Shih Kien
Acting
- Born:
- 1913-01-01
- Died:
- 2009-06-03
- Place of birth:
- Canton, China
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
光影流情
A Century of Light and Shadow
Fights of Fury
Dragon: Since 1973
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Ten Brothers
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
Hong Kong Adam's Family
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Man from Guangdong
Pioneers of Television Gala
Midnight Angel
Widow Warriors
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Mother vs. Mother
The Vendetta
The Dragon Sword
Fate Takes A Hand
Lady in Black
The Master of Shaolin
The First Vampire in China
Magic Crystal
Goodbye My Hero
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
The Feud of Two Brothers
Sweet Surrender
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
Millionaires' Express
The Tough Fight
Hong Kong Godfather
The Rough Ride
The Sword Stained With Royal Blood
碧血劍 (數碼修復版)
Three Stooges Go Undercover
Hong Kong 1941
Police Cadet
The Other Side of the Horizon
A Friend from Inner Space
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
The Fearless Duo
Bruce Lee, the Legend
The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter
The Return of the Condor Heroes
Heroic Ones
Hong Kong Playboys
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Digital Remaster)
The Legend of Master So
蘇乞兒 (數碼修復版)
Buddha's Palm
Stardust
错结良缘
The Understudy
No One is Innocent
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
Come Rain Come Shine
情謎
The Legend Of Bruce Lee
The Brothers
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
The Young Master
The Ring of Death
The System
The Sword of Romance
名劍風流 (數碼修復版)
The Good The Bad The Ugly
The Passenger
The God of Sabre
刀神 (數碼修復版)
One Sword
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)
The Giants
The Mysterious Heroes
Vanity Fair
Hero
霸王谷
Low Society
The Private Eyes
When The Legend Dies
Hotel
Book And Sword
The Legend of the Book and Sword
Wong Fay Hung
Three Years & Eight Months
The Big Family
Kung Fu
Two Graves To Kung Fu
Monkey Fist
The Virgin Mart
Rivals of Kung Fu
Wits to Wits
Shaolin Tiger Claw
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Enter the Dragon
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
The Fugitive
The Roaring Lion
The Hurricane
The Casino
The Comet Strikes
Flyer & Magic Sword
Choi Lee Fat
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wrath of the Sword
黄衫客
The One-armed Magic Nun
The Charming Killer
成家立室
Supreme Sword
Sword of Emei
银刀血剑
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
The Mysterious Sisters
The Little Warrior
The Saint
The Tin Long Gang
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
The Magnificent Five
The Chivalrous Whip
Duel at the Supreme Gate
蓝鹰
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
Buddhist Spiritual Palm
Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
The One-Eyed Swordsman
Tragedy of the Poet King
方世玉三打木人巷
Dragnet of the Law
Paragon of Sword and Knife
The Golden Cat
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
Girl with Cat's Eye
The Perilous Rescue
Lightning Killer
Shaky Steps
The Lady Killer
The Witch
The Black Killer
The Female Chivalry
Girl Detective 001
Bitter Fear
Lady Black Cat
中原奇俠
The Detective
The Black Musketeer 'F'
Book Without Words
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
Eight Murderers
Treasure Hunt
The Furious Buddha's Palm
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
箫声震武林（上集）
箫声震武林（下集）
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
Six Fingers
The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
雪花神剑
Devil's Palm (Part One)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
勾魂鬼爪
The House of Hatred
The Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword
The Golden Hairpin Part 2
The Golden Hairpin Part 1
碧血金钗
The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
The Killing Flag (Part 2)
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
The Black Centipede
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
The Blonde Hair Monster
The Haunting Shadow
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
Hound Murderer Case
Intense Moment
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
Apartment Murder
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
Road
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
風火鬼頭刀
The White Crane Hero
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
羊城殲霸戰
Eternal Love
Backyard Adventures
Snow White and the Seven Fellows
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
The Phantom of the Opera Boat
Autumn
香銷十二美人樓
Spring
代代平安
Family
The Magical Flying Swordsman
Midnight Bells
Dawn Must Come
The Misguided Spirit in the Well
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero
Nothing Compares to You