Shih Kien
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.
Filmography
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
as Self
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
as Self
Fights of Fury
Fights of Fury
Dragon: Since 1973
as Self
Dragon: Since 1973
as Self
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
as Self
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
as Self
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
Hong Kong Adam's Family
as Kan San
Hong Kong Adam's Family
as Kan San
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Midnight Angel
Midnight Angel
Widow Warriors
Widow Warriors
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
as Michael's Father
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
as Michael's Father
Mother vs. Mother
as Master Kwan
Mother vs. Mother
as Master Kwan
Lady in Black
as Fung's Father
Lady in Black
as Fung's Father
The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
Goodbye My Hero
as Ling Ti's dead father
Goodbye My Hero
as Ling Ti's dead father
Goodbye My Hero
as Ling Ti's dead father
Goodbye My Hero
as Ling Ti's dead father
Sweet Surrender
as Kin
Sweet Surrender
as Kin
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
Millionaires' Express
as Master Sek
Millionaires' Express
as Master Sek
Hong Kong Godfather
as Boss Han
Hong Kong Godfather
as Boss Han
Three Stooges Go Undercover
as Mao Rensheng
Three Stooges Go Undercover
as Mao Rensheng
Hong Kong 1941
as Ha Chung-Sang
Hong Kong 1941
as Ha Chung-Sang
A Friend from Inner Space
as Jian Ren (ghost)
A Friend from Inner Space
as Jian Ren (ghost)
Bruce Lee, the Legend
as Self
Bruce Lee, the Legend
as Self
Heroic Ones
Heroic Ones
Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
The Legend Of Bruce Lee
as Bruce's final opponent
The Legend Of Bruce Lee
as Bruce's final opponent
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
The System
as Inspector Chan
The System
as Inspector Chan
The Mysterious Heroes
as Lo Tien Fung
The Mysterious Heroes
as Lo Tien Fung
Low Society
Low Society
The Private Eyes
as Head of Gang of Robbers
The Private Eyes
as Head of Gang of Robbers
Two Graves To Kung Fu
Two Graves To Kung Fu
Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
Rivals of Kung Fu
as Master Shen Chiu Kung
Rivals of Kung Fu
as Master Shen Chiu Kung
Enter the Dragon
as Han
Enter the Dragon
as Han
The Hurricane
as Yuan Neng
The Hurricane
as Yuan Neng
Flyer & Magic Sword
as Ho Tien-Long
Flyer & Magic Sword
as Ho Tien-Long
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wrath of the Sword
as Zhang Qi-Feng
Wrath of the Sword
as Zhang Qi-Feng
成家立室
成家立室
Supreme Sword
Supreme Sword
Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
银刀血剑
银刀血剑
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
The Saint
The Saint
The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
蓝鹰
蓝鹰
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
Buddhist Spiritual Palm
Buddhist Spiritual Palm
Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
as 歐陽乾
Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
as 歐陽乾
Tragedy of the Poet King
Tragedy of the Poet King
方世玉三打木人巷
方世玉三打木人巷
Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
The Golden Cat
The Golden Cat
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
Lightning Killer
as Lee Tin-Fung
Lightning Killer
as Lee Tin-Fung
The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
Girl Detective 001
as Wu Hung
Girl Detective 001
as Wu Hung
Bitter Fear
as Father
Bitter Fear
as Father
The Detective
as Wu Him
The Detective
as Wu Him
Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
Eight Murderers
as 劉全
Eight Murderers
as 劉全
Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
箫声震武林（上集）
as 王滚龙
箫声震武林（上集）
as 王滚龙
箫声震武林（下集）
as 王滚龙
箫声震武林（下集）
as 王滚龙
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)
The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
as Commander
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
as Commander
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
as Ching Tien-Chung
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
as Ching Tien-Chung
Autumn
as Ko Hak-ming
Autumn
as Ko Hak-ming
代代平安
代代平安