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John Shum Kin-Fun

Actor

John Shum Kin-Fun

Born January 1, 1952 in Enping, Jiangmen, China52 films

John Shum Kin-Fun (Chinese: 岑建勳) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Sham. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. He is easily recognisable from his spectacles and curly hair.

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Essential films

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Double Impact poster6.2Double Impact1991Wheels on Meals poster6.9Wheels on Meals1984Bodyguards and Assassins poster6.8Bodyguards and Assassins2009A Simple Life poster7.5A Simple Life2012Winners & Sinners poster7.0Winners & Sinners1983Miracles: The Canton Godfather poster7.1Miracles: The Canton Godfather1989Yes, Madam! poster7.2Yes, Madam!1985Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars poster6.5Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars1985

Filmography

52 films as actor
  1. 2024Papa
  2. 2013A Complicated StorySteven
  3. 2012A Simple LifeGuest at Premiere
  4. 2009Bodyguards and AssassinsChun's Father
  5. 2007Mr. CinemaLuk Yau
  6. 2006McDull, the AlumniMedical Professor
  7. 2004New Police StoryEric Chow
  8. 2004The Miracle BoxDr Fan
  9. 2002ThreePhotographer (segment "Going Home")
  10. 2002Three: Going HomePhotographer
  11. 1993Guns of DragonYip
  12. 1992Lucky EncounterMaster Lionhead
  13. 1991Sisters of the World Unite
  14. 1991The BanquetCurly
  15. 1991King of ChessChing Ling
  16. 1991Double ImpactHong Kong Marine Police
  17. 1990Curry & PepperChin Wontons
  18. 1989Mr. SunshineStore manager
  19. 1989Miracles: The Canton GodfatherDaily Sun Reporter
  20. 1989Little CopDrug Seller
  21. 1989Pedicab DriverMaster 5
  22. 1988Edge of DarknessChu Kar-Mann
  23. 1988Painted FacesStagehand
  24. 198818 TimesDavid So
  25. 1988Starry Is the Night
  26. 1988I Love MariaCurly
  27. 1988The Eighth HappinessAudience member (cameo)
  28. 1987Goodbye DarlingChoi Sum
  29. 1987The Goofy GangYacht Repairman [cameo]
  30. 1986Pom Pom Strikes BackBeethoven
  31. 1986The LunaticsDr. Shum
  32. 1986Where's Officer Tuba?Photographer
  33. 1986From Here to ProsperityAudience at Magic Show
  34. 1985It's a Drink! It's a Bomb!Lion Head
  35. 1985Yes, Madam!Strepsil
  36. 1985The IslandTeacher Cheung
  37. 1985Mr. Boo Meets Pom PomBeethoven
  38. 1985Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsWormgrass
  39. 1985Friendly GhostFather Ngai
  40. 1984Double TroubleMerlin Yau
  41. 1984Wheels on MealsMental Patient (Laughing)
  42. 1984The Return of Pom PomBeethoven
  43. 1984Pom PomBeethoven / Johnny
  44. 1984Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond StreetPolice Chief
  45. 1983Winners & SinnersCurly
  46. 1983Gun Is Law
  47. 1982Happy Sixteen
  48. 1982To Hell with the DevilMr. Fong
  49. 1981Charlie's Bubble
  50. 1981Sealed with a Kiss
  51. 1981All the Wrong CluesPiano Player in Bar
  52. 1980Dangerous Encounters of the First KindInterpol Officer