Chan Shen
Acting • Born 1940-03-11 – Died 1984-04-26
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.
Filmography
150 credits
Five Fingers of Death
Movie • 1972
Wan Hung-Chieh
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Movie • 1974
Monk Kah
Killer Clans
Movie • 1976
Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
The Bastard
Movie • 1973
Ji Wen Tai
The Flag of Iron
Movie • 1980
Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
Shaolin Intruders
Movie • 1983
Head Abbot
Shaolin Rescuers
Movie • 1979
Zhou Cheng
Bloody Parrot
Movie • 1981
Master San
The Daredevils
Movie • 1979
Chief of Staff Xu
Swift Sword
Movie • 1980
Leng Ruyun
Shaolin Prince
Movie • 1982
Abbot of Shaolin Temple
The Shadow Boxer
Movie • 1974
Master Yuan
Invincible Shaolin
Movie • 1978
Master Mai Qi
The Master of Kung Fu
Movie • 1973
Mai Gen
The Golden Lion
Movie • 1975
Brother Eight
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Movie • 1981
Master Rong
Godfather from Canton
Movie • 1982
Secret Service Officer
The Devil's Mirror
Movie • 1972
Chief Bai's Bodyguard
The Sentimental Swordsman
Movie • 1977
Shaolin monk
The Golden Seal
Movie • 1971
Wu Tian Ting
Village of Tigers
Movie • 1974
Jin Ling
Rivals of Kung Fu
Movie • 1974
Ah Kwun
What Price Honesty?
Movie • 1981
Fifth Master
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Movie • 1975
Soo Da Chen
Love Swindler
Movie • 1976
(segment "Counterfeit")
Rendezvous with Death
Movie • 1980
Chi Sifang
Shaolin Abbot
Movie • 1979
Dan Tian-Gang
The Tiger and the Widow
Movie • 1981
Dong Jin Piao
The Last Judgement
Movie • 1979
Ling Mei-Xian
The Kung Fu Instructor
Movie • 1979
Fake Brother
The Swift Knight
Movie • 1971
Brothel owner
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers
Movie • 1978
The Brothers
Movie • 1979
Boss Huang Shou Ren
The Kid with a Tattoo
Movie • 1980
Sword in Cotton
The Sexy Killer
Movie • 1976
Long Tou
The Protectors
Movie • 1975
Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
The Spiritual Boxer
Movie • 1975
Master Lin
Long Road to Freedom
Movie • 1971
Wits of the Brats
Movie • 1984
Shih Chun
The Deadly Knives
Movie • 1972
Ishikawa
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Movie • 1985
School Officer Sha Duo'er
Ambush
Movie • 1973
Han Chung
Bat Without Wings
Movie • 1980
Ghost King
The Bloody Escape
Movie • 1975
Chen Heng
Clan of Amazons
Movie • 1978
Lu Wenhu
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
Movie • 1985
His Highness
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Movie • 1979
Officer Fan Fei
Wedding Nights
Movie • 1976
Lady of the Law
Movie • 1975
Officer Yan Bixian
Gossip Street
Movie • 1974
Godfather's thug
The Villains
Movie • 1973
Chief Constable
Night of the Devil Bride
Movie • 1975
Liang Ta
The Criminals
Movie • 1976
Brother Sen
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
Movie • 1976
Fa
The Golden Lotus
Movie • 1974
Killer Lu Hua
The Web of Death
Movie • 1976
5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
Every Man for Himself
Movie • 1980
Clans of Intrigue
Movie • 1977
Boss of Inn Gutsy
Legend of the Bat
Movie • 1978
Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
The Brave Archer 2
Movie • 1978
Spiritual Wisdom
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Movie • 1977
Chou Pao-An
The Kiss of Death
Movie • 1973
Gangster Atom
Passing Flickers
Movie • 1982
Fa Hai
Lost Souls
Movie • 1980
Hok
Young Outcasts
Movie • 1980
Gambler's Delight
Movie • 1981
Madam Jin's assistant
Haunted Tales
Movie • 1980
Ah Cheng
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
Movie • 1980
Wan Tzu-Mu
Dreams Of Eroticism
Movie • 1977
Jia Zhen
The Psychopath
Movie • 1978
Pursuit of a Killer
Movie • 1985
Uncle Zhi
The Mad Monk
Movie • 1977
Qian Ru-Ming
All Mixed Up
Movie • 1975
Policeman
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
Movie • 1984
Officer Fu
Cuties Parade
Movie • 1975
Pale Passion
Movie • 1984
Uncle Liu
The Emperor and the Minister
Movie • 1982
Boss Han
Fast Fingers
Movie • 1983
Adulterer
The Lady Professional
Movie • 1971
Shi Yun Pu
The Rescue
Movie • 1971
Chief Ba Zhan Kui
The Imperial Swordsman
Movie • 1972
Giant
Heroes of Sung
Movie • 1973
Zongba
The Fugitive
Movie • 1972
Lau Lo Sham
Challenge of the Gamesters
Movie • 1981
Huang Jiang
Moods of Love
Movie • 1977
Lao San
The Condemned
Movie • 1976
Mr Liang
The Rat Catcher
Movie • 1974
Gangster
The Imp
Movie • 1981
Old Uncle Han
Evil Seducers
Movie • 1975
Iron Hat Priest
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Movie • 1978
Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
Movie • 1977
Officer Collecting Tax
Full Moon Scimitar
Movie • 1979
Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Movie • 1978
Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Brave Archer and His Mate
Movie • 1982
Senior Teacher Or
Emperor Chien Lung
Movie • 1976
Priest
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
Movie • 1978
Master Sun Jia Zhu
Tiger Killer
Movie • 1982
Master Zhang
The Emperor and His Brother
Movie • 1981
Ching Henchman
Crazy Sex
Movie • 1976
One of Big Boss' men
The Magic Blade
Movie • 1976
Kung Sun Tao
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
Movie • 1977
Cai
Five Element Ninjas
Movie • 1982
Chief Hong
Revenge of the Corpse
Movie • 1981
Exorcist Master
My Rebellious Son
Movie • 1982
Chamber of Commerce member
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
Movie • 1984
Mr. Lu
Hex vs. Witchcraft
Movie • 1980
Brother Nine
The Brave Archer
Movie • 1977
Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
Stranger in Hong Kong
Movie • 1972
Ting Ta-Chuan
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Movie • 1978
Abbot Kung Man
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
Movie • 1978
Kwun Lun Chief Ho
Death Duel
Movie • 1977
Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
The 82 Tenants
Movie • 1982
Sgt. Chiang
Shaolin Hand Lock
Movie • 1978
Fang Yu Biao
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
Movie • 1974
Chief Constable
Pursuit of Vengeance
Movie • 1977
Gong Sun-Duan
The Proud Twins
Movie • 1979
Chief of 10 Villains
Invincible Enforcer
Movie • 1979
Ho Yin Wong
Shaolin and Wu Tang
Movie • 1983
Brotherhood
Movie • 1976
Fan Nan
Swordsman and Enchantress
Movie • 1978
Zombie Casters (uncredited)
Soul of the Sword
Movie • 1978
Swordsman Challenging Nameless
Call to Arms
Movie • 1973
Prince of Wei
Six Assassins
Movie • 1971
Yu Li-De
King Gambler
Movie • 1976
Mr Li
Ode to Gallantry
Movie • 1982
Bai
Holy Flame of the Martial World
Movie • 1983
Shaolin Clan leader
The Jade Tiger
Movie • 1977
Liu
To Kill a Jaguar
Movie • 1977
Tin Pa
Judgement of an Assassin
Movie • 1977
7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
The Proud Youth
Movie • 1978
Priest Zhishan
Return of the Dead
Movie • 1979
Da-Yan
Bastard Swordsman
Movie • 1983
Guardian of the Law
The Last Tempest
Movie • 1976
Palace Guard
Hong Kong 73
Movie • 1974
Police Offiicer
Sorrow of the Gentry
Movie • 1974
Captain Wang
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Movie • 1977
Priest
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
Movie • 1983
Advisor Zhao Pu
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Movie • 1972
Master Li Chang-An
Coolie Killer
Movie • 1982
Gor - Wa Hing boss
The Happiest Moment
Movie • 1973
Rickshaw puller
The Gourd Fairy
Movie • 1972
Minister Mi-Chia
Payment In Blood
Movie • 1973
Hsieh Tai Cheng
Facets of Love
Movie • 1973
Brothel Client
Heaven and Hell
Movie • 1980
Yin Jixiang's Brother
The House of 72 Tenants
Movie • 1973
Brother Shum
The Bamboo House of Dolls
Movie • 1973
Japanese Officer
The 14 Amazons
Movie • 1972
Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Movie • 1984
Chi Song
Sinful Confession
Movie • 1974
Juan's husband
The Big Holdup
Movie • 1975
Officer Qing