Nancy Kwan
Acting
1939-05-19 · 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.
Filmography
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
2023 · Movie
Be Water
2020 · Movie
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
2017 · Movie
Paint It Black
2016 · Movie
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2010 · Movie
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
2009 · Movie
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
2009 · Movie
Hollywood Chinese
2007 · Movie
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
2007 · Movie
Ray of Sunshine
2006 · Movie
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
2005 · Movie
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001 · Movie
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
1999 · Movie
The Daily Show
1996 · Series
For Life or Death
1996 · Movie
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995 · Movie
Rebellious
1995 · Movie
ER
1994 · Series
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993 · Movie
Babies
1990 · Movie
Cold Dog Soup
1990 · Movie
Miracle Landing
1990 · Movie
Sally's Beauty Spot
1990 · Movie
Night Children
1989 · Movie
Slaying the Dragon
1988 · Movie
Noble House
1988 · Series
Keys to Freedom
1988 · Movie
Reel Horror
1985 · Movie
Blade in Hong Kong
1985 · Movie
Walking the Edge
1985 · Movie
Partners in Crime
1984 · Series
The Last Ninja
1983 · Movie
The A-Team
1983 · Series
Angkor: Cambodia Express
1981 · Movie
Dreams of Desire
1981 · Movie
Knots Landing
1979 · Series
Streets of Hong Kong
1979 · Movie
Night Creature
1978 · Movie
Fantasy Island
1978 · Series
Project: Kill
1976 · Movie
That Lady from Peking
1975 · Movie
Supercock
1975 · Movie
Fortress in the Sun
1975 · Movie
The Pacific Connection
1974 · Movie
Spring Comes Not Again
1974 · Movie
Wonder Women
1973 · Movie
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
1973 · Movie
Kung Fu
1972 · Series
Karioka etchos de America
1971 · Movie
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971 · Series
The McMasters
1970 · Movie
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
1969 · Movie
Hadleigh
1969 · Series
The Wrecking Crew
1968 · Movie
Hawaii Five-O
1968 · Series
Cocoon
1968 · Movie
Nobody's Perfect
1968 · Movie
The Corrupt Ones
1967 · Movie
Arrivederci, Baby!
1966 · Movie
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
1966 · Movie
The Magic Stone
1966 · Movie
The Wild Affair
1965 · Movie
Fate Is the Hunter
1964 · Movie
Honeymoon Hotel
1964 · Movie
Tamahine
1963 · Movie
The Main Attraction
1962 · Movie
Flower Drum Song
1961 · Movie
The World of Suzie Wong
1960 · Movie
The Bob Hope Show
1950 · Series
What's My Line?
1950 · Series
Golden Globe Awards
1944 · Series