archytele The Vault

Sek Kin

Acting Born Jan 1, 1913 Canton, China 24 credits

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.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about Sek Kin.

Known for

Film

Run Lola Run

as 裘千仞、裘千丈
Film

Enter the Dragon

as Han
Film

How High

2001
Film

Ten Brothers

as Uncle Three

Full filmography

  • Police Cadet (1984) as 鍾貴
  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1983) as 裘千仞、裘千丈
  • Hotel (1976)
  • The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983) as 裘千仞（慈恩）
  • Enter the Dragon (1973) as Han
  • The Giants (1978)
  • Vanity Fair (1978)
  • The Feud of Two Brothers (1986)
  • The Sword Stained With Royal Blood (1985)
  • The Passenger (1979)
  • Book And Sword (1976)
  • The Rough Ride (1985)
  • The Good The Bad The Ugly (1979)
  • Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
  • The Smiling Proud Wanderer (1984)
  • Stardust (1982)
  • Ten Brothers (1995) as Uncle Three
  • Man from Guangdong (1991)
  • The Legend of Wong Tai Sin (1986) as 招爷爷
  • Fate Takes A Hand (1987)
  • The Young Master (1980) as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
  • When The Legend Dies (1976)
  • The Tough Fight (1985)
  • One Sword (1978)