Quick Facts
Born:
1917-01-01
Birthplace:
Guangdong, China
Credits:
92 Total Roles
Cheng Kwun-Min
Acting
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Biography
Cheng Gwan-Min was born in 1917 in Guangdong, China. He was once a theatre actor and broadcaster. In 1936, he made his debut "The Three-Day Massacre in Guangzhou" in Guangzhou. During his long career of more than half a century, he made more than 200 films, mostly Cantonese.
A skillful imitator of singers from the East and the West, Cheng had numerous albums and performed Cantonese opera and musicals. He earned himself a nickname "Elvis Presley of the East".
From 1970's onwards, he became a host of the classic variety show "Enjoy Yourself Tonight", with occasional guest appearances in films.
He passed away in 1995.
A skillful imitator of singers from the East and the West, Cheng had numerous albums and performed Cantonese opera and musicals. He earned himself a nickname "Elvis Presley of the East".
From 1970's onwards, he became a host of the classic variety show "Enjoy Yourself Tonight", with occasional guest appearances in films.
He passed away in 1995.
Known For
Project A Part II
Boss of Goldsmith Shop
Justice, My Foot!
Guangzhou Magistrate Hu
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Self
Happy Ghost III
Man Eating at Hawker Stall
An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty
Musician / Servant
Games Gamblers Play
Self
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive
Uncle Cheng
All in the Family
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Oh! Yes Sir!!! MOVIE | News team director |
| 1992 | Rose MOVIE | Self |
| 1992 | Justice, My Foot! MOVIE | Guangzhou Magistrate Hu |
| 1991 | Man from Guangdong TV | Self |
| 1989 | Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive MOVIE | Uncle Cheng |
| 1989 | The Nobles MOVIE | Cheng Kwan Min |
| 1989 | Looking Back in Anger TV | Self |
| 1988 | Mistaken Identity MOVIE | Self |
| 1988 | Three Against the World MOVIE | Mr Ng |
| 1988 | The Greatest Lover MOVIE | Self |