Nancy Kwan
ActingNancy 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.
Movies
Self - Actress / Friend
Be Water
2020
Gloria (voice)
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
2017
Margaret
Paint It Black
2016
Herself
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2010
Self
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
2009
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
2009
Self
Hollywood Chinese
2007
Lilly
Ray of Sunshine
2006
Natalie Chung
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
2005
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
Mitsuko McFee
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
1999
Ling Li
For Life or Death
1996
Gussie Yang
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993
Dr. Liu
Babies
1990
Madame Chang
Cold Dog Soup
1990
C.B. Lansing
Miracle Landing
1990
Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Sally's Beauty Spot
1990
Diane Martin
Night Children
1989
Slaying the Dragon
1988
Dr. Lao
Keys to Freedom
1988
TV Shows
Self
The Daily Show
1996
Mrs. Chen
ER
1994
Claudia Chen
Noble House
1988
Partners in Crime
1984
Lin Wu
The A-Team
1983
Beverly Mikuriya
Knots Landing
1979
Adela
Fantasy Island
1978
Mayli Ho
Kung Fu
1972
Kai Yin
Hadleigh
1969
Rosemary Quong
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Self
The Bob Hope Show
1950
Self
What's My Line?
1950
Self - Nominee
Golden Globe Awards
1944
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