Shih Kien
Actor
- Born
- January 1, 1913, Canton, China
- Died
- June 3, 2009
- Age
- 96 years old
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Total works
- 170 movies, 53 TV shows
- Latest work
- The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee (2009)
- Genres
- Action,Comedy
Shih Kien is a Hong Kong-based Chinese actor and martial artist who made his acting debut in the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood" (1940). He gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s for portraying villains in kung fu films, featuring in notable series such as "Wong Fei Hung" and "Fong Sai Yuk", as well as in "Buddha's Palm". His performance as Han, the main antagonist in "Enter the Dragon" (1973) alongside Bruce Lee, is particularly celebrated, establishing him as one of the most memorable villains in the genre. In addition to acting, he worked as a production manager and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association in 1996. Shih Kien is also featured in "The Young Master" (1980).
