Sek Kin

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1913-01-01

Deathday 2009-06-03 (96 years old)

Place of Birth Canton, China

Also Known As Siak Kin, Sek Kin, Sheck Kin, Shih Chien, Shek Kin, Kien Shih, Shih Kien, Sek Gin, Shih Kin, 石堅, 石坚, Wing-Cheung Shek, 石荣璋, 奸人坚

Sek Kin

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.

Known For

Actor

1999
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On

as Han (scenes Enter the Dragon) (archive footage)

1995
Ten Brothers

as Uncle Three

1988
Mother Vs Mother

as Master Guan

1987
Lady in Black

as Fung's Father

1986
The First Vampire in China

as Kent of Mt. Mao

1986
Magic Crystal

as Sgt. Shih

1986
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach

1986
1986
Millionaires' Express

as Master Sek

1985
1984
癫凤狂龙

as 毛仁胜

1984
1984
A Friend from Inner Space

as Jian Ren (ghost)

1984
Bruce Lee: The Legend

as Self (archive footage)

1984
1983
Hong Kong Playboys

as Mao Ying Ying's Father

1983
The Return of the Condor Heroes

as 裘千仞(慈恩)

1983
The Legend of the Condor Heroes

as 裘千仞、裘千丈

1982
Buddha's Palm

as Foot Monster

1982
1982
错结良缘

as 乐添富

1980
Bruce, King of Kung Fu

as Bruce's final opponent

1980
1980
The Young Master

as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan

1980
The Ring of Death

as Dragon Style Master

1979
The System

as Inspector Chan

1978
The Mysterious Heroes

as Lo Tien Fung

1977
1976
The Private Eyes

as Head of Gang of Robbers

1976
1974
The Virgin Mart

as Big Boss Qiang Han

1974
Wits to Wits

as Casino boss

1973
1972
The Fugitive

as Master Xi

1972
The Roaring Lion

as Chi Pao "Tiger"

1971
1971
Flyer & Magic Sword

as Ho Tien-Long

1970
Wrath of the Sword

as Zhang Qi-Feng

1969
The Charming Killer

as Lee Tien-Hung

1969
Sword of Emei

as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin

1969
The Mysterious Sisters

as Boss Ho Biu

1969
The Little Warrior

as Iron Faced Tiger

1968
The Tin Long Gang

as Scarface Wolf

1968
1968
Duel at the Supreme Gate

as Kuan Han Pin

1967
Dragnet of the Law

as Chan Lung

1967
1967
1967
The Perilous Rescue

as Wu Tin-hung

1967
Shaky Steps

as To Lik

1967
The Lady Killer

as Wu Wan-Lung

1967
The Witch

as Chiu Yuen Tsi

1967
The Black Killer

as Kam Gong

1967
The Female Chivalry

as Chung Chi-wang

1966
1966
Bitter Fear

as Father

1966
Lady Black Cat

as Tong Long

1966
The Detective

as Wu Him

1966
The Black Musketeer 'F'

as Inspector Chan

1965
Book Without Words

as Blue Wolf

1965
1965
Liu zhi qin mo

as Lo Sing Hung

1963
勾魂鬼爪

as 胡大勝

1962
Yellow Giant

as Cheung Yan-lei

1962
The Blonde Hair Monster

as Cheung Yan Lai

1961
Hound Murderer Case

as Kiu Yat-Po

1960
1960
Apartment Murder

as Yim Tai-Hung

1959
Road

as Lui Tai-Hon

1956
羊城殲霸戰

as 醉貓昌

1955
Eternal Love

as Yam Chi-ming

1955
Backyard Adventures

as Fitness teacher

1954
Autumn

as Ko Hak-ming

1953
Spring

as Ko Hak-ming

1953
Family

as Ko Hak-ming

1950
Dawn Must Come

as Cheung Kau

Crew

1978
The Mysterious Heroes

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1968
The Chivalrous Whip

as Martial Arts Choreographer