Nancy Kwan
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The Daily Show
Self
1996
Series
ER
Mrs. Chen
1994
Series
The A-Team
Lin Wu
1983
Series
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
1944
Series
Knots Landing
Beverly Mikuriya
1979
Series
Hawaii Five-O
Rosemary Quong
1968
Series
What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
1950
Series
The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950
V.I.P. Schaukel
Self
1971
Series
Hadleigh
Kai Yin
1969
Series
Partners in Crime
1984
Film
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Gussie Yang
1993
Series
Noble House
Claudia Chen
1988
Film
The Wrecking Crew
Wen Yu-Rang
1968
Film
The McMasters
Robin
1970
Film
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
Gloria (voice)
2017
Film
Flower Drum Song
Linda Low
1961
Film
Honeymoon Hotel
Lynn Hope
1964
Film
Reel Horror
Leslie (archive footage)
1985
Series
Kung Fu
Mayli Ho
1972
Film
Paint It Black
Margaret
2016
Film
The World of Suzie Wong
Suzie Wong
1960
Film
Nobody's Perfect
Nurse Tomiko Momyama
1968
Film
Fate Is the Hunter
Sally Fraser
1964
Film
Miracle Landing
C.B. Lansing
1990
Film
Project: Kill
Lee Su
1976
Film
Angkor: Cambodia Express
Sue
1981
Film
Cold Dog Soup
Madame Chang
1990
Film
Arrivederci, Baby!
Baby
1966
Film
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
Film
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
Wednesday
1966
Film
Be Water
Self - Actress / Friend
2020
Rebellious
Joni
1995
Film
Night Creature
Leslie
1978
Film
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
Revel Drue
1969
Film
Tamahine
Tamahine
1963
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Self
1995
Film
Hollywood Chinese
Self
2007
Film
Wonder Women
Dr. Tsu
1973
Film
The Corrupt Ones
Tina
1967
Film
Night Children
Diane Martin
1989
Film
For Life or Death
Ling Li
1996
Film
Cocoon
Rosemary Quong
1968
Film
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
Herself
2010
Film
The Last Ninja
Noriko Sakura
1983
Film
The Wild Affair
Marjorie Lee
1965
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
Narrator
2007
Film
Walking the Edge
Christine Holloway
1985
Film
Babies
Dr. Liu
1990
Film
The Main Attraction
Tessa
1962
Film
Ray of Sunshine
Lilly
2006
Film
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
Self (archive footage)
2009
Film
Slaying the Dragon
1988
Fortress in the Sun
Maria
1975
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Self
1973
Film
Sally's Beauty Spot
Suzie Wong (archive footage)
1990
Film
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Self
2009
Film
Keys to Freedom
Dr. Lao
1988
Film
Blade in Hong Kong
Lily
1985
Film
The Pacific Connection
Leni
1974
Film
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
Natalie Chung
2005
Film
That Lady from Peking
Sue Ten Chan
1975
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
2023
Film
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
Mitsuko McFee
1999
Film
Spring Comes Not Again
1974
Film
Supercock
Yuki Chan
1975
Streets of Hong Kong
Mei Mei
1979
Karioka etchos de America
1971
Film
The Magic Stone
Mei Ching
1966