Nancy Kwan
50 movies · 9 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 19, 1939 (age 87)
- Place of birth
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
- Also known as
- 关家蒨 · Nancy Kwan · Guan Nanshi · Nancy Kwan Ka-shen
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.
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Known for
Nancy Kwan: movies and TV shows
Acting (58)
- 2023
- 2017 Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
as Gloria (voice)
- 2016 Paint It Black
as Margaret
- 2007
- 2006 Ray of Sunshine
as Lilly
- 2005 Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
as Natalie Chung
- 2001
- 1999 Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
as Mitsuko McFee
- 1996 For Life or Death
as Ling Li
- 1995 Rebellious
as Joni
- 1994
- 1993 Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
as Gussie Yang
- 1990 Babies
as Dr. Liu
- 1990 Cold Dog Soup
as Madame Chang
- 1990 Miracle Landing
as C.B. Lansing
- 1990 Sally's Beauty Spot
as Suzie Wong (archive footage)
- 1989 Night Children
as Diane Martin
- 1988
- 1988
- 1988 Keys to Freedom
as Dr. Lao
- 1985 Reel Horror
as Leslie (archive footage)
- 1985 Blade in Hong Kong
as Lily
- 1985 Walking the Edge
as Christine Holloway
- 1984
- 1983 The Last Ninja
as Noriko Sakura
- 1983
- 1981 Angkor: Cambodia Express
as Sue
- 1979
- 1979 Streets of Hong Kong
as Mei Mei
- 1978 Night Creature
as Leslie
- 1978
- 1976 Project: Kill
as Lee Su
- 1975 That Lady from Peking
as Sue Ten Chan
- 1975 Supercock
as Yuki Chan
- 1975 Fortress in the Sun
as Maria
- 1974 The Pacific Connection
as Leni
- 1974
- 1973 Wonder Women
as Dr. Tsu
- 1972
- 1971
- 1970 The McMasters
as Robin
- 1969 The Girl Who Knew Too Much
as Revel Drue
- 1969
- 1969
- 1968 The Wrecking Crew
as Wen Yu-Rang
- 1968 Cocoon
as Rosemary Quong
- 1968 Nobody's Perfect
as Nurse Tomiko Momyama
- 1967 The Corrupt Ones
as Tina
- 1966 Arrivederci, Baby!
as Baby
- 1966 Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
as Wednesday
- 1966 The Magic Stone
as Mei Ching
- 1965 The Wild Affair
as Marjorie Lee
- 1964 Fate Is the Hunter
as Sally Fraser
- 1964 Honeymoon Hotel
as Lynn Hope
- 1963 Tamahine
as Tamahine
- 1962 The Main Attraction
as Tessa
- 1961 Flower Drum Song
as Linda Low
- 1960 The World of Suzie Wong
as Suzie Wong
Behind the camera (2)
- 1995 Rebellious
Producer
- 1981 Dreams of Desire
Producer, Story
Talk shows and appearances (12)
- 2020
- 2010
- 2009
- 2009
- 2007
- 1996 The Daily Show
1 episode
- 1995
- 1973
- 1971 V.I.P. Schaukel
1 episode
- 1950 The Bob Hope Show
1 episode
- 1950 What's My Line?
1 episode
- 1944 Golden Globe Awards
1 episode