Quick Facts
Born:
1939-05-19
Birthplace:
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Credits:
70 Total Roles
Nancy Kwan
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
The A-Team
Lin Wu
ER
Mrs. Chen
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Gussie Yang
The Daily Show
Self
Kung Fu
Mayli Ho
Hawaii Five-O
Rosemary Quong
Fantasy Island
Adela
The Wrecking Crew
Wen Yu-Rang
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Be Water MOVIE | Self - Actress / Friend |
| 2017 | Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming MOVIE | Gloria (voice) |
| 2016 | Paint It Black MOVIE | Margaret |
| 2010 | To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey MOVIE | Herself |
| 2009 | You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Hollywood Chinese MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2006 | Ray of Sunshine MOVIE | Lilly |