Shih Kien
- Acting
- January 1, 1913 · Canton, China
- June 3, 2009
Biography
Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong. Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era, including the "Wong Fei Hung" series, the "Fong Sai Yuk" series, and "Buddha's Palm". In 1973, Sek Kin starred opposite Bruce Lee in the film "Enter the Dragon". He played the role of Han, the main villain of the film. Sek Kin's performance in "Enter the Dragon" was critically acclaimed and he is considered to be one of the greatest villains in kung fu cinema. In the 1970s and 1980s, Sek Kin continued to act in both films and television series. He also began to work as a production manager on films. In 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association. In 2003, he was given the Professional Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Sek Kin died on June 3, 2009 at the age of 96. He was a highly respected actor who made a significant contribution to the Hong Kong film industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles as villains in kung fu films and for his groundbreaking work in the early days of Hong Kong cinema.
Known for
Filmography
- The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee · Self
- 光影流情
- A Century of Light and Shadow · Self
- Fights of Fury
- Dragon: Since 1973 · Self
- Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong · Self
- Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu · Self
- Ten Brothers · Uncle Three
- 1941 Hong Kong on Fire
- Hong Kong Adam's Family · Kan San
- Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
- Man from Guangdong
- Pioneers of Television Gala · Self
- Midnight Angel
- Widow Warriors
- A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon · Michael's Father
- Mother vs. Mother · Master Kwan
- The Vendetta
- The Dragon Sword
- Fate Takes A Hand
- Lady in Black · Fung's Father
- The Master of Shaolin
- The First Vampire in China · Kent of Mt. Mao
- Magic Crystal · Sergeant Shih
- Goodbye My Hero · Ling Ti's dead father
- The Legend of Wong Tai Sin · 招爷爷
- The Feud of Two Brothers
- Sweet Surrender · Kin
- Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice · Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
- Millionaires' Express · Master Sek
- The Tough Fight
- Hong Kong Godfather · Boss Han
- The Rough Ride
- The Sword Stained With Royal Blood
- 碧血劍 (數碼修復版) · 穆人清
- Three Stooges Go Undercover · Mao Rensheng
- Hong Kong 1941 · Ha Chung-Sang
- Police Cadet · 鍾貴
- The Other Side of the Horizon
- A Friend from Inner Space · Jian Ren (ghost)
- The Smiling Proud Wanderer
- The Fearless Duo · 孫慈
- Bruce Lee, the Legend · Self
- The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter
- The Return of the Condor Heroes · 裘千仞（慈恩）
- Heroic Ones
- Hong Kong Playboys · Mao Ying Ying's Father
- The Legend of the Condor Heroes · 裘千仞、裘千丈
- The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Digital Remaster) · 裘千丈/裘千仞
- The Legend of Master So · 苏松轩
- 蘇乞兒 (數碼修復版) · 苏松轩
- Buddha's Palm · Foot Monster
- Stardust
- 错结良缘 · 乐添富
- The Understudy
- No One is Innocent
- Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
- Come Rain Come Shine
- 情謎 · 罗伯楷
- The Legend Of Bruce Lee · Bruce's final opponent
- The Brothers · 苏大鹏
- Lackey and the Lady Tiger · Fisherman
- The Young Master · Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
- The Ring of Death · Dragon Style Master
- The System · Inspector Chan
- The Sword of Romance · 俞放鹤
- 名劍風流 (數碼修復版) · 俞放鹤
- The Good The Bad The Ugly
- The Passenger
- The God of Sabre
- 刀神 (數碼修復版) · 魔教教主
- One Sword
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
- 倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版) · 谢逊
- The Giants
- The Mysterious Heroes · Lo Tien Fung, Martial Arts Choreographer
- Vanity Fair
- Hero
- 霸王谷
- Low Society