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Kim Chan

Actor

Kim Chan

Born December 28, 1917 in Guangdong, Republic of ChinaDied October 5, 200836 films

Kim Chan (December 28, 1917 – October 5, 2008) was a Chinese–American actor and producer. He was most notable for his roles as Lo Si, a.k.a. The Ancient, in Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and Mr. Kim in The Fifth Element.

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The King of Comedy posterFirst watchThe King of Comedy19827.8as JonnoAspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.View film

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Filmography

36 films as actor
  1. 2020The End of Life is the End of Ugliness Millennium Banshee
  2. 200616 BlocksSam
  3. 2005Ninja BombsLee
  4. 2004Zen NoirThe Master
  5. 2003High Times PotluckSaki
  6. 2003Shanghai KnightsChon Wang's Father
  7. 1999On the Q.T.Asian Busker
  8. 1999The CorruptorBenny Wong
  9. 1999A Fish in the BathtubMedicine Shop Owner
  10. 1998Lethal Weapon 4Benny Chan
  11. 1997KundunSecond Chinese General
  12. 1997The Devil's AdvocateChinese Man
  13. 1997The Fifth ElementThai
  14. 1997Private PartsWaiter
  15. 1996Breathing RoomMeditation Teacher
  16. 1994Vanishing Son IVSon
  17. 1994Vanishing Son IISon (Old Man)
  18. 1994Robot in the FamilyMassage Parlor Patron
  19. 1993Who's the Man?Fuji
  20. 1991American ShaolinMaster Kwan
  21. 1991Thousand Pieces of GoldLi Ping
  22. 1990AliceDr. Yang's Patient
  23. 1990Cadillac ManDim Sum Cook
  24. 1989CookieHong Kong Tailor
  25. 1986No MercyOld Asian Man
  26. 1986Jumpin' Jack FlashKorean Flower Vendor
  27. 1986We're Puttin' on the RitzMr. Mao
  28. 1986Gung HoMember of Board
  29. 1986Nine 1/2 WeeksChinatown Butcher
  30. 1985Streetwalkin'Desk Clerk
  31. 1985Desperately Seeking SusanPark Bum
  32. 1984The Cotton ClubLing
  33. 1984Over the Brooklyn BridgeJapanese Buyer #2
  34. 1982The King of ComedyJonno
  35. 1982Soup for OneHarold the Cook
  36. 1970The Owl and the PussycatTheatre Cashier