Acting
Shih Kien
CN, EN, ZH cinema · 175 credits
Born
1 January 1913
Died
3 June 2009 (aged 96)
Birthplace
Canton, China
Also known as Siak Kin · Sek Kin · Sheck Kin · Shih Chien · Shek Kin · Kien Shih
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.
Known for
Filmography
Ten Brothers
as Uncle Three
Hong Kong Adam's Family
as Kan San
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
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
Goodbye My Hero
Actor, as Ling Ti's dead father
Millionaires' Express
as Master Sek
Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
Hong Kong Godfather
as Boss Han
Hong Kong 1941
as Ha Chung-Sang
A Friend from Inner Space
as Jian Ren (ghost)
Three Stooges Go Undercover
as Mao Rensheng
Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
The Legend Of Bruce Lee
as Bruce's final opponent
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
The System
as Inspector Chan
The Mysterious Heroes
as Lo Tien Fung, Martial Arts Choreographer
The Private Eyes
as Head of Gang of Robbers
The Big Family
as Lung Kau-tong
The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
Wits to Wits
as Casino boss
猴拳寇四
1974
Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
Rivals of Kung Fu
as Master Shen Chiu Kung
The Fugitive
as Master Xi
The Roaring Lion
as Chi Pao "Tiger"
The Hurricane
as Yuan Neng
Flyer & Magic Sword
as Ho Tien-Long
Wrath of the Sword
as Zhang Qi-Feng
Secret Agent No. 1
as Nightclub Boss
The Mysterious Sisters
as Boss Ho Biu
The Charming Killer
as Lee Tien-Hung
Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
The Chivalrous Whip
as Tit-biu, Martial Arts Choreographer
Duel at the Supreme Gate
as Kuan Han Pin
The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
無敵女殺手
1967
Dragnet of the Law
as Chan Lung
The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
as Fan Tai Hoi
The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
Shaky Steps
as To Lik
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
The Witch
as Chiu Yuen Tsi
空中女殺手
1967
The Perilous Rescue
as Wu Tin-hung
玉女金剛
1967
The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
Girl with Cat's Eye
as Choi Yuen Wah
Lightning Killer
as Lee Tin-Fung
Lady Black Cat
as Tong Long
Bitter Fear
as Father
The Black Musketeer 'F'
as Inspector Chan
中原奇俠
as 陰陽怪叟
The Furious Buddha's Palm
as Iron-faced Asura
無字天書
1965
Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
女賊金蝴蝶
1965
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
as Lui Tang-hung
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
Devil's Palm (Part One)
as Earth Demon Lord
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
as Chung Ching
The Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword
as Guanyin's Hand
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
The Blonde Hair Monster
as Cheung Yan Lai
Hound Murderer Case
as Kiu Yat-Po
公寓謀殺案
1960
Apartment Murder
as Yim Tai-Hung
秘密三女探
1960
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
as Advisor Lung
Road
as Lui Tai-Hon
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
as King Kong (Human Form)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
as Yau Chu-kei
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
as Ching Tien-Chung
Eternal Love
as Yam Chi-ming
Backyard Adventures
as Fitness Teacher
Autumn
as Ko Hak-ming
Family
as Ko Hak-ming
Spring
as Ko Hak-ming
Dawn Must Come
as Cheung Kau
