Nancy Kwan
Acting
Born: 1939-05-19 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Biography
Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In
🎬 Movies (30)
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
2023
Be Water
2020
Self - Actress / Friend
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
2017
Gloria (voice)
Paint It Black
2016
Margaret
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2010
Herself
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
2009
Self
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
2009
Self (archive footage)
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
2007
Narrator
Hollywood Chinese
2007
Self
Ray of Sunshine
2006
Lilly
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
2005
Natalie Chung
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
1999
Mitsuko McFee
For Life or Death
1996
Ling Li
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995
Self
Rebellious
1995
Joni
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993
Gussie Yang
Cold Dog Soup
1990
Madame Chang
Sally's Beauty Spot
1990
Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Miracle Landing
1990
C.B. Lansing
Babies
1990
Dr. Liu
Night Children
1989
Diane Martin
Keys to Freedom
1988
Dr. Lao
Slaying the Dragon
1988
Walking the Edge
1985
Christine Holloway
Reel Horror
1985
Leslie (archive footage)
Blade in Hong Kong
1985
Lily
The Last Ninja
1983
Noriko Sakura
Angkor: Cambodia Express
1981
Sue
Dreams of Desire
1981
Producer
📺 TV Shows (14)
The Daily Show
1996
Self
ER
1994
Mrs. Chen
Noble House
1988
Claudia Chen
Partners in Crime
1984
The A-Team
1983
Lin Wu
Knots Landing
1979
Beverly Mikuriya
Fantasy Island
1978
Adela
Kung Fu
1972
Mayli Ho
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
Self
Hadleigh
1969
Kai Yin
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Rosemary Quong
The Bob Hope Show
1950
Self
What's My Line?
1950
Self - Mystery Guest
Golden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Nominee