Shih Kien
165 movies · 52 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jan 1, 1913
- Died
- Jun 3, 2009 (age 96)
- Place of birth
- Canton, China
- Also known as
- Siak Kin · Sek Kin · Sheck Kin · Shih Chien
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".
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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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
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★ 7.4 Enter the Dragon
1973 · Film
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★ 7.0 The Young Master
1980 · Film
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★ 6.4 A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
1989 · Film
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★ 6.7 Millionaires' Express
1986 · Film
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★ 5.6 Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
1986 · Film
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★ 6.4 The Private Eyes
1976 · Film
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★ 7.8 Buddha's Palm
1982 · Film
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★ 6.6 Magic Crystal
1986 · Film
Shih Kien: movies and TV shows
Acting (217)
- 2006
- 2004
- 1995 Ten Brothers
as Uncle Three
- 1994
- 1994 Hong Kong Adam's Family
as Kan San
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
- 1990
- 1989 A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
as Michael's Father
- 1988 Mother vs. Mother
as Master Kwan
- 1988
- 1987
- 1987
- 1987 Lady in Black
as Fung's Father
- 1986
- 1986 The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
- 1986 Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
- 1986 Goodbye My Hero
as Ling Ti's dead father
- 1986
- 1986
- 1986 Sweet Surrender
as Kin
- 1986 Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
- 1986 Millionaires' Express
as Master Sek
- 1985
- 1985 Hong Kong Godfather
as Boss Han
- 1985
- 1985
- 1985
- 1984 Three Stooges Go Undercover
as Mao Rensheng
- 1984 Hong Kong 1941
as Ha Chung-Sang
- 1984
- 1984
- 1984 A Friend from Inner Space
as Jian Ren (ghost)
- 1984
- 1984
- 1983
- 1983
- 1983
- 1983 Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
- 1983
- 1983
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982 Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
- 1982
- 1982
- 1981
- 1981
- 1981
- 1981
- 1981
- 1980 The Legend Of Bruce Lee
as Bruce's final opponent
- 1980
- 1980 Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
- 1980 The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
- 1980 The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
- 1979 The System
as Inspector Chan
- 1979
- 1979
- 1979
- 1979
- 1979
- 1979
- 1978
- 1978
- 1978
- 1978
- 1978 The Mysterious Heroes
as Lo Tien Fung
- 1978
- 1977
- 1977
- 1976
- 1976 The Private Eyes
as Head of Gang of Robbers
- 1976
- 1976
- 1976
- 1976
- 1976
- 1976
- 1976 The Big Family
as Lung Kau-tong
- 1975
- 1974
- 1974 Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
- 1974 The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
- 1974 Rivals of Kung Fu
as Master Shen Chiu Kung
- 1974 Wits to Wits
as Casino boss
- 1974
- 1973 Enter the Dragon
as Han
- 1972 The Fugitive
as Master Xi
- 1972 The Roaring Lion
as Chi Pao "Tiger"
- 1972 The Hurricane
as Yuan Neng
- 1972
- 1971 The Comet Strikes
as Sifu
- 1971 Flyer & Magic Sword
as Ho Tien-Long
- 1970
- 1970
- 1970 Wrath of the Sword
as Zhang Qi-Feng
- 1969
- 1969
- 1969 The Charming Killer
as Lee Tien-Hung
- 1969
- 1969
- 1969 Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
- 1969
- 1969
- 1969 The Mysterious Sisters
as Boss Ho Biu
- 1969 The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
- 1968
- 1968 The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
- 1968
- 1968
- 1968 The Chivalrous Whip
as Tit-biu
- 1968 Duel at the Supreme Gate
as Kuan Han Pin
- 1968
- 1968
- 1968
- 1968
- 1968
- 1968
- 1968
- 1968
- 1967 Dragnet of the Law
as Chan Lung
- 1967 Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
- 1967
- 1967 Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
as Fan Tai Hoi
- 1967 The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
- 1967 Girl with Cat's Eye
as Choi Yuen Wah
- 1967 The Perilous Rescue
as Wu Tin-hung
- 1967 Lightning Killer
as Lee Tin-Fung
- 1967 Shaky Steps
as To Lik
- 1967 The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
- 1967 The Witch
as Chiu Yuen Tsi
- 1967 The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
- 1967 The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
- 1966 Girl Detective 001
as Wu Hung
- 1966 Bitter Fear
as Father
- 1966 Lady Black Cat
as Tong Long
- 1966 中原奇俠
as 陰陽怪叟
- 1966 The Detective
as Wu Him
- 1966 The Black Musketeer 'F'
as Inspector Chan
- 1965 Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
- 1965 Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
- 1965 Eight Murderers
as 劉全
- 1965
- 1965 The Furious Buddha's Palm
as Iron-faced Asura
- 1965
- 1965
- 1965 箫声震武林（上集）
as 王滚龙
- 1965 箫声震武林（下集）
as 王滚龙
- 1965 The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
as Lui Tang-hung
- 1965
- 1964
- 1964
- 1964
- 1964 Devil's Palm (Part One)
as Earth Demon Lord
- 1964 The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
- 1964 The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
as Lai Chun-wah
- 1963 勾魂鬼爪
as 胡大勝
- 1963
- 1963 The Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword
as Guanyin's Hand
- 1963
- 1963
- 1963
- 1963
- 1963 The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
as Chung Ching
- 1963 The Killing Flag (Part 2)
as Pun Ng
- 1963 The Killing Flag (Part 1)
as Pun Ng
- 1963
- 1963
- 1963
- 1962
- 1962 The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
- 1962 The Blonde Hair Monster
as Cheung Yan Lai
- 1962
- 1962 Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
as Sung Kwai
- 1962
- 1961 Hound Murderer Case
as Kiu Yat-Po
- 1961
- 1960 The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
as Chiu Yee-Kong
- 1960 Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
as Advisor Lung
- 1960 Apartment Murder
as Yim Tai-Hung
- 1960
- 1960 The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
as Commander
- 1959 Road
as Lui Tai-Hon
- 1959
- 1959
- 1959 King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
as King Kong (Human Form)
- 1959
- 1958 Story of the Vulture Conqueror
as Yau Chu-kei
- 1958
- 1958
- 1958
- 1957
- 1956
- 1956 Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
as Ching Tien-Chung
- 1956 黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
as 石橫
- 1956 Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
as Kwok Hung-Bu
- 1956 羊城殲霸戰
as 醉貓昌
- 1955 Eternal Love
as Yam Chi-ming
+ 17 more credits
Behind the camera (2)
- 1978 The Mysterious Heroes
Martial Arts Choreographer
- 1968 The Chivalrous Whip
Martial Arts Choreographer
Talk shows and appearances (9)
- Upcoming
- 2009
- 2005 A Century of Light and Shadow
8 episodes
- 2004
- 2003
- 2003
- 1984
- 1973
- 1973