Nancy Kwan
Known for: Acting
Born: May 19, 1939
Place of birth: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.
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Filmography
57 movies · 14 TV shows, newest first
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Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
2023
6.8
Be Water
2020
6.7
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
2017
5.8
Paint It Black
2016
8.0
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2010
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You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
2009
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Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
2009
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Hollywood Chinese
2007NR
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
2007
8.0
Ray of Sunshine
2006
8.0
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
2005
8.4
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
8.0
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
1999
6.4
The Daily Show
1996
5.6
For Life or Death
199610.0
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
19957.7
Rebellious
1995
7.8
ER
1994
6.9
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993
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Babies
1990
5.3
Cold Dog Soup
1990
5.8
Miracle Landing
1990
6.0
Sally's Beauty Spot
1990
3.8
Night Children
1989
8.0
Slaying the Dragon
1988
7.1
Noble House
1988
4.3
Keys to Freedom
1988
3.2
Reel Horror
1985
9.0
Blade in Hong Kong
1985
5.4
Walking the Edge
1985
6.5
Partners in Crime
1984
3.6
The Last Ninja
1983
7.5
The A-Team
1983
4.0
Angkor: Cambodia Express
1981
4.0
Dreams of Desire
1981
7.0
Knots Landing
19799.0
Streets of Hong Kong
1979
3.8
Night Creature
1978
6.5
Fantasy Island
1978
5.1
Project: Kill
1976
4.0
That Lady from Peking
1975
4.5
Supercock
19758.0
Fortress in the Sun
1975
5.3
The Pacific Connection
1974
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Spring Comes Not Again
1974
4.7
Wonder Women
1973NR
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
1973
7.7
Kung Fu
1972NR
Karioka etchos de America
19718.0
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
4.6
The McMasters
1970
6.0
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
1969
7.8
Hadleigh
1969
5.7
The Wrecking Crew
1968
7.7
Cocoon
1968
7.2
Hawaii Five-O
1968
6.3
Nobody's Perfect
1968
5.4
The Corrupt Ones
1967
5.9
Arrivederci, Baby!
1966
5.7
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
1966
10.0
The Magic Stone
1966
5.3
The Wild Affair
1965
6.5
Fate Is the Hunter
1964
4.6
Honeymoon Hotel
1964
5.0
Tamahine
1963
4.0
The Main Attraction
1962
6.3
Flower Drum Song
1961
6.6
The World of Suzie Wong
1960
7.0
The Bob Hope Show
1950
7.0
What's My Line?
1950
7.0
Golden Globe Awards
1944