Shih Kien

Known for ActingBorn 1913-01-01Died 2009-06-03Canton, China

Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong. Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era, including the "Wong Fei Hung" series, the "Fong Sai Yuk" series, and "Buddha's Palm". In 1973, Sek Kin starred opposite Bruce Lee in the film "Enter the Dragon". He played the role of Han, the main villain of the film. Sek Kin's performance in "Enter the Dragon" was critically acclaimed and he is considered to be one of the greatest villains in kung fu cinema. In the 1970s and 1980s, Sek Kin continued to act in both films and television series. He also began to work as a production manager on films. In 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association. In 2003, he was given the Professional Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Sek Kin died on June 3, 2009 at the age of 96. He was a highly respected actor who made a significant contribution to the Hong Kong film industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles as villains in kung fu films and for his groundbreaking work in the early days of Hong Kong cinema.Read more

Movies & web series

The Rough Ride

Hong Kong Playboys

The Mysterious Heroes

The Giants

The Virgin Mart

Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation

The Mysterious Sisters

Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship

Buddhist Spiritual Palm

Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster

Road

Backyard Adventures

Autumn

The Haunting Shadow

The Good The Bad The Ugly

The Hurricane

The Golden Hairpin Part 1

Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell

Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring

The Legend of Master So

Dawn Must Come

The Feud of Two Brothers

Shaky Steps

Lady in Black

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

Man from Guangdong

A Friend from Inner Space

The Fearless Duo

The Ring of Death

The System

Monkey Fist

Bruce Lee, the Legend

Buddha's Palm

The Comet Strikes

The Little Warrior

Red Lamp Shaded in Blood

Paragon of Sword and Knife

The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)

The Blonde Hair Monster

Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle

Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance

Eternal Love

The Return of the Condor Heroes

Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick

Three Stooges Go Undercover

Family