Nancy Kwan

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.

Known for

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Be Water

2020 ⭐ 6.8

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Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming

2017 ⭐ 6.7

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To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey

2010 ⭐ 8.0

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Ray of Sunshine

2006 ⭐ 8.0

Career timeline

2020

Be Water

Self - Actress / Friend · 2020

⭐ 6.8

2017

Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming

Gloria (voice) · 2017

⭐ 6.7

2016

Paint It Black

Margaret · 2016

⭐ 5.8

2010

To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey Notable

Herself · 2010

⭐ 8.0

2009

You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

Self · 2009

Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective

Self (archive footage) · 2009

2007

Hollywood Chinese

Self · 2007

2006

Ray of Sunshine Notable

Lilly · 2006

⭐ 8.0

2005

Murder on the Yellow Brick Road Notable

Natalie Chung · 2005

⭐ 8.0

2001

The Unbeatable Bruce Lee Notable

2001

⭐ 8.4

1999

Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar Notable

Mitsuko McFee · 1999

⭐ 8.0

1996

For Life or Death

Ling Li · 1996

⭐ 6.5

1993

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

Gussie Yang · 1993

⭐ 6.9

1990

Babies

Dr. Liu · 1990

Cold Dog Soup

Madame Chang · 1990

⭐ 5.3

Miracle Landing

C.B. Lansing · 1990

⭐ 5.8

1989

Night Children

Diane Martin · 1989

⭐ 3.8

1988

Slaying the Dragon Notable

1988

⭐ 8.0

Keys to Freedom

Dr. Lao · 1988

⭐ 4.3

1985

Reel Horror

Leslie (archive footage) · 1985

⭐ 3.3

Blade in Hong Kong Notable

Lily · 1985

⭐ 9.0

Walking the Edge

Christine Holloway · 1985

⭐ 5.3

1983

The Last Ninja

Noriko Sakura · 1983

⭐ 3.6

1981

Angkor: Cambodia Express

Sue · 1981

⭐ 4.0

1978

Night Creature

Leslie · 1978

⭐ 3.8

1976

Project: Kill

Lee Su · 1976

⭐ 5.1

Frequently appears with

Bruce Lee

Self (archival)

Linda Lee Cadwell

Self - Wife

Shannon Lee

Self - Daughter

Diana Lee Inosanto

Self - Goddaughter

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Mehrnaz (voice)

Sandra Oh

Rosie Ming (voice)

Payman Maadi

Payman (voice)

Eddy Ko Hung

Stephen (voice)

Elliot Page

Kelly (voice)

Full filmography

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Be Water

2020 ⭐ 6.8

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Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming

2017 ⭐ 6.7

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Paint It Black

2016 ⭐ 5.8

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To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey

2010 ⭐ 8.0

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You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

2009

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Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective

2009

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Hollywood Chinese

2007

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Ray of Sunshine

2006 ⭐ 8.0

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Murder on the Yellow Brick Road

2005 ⭐ 8.0

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The Unbeatable Bruce Lee

2001 ⭐ 8.4

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Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar

1999 ⭐ 8.0

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For Life or Death

1996 ⭐ 6.5

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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

1993 ⭐ 6.9

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Babies

1990

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Cold Dog Soup

1990 ⭐ 5.3

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Miracle Landing

1990 ⭐ 5.8

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Sally's Beauty Spot

1990 ⭐ 6.0

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Night Children

1989 ⭐ 3.8

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Slaying the Dragon

1988 ⭐ 8.0

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Keys to Freedom

1988 ⭐ 4.3