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Kwan Tak-Hing
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Birthday: June 27, 1905 (120)
Place of Birth: Kowloon, Hong Kong

Biography

Kwan Tak-hing MBE (27 June 1905 – 28 June 1996) was a Hong Kong martial artist and actor best known for his portrayal of martial artist folk hero Wong Fei-hung in at least 77 films, between the 1940s and the 1980s. No one else in cinema history has portrayed the same person as many times. In total he made over 130 films. He was elected in 1955 as the chairman of the Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong. He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 1982.

Known For

DreadnaughtDreadnaughtas Wong Fei-HungIt's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Lifeas Grandpa TamThe SkyhawkThe Skyhawkas Wong Fei-HungThe Magnificent ButcherThe Magnificent Butcheras Wong Fei-HungHow Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera StageHow Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera StageWong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival DisturbanceWong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbanceas Wong Fei-Hung
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