Cheng Kwun-Min
Biography
Cheng Kwun-Min was a male actor born on January 1, 1917, in Guangdong, China. He was known for his work in the film industry, with a career spanning over half a century. During this time, he made more than 200 films, mostly in Cantonese. Cheng was also a skilled imitator of singers from the East and the West, and he released numerous albums. He earned the nickname "Elvis Presley of the East" for his musical talents. In addition to his film career, Cheng hosted the classic variety show "Enjoy Yourself Tonight" from the 1970s onwards. He passed away on August 2, 1995, at the age of 78.
Career overview
Cheng Kwun-Min was a theatre actor and broadcaster who made his debut in 1936 with the film "The Three-Day Massacre in Guangzhou" in Guangzhou. Throughout his long career spanning over half a century, he appeared in more than 200 films, primarily in Cantonese productions.
Cheng Kwun-Min was also a skilled imitator of singers from the East and the West, releasing numerous albums and performing in Cantonese opera and musicals. He earned the nickname "Elvis Presley of the East" due to his musical talents. In addition to his film career, Cheng Kwun-Min became a host of the classic variety show "Enjoy Yourself Tonight" from the 1970s onwards, making occasional guest appearances in films.
Cheng Kwun-Min's acting credits include more than 100 known works. Born in Guangdong, China in 1917, he passed away in 1995 at the age of 78.
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102 titles- Oh! Yes Sir!!! (1994) as News team director
- Justice, My Foot! (1992) as Guangzhou Magistrate Hu
- Rose (1992)
- Man from Guangdong (1991)
- Looking Back in Anger (1989)
- The Nobles (1989) as Cheng Kwan Min
- Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive (1989) as Uncle Cheng
- The Greatest Lover (1988)
- Three Against the World (1988) as Mr Ng
- Mistaken Identity (1988)
- Project A Part II (1987) as Boss of Goldsmith Shop
- Killer's Nocturne (1987)
- Seven Years Itch (1987) as Sylvia's father
- Goodbye Darling (1987) as Mr. Chiu
- The Invincible Snowy Hair Maiden (1986) as 贞乾道长
- Happy Ghost III (1986) as Man Eating at Hawker Stall
- Sweet Surrender (1986) as Old Taxi Driver
- An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty (1984) as Musician / Servant
- The Perfect Match (1982) as Paul's father
- Food For The Sharks (1982)
- Crocodile Tears (1978)
- All in the Family (1975)
- Laugh in the Sleeve (1975)
- The Running Mob (1975)
- The Fatal Irony (1974)
- Seductive Ghost (1974)
- Games Gamblers Play (1974)
- Every Day is Sunday (1974)
- Every Day is Sunday (1974) Producer
- Naughty! Naughty! (1974) as Cheng Kwan Chi
- Cheeky Little Angels (1974) as Dr Wang
- Gossip Street (1974) as Chang Kwun Jik
- The Two Faces of Love (1974)
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) as Self
- Intrigue in Nylons (1972) as Boss of Princess Brand
- A Time for Love (1970) as Old Lau
- Happy Times (1970)
- Lucky Seven (1970) as Ah Min
- Secret agent no. 1 (1970)
- Lucky Seven Strikes Again (1970)
- A Romantic Thief (1968) as Manager Fong
- Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned (1968) as 趙紫陽
- The Blossoming Rose (1968) as Wong Shu Fan
- The Sweetest Moment (1967) as Ma Tak Hong
- Adventure of a Blind Kid (1967) as Ah Sam
- The Lady Killer (1967) as James Bond
- Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell (1967) as Do Gwai Lim
- Lightning Killer (1967) as Ching Wai-Sang
- Shaky Steps (1967) as Lo Lin
- To Marry a Ghost (1966)
- Strange Romance on a Bus (1966) as Zhou Weixin
- Colorful Youth (1966)
- Landlady and Tenant (1966) as Chiu Chik
- How Master Cute Thrice Saved The Idiot Ming (1966) as Mental patient
- Twin Sisters (1966) as Chow Wai-Pak
- Girls are Flowers (1966) as Chan
- Standard Husband (1965) as 阮敬人
- Master Cute (1965)
- The Bloody Devil, Part One (1965) as Lee Kei
- The Bloody Devil, Concluding Episode (1965) as Lee Kei
- Moslem Sacred Fire Decree, Part 1 (1965) as Elderly Spirit from Hades
- Moslem Sacred Fire Decree, Part 2 (1965) as Elderly Spirit from Hades
- Love in Disguise (1965) as Tang Chan-sin
- Madame Rose (1964) as Yik Ding-on
- The Lucky Dragon (1964)
- The Diary of a Husband (1964) as Chow Kei-Luen
- As Time Goes By (1964) as Fong Yan
- Queen of the Marketplace (1964) as 何松年
- The New Magic Cup (1962) as 瘦財
- The Haunting Shadow (1962)
- Trauma Under the Car (1962)
- The Happy Reunion (1962) as Yu Kwok-kei
- The Wife's Husband (1962) as Li Shi-Jie
- Marry in Haste (1962)
- The Golden Cat (1961) as Tsui Tai-fei
- Larceny (1961) as 賈德
- 刁蛮女侠 (1961) as 秦满天
- Woman’s Affairs (1961) as Poon Chi-On
- Shadow of a Doubt (1961) as But Kei
- Orphan in Distress (1960)
- A Night of Thrills (1960)
- Much Ado About Nothing (1960) as George Cheung
- The Stormy Night (1960)
- The Random Harvest (1960) as Dismissed servant at Lee's household
- Death to the Killer (1960) as Ma Pei-jing
- The Tragedy of Nine Lives (1960)
- Secret Agent: The Swallow (1960)
- The Stubborn Generations (1960) as Shou shi
- 娘子軍封王 (1960) as 威遠侯鄭鈞
- Two Fools Catch the Murderer (1959)
- A Stroke of Romance for Mr. Wang (1959)
- Glass Slippers (1959)
- The Talking Bird (1959)
- Two Fools in Paradise (1958)
- A Vampire Pays Offerings to the Moon (1958) as Chung Yung
- Silk Factory Girl (1955)
- Save Your Water Supply (1954) as Sa Can-Ciu
- Save Your Water Supply (1954) Musical
- 笑星降地球 (1952) as 畢成仁
- Blood-Stained Azaleas (1951) as Kwong Kwum
- The Wrongly Accused Lover (1951)
- The Three-Day Massacre in Guangzhou (1937) as Zhou Zhong-Hua 周忠華
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cheng Kwun-Min best known for?
Cheng Kwun-Min is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Justice, My Foot! (1992), Looking Back in Anger (1989), Project A Part II (1987), Happy Ghost III (1986).
When and where was Cheng Kwun-Min born?
Cheng Kwun-Min was born on January 1, 1917 in Guangdong, China. They passed away on August 2, 1995.
How many credits does Cheng Kwun-Min have?
Cheng Kwun-Min has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1994.
What is Cheng Kwun-Min's background in cinema and television?
Cheng Kwun-Min was a male actor born on January 1, 1917, in Guangdong, China. He was known for his work in the film industry, with a career spanning over half a century. During this time, he made more than 200 films, mostly in Cantonese. Cheng was also a skilled imitator of singers from the East and the West, and he re...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Looking Back in Anger (1989) — aged about 72
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) as Self — aged about 56
- Crocodile Tears (1978) — aged about 61
- Project A Part II (1987) as Boss of Goldsmith Shop — aged about 70
- Happy Ghost III (1986) as Man Eating at Hawker Stall — aged about 69
- Justice, My Foot! (1992) as Guangzhou Magistrate Hu — aged about 75
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