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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

150

Gender

Male

Birthday

1940-03-11

Day of Death

1984-04-26 (44 years old)

Place of Birth

Taiwan, China

Also Known As

Chan Shen

詹森

Shen Chan

Chan Shen

Biography

Chan Shen (Chinese: 詹森, 11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s. Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films. Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Studio. He died because of a brain hemorrhage 26th of April 1984.

Known For

Acting

Five Fingers of Death

1972

Five Fingers of Death

as

Wan Hung-Chieh

Killer Clans

1976

Killer Clans

as

Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard

The Bastard

1973

The Bastard

as

Ji Wen Tai

The Flag of Iron

1980

The Flag of Iron

as

Eagle Hall Chief Mi Jiu Gao

Shaolin Intruders

1983

Shaolin Intruders

as

Head Abbot

Shaolin Rescuers

1979

Shaolin Rescuers

as

Zhou Cheng

Bloody Parrot

1981

Bloody Parrot

as

Master San

The Daredevils

1979

The Daredevils

as

Chief of Staff Xu

Swift Sword

1980

Swift Sword

as

Leng Ruyun

Shaolin Prince

1982

Shaolin Prince

as

Abbot of Shaolin Temple

The Shadow Boxer

1974

The Shadow Boxer

as

Master Yuan

Invincible Shaolin

1978

Invincible Shaolin

as

Master Mai Qi

The Golden Lion

1975

The Golden Lion

as

Brother Eight

Godfather from Canton

1982

Godfather from Canton

as

Secret Service Officer

The Devil's Mirror

1972

The Devil's Mirror

as

Chief Bai's Bodyguard

The Sentimental Swordsman

1977

The Sentimental Swordsman

as

Shaolin monk

The Golden Seal

1971

The Golden Seal

as

Wu Tian Ting

Village of Tigers

1974

Village of Tigers

as

Jin Ling

Rivals of Kung Fu

1974

Rivals of Kung Fu

as

Ah Kwun

What Price Honesty?

1981

What Price Honesty?

as

Fifth Master

Love Swindler

1976

Love Swindler

as

(segment "Counterfeit")

Rendezvous with Death

1980

Rendezvous with Death

as

Chi Sifang

Shaolin Abbot

1979

Shaolin Abbot

as

Dan Tian-Gang

The Tiger and the Widow

1981

The Tiger and the Widow

as

Dong Jin Piao

The Last Judgement

1979

The Last Judgement

as

Ling Mei-Xian

The Kung Fu Instructor

1979

The Kung Fu Instructor

as

Fake Brother

The Swift Knight

1971

The Swift Knight

as

Brothel owner

The Brothers

1979

The Brothers

as

Boss Huang Shou Ren

The Kid with a Tattoo

1980

The Kid with a Tattoo

as

Sword in Cotton

The Sexy Killer

1976

The Sexy Killer

as

Long Tou

The Protectors

1975

The Protectors

as

Kasha (Thousand Hands Buddha)

The Spiritual Boxer

1975

The Spiritual Boxer

as

Master Lin

Wits of the Brats

1984

Wits of the Brats

as

Shih Chun

The Deadly Knives

1972

The Deadly Knives

as

Ishikawa

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

as

School Officer Sha Duo'er

Ambush

1973

Ambush

as

Han Chung

Bat Without Wings

1980

Bat Without Wings

as

Ghost King

The Bloody Escape

1975

The Bloody Escape

as

Chen Heng

Clan of Amazons

1978

Clan of Amazons

as

Lu Wenhu

Crazy Shaolin Disciples

1985

Crazy Shaolin Disciples

as

His Highness

The Deadly Breaking Sword

1979

The Deadly Breaking Sword

as

Officer Fan Fei

Lady of the Law

1975

Lady of the Law

as

Officer Yan Bixian

Gossip Street

1974

Gossip Street

as

Godfather's thug

The Villains

1973

The Villains

as

Chief Constable

The Criminals

1976

The Criminals

as

Brother Sen

The Golden Lotus

1974

The Golden Lotus

as

Killer Lu Hua

The Web of Death

1976

The Web of Death

as

5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief

Clans of Intrigue

1977

Clans of Intrigue

as

Boss of Inn Gutsy

Legend of the Bat

1978

Legend of the Bat

as

Mr. Bat's Auctioneer

The Brave Archer 2

1978

The Brave Archer 2

as

Spiritual Wisdom

The Kiss of Death

1973

The Kiss of Death

as

Gangster Atom

Passing Flickers

1982

Passing Flickers

as

Fa Hai

Lost Souls

1980

Lost Souls

as

Hok

Gambler's Delight

1981

Gambler's Delight

as

Madam Jin's assistant

Haunted Tales

1980

Haunted Tales

as

Ah Cheng

Dreams Of Eroticism

1977

Dreams Of Eroticism

as

Jia Zhen

Pursuit of a Killer

1985

Pursuit of a Killer

as

Uncle Zhi

The Mad Monk

1977

The Mad Monk

as

Qian Ru-Ming

All Mixed Up

1975

All Mixed Up

as

Policeman

Pale Passion

1984

Pale Passion

as

Uncle Liu

Fast Fingers

1983

Fast Fingers

as

Adulterer

The Lady Professional

1971

The Lady Professional

as

Shi Yun Pu

The Rescue

1971

The Rescue

as

Chief Ba Zhan Kui

Heroes of Sung

1973

Heroes of Sung

as

Zongba

The Fugitive

1972

The Fugitive

as

Lau Lo Sham

Moods of Love

1977

Moods of Love

as

Lao San

The Condemned

1976

The Condemned

as

Mr Liang

The Rat Catcher

1974

The Rat Catcher

as

Gangster

The Imp

1981

The Imp

as

Old Uncle Han

Evil Seducers

1975

Evil Seducers

as

Iron Hat Priest

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung

1978

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung

as

Sifu of Zhang's Brothers

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung

1977

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung

as

Officer Collecting Tax

Full Moon Scimitar

1979

Full Moon Scimitar

as

Robber with Coffin (uncredited)

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

as

Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

Brave Archer and His Mate

1982

Brave Archer and His Mate

as

Senior Teacher Or

Emperor Chien Lung

1976

Emperor Chien Lung

as

Priest

The Mad Monk Strikes Again

1978

The Mad Monk Strikes Again

as

Master Sun Jia Zhu

Tiger Killer

1982

Tiger Killer

as

Master Zhang

The Emperor and His Brother

1981

The Emperor and His Brother

as

Ching Henchman

Crazy Sex

1976

Crazy Sex

as

One of Big Boss' men

The Magic Blade

1976

The Magic Blade

as

Kung Sun Tao

Five Element Ninjas

1982

Five Element Ninjas

as

Chief Hong

Revenge of the Corpse

1981

Revenge of the Corpse

as

Exorcist Master

My Rebellious Son

1982

My Rebellious Son

as

Chamber of Commerce member

Hex vs. Witchcraft

1980

Hex vs. Witchcraft

as

Brother Nine

The Brave Archer

1977

The Brave Archer

as

Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze

Stranger in Hong Kong

1972

Stranger in Hong Kong

as

Ting Ta-Chuan

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

as

Abbot Kung Man

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

1978

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

as

Kwun Lun Chief Ho

Death Duel

1977

Death Duel

as

Leader of Hei Sha Clan (uncredited)

The 82 Tenants

1982

The 82 Tenants

as

Sgt. Chiang

Shaolin Hand Lock

1978

Shaolin Hand Lock

as

Fang Yu Biao

The Stranger and the Gunfighter

1974

The Stranger and the Gunfighter

as

Chief Constable

Pursuit of Vengeance

1977

Pursuit of Vengeance

as

Gong Sun-Duan

The Proud Twins

1979

The Proud Twins

as

Chief of 10 Villains

Invincible Enforcer

1979

Invincible Enforcer

as

Ho Yin Wong

Brotherhood

1976

Brotherhood

as

Fan Nan

Swordsman and Enchantress

1978

Swordsman and Enchantress

as

Zombie Casters (uncredited)

Soul of the Sword

1978

Soul of the Sword

as

Swordsman Challenging Nameless

Call to Arms

1973

Call to Arms

as

Prince of Wei

Six Assassins

1971

Six Assassins

as

Yu Li-De

King Gambler

1976

King Gambler

as

Mr Li

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983

Holy Flame of the Martial World

as

Shaolin Clan leader

To Kill a Jaguar

1977

To Kill a Jaguar

as

Tin Pa

Judgement of an Assassin

1977

Judgement of an Assassin

as

7th Branch Chief Yian Chun

The Proud Youth

1978

The Proud Youth

as

Priest Zhishan

Return of the Dead

1979

Return of the Dead

as

Da-Yan

Bastard Swordsman

1983

Bastard Swordsman

as

Guardian of the Law

The Last Tempest

1976

The Last Tempest

as

Palace Guard

Hong Kong 73

1974

Hong Kong 73

as

Police Offiicer

Sorrow of the Gentry

1974

Sorrow of the Gentry

as

Captain Wang

Usurpers of Emperor's Power

1983

Usurpers of Emperor's Power

as

Advisor Zhao Pu

Coolie Killer

1982

Coolie Killer

as

Gor - Wa Hing boss

The Happiest Moment

1973

The Happiest Moment

as

Rickshaw puller

The Gourd Fairy

1972

The Gourd Fairy

as

Minister Mi-Chia

Payment In Blood

1973

Payment In Blood

as

Hsieh Tai Cheng

Facets of Love

1973

Facets of Love

as

Brothel Client

Heaven and Hell

1980

Heaven and Hell

as

Yin Jixiang's Brother

The House of 72 Tenants

1973

The House of 72 Tenants

as

Brother Shum

The Bamboo House of Dolls

1973

The Bamboo House of Dolls

as

Japanese Officer

The 14 Amazons

1972

The 14 Amazons

as

Hsia Grain Depot's Head Guard

Sinful Confession

1974

Sinful Confession

as

Juan's husband

The Big Holdup

1975

The Big Holdup

as

Officer Qing

Production

Crew

Directing