Nancy Kwan
Acting
- Born:
- 1939-05-19
- Place of birth:
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
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
Filmography
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
Be Water
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
Paint It Black
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
Hollywood Chinese
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
Ray of Sunshine
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
The Daily Show
For Life or Death
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Rebellious
ER
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Babies
Cold Dog Soup
Miracle Landing
Sally's Beauty Spot
Night Children
Slaying the Dragon
Noble House
Keys to Freedom
Reel Horror
Blade in Hong Kong
Walking the Edge
Partners in Crime
The Last Ninja
The A-Team
Angkor: Cambodia Express
Knots Landing
Streets of Hong Kong
Night Creature
Fantasy Island
Project: Kill
That Lady from Peking
Supercock
Fortress in the Sun
The Pacific Connection
Spring Comes Not Again
Wonder Women
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Kung Fu
Karioka etchos de America
V.I.P. Schaukel
The McMasters
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
Hadleigh
Hawaii Five-O
The Wrecking Crew
Cocoon
Nobody's Perfect
The Corrupt Ones
Arrivederci, Baby!
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
The Magic Stone
The Wild Affair
Fate Is the Hunter
Honeymoon Hotel
Tamahine
The Main Attraction
Flower Drum Song
The World of Suzie Wong
The Bob Hope Show
What's My Line?
Golden Globe Awards