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Lee Kwan

1930 – 2008

Chinese actor

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About Lee Kwan

Lived 1930 – 2008 (aged 78). Lee Kwan was a film director, actor, film actor and television actor.

Lee Kwan or Li Kun (18 February 1930 – 12 March 2008) was a Chinese actor.

He joined Shaw Brothers in 1957 and acted in Mandarin films. He later played supporting roles in Bruce Lee's The Big Boss and Fist of Fury. Later he became a film and television actor in Taiwan. He won the 2001 Golden Bell Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for his role in Forbidden Love.

Lee Kwan died of a stroke on March 12, 2008 in Taipei at the age of 78.

Filmography

Film YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRole Notes 1956 General "Soaring Tiger 飛虎將軍 1957 Mambo Girl 曼波女郎 Schoolmate 1958 The Magic Touch 妙手回春 The Blessed Family 全家福 Lin Teng-lung 1959 Spring Song 青春兒女 Schoolmate Air Hostess 空中小姐 Er nu ying xiong chuan 1960 The Enchanting Shadow 倩女幽魂 Servant to Scholar #2 A Challenge of Love 入室佳人 Tragic Melody 桃花淚 Li Zhanglin Black Butterfly 黑蝴蝶 1961 The Girl Next Door 隔牆艷史 The Pistol 手鎗 The Fair Sex 神仙老虎狗 1964 Between Tears and Smiles 新啼笑姻缘 1970 A Time for Love 那個不多情 1971 The Big Boss 唐山大兄 Ah Kun 1972 Fist of Fury 精武門 Hsu 1980 The Rebellious Reign 雍正與年羹堯

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
British Hong Kong
Awards
Golden Bell Awards
Also known as
Li Kun, Kun Li, Quinn Lee, Quin Lee, Kuen Li, Lee Quinn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lee Kwan?

Chinese actor (1930-2008)

When was Lee Kwan born?

Lee Kwan was born on 18 February 1930 in Tianjin.

When did Lee Kwan die?

Lee Kwan died on 12 March 2008 in Taipei.

What was Lee Kwan's occupation?

Lee Kwan was a film director, actor, film actor and television actor.

What nationality was Lee Kwan?

Lee Kwan's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Kwan

· Wikidata: Q6514357

· DBpedia: Lee Kwan

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