Nancy Kwan

Actor

Born: May 19, 1939 (age 87)
From: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Nancy 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…

Filmography (56)

Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures (2023)
Be Water (2020)
Self - Actress / Friend
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming (2017)
Gloria (voice)
Paint It Black (2016)
Margaret
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey (2010)
Herself
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009)
Self
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective (2009)
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Chinese (2007)
Self
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend (2007)
Narrator
Ray of Sunshine (2006)
Lilly
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road (2005)
Natalie Chung
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001)
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar (1999)
Mitsuko McFee
For Life or Death (1996)
Ling Li
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities (1995)
Self
Rebellious
Rebellious (1995)
Joni
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
Gussie Yang
Babies (1990)
Dr. Liu
Cold Dog Soup (1990)
Madame Chang
Miracle Landing (1990)
C.B. Lansing
Sally's Beauty Spot (1990)
Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Night Children (1989)
Diane Martin
Slaying the Dragon (1988)
Keys to Freedom (1988)
Dr. Lao
Reel Horror (1985)
Leslie (archive footage)
Blade in Hong Kong (1985)
Lily
Walking the Edge (1985)
Christine Holloway
The Last Ninja (1983)
Noriko Sakura
Angkor: Cambodia Express (1981)
Sue
Streets of Hong Kong
Streets of Hong Kong (1979)
Mei Mei