Shih Kien

Acting · 1.7 popularity

Age

113

Movies

170

Born: January 1, 1913 – June 3, 2009
From: Canton, China

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.

Works

170 films

Enter the Dragon

19737.4

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

19896.4

Millionaires' Express

19866.7

The Young Master

19807.0

Bruce Lee, the Legend

19847.9

1941 Hong Kong on Fire

19944.2

The Black Killer

1967

Two Graves To Kung Fu

19744.0

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

19738.2

Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer

1968

Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle

19497.0

The Private Eyes

19766.4

The Big Family

19766.3

The Virgin Mart

197410.0

Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick

19548.0

香銷十二美人樓

1954

Hong Kong 1941

19846.3

Supreme Sword

1969

Buddha's Palm

19827.8

Low Society

1976

Lady in Black

19878.3

Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

196010.0

Ten Brothers

19956.8

Magic Crystal

19866.6

Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

19865.6

Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong

2003

The Phantom of the Opera Boat

1954

代代平安

1953

Three Stooges Go Undercover

19847.7

Hong Kong Playboys

198310.0

Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation

197010.0

Fights of Fury

2004

How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage

19597.0

Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance

19568.0

中原奇俠

1966

Widow Warriors

19906.8

Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair

19497.0

The Magical Flying Swordsman

1951

Rivals of Kung Fu

19747.2

Red Lamp Shaded in Blood

19688.0

Eight Murderers

1965

Hong Kong Godfather

19856.9

Sweet Surrender

19867.0

Hound Murderer Case

19617.0

The Black Musketeer 'F'

1966

Backyard Adventures

195510.0

Lackey and the Lady Tiger

19805.0

Mother vs. Mother

19886.2

The All-powerful Flute: Part 1

1965

Hong Kong Adam's Family

19947.0

Shaolin Tiger Claw

19745.8

Wits to Wits

19747.0

Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

19924.8

The Fugitive

19727.8

The Casino

19727.0

The One-armed Magic Nun

19696.0

The Blonde Hair Monster

19628.0

Girl with Cat's Eye

1967

The First Vampire in China

19867.0

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

20037.1

Wrath of the Sword

19705.7

Goodbye My Hero

19866.5

成家立室

1969

The Furious Buddha's Palm

1965

The Haunting Shadow

19629.8

The Legend Of Bruce Lee

19805.7

Lady Black Cat Strikes Again

1967

Monkey Fist

19748.0

Flyer & Magic Sword

1971

The Ring of Death

19808.0

The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1

1962

Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon

1973

The Hurricane

19729.0

蓝鹰

1968

Midnight Angel

19906.7

Heroic Ones

19835.7

Liu zhi qin mo

196510.0

A Friend from Inner Space

19848.0

The Story of a Discharged Prisoner

19676.5

Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned

1968

Paragon of Sword and Knife

19678.0

Choi Lee Fat

19707.0

風火鬼頭刀

1957

The Witch

1967

Bitter Fear

1966

The Comet Strikes

19718.0

The Chivalrous Whip

1968

方世玉三打木人巷

1968

The Female Chivalry

1967

Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief

1965

The Lady Killer

1967

The Little Warrior

19698.0

Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell

19599.0

Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves

19697.0

The Mysterious Heroes

197810.0

Sword of Emei

1969

Book Without Words

1965

The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine

1960

Story of the Vulture Conqueror

1958

One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero

1947

The Roaring Lion

19726.7

Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers

1960

The Golden Cat

1967

The Killing Flag (Part 1)

1963

Duel at the Supreme Gate

19686.0

Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring

19589.0

勾魂鬼爪

1963

The House of Hatred

1963

Family

19538.0

Midnight Bells

1950

Shaky Steps

19678.5

Spring

19538.0

The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)

1962

The System

19798.0

Lady Black Cat

1966

The Mysterious Sisters

196910.0

Lightning Killer

1967

Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle

19588.0

The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee

20096.0

Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)

1959

Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship

196810.0

Treasure Hunt

1965

The Perilous Rescue

1967

Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan

19567.0

The Detective

1966

The Saint

1968

Autumn

195410.0

The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)

1965

Dragnet of the Law

1967

Buddhist Spiritual Palm

196810.0

The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One

1964

羊城殲霸戰

1956

Dragon: Since 1973

2004

The Black Centipede

1963

The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)

1964

箫声震武林（下集）

1965

The Magnificent Five

1968

The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)

19648.0

Intense Moment

1961

Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre

1963

箫声震武林（上集）

1965

The Tin Long Gang

19687.5

黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟

1956

Apartment Murder

1960

King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace

19596.0

Girl Detective 001

1966

Snow White and the Seven Fellows

1955

The White Crane Hero

1956

银刀血剑

1969

The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster

196010.0

Six Fingers

1965

Road

195910.0

Eternal Love

19558.0

Dawn Must Come

19509.0

Devil's Palm (Part One)

1964

Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan

1958

The All-powerful Flute: Part 2

1965

The Charming Killer

1969

The Killing Flag (Part 2)

1963

The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2

1963

Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)

1962

How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp

19626.0

Tragedy of the Poet King

19687.0

Nothing Compares to You

1947

The White Bone Sword (Part 3)

1963

The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)

1963

The Misguided Spirit in the Well

1950

The One-Eyed Swordsman

1968

黄衫客

1969

The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two

1964