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Chan Shen

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Chan Shen

Born March 11, 1940 in TaiwanDied April 26, 1984150 films

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.

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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 Brothers Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin posterFirst watchThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin19787.5as Abbot in Charge of Wrist ChamberDuring the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans…View film

Essential films

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Five Fingers of Death poster6.7Five Fingers of Death1972Five Element Ninjas poster6.8Five Element Ninjas1982The Golden Lotus poster7.0The Golden Lotus1974The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires poster5.9The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires1974Disciples of the 36th Chamber poster6.3Disciples of the 36th Chamber1985Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan poster6.2Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan1972

Filmography

150 films as actor
  1. 1985Pursuit of a KillerUncle Zhi
  2. 1985Disciples of the 36th ChamberSchool Officer Sha Duo'er
  3. 1985Crazy Shaolin DisciplesHis Highness
  4. 1984Lust for Love of a Chinese CourtesanOfficer Fu
  5. 1984Pale PassionUncle Liu
  6. 1984Opium and the Kung Fu MasterMr. Lu
  7. 1984Wits of the BratsShih Chun
  8. 1984Return of Bastard SwordsmanChi Song
  9. 1983Fast FingersAdulterer
  10. 1983Shaolin IntrudersHead Abbot
  11. 1983Bastard SwordsmanGuardian of the Law
  12. 1983Shaolin and Wu Tang
  13. 1983Holy Flame of the Martial WorldShaolin Clan leader
  14. 1983Usurpers of Emperor's PowerAdvisor Zhao Pu
  15. 1982Ode to GallantryBai
  16. 1982My Rebellious SonChamber of Commerce member
  17. 1982The Emperor and the MinisterBoss Han
  18. 1982Tiger KillerMaster Zhang
  19. 1982The 82 TenantsSgt. Chiang
  20. 1982Coolie KillerGor - Wa Hing boss
  21. 1982Godfather from CantonSecret Service Officer
  22. 1982Five Element NinjasChief Hong
  23. 1982Passing FlickersFa Hai
  24. 1982Brave Archer and His MateSenior Teacher Or
  25. 1982Shaolin PrinceAbbot of Shaolin Temple
  26. 1981What Price Honesty?Fifth Master
  27. 1981The ImpOld Uncle Han
  28. 1981Bloody ParrotMaster San
  29. 1981The Emperor and His BrotherChing Henchman
  30. 1981Challenge of the GamestersHuang Jiang
  31. 1981Revenge of the CorpseExorcist Master
  32. 1981The Sword Stained with Royal BloodMaster Rong
  33. 1981The Tiger and the WidowDong Jin Piao
  34. 1981Gambler's DelightMadam Jin's assistant
  35. 1980Bat Without WingsGhost King
  36. 1980Lost SoulsHok
  37. 1980Hex vs. WitchcraftBrother Nine
  38. 1980Every Man for Himself
  39. 1980Rendezvous with DeathChi Sifang
  40. 1980Young Outcasts
  41. 1980Swift SwordLeng Ruyun
  42. 1980The Kid with a TattooSword in Cotton
  43. 1980Haunted TalesAh Cheng
  44. 1980Emperor Chien Lung and the BeautyWan Tzu-Mu
  45. 1980The Flag of IronEagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
  46. 1980Heaven and HellYin Jixiang's Brother
  47. 1979Return of the DeadDa-Yan
  48. 1979The Deadly Breaking SwordOfficer Fan Fei
  49. 1979Invincible EnforcerHo Yin Wong
  50. 1979The Proud TwinsChief of 10 Villains
  51. 1979Shaolin AbbotDan Tian-Gang
  52. 1979The Kung Fu InstructorFake Brother
  53. 1979The DaredevilsChief of Staff Xu
  54. 1979The BrothersBoss Huang Shou Ren
  55. 1979The Last JudgementLing Mei-Xian
  56. 1979Shaolin RescuersZhou Cheng
  57. 1979Full Moon ScimitarRobber with Coffin (uncredited)
  58. 1978Invincible ShaolinMaster Mai Qi
  59. 1978Swordsman and EnchantressZombie Casters (uncredited)
  60. 1978Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre IIKwun Lun Chief Ho
  61. 1978Heaven Sword and Dragon SabreAbbot Kung Man
  62. 1978The Voyage of Emperor Chien LungSifu of Zhang's Brothers
  63. 1978Hello Sexy Late Homecomers
  64. 1978Legend of the BatMr. Bat's Auctioneer
  65. 1978Shaolin Hand LockFang Yu Biao
  66. 1978The Psychopath
  67. 1978The Brave Archer 2Spiritual Wisdom
  68. 1978Soul of the SwordSwordsman Challenging Nameless
  69. 1978The Proud YouthPriest Zhishan (uncredited)
  70. 1978The Mad Monk Strikes AgainMaster Sun Jia Zhu
  71. 1978Clan of AmazonsLu Wenhu
  72. 1978The 36th Chamber of ShaolinAbbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
  73. 1977Pursuit of VengeanceGong Sun-Duan
  74. 1977Dreams Of EroticismJia Zhen
  75. 1977He Has Nothing But Kung FuChou Pao-An
  76. 1977The Dream of the Red ChamberPriest
  77. 1977The Sentimental SwordsmanShaolin monk
  78. 1977Judgement of an Assassin7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
  79. 1977The Brave ArcherSpiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
  80. 1977To Kill a JaguarTin Pa
  81. 1977Death DuelLeader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
  82. 1977The Criminals, Part 4: AssaultCai
  83. 1977The Adventures of Emperor Chien LungOfficer Collecting Tax
  84. 1977The Jade TigerLiu
  85. 1977Clans of IntrigueBoss of Inn Gutsy
  86. 1977The Mad MonkQian Ru-Ming
  87. 1977Moods of LoveLao San
  88. 1976King GamblerMr Li
  89. 1976The Web of Death5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
  90. 1976Love Swindler(segment "Counterfeit")
  91. 1976The Criminals, Part 2: HomicidesFa
  92. 1976BrotherhoodFan Nan
  93. 1976The Magic BladeKung Sun Tao
  94. 1976Crazy SexOne of Big Boss' men
  95. 1976Emperor Chien LungPriest
  96. 1976The CondemnedMr Liang
  97. 1976Wedding Nights
  98. 1976Killer ClansRoc Society Chief's Bodyguard
  99. 1976The Last TempestPalace Guard
  100. 1976The Sexy KillerLong Tou
  101. 1976The CriminalsBrother Sen
  102. 1975Cuties Parade
  103. 1975The Golden LionBrother Eight
  104. 1975The Spiritual BoxerMaster Lin
  105. 1975The Bloody EscapeChen Heng
  106. 1975All Mixed UpPoliceman
  107. 1975The Big HoldupOfficer Qing
  108. 1975Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of GoldSoo Da Chen
  109. 1975Evil SeducersIron Hat Priest
  110. 1975Lady of the LawOfficer Yan Bixian
  111. 1975Night of the Devil BrideLiang Ta
  112. 1975The ProtectorsKasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
  113. 1974The Rat CatcherGangster
  114. 1974Sinful ConfessionJuan's husband
  115. 1974Sorrow of the GentryCaptain Wang
  116. 1974The Legend of the 7 Golden VampiresMonk Kah
  117. 1974Rivals of Kung FuAh Kwun
  118. 1974Gossip StreetGodfather's thug
  119. 1974Hong Kong 73Police Offiicer
  120. 1974The Shadow BoxerMaster Yuan