Chan Shen

Chan Shen

🎂 11th March 1940 (85 yrs) 📍 Taiwan, China

Biography

Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s.

Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films.

Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.

Chan Shen

🎬 Movies Featuring Chan Shen

Pursuit of a Killer

Pursuit of a Killer (1985)

as Uncle Zhi
Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)

as School Officer Sha Duo'er
Crazy Shaolin Disciples

Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985)

as His Highness
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan

Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan (1984)

as Officer Fu
Pale Passion

Pale Passion (1984)

as Uncle Liu
Opium and the Kung Fu Master

Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984)

as Mr. Lu
Wits of the Brats

Wits of the Brats (1984)

as Shih Chun
Return of Bastard Swordsman

Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984)

as Chi Song
Fast Fingers

Fast Fingers (1983)

as Adulterer
Shaolin Intruders

Shaolin Intruders (1983)

as Head Abbot
Bastard Swordsman

Bastard Swordsman (1983)

as Guardian of the Law
Shaolin and Wu Tang

Shaolin and Wu Tang (1983)

Holy Flame of the Martial World

Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983)

as Shaolin Clan leader
Usurpers of Emperor's Power

Usurpers of Emperor's Power (1983)

as Advisor Zhao Pu
Ode to Gallantry

Ode to Gallantry (1982)

as Bai
My Rebellious Son

My Rebellious Son (1982)

as Chamber of Commerce member
The Emperor and the Minister

The Emperor and the Minister (1982)

as Boss Han
Tiger Killer

Tiger Killer (1982)

as Master Zhang
The 82 Tenants

The 82 Tenants (1982)

as Sgt. Chiang
Coolie Killer

Coolie Killer (1982)

as Gor - Wa Hing boss
Godfather from Canton

Godfather from Canton (1982)

as Secret Service Officer
Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas (1982)

as Chief Hong
Passing Flickers

Passing Flickers (1982)

as Fa Hai
Brave Archer and His Mate

Brave Archer and His Mate (1982)

as Senior Teacher Or
Shaolin Prince

Shaolin Prince (1982)

as Abbot of Shaolin Temple
What Price Honesty?

What Price Honesty? (1981)

as Fifth Master
The Imp

The Imp (1981)

as Old Uncle Han
Bloody Parrot

Bloody Parrot (1981)

as Master San
The Emperor and His Brother

The Emperor and His Brother (1981)

as Ching Henchman
Challenge of the Gamesters

Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)

as Huang Jiang
Revenge of the Corpse

Revenge of the Corpse (1981)

as Exorcist Master
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1981)

as Master Rong
The Tiger and the Widow

The Tiger and the Widow (1981)

as Dong Jin Piao
Gambler's Delight

Gambler's Delight (1981)

as Madam Jin's assistant
Bat Without Wings

Bat Without Wings (1980)

as Ghost King
Lost Souls

Lost Souls (1980)

as Hok
Hex vs. Witchcraft

Hex vs. Witchcraft (1980)

as Brother Nine
Every Man for Himself

Every Man for Himself (1980)

Rendezvous with Death

Rendezvous with Death (1980)

as Chi Sifang
No Image

Young Outcasts (1980)

Swift Sword

Swift Sword (1980)

as Leng Ruyun
The Kid with a Tattoo

The Kid with a Tattoo (1980)

as Sword in Cotton
Haunted Tales

Haunted Tales (1980)

as Ah Cheng
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty

Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty (1980)

as Wan Tzu-Mu
The Flag of Iron

The Flag of Iron (1980)

as Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell (1980)

as Yin Jixiang's Brother
Return of the Dead

Return of the Dead (1979)

as Da-Yan
The Deadly Breaking Sword

The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979)

as Officer Fan Fei
Invincible Enforcer

Invincible Enforcer (1979)

as Ho Yin Wong
The Proud Twins

The Proud Twins (1979)

as Chief of 10 Villains
Shaolin Abbot

Shaolin Abbot (1979)

as Dan Tian-Gang
The Kung Fu Instructor

The Kung Fu Instructor (1979)

as Fake Brother
The Daredevils

The Daredevils (1979)

as Chief of Staff Xu
The Brothers

The Brothers (1979)

as Boss Huang Shou Ren
The Last Judgement

The Last Judgement (1979)

as Ling Mei-Xian
Shaolin Rescuers

Shaolin Rescuers (1979)

as Zhou Cheng
Full Moon Scimitar

Full Moon Scimitar (1979)

as Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
Invincible Shaolin

Invincible Shaolin (1978)

as Master Mai Qi
Swordsman and Enchantress

Swordsman and Enchantress (1978)

as Zombie Casters (uncredited)
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II (1978)

as Kwun Lun Chief Ho
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)

as Abbot Kung Man
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung (1978)

as Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers

Hello Sexy Late Homecomers (1978)

Legend of the Bat

Legend of the Bat (1978)

as Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
Shaolin Hand Lock

Shaolin Hand Lock (1978)

as Fang Yu Biao
The Psychopath

The Psychopath (1978)

The Brave Archer 2

The Brave Archer 2 (1978)

as Spiritual Wisdom
Soul of the Sword

Soul of the Sword (1978)

as Swordsman Challenging Nameless
The Proud Youth

The Proud Youth (1978)

as Priest Zhishan
The Mad Monk Strikes Again

The Mad Monk Strikes Again (1978)

as Master Sun Jia Zhu
Clan of Amazons

Clan of Amazons (1978)

as Lu Wenhu
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

as Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Pursuit of Vengeance

Pursuit of Vengeance (1977)

as Gong Sun-Duan
Dreams Of Eroticism

Dreams Of Eroticism (1977)

as Jia Zhen
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977)

as Chou Pao-An
The Dream of the Red Chamber

The Dream of the Red Chamber (1977)

as Priest
The Sentimental Swordsman

The Sentimental Swordsman (1977)

as Shaolin monk
Judgement of an Assassin

Judgement of an Assassin (1977)

as 7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
The Brave Archer

The Brave Archer (1977)

as Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
To Kill a Jaguar

To Kill a Jaguar (1977)

as Tin Pa
Death Duel

Death Duel (1977)

as Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault

The Criminals, Part 4: Assault (1977)

as Cai
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung (1977)

as Officer Collecting Tax
The Jade Tiger

The Jade Tiger (1977)

as Liu
Clans of Intrigue

Clans of Intrigue (1977)

as Boss of Inn Gutsy
The Mad Monk

The Mad Monk (1977)

as Qian Ru-Ming
Moods of Love

Moods of Love (1977)

as Lao San
King Gambler

King Gambler (1976)

as Mr Li
The Web of Death

The Web of Death (1976)

as 5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
Love Swindler

Love Swindler (1976)

as (segment "Counterfeit")
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides

The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides (1976)

as Fa
Brotherhood

Brotherhood (1976)

as Fan Nan
The Magic Blade

The Magic Blade (1976)

as Kung Sun Tao
Crazy Sex

Crazy Sex (1976)

as One of Big Boss' men
Emperor Chien Lung

Emperor Chien Lung (1976)

as Priest
The Condemned

The Condemned (1976)

as Mr Liang
Wedding Nights

Wedding Nights (1976)

Killer Clans

Killer Clans (1976)

as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
The Last Tempest

The Last Tempest (1976)

as Palace Guard
The Sexy Killer

The Sexy Killer (1976)

as Long Tou
The Criminals

The Criminals (1976)

as Brother Sen
Cuties Parade

Cuties Parade (1975)

The Golden Lion

The Golden Lion (1975)

as Brother Eight
The Spiritual Boxer

The Spiritual Boxer (1975)

as Master Lin
The Bloody Escape

The Bloody Escape (1975)

as Chen Heng
All Mixed Up

All Mixed Up (1975)

as Policeman
The Big Holdup

The Big Holdup (1975)

as Officer Qing
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975)

as Soo Da Chen
Evil Seducers

Evil Seducers (1975)

as Iron Hat Priest
Lady of the Law

Lady of the Law (1975)

as Officer Yan Bixian
Night of the Devil Bride

Night of the Devil Bride (1975)

as Liang Ta
The Protectors

The Protectors (1975)

as Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
The Rat Catcher

The Rat Catcher (1974)

as Gangster
Sinful Confession

Sinful Confession (1974)

as Juan's husband
Sorrow of the Gentry

Sorrow of the Gentry (1974)

as Captain Wang
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974)

as Monk Kah
Rivals of Kung Fu

Rivals of Kung Fu (1974)

as Ah Kwun
Gossip Street

Gossip Street (1974)

as Godfather's thug
Hong Kong 73

Hong Kong 73 (1974)

as Police Offiicer
The Shadow Boxer

The Shadow Boxer (1974)

as Master Yuan
The Golden Lotus

The Golden Lotus (1974)

as Killer Lu Hua
Village of Tigers

Village of Tigers (1974)

as Jin Ling
The Stranger and the Gunfighter

The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974)

as Chief Constable
The Bamboo House of Dolls

The Bamboo House of Dolls (1973)

as Japanese Officer
Heroes of Sung

Heroes of Sung (1973)

as Zongba
The Happiest Moment

The Happiest Moment (1973)

as Rickshaw puller
The House of 72 Tenants

The House of 72 Tenants (1973)

as Brother Shum
The Master of Kung Fu

The Master of Kung Fu (1973)

as Mai Gen
Payment In Blood

Payment In Blood (1973)

as Hsieh Tai Cheng
The Kiss of Death

The Kiss of Death (1973)

as Gangster Atom
Facets of Love

Facets of Love (1973)

as Brothel Client
The Villains

The Villains (1973)

as Chief Constable
The Bastard

The Bastard (1973)

as Ji Wen Tai
Call to Arms

Call to Arms (1973)

as Prince of Wei
Ambush

Ambush (1973)

as Han Chung
The Fugitive

The Fugitive (1972)

as Lau Lo Sham
Stranger in Hong Kong

Stranger in Hong Kong (1972)

as Ting Ta-Chuan
The Imperial Swordsman

The Imperial Swordsman (1972)

as Giant
The 14 Amazons

The 14 Amazons (1972)

as Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
The Gourd Fairy

The Gourd Fairy (1972)

as Minister Mi-Chia
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972)

as Master Li Chang-An
The Deadly Knives

The Deadly Knives (1972)

as Ishikawa
The Devil's Mirror

The Devil's Mirror (1972)

as Chief Bai's Bodyguard
Five Fingers of Death

Five Fingers of Death (1972)

as Wan Hung-Chieh
The Rescue

The Rescue (1971)

as Chief Ba Zhan Kui
The Swift Knight

The Swift Knight (1971)

as Brothel owner
The Golden Seal

The Golden Seal (1971)

as Wu Tian Ting
Long Road to Freedom

Long Road to Freedom (1971)

Six Assassins

Six Assassins (1971)

as Yu Li-De
The Lady Professional

The Lady Professional (1971)

as Shi Yun Pu