Chan Shen
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 11, 1940
- Died
- April 26, 1984 (aged 44)
- Birthplace
- Taiwan
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 Brothers Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.
Known For
Filmography
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Movie · as School Officer Sha Duo'er
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
Movie · as His Highness
Pursuit of a Killer
Movie · as Uncle Zhi
Wits of the Brats
Movie · as Shih Chun
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
Movie · as Officer Fu
Pale Passion
Movie · as Uncle Liu
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
Movie · as Mr. Lu
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Movie · as Chi Song
Shaolin Intruders
Movie · as Head Abbot
Fast Fingers
Movie · as Adulterer
Shaolin and Wu Tang
Movie
Holy Flame of the Martial World
Movie · as Shaolin Clan leader
Bastard Swordsman
Movie · as Guardian of the Law
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
Movie · as Advisor Zhao Pu
Shaolin Prince
Movie · as Abbot of Shaolin Temple
Godfather from Canton
Movie · as Secret Service Officer
Passing Flickers
Movie · as Fa Hai
The Emperor and the Minister
Movie · as Boss Han
Brave Archer and His Mate
Movie · as Senior Teacher Or
Tiger Killer
Movie · as Master Zhang
Five Element Ninjas
Movie · as Chief Hong
My Rebellious Son
Movie · as Chamber of Commerce member
The 82 Tenants
Movie · as Sgt. Chiang
Ode to Gallantry
Movie · as Bai
Coolie Killer
Movie · as Gor - Wa Hing boss
Bloody Parrot
Movie · as Master San
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Movie · as Master Rong
What Price Honesty?
Movie · as Fifth Master
The Tiger and the Widow
Movie · as Dong Jin Piao
Gambler's Delight
Movie · as Madam Jin's assistant
Challenge of the Gamesters
Movie · as Huang Jiang
The Imp
Movie · as Old Uncle Han
The Emperor and His Brother
Movie · as Ching Henchman
Revenge of the Corpse
Movie · as Exorcist Master
The Flag of Iron
Movie · as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
Swift Sword
Movie · as Leng Ruyun
Rendezvous with Death
Movie · as Chi Sifang
The Kid with a Tattoo
Movie · as Sword in Cotton
Bat Without Wings
Movie · as Ghost King
Every Man for Himself
Movie
Lost Souls
Movie · as Hok
Young Outcasts
Movie
Haunted Tales
Movie · as Ah Cheng
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
Movie · as Wan Tzu-Mu
Hex vs. Witchcraft
Movie · as Brother Nine
Heaven and Hell
Movie · as Yin Jixiang's Brother
Shaolin Rescuers
Movie · as Zhou Cheng
The Daredevils
Movie · as Chief of Staff Xu
Shaolin Abbot
Movie · as Dan Tian-Gang
The Last Judgement
Movie · as Ling Mei-Xian
The Kung Fu Instructor
Movie · as Fake Brother
The Brothers
Movie · as Boss Huang Shou Ren
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Movie · as Officer Fan Fei
Full Moon Scimitar
Movie · as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
The Proud Twins
Movie · as Chief of 10 Villains
Invincible Enforcer
Movie · as Ho Yin Wong
Return of the Dead
Movie · as Da-Yan
Invincible Shaolin
Movie · as Master Mai Qi
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers
Movie
Clan of Amazons
Movie · as Lu Wenhu
Legend of the Bat
Movie · as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
The Brave Archer 2
Movie · as Spiritual Wisdom
The Psychopath
Movie
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Movie · as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Movie · as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
Movie · as Master Sun Jia Zhu
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Movie · as Abbot Kung Man
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
Movie · as Kwun Lun Chief Ho
Shaolin Hand Lock
Movie · as Fang Yu Biao
Swordsman and Enchantress
Movie · as Zombie Casters (uncredited)
Soul of the Sword
Movie · as Swordsman Challenging Nameless
The Proud Youth
Movie · as Priest Zhishan (uncredited)
The Sentimental Swordsman
Movie · as Shaolin monk
Clans of Intrigue
Movie · as Boss of Inn Gutsy
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Movie · as Chou Pao-An
Dreams Of Eroticism
Movie · as Jia Zhen
The Mad Monk
Movie · as Qian Ru-Ming
Moods of Love
Movie · as Lao San
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
Movie · as Officer Collecting Tax
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
Movie · as Cai
The Brave Archer
Movie · as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
Death Duel
Movie · as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
Pursuit of Vengeance
Movie · as Gong Sun-Duan
The Jade Tiger
Movie · as Liu
To Kill a Jaguar
Movie · as Tin Pa
Judgement of an Assassin
Movie · as 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Movie · as Priest
Killer Clans
Movie · as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
Love Swindler
Movie · as (segment "Counterfeit")
The Sexy Killer
Movie · as Long Tou
Wedding Nights
Movie
The Criminals
Movie · as Brother Sen
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
Movie · as Fa
The Web of Death
Movie · as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
The Condemned
Movie · as Mr Liang
Emperor Chien Lung
Movie · as Priest
Crazy Sex
Movie · as One of Big Boss' men
The Magic Blade
Movie · as Kung Sun Tao
Brotherhood
Movie · as Fan Nan
King Gambler
Movie · as Mr Li
The Last Tempest
Movie · as Palace Guard
The Golden Lion
Movie · as Brother Eight
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Movie · as Soo Da Chen
The Protectors
Movie · as Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
The Spiritual Boxer
Movie · as Master Lin
The Bloody Escape
Movie · as Chen Heng
Lady of the Law
Movie · as Officer Yan Bixian
Night of the Devil Bride
Movie · as Liang Ta
All Mixed Up
Movie · as Policeman
Cuties Parade
Movie
Evil Seducers
Movie · as Iron Hat Priest
The Big Holdup
Movie · as Officer Qing
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Movie · as Monk Kah
The Shadow Boxer
Movie · as Master Yuan
Village of Tigers
Movie · as Jin Ling
Rivals of Kung Fu
Movie · as Ah Kwun
Gossip Street
Movie · as Godfather's thug
The Golden Lotus
Movie · as Killer Lu Hua
The Rat Catcher
Movie · as Gangster
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
Movie · as Chief Constable
Hong Kong 73
Movie · as Police Offiicer
Sorrow of the Gentry
Movie · as Captain Wang
Sinful Confession
Movie · as Juan's husband
The Bastard
Movie · as Ji Wen Tai
The Master of Kung Fu
Movie · as Mai Gen
Ambush
Movie · as Han Chung
The Villains
Movie · as Chief Constable
The Kiss of Death
Movie · as Gangster Atom
Heroes of Sung
Movie · as Zongba
Call to Arms
Movie · as Prince of Wei
The Happiest Moment
Movie · as Rickshaw puller
Payment In Blood
Movie · as Hsieh Tai Cheng
Facets of Love
Movie · as Brothel Client
The House of 72 Tenants
Movie · as Brother Shum
The Bamboo House of Dolls
Movie · as Japanese Officer
Five Fingers of Death
Movie · as Wan Hung-Chieh
The Devil's Mirror
Movie · as Chief Bai's Bodyguard
The Deadly Knives
Movie · as Ishikawa
The Imperial Swordsman
Movie · as Giant
The Fugitive
Movie · as Lau Lo Sham
Stranger in Hong Kong
Movie · as Ting Ta-Chuan
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Movie · as Master Li Chang-An
The Gourd Fairy
Movie · as Minister Mi-Chia
The 14 Amazons
Movie · as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
The Golden Seal
Movie · as Wu Tian Ting
The Swift Knight
Movie · as Brothel owner
Long Road to Freedom
Movie
The Lady Professional
Movie · as Shi Yun Pu
The Rescue
Movie · as Chief Ba Zhan Kui
Six Assassins
Movie · as Yu Li-De