Kim Chan
Biography
Kim Chan was a Chinese-American actor and producer born on December 28, 1917, in Guangdong, Republic of China. He was also known as Kim S. Chan. During his career, he accumulated 51 known acting credits in movies and television shows. Among his notable roles are Mr. Kim in The Fifth Element and Lo Si, also known as The Ancient, in Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. He is also known for his work in projects such as The Devil's Advocate and Days and Nights of Molly Dodd. Kim Chan passed away on October 5, 2008, at the age of 90, in the Bronx, New York.
Career overview
Kim Chan was a Chinese-American actor and producer whose career spanned numerous film and television projects. Born on December 28, 1917, in Guangdong, Republic of China, he was also known by the name Kim S. Chan. During his lifetime, he accumulated fifty-one known credits in the entertainment industry, establishing a recognizable presence in both cinema and television productions.
Among his most notable film appearances was his role as Mr. Kim in The Fifth Element. His filmography also included acting work in The Devil's Advocate and Days and Nights of Molly Dodd. In television, he was known for playing the role of Lo Si, also known as The Ancient, in the television series Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. These roles contributed to his reputation as a character actor across various productions throughout his career.
Chan passed away on October 5, 2008, at the age of ninety in the Bronx, New York. His body of work, documented across multiple international film databases, reflects a steady career in acting and producing within the American film and television industries.
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- The End of Life is the End of Ugliness Millennium Banshee (2020)
- Inside Rupert Pupkin (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- 16 Blocks (2006) as Sam
- Jonny Zero (2005) as Bang
- Ninja Bombs (2005) as Lee
- Zen Noir (2004) as The Master
- Shanghai Knights (2003) as Chon Wang's Father
- High Times Potluck (2003) as Saki
- A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy' (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Mr. Hsu
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mr. Zhang
- Now and Again (1999)
- Now and Again (1999) as The Eggman
- The Corruptor (1999) as Benny Wong
- A Fish in the Bathtub (1999) as Medicine Shop Owner
- On the Q.T. (1999) as Asian Busker
- Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) as Benny Chan
- The Fifth Element (1997) as Thai
- The Devil's Advocate (1997) as Chinese Man
- Private Parts (1997) as Waiter
- Kundun (1997) as Second Chinese General
- Breathing Room (1996) as Meditation Teacher
- Vanishing Son (1994) as Son
- Robot in the Family (1994) as Massage Parlor Patron
- Vanishing Son II (1994) as Son (Old Man)
- Vanishing Son IV (1994) as Son
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Lo Si
- Who's the Man? (1993) as Fuji
- Mad About You (1992) as Maitre'd
- American Shaolin (1991) as Master Kwan
- Thousand Pieces of Gold (1991) as Li Ping
- Law & Order (1990) as Restaurant Manager
- Alice (1990) as Dr. Yang's Patient
- Cadillac Man (1990) as Dim Sum Cook
- Cookie (1989) as Hong Kong Tailor
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) as Waiter
- CBS Summer Playhouse (1987) as Yuchi
- Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) as Chinatown Butcher
- Gung Ho (1986) as Member of Board
- No Mercy (1986) as Old Asian Man
- We're Puttin' on the Ritz (1986) as Mr. Mao
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) as Park Bum
- Streetwalkin' (1985) as Desk Clerk
- The Cotton Club (1984) as Ling
- Over the Brooklyn Bridge (1984) as Japanese Buyer #2
- American Playhouse (1982) as Li Ping
- The King of Comedy (1982) as Jonno
- Soup for One (1982) as Harold the Cook
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Chinese Diner (uncredited)
- The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) as Theatre Cashier