Shih Kien
Acting

Shih Kien

Born 1 January 1913 · Canton, China · Died 3 June 2009

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.

Known for

Enter the Dragon
The Young Master
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Millionaires' Express
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
The Private Eyes
Buddha's Palm
Magic Crystal
Hong Kong 1941
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
Ten Brothers
Hong Kong Godfather
Ten Brothers
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
Hong Kong Adam's Family
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Midnight Angel
Widow Warriors
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Mother vs. Mother
Lady in Black
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
Goodbye My Hero
Millionaires' Express
Sweet Surrender
Magic Crystal
The First Vampire in China
Hong Kong Godfather
Hong Kong 1941
A Friend from Inner Space
Three Stooges Go Undercover
Heroic Ones
Hong Kong Playboys
Buddha's Palm
The Ring of Death
The Young Master
The Legend Of Bruce Lee
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
The System
The Mysterious Heroes
The Private Eyes
The Big Family
Low Society
Two Graves To Kung Fu
The Virgin Mart
Shaolin Tiger Claw
Wits to Wits
Rivals of Kung Fu
Enter the Dragon
The Fugitive
The Casino
The Roaring Lion
The Hurricane
The Comet Strikes
Flyer & Magic Sword
Wrath of the Sword
Choi Lee Fat
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Secret Agent No. 1
The One-armed Magic Nun
The Mysterious Sisters
The Charming Killer
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
Sword of Emei
The Little Warrior
成家立室
The Chivalrous Whip
Tragedy of the Poet King
The Saint
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
Duel at the Supreme Gate
The Tin Long Gang
Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
The Black Killer
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
The Lady Killer
Shaky Steps
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
Paragon of Sword and Knife
The Witch
Girl with Cat's Eye
Lightning Killer
Lady Black Cat
Bitter Fear
The Black Musketeer 'F'
中原奇俠
Six Fingers
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
Treasure Hunt
The Furious Buddha's Palm
箫声震武林(上集)
箫声震武林(下集)
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
Devil's Palm (Part One)
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
The Black Centipede
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
The Killing Flag (Part 2)
The House of Hatred
The Golden Hairpin Part 1
The Golden Hairpin Part 2
The Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword
The Haunting Shadow
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
The Blonde Hair Monster
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
Hound Murderer Case
Intense Moment
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
黃飛鴻擂台爭霸戰
Road
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
Eternal Love
Backyard Adventures
Snow White and the Seven Fellows
Autumn
The Phantom of the Opera Boat
香銷十二美人樓
Family
Spring
Dawn Must Come
Midnight Bells
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero
Shih Kien · Midrow