cheng

1980

Young Outcasts as Not available

1979

The Kung Fu Instructor as Fake Brother

1979

The Proud Twins as Chief of 10 Villains

1979

Return of the Dead as Da-Yan

1979

The Deadly Breaking Sword as Officer Fan Fei

1979

Full Moon Scimitar as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)

1979

The Last Judgement as Ling Mei-Xian

1979

The Brothers as Boss Huang Shou Ren

1979

Shaolin Rescuers as Zhou Cheng

1979

Invincible Enforcer as Ho Yin Wong

1979

The Daredevils as Chief of Staff Xu

1979

Shaolin Abbot as Dan Tian-Gang

1978

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

1978

Invincible Shaolin as Master Mai Qi

1978

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre as Abbot Kung Man

1978

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II as Kwun Lun Chief Ho

1978

Clan of Amazons as Lu Wenhu

1978

Soul of the Sword as Swordsman Challenging Nameless

1978

The Proud Youth as Priest Zhishan

1978

Swordsman and Enchantress as Zombie Casters (uncredited)

1978

Shaolin Hand Lock as Fang Yu Biao

1978

The Mad Monk Strikes Again as Master Sun Jia Zhu

1978

The Brave Archer 2 as Spiritual Wisdom

1978

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers

1978

The Psychopath as Not available

1978

Legend of the Bat as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer

1978

Hello Sexy Late Homecomers as Not available

1977

Dreams Of Eroticism as Jia Zhen

1977

The Sentimental Swordsman as Shaolin monk

1977

To Kill a Jaguar as Tin Pa

1977

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu as Chou Pao-An

1977

Clans of Intrigue as Boss of Inn Gutsy

1977

The Brave Archer as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze

1977

The Mad Monk as Qian Ru-Ming

1977

Death Duel as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)

1977

Judgement of an Assassin as 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun

1977

Moods of Love as Lao San

1977

The Jade Tiger as Liu

1977

Pursuit of Vengeance as Gong Sun-Duan

1977

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung as Officer Collecting Tax

1976

Killer Clans as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard

1976

The Web of Death as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief

1976

King Gambler as Mr Li

1976

The Magic Blade as Kung Sun Tao

1976

Love Swindler as (segment "Counterfeit")

1976

Crazy Sex as One of Big Boss' men

1976

Brotherhood as Fan Nan

1976

The Last Tempest as Palace Guard

1976

Wedding Nights as Not available

1976

The Condemned as Mr Liang

1976

The Criminals as Brother Sen

1976

The Sexy Killer as Long Tou

1976

Emperor Chien Lung as Priest

1975

The Spiritual Boxer as Master Lin

1975

The Golden Lion as Brother Eight

1975

The Big Holdup as Officer Qing

1975

The Bloody Escape as Chen Heng

1975

Cuties Parade as Not available

1975

The Protectors as Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)

1975

Lady of the Law as Officer Yan Bixian

1975

Night of the Devil Bride as Liang Ta

1975

All Mixed Up as Policeman

1975

Evil Seducers as Iron Hat Priest

1974

The Shadow Boxer as Master Yuan

1974

Sinful Confession as Juan's husband

1974

Village of Tigers as Jin Ling

1974

Gossip Street as Godfather's thug

1974

Rivals of Kung Fu as Ah Kwun

1974

The Golden Lotus as Killer Lu Hua

1974

Hong Kong 73 as Police Offiicer

1974

The Stranger and the Gunfighter as Chief Constable

1974

The Rat Catcher as Gangster

1974

Sorrow of the Gentry as Captain Wang

1973

The Bastard as Ji Wen Tai

1973

The Bamboo House of Dolls as Japanese Officer

1973

The House of 72 Tenants as Brother Shum

1973

Facets of Love as Brothel Client

1973

Heroes of Sung as Zongba

1973

Call to Arms as Prince of Wei

1973

The Kiss of Death as Gangster Atom

1973

Ambush as Han Chung

1973

The Master of Kung Fu as Mai Gen

1973

The Villains as Chief Constable

1973

Payment In Blood as Hsieh Tai Cheng

1973

The Happiest Moment as Rickshaw puller

1972

The 14 Amazons as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard

1972

Five Fingers of Death as Wan Hung-Chieh

1972

The Deadly Knives as Ishikawa

1972

Stranger in Hong Kong as Ting Ta-Chuan

1972

The Devil's Mirror as Chief Bai's Bodyguard

1972

The Fugitive as Lau Lo Sham

1972

The Gourd Fairy as Minister Mi-Chia

1971

The Lady Professional as Shi Yun Pu

1971

The Swift Knight as Brothel owner

1971

The Rescue as Chief Ba Zhan Kui

1971

The Golden Seal as Wu Tian Ting

1971

Long Road to Freedom as Not available

1971

Six Assassins as Yu Li-De