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Aliases: Siak Kin , Sek Kin , Sheck Kin , Shih Chien , Shek Kin , Kien Shih , Shih Kien , Sek Gin , Shih Kin , 石堅 , 石坚 , Wing-Cheung Shek , 石荣璋 , 奸人坚

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Canton, China

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Movie Involvements: 68

TV Involvements: 4


Most Famous Work

Biography

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.

Most Famous Work

The Return of the Condor Heroes
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6

The Return of the Condor Heroes

(1983) 裘千仞(慈恩)
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
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8

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

(1983) 裘千仞、裘千丈
Enter the Dragon
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7

Enter the Dragon

(1973) Han
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
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7
Bruce Lee: The Legend
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8

Bruce Lee: The Legend

(1984) Self (archive footage)
Buddha's Palm
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8

Buddha's Palm

(1982) Foot Monster
The Legend of Master So
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9

The Legend of Master So

(1982) 苏松轩
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
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8

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2009 Self
2006 N/A
2005 Himself
2003 Self
1999 (archive footage)
1995 Uncle Three
1994 N/A
1992 N/A
1991 N/A
1990 N/A
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1989 Michael's father
1988 Master Guan
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1987 N/A
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Fung's Father
1986 N/A
Kent of Mt. Mao
Sgt. Shih
Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
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Kin
Master Sek
1985 N/A
Boss Han
N/A
N/A
1984 Mao Rensheng
N/A
Jian Ren (ghost)
N/A
孫慈
Self (archive footage)
1983 N/A
裘千仞(慈恩)
Mao Ying Ying's Father
裘千仞、裘千丈
1982 苏松轩
Foot Monster
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1981 N/A
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1980 Bruce's final opponent
Fisherman
Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
Dragon Style Master
1979 Inspector Chan
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1978 N/A
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1977 N/A
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1976 N/A
Head of gang of robbers
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1975 N/A
1974 N/A
Big Boss Qiang Han
Casino boss
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1973 Self
Han
Self
1972 Master Xi
Chi Pao "Tiger"
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1971 Sifu
Ho Tien-Long
1970 N/A
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Zhang Qi-Feng
1969 N/A
Lee Tien-Hung
N/A
Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
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Boss Ho Biu
Iron Faced Tiger
1968 N/A
Scarface Wolf
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Tit-biu
Kuan Han Pin
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1967 Chan Lung
Tso Kam-pak
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Fan Tai Hoi
One-Eye Jack
Wu Tin-hung
To Lik
Wu Wan-Lung
Chiu Yuen Tsi
Kam Gong
Chung Chi-wang
1966 Wu Hung
Father
Tong Long
Wu Him
Inspector Chan
1965 Blue Wolf
Chong Tak-ming
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Lo Sing Hung
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1963 N/A
Pun Ng
N/A
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1962 Cheung Yan Lai
Cheung Yan-lei
N/A
Sung Kwai
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1961 Kiu Yat-Po
1960 Chiu Yee-Kong
Advisor Lung
Yim Tai-Hung
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Commander
1959 Lui Tai-Hon
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1958 Yau Chu-kei
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1956 N/A
Ching Tien-Chung
Kwok Hung-Bu
1955 Yam Chi-ming
Fitness teacher
1954 N/A
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Ko Hak-ming
1953 Ko Hak-ming
Ko Hak-ming
1950 N/A
Cheung Kau
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1949 N/A
Grey Hair Fu
1947 N/A
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Year Character Movie/Tv

Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1969 Director
Year Role Movie/Tv

Crew

Year Role Movie/Tv
1968 Martial Arts Choreographer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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