Chan Shen
Known for: Acting
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 Brothers Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.
Filmography
Film
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
1978
Film
The Golden Lotus
Killer Lu Hua
1974
Film
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Monk Kah
1974
Film
The 14 Amazons
Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard
1972
Film
Killer Clans
Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
1976
Film
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Master Li Chang-An
1972
Film
Moods of Love
Lao San
1977
Film
Five Fingers of Death
Wan Hung-Chieh
1972
Film
Five Element Ninjas
Chief Hong
1982
Film
Bastard Swordsman
Guardian of the Law
1983
Film
The Daredevils
Chief of Staff Xu
1979
Film
Return of the Dead
Da-Yan
1979
Film
The Bamboo House of Dolls
Japanese Officer
1973
Film
Facets of Love
Brothel Client
1973
Film
The Criminals, Part 4: Assault
Cai
1977
Film
Clans of Intrigue
Boss of Inn Gutsy
1977
Film
The Sentimental Swordsman
Shaolin monk
1977
Young Outcasts
1980
Film
The Magic Blade
Kung Sun Tao
1976
Film
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
School Officer Sha Duo'er
1985
Film
Long Road to Freedom
1971
Film
The Kung Fu Instructor
Fake Brother
1979
Film
Death Duel
Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)
1977
Film
The Rescue
Chief Ba Zhan Kui
1971
Film
Brave Archer and His Mate
Senior Teacher Or
1982
Film
Holy Flame of the Martial World
Shaolin Clan leader
1983
Film
The Brave Archer
Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
1977
Film
The Web of Death
5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
1976
Film
Dreams Of Eroticism
Jia Zhen
1977
Film
Invincible Shaolin
Master Mai Qi
1978
Film
The House of 72 Tenants
Brother Shum
1973
Film
Village of Tigers
Jin Ling
1974
Film
Shaolin Prince
Abbot of Shaolin Temple
1982
Film
Shaolin and Wu Tang
1983
Film
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Officer Fan Fei
1979
Film
Shaolin Abbot
Dan Tian-Gang
1979
Film
Hex vs. Witchcraft
Brother Nine
1980
Film
Six Assassins
Yu Li-De
1971
Film
Legend of the Bat
Mr. Bat's Auctioneer
1978
Film
Tiger Killer
Master Zhang
1982
Film
Soul of the Sword
Swordsman Challenging Nameless
1978
Film
Pursuit of Vengeance
Gong Sun-Duan
1977
Film
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
Mr. Lu
1984
Film
Coolie Killer
Gor - Wa Hing boss
1982
Film
The Stranger and the Gunfighter
Chief Constable
1974
Film
Rendezvous with Death
Chi Sifang
1980
Film
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Master Rong
1981
Film
The Proud Twins
Chief of 10 Villains
1979
Film
Shaolin Intruders
Head Abbot
1983
Film
Shaolin Hand Lock
Fang Yu Biao
1978
Film
The Brave Archer 2
Spiritual Wisdom
1978
Film
Clan of Amazons
Lu Wenhu
1978
Film
Swordsman and Enchantress
Zombie Casters (uncredited)
1978
Film
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
Kwun Lun Chief Ho
1978
Film
Lost Souls
Hok
1980
Film
The Golden Lion
Brother Eight
1975
Film
Shaolin Rescuers
Zhou Cheng
1979
Film
Bat Without Wings
Ghost King
1980
Film
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Chi Song
1984
Film
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Abbot Kung Man
1978
Film
Challenge of the Gamesters
Huang Jiang
1981
Film
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Sifu of Zhang's Brothers
1978
Film
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
Advisor Zhao Pu
1983
Film
The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung
Officer Collecting Tax
1977
Film
Lady of the Law
Officer Yan Bixian
1975
Film
The Emperor and His Brother
Ching Henchman
1981
Film
The Sexy Killer
Long Tou
1976
Film
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
Officer Fu
1984
Film
The Jade Tiger
Liu
1977
Film
The Imperial Swordsman
Giant
1972
Film
The Big Holdup
Officer Qing
1975
Film
The Flag of Iron
Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao
1980
Film
My Rebellious Son
Chamber of Commerce member
1982
Film
The Kiss of Death
Gangster Atom
1973
Film
To Kill a Jaguar
Tin Pa
1977
Film
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Priest
1977
Film
The Proud Youth
Priest Zhishan (uncredited)
1978
Film
Ambush
Han Chung
1973
Film
The Master of Kung Fu
Mai Gen
1973
Film
The Devil's Mirror
Chief Bai's Bodyguard
1972
Film
The Last Tempest
Palace Guard
1976
Film
The Last Judgement
Ling Mei-Xian
1979
Film
The Bastard
Ji Wen Tai
1973
Film
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Soo Da Chen
1975
Film
What Price Honesty?
Fifth Master
1981
Film
Heaven and Hell
Yin Jixiang's Brother
1980
Film
The Kid with a Tattoo
Sword in Cotton
1980
Film
The Villains
Chief Constable
1973
Film
Hong Kong 73
Police Offiicer
1974
Film
Bloody Parrot
Master San
1981
Film
The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides
Fa
1976
Film
Fast Fingers
Adulterer
1983
Film
Crazy Sex
One of Big Boss' men
1976
Film
Emperor Chien Lung
Priest
1976
Film
The Criminals
Brother Sen
1976
Film
The Brothers
Boss Huang Shou Ren
1979
Film
The Imp
Old Uncle Han
1981
Film
Ode to Gallantry
Bai
1982
Film
Rivals of Kung Fu
Ah Kwun
1974
Film
The Happiest Moment
Rickshaw puller
1973
Film
Judgement of an Assassin
7th Branch Chief Yian Chun
1977
Film
Sinful Confession
Juan's husband
1974
Film
Haunted Tales
Ah Cheng
1980
Film
The Lady Professional
Shi Yun Pu
1971
Film
Full Moon Scimitar
Robber with Coffin (uncredited)
1979
Film
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
Wan Tzu-Mu
1980
Film
The Swift Knight
Brothel owner
1971
Film
The Tiger and the Widow
Dong Jin Piao
1981
Film
Heroes of Sung
Zongba
1973
Film
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
Master Sun Jia Zhu
1978
Film
The Mad Monk
Qian Ru-Ming
1977
Film
The Deadly Knives
Ishikawa
1972
Film
Swift Sword
Leng Ruyun
1980
Film
Godfather from Canton
Secret Service Officer
1982
Film
The Spiritual Boxer
Master Lin
1975
Film
The Shadow Boxer
Master Yuan
1974
Film
The Bloody Escape
Chen Heng
1975
Film
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Chou Pao-An
1977
Film
King Gambler
Mr Li
1976
Film
The Fugitive
Lau Lo Sham
1972
Film
Gossip Street
Godfather's thug
1974
Film
Sorrow of the Gentry
Captain Wang
1974
Film
Stranger in Hong Kong
Ting Ta-Chuan
1972
Film
Call to Arms
Prince of Wei
1973
Film
Brotherhood
Fan Nan
1976
Film
Pursuit of a Killer
Uncle Zhi
1985
Film
All Mixed Up
Policeman
1975
Film
Evil Seducers
Iron Hat Priest
1975
Film
Passing Flickers
Fa Hai
1982
Film
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
His Highness
1985
Film
Love Swindler
(segment "Counterfeit")
1976
Film
Pale Passion
Uncle Liu
1984
Film
The Condemned
Mr Liang
1976
Film
The Emperor and the Minister
Boss Han
1982
Film
Wits of the Brats
Shih Chun
1984
Film
The Rat Catcher
Gangster
1974
Film
Invincible Enforcer
Ho Yin Wong
1979
Film
The 82 Tenants
Sgt. Chiang
1982
Film
The Protectors
Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)
1975
Film
Gambler's Delight
Madam Jin's assistant
1981
Film
Cuties Parade
1975
Film
Payment In Blood
Hsieh Tai Cheng
1973
Film
Night of the Devil Bride
Liang Ta
1975
Film
Revenge of the Corpse
Exorcist Master
1981
Film
The Golden Seal
Wu Tian Ting
1971
Film
Wedding Nights
1976
Film
Every Man for Himself
1980
Film
The Psychopath
1978
Film
Hello Sexy Late Homecomers
1978
Film
The Gourd Fairy
Minister Mi-Chia
1972