Nancy Kwan

Known for ActingBorn 1939-05-19 (age 87)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.Read more

Movies & web series

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities

The Magic Stone

Blade in Hong Kong

Streets of Hong Kong

The Unbeatable Bruce Lee

Cocoon

To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey

Ray of Sunshine

Murder on the Yellow Brick Road

Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar

Slaying the Dragon

Fortress in the Sun

ER

Rebellious

Hadleigh

Kung Fu

V.I.P. Schaukel

The A-Team

Be Water

Noble House

Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming

Hawaii Five-O

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

Knots Landing

Golden Globe Awards

What's My Line?

The Bob Hope Show

For Life or Death

The Daily Show

Partners in Crime

Fate Is the Hunter

The World of Suzie Wong

Nobody's Perfect

Paint It Black

Sally's Beauty Spot

Flower Drum Song

Miracle Landing

The Girl Who Knew Too Much

Arrivederci, Baby!

Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.

The Wrecking Crew

Cold Dog Soup

Walking the Edge

The Corrupt Ones

The Pacific Connection

The Wild Affair

Project: Kill

Tamahine