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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…
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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.
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BODY OF WORK
Shih Kien's Filmography
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The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
as Self
Fights of Fury
No Poster
Dragon: Since 1973
as Self
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
as Self
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as Self
Ten Brothers
as Uncle Three
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
Hong Kong Adam's Family
as Kan San
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Pioneers of Television Gala
as Self
Midnight Angel
Widow Warriors
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
as Michael's Father
Mother vs. Mother
as Master Kwan
Lady in Black
as Fung's Father
The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
Goodbye My Hero
Goodbye My Hero
as Ling Ti's dead father
Sweet Surrender
as Kin
Millionaires' Express
as Master Sek
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
Hong Kong Godfather
as Boss Han
Three Stooges Go Undercover
as Mao Rensheng
Hong Kong 1941
as Ha Chung-Sang
A Friend from Inner Space
as Jian Ren (ghost)
Bruce Lee, the Legend
as Self
Heroic Ones
Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
The Legend Of Bruce Lee
as Bruce's final opponent
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
The System
as Inspector Chan
The Mysterious Heroes
as Lo Tien Fung
Low Society
The Private Eyes
as Head of Gang of Robbers
The Big Family
as Lung Kau-tong
Two Graves To Kung Fu
No Poster
Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
Rivals of Kung Fu
as Master Shen Chiu Kung
Wits to Wits
as Casino boss
Shaolin Tiger Claw
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
as Self
Enter the Dragon
as Han
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
as Self
The Fugitive
as Master Xi
The Roaring Lion
as Chi Pao "Tiger"
The Hurricane
as Yuan Neng
The Casino
The Comet Strikes
as Sifu
Flyer & Magic Sword
as Ho Tien-Long
Choi Lee Fat
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wrath of the Sword
as Zhang Qi-Feng
No Poster
黄衫客
The One-armed Magic Nun
The Charming Killer
as Lee Tien-Hung
成家立室
No Poster
Supreme Sword
Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
No Poster
银刀血剑
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
The Mysterious Sisters
as Boss Ho Biu
The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
The Saint
The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
No Poster
The Magnificent Five
The Chivalrous Whip
as Tit-biu
Duel at the Supreme Gate
as Kuan Han Pin
No Poster
蓝鹰
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
No Poster
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
No Poster
Buddhist Spiritual Palm
Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
as 歐陽乾
No Poster
The One-Eyed Swordsman
Tragedy of the Poet King
No Poster
方世玉三打木人巷
No Poster
Dragnet of the Law
as Chan Lung
Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
No Poster
The Golden Cat
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
as Fan Tai Hoi
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
Girl with Cat's Eye
as Choi Yuen Wah
No Poster
The Perilous Rescue
as Wu Tin-hung
Lightning Killer
as Lee Tin-Fung
Shaky Steps
as To Lik
The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
The Witch
as Chiu Yuen Tsi
The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
No Poster
The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
No Poster
Girl Detective 001
as Wu Hung
Bitter Fear
as Father
Lady Black Cat
as Tong Long
中原奇俠
as 陰陽怪叟
No Poster
The Detective
as Wu Him
The Black Musketeer 'F'
as Inspector Chan
No Poster
Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
No Poster
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
No Poster
Eight Murderers
as 劉全
Treasure Hunt
The Furious Buddha's Palm
as Iron-faced Asura
No Poster
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
箫声震武林（下集）
as 王滚龙
箫声震武林（上集）
as 王滚龙
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
as Lui Tang-hung
Six Fingers
The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
Devil's Palm (Part One)
as Earth Demon Lord
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
No Poster
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
as Lai Chun-wah
No Poster
勾魂鬼爪
as 胡大勝
The House of Hatred
The Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword
as Guanyin's Hand
The Golden Hairpin Part 2
The Golden Hairpin Part 1
The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
as Chung Ching
The Killing Flag (Part 2)
as Pun Ng
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
as Pun Ng
The Black Centipede
No Poster
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
No Poster
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
The Blonde Hair Monster
as Cheung Yan Lai
The Haunting Shadow
No Poster
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
as Sung Kwai
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
Hound Murderer Case
as Kiu Yat-Po
Intense Moment
No Poster
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
as Chiu Yee-Kong
No Poster
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
as Advisor Lung
No Poster
Apartment Murder
as Yim Tai-Hung
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
as Commander
Road
as Lui Tai-Hon
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
as King Kong (Human Form)
No Poster
Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
as Yau Chu-kei
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
No Poster
Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan
as 斬崩刀
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
No Poster
風火鬼頭刀
No Poster
The White Crane Hero
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
as Ching Tien-Chung
No Poster
黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
as 石橫
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
as Kwok Hung-Bu
No Poster
羊城殲霸戰
as 醉貓昌
Eternal Love
as Yam Chi-ming
Backyard Adventures
as Fitness Teacher
Snow White and the Seven Fellows
No Poster
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
The Phantom of the Opera Boat
Autumn
as Ko Hak-ming
香銷十二美人樓
as 賈彥齡
Spring
as Ko Hak-ming
No Poster
代代平安
Family
as Ko Hak-ming
No Poster
The Magical Flying Swordsman
Midnight Bells
Dawn Must Come
as Cheung Kau
No Poster
The Misguided Spirit in the Well
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
No Poster
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
as Grey Hair Fu
One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero
No Poster