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