archytele The Vault

John Shum Kin-Fun

Acting Born Jan 1, 1952 Enping, Jiangmen, China 24 credits

Biography

John Shum Kin-Fun (Chinese: 岑建勳) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Sham. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. He is easily recognisable from his spectacles and curly hair.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about John Shum Kin-Fun.

Full filmography

  • Celebrity Talk Show (1989) as 岑建勋
  • Double Impact (1991) as Hong Kong Marine Police
  • 星空下的傾情 (1997)
  • Wheels on Meals (1984) as Mental Patient (Laughing)
  • New Police Story (2004) as Eric Chow
  • Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) as Wormgrass
  • Winners & Sinners (1983) as Curly
  • Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Daily Sun Reporter
  • The Banquet (1991) as Curly
  • Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) as Ah Suen's Father
  • Yes, Madam! (1985) as Strepsil
  • A Simple Life (2012) as Guest at Premiere
  • I Love Maria (1988) as Curly
  • Pedicab Driver (1989) as Master 5
  • Papa (2024)
  • Curry & Pepper (1990) as Chin Wontons
  • Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (1980) as Interpol Officer
  • Where's Officer Tuba? (1986) as Photographer
  • The Eighth Happiness (1988) as Audience member (cameo)
  • Painted Faces (1988) as Stagehand
  • Pom Pom (1984) as Beethoven / Johnny
  • The Lunatics (1986) as Dr. Shum
  • Three (2002) as Photographer (segment "Going Home")
  • All the Wrong Clues (1981) as Piano Player in Bar